But if you open your eyes, and watch carefully, you will believe....Robert is a successful attorney who has everything in life-and nothing at all. Focused on professional achievement and material rewards, Robert is on the brink of losing his marriage. He has lost sight of his wife, Kate, their two daughters, and ultimately himself. Eight year old Nathan has a beloved mother, Maggie, whom he is losing to cancer. But Nathan and his family are building a simple yet full life, and struggling to hold onto every moment they have together. A chance meeting on Christmas Eve brings Robert and Nathan together-he is shopping for a family he hardly knows and Nathan is shopping for a mother he is soon to lose. In this one encounter, their lives are forever altered as Robert learns an important lesson: sometimes the smallest things can make all the difference. The Christmas Shoes is a universal story of the deeper meaning of serendipity, a tale of our shared humanity, and of how a power greater than ourselves can shape, and even save, our lives.

    This stellar volume holds seven of Jan Brett's gorgeous tales, all perfectly suited for the holiday. The Mitten, The Wild Christmas Reindeer, Trouble with Trolls, The Twelve Days of Christmas, The Hat, Christmas Trolls, and The Night Before Christmas all offer a warm retreat for family read-alouds and holiday gatherings. Brett's popularity stems from her talent for wonderfully depicting nature with precision and care. Match that with her attention to detail, powerful storytelling, and heartfelt appreciation of tradition, and it's easy to see why so many kids and adults can't get enough of this talented artist. Decorative borders fill each page of these tales, a charming detail that fans have come to expect. Offering a glorious frame for the exquisite illustrations, these borders draw young readers into a world of serenity. Every story is told with ease, with clear language and colorful characters. From the feisty trolls to the rambunctious forest animals, kids will giggle at the antics of these adorable creatures. From hedgehogs to hens, reindeer to rabbits, Jan Brett uses all the world's creatures to tell her classic stories. These timeless tales will warm the heart of every young reader.

    An incredible chance encounter that changes everything...help that suddenly appears from nowhere...kindness handed to us when it is least expected. We have all experienced miracles in our lives. In A TREASURY OF CHRISTMAS MIRACLES, Karen Kingsbury presents a collection of real-life stories about people whose lives were changed by the mystery of Christmas. With an uplifting voice, she shares undeniable proof of God's presence in our lives and gives us a joyous reminder of the true meaning of Christmas: the greatest miracle of all is opening our hearts to love.

    All the same, this four-week period leading up to Christmas is making a comeback as growing numbers reject shopping-mall frenzy and examine the deeper meaning of the season. Ecumenical in scope, these fifty devotions invite the reader to contemplate the great themes of Christmas and the significance that the coming of Jesus has for each of us not only during Advent, but every day. Whether dipped into at leisure or used on a daily basis, "Watch for the Light" gives the phrase holiday preparations new depth and meaning. Includes writings by Christoph Friedrich Blumhardt, Sylvia Plath, J. B. Phillips, Friedrich Wilhelm Foerster, Henri Nouwen, Bernard of Clairvaux, Kathleen Norris, Meister Eckhart, St. Thomas Aquinas, Karl Rahner, Isaac Penington, Madeleine L Engle, Alfred Delp, Loretta Ross-Gotta, William Stringfellow, J. Heinrich Arnold, Edith Stein, Philip Britts, Jane Kenyon, John Howard Yoder, Emmy Arnold, Karl Barth, Oscar Romero, William Willimon, Johann Christoph Arnold, Gail Godwin, Leonardo Boff, G. M. Hopkins, Evelyn Underhill, Dorothy Day, Brennan Manning, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Romano Guardini, Annie Dillard, Martin Luther, St. John Chrysostom, Giovanni Papini, Dorothee Soelle, C. S. Lewis, Gustavo Gutierrez, Philip Yancey, J. T. Clement, Thomas Merton, Eberhard Arnold, Ernesto Cardenal, T. S. Eliot, John Donne, Gian Carlo Menotti and Jurgen Moltmann.

    The author of The Christmas Box shares the miracle story behind the original book as he describes his own spiritual journey and the experiences of people whose lives were changed by his book.

    As in Holly Hobbie's earlier Toot and Puddle, Toot has the travel bug while Puddle contentedly tends the home fires. In his postcard from Scotland, Toot promises to be home for Christmas. But ice storms and delayed flights threaten to spoil the holiday plans... until an unexpected fellow traveler saves the day. Hobbie's marvelous illustrations are filled with telling details and subtle wit: Toot caroling his heart out in an Edinburgh blizzard with a few sheep buddies; Puddle curled up in an armchair with crayons and holiday cards (signed with a blank space before "and Puddle," in anticipation of Toot's signature). The devotion the pigs share for each other is sweet, never sickly, and young readers with best friends will know exactly how they feel, being apart at a most important time. Several more Toot and Puddle titles will also enchant, including A Present for Toot and You Are My Sunshine. (Ages 3 to 7) --Emilie Coulter

    This deluxe collection features arrangements of all ten Vince Guaraldi arrangements from this annually anticipated holiday classic: Christmas Is Coming * The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire) * Christmas Time Is Here * Fur Elise * Hark, The Herald Angels Sing * Linus and Lucy * My Little Drum * O Tannenbaum * Skating * What Child Is This. It also includes a stunning color section featuring Peanuts illustrations!

    Families can record their traditions: around the tree, on Christmas Eve, Christmas dinner and grace, special gifts, parties, and New Year's celebrations. Full color.

    It's been raining for days now, and Laura is afraid that Santa Claus won't be able to travel without snow. Mary is afraid that Santa won't be able to find them so far away on the prairie. Both girls are sure the rain has made the creek rise too high for Santa to cross it.Two very sad little girls fall asleep on Christmas Eve. But on Christmas morning they awaken to a noise outside their log cabin door. Could it be Santa?Laura Ingalls Wilder's "Little House On The Prairie has been treasured by children of all ages for generations. Now, for the first time ever, comes an illustrated edition of this complete and unabridged Christmas chapter taken directly from Wilder's beloved book. Little House artist Rene e Graef's rich paintings, combined with this heartwarming story, make this a new holiday classic for families to share year after year.

    Exquisitely redesigned, this updated version of Max Lucado's best-selling Christmas gift book delivers a unique combination of warm personal stories and insight into the incarnation.

    Now, for the first time in The Visit, Dinghy Sharp, a direct descendant of recognized author Clement Clarke Moore, shares her delightful story with us all, and reveals the history and origin of this beloved poem as it has been passed down for generations in the Moore family.

    "Why do you want to do that?" "So Mama can find her way home," she said innocently.— This is the first Christmas without Mama, and John's family is struggling to face the holiday without his loving wife. However, eight-year-old Emily is convinced her mother will come and visit her on Christmas Eve. And right now, Emily needs her mother more than ever. Bring the magic and wonder of Christmas into your heart with this heartwarming picture book that is perfect for a wintry evening read-aloud. It just may begin a new tradition in your family. Published October 2006 32 pages

    Based on the author's own family experience.

    For more than 30 years, Archbishop Sheen was the most famous Catholic leader in the United States with a worldwide radio and TV broadcast ministry. Beginning on the NBC Radio Network in 1930, Father Sheen broadcast The Catholic Hour all across the world. Later, he was consecrated a bishop in 1951, Bishop Sheen was seen on TV each week. When it came to authoritative Church teachings, Catholics and non-Catholics listened to the Bishop because he was someone they could trust to 'tell it like it is.

    Beginning with the first day of Advent and continuing through the twelve days of Christmas, Advent and Christmas With Fulton J Sheen is filled with reflections that reveal the essence and promise of the season. Bishop Sheen uses Scripture to recall the Annunciation, the Star of Bethlehem, the manger, and other seasonal themes.The daily passages offer practical spirituality and help for survival amid the hustle and bustle of the holidays.

    In four separate sections — Snow, Song, Sweets, and Surprises — the busy rabbit children go caroling, create handmade gifts, mix up batches of maple slush, and bake gingerbread bunnies for Santa. Readers will find dozens of delightful ideas to make their spirits bright and their hearts light as they wait for Christmas to arrive. This treasure of a treasury is sure to be a family favourite year after year.

    It wouldn't be Christmas without the beloved animated classic A Charlie Brown Christmas ! This collection contains 10 songs from Vince Guaraldi's timeless soundtrack: The Christmas Song * Christmas Time Is Here * Fur Elise * Hark, the Herald Angels Sing * Linus and Lucy * O Tannenbaum * Skating * What Child Is This * and more.

    For readers to experience the full power of this classic song, a CD Amy Grant's recording will be included in the back of the book. Also included is a foreword by Amy providing additional devotional thoughts surrounding the heart of this unforgettable song. A stunning Christmas gift book with full color throughout.

    Each section of this festive book is filled with original art and recipes for sweets and treats, party ideas, homemade gift projects, ideas for Christmas traditions, Scripture verses, and more. Tucked inside the front of the book is a small gift card in an envelope for personalizing and a ribbon bookmark with an angel charm to hold your place until you get back.

    Everything in the Christian life depends on it and revolves around it. Against the backdrop of Scripture and the writings of the ancient Fathers of the Church, for each day of the Advent and Christmas seasons, Father Groeschel offers insightful reflections on Christ's coming—in history, in our personal lives, and at the end of time. A Servant Book.

    Rich with breathtaking true-life artwork by Laurie Snow Hein, this is a perfect keepsake holiday gift for a friend - or for your own chest of yuletide treasures.

    Chicken Soup for the Soul: A Christmas Treasury

    She interviews Oliver, discovering Kris Kringle has not just one brother, but four, all of whom drive school buses around the world collecting information for him and each with a special mission on Christmas Eve.

    Includes a CD of the song sung by Robert Earl Keen.

    She's not going to let anyone spoil the holidays, not even her new grinch of a neighbor.The only reason Logan Ward liked Christmas was because of the light in his daughter's eyes. But she's gone now. The ex-cop wants to ride out the festivities in the cold isolation of his dilapidated new house.Until the bright hummingbird of a new neighbor falls off a ladder and becomes his responsibility, along with her small son.When a sledding accident put Beth's son in the hospital and jeopardizes his Christmas, can Logan put aside his heartache and play Santa?

    For the millions of fans who decorate their homes with Debbie Mumm products, the author shares beautiful, easy-to-create favorite decorating and entertaining traditions to enrich home and family celebrations.

    It’s formatted for “read to me” family-together time.