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A Christmas Carol

admin — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 18:16:54 +0000

One of the best-loved and most quoted stories of “the man who invented Christmas”-English writer Charles Dickens-A Christmas Carol debuted in 1843 and has touched millions of hearts since. Cruel miser Ebeneezer Scrooge has never met a shilling he doesn’t like… and hardly a man he does. And he hates Christmas most of all. When Scrooge is visited by his old partner, Jacob Marley, and the ghosts of Christmas Past, Christmas Present, and Christmas Yet to Come, he learns eternal lessons of charity, kindness, and goodwill. Experience a true Victorian Christmas with Barbour’s tenth anniversary Value Book edition-now on quality stock!

A Christmas Memory

admin — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 17:12:46 +0000

Seven-year-old Buddy inaugurates the Christmas season by crying out to his cousin, Miss Sook Falk: “It’s fruitcake weather!” Thus begins an unforgettable portrait of an odd but enduring friendship between two innocent souls–one young and one old–and the memories they share of beloved holiday rituals.

A Ghost Tale for Christmas Time (Magic Tree House Series #44)

admin — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 23:50:06 +0000

Jack and Annie are ready for their next fantasy adventure in the bestselling middle-grade series—the Magic Tree House!

Jack and Annie’s mission from Merlin the Magician? To help the famous writer Charles Dickens! In a magical whirl, the brother and sister are whisked back in time to Victorian England and the foggy streets of London.

There, Jack and Annie discover that Charles Dickens has everything he could possibly want. How can they help him? It is not until Mr. Dickens rescues them from being thrown in jail that they discover his secret past and the sad memories that haunt him. They will need all their magic—and help from three ghosts—to keep the great writer from ruining his life!

Mary Pope Osborne mixes magic, humor, history, a little spookiness, and a lot of heart to create this tale, which celebrates the joys of writing—something she knows a lot about, thanks to millions of readers all over the world!

Bear Stays Up for Christmas

admin — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 11:54:36 +0000

The day before Christmas, snuggled on his floor, Bear sleeps soundly with a great big snore….”

Bear’s friends are determined to keep Bear awake for Christmas! So they wake Bear up and have him help them find a Christmas tree, bake cakes, hang up stockings, and sing Christmas songs. Bear stays up — by discovering that giving is one of the best Christmas presents! How a SURPRISE visit from someone very special gives Bear and his friends a Christmas to remember makes an enchanting holiday story for young readers.

Can’t Wait till Christmas

admin — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 23:38:42 +0000

Mike is desperate to get a football for Christmas. Then one day in the middle of December, a box that looks the exact right size appears under his family’s Christmas tree. Mike just can’t handle the temptation! He convinces his sister Pat that they should open their gifts and play with them THIS INSTANT. And that’s what they do.

But on Christmas morning, the muddy football gives them away. After talking about the real meaning of Christmas and how some things are worth waiting for, Mike and Pat learn the benefit of patience, making the following Christmas more delightful than ever.

Christmas

admin — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 23:28:53 +0000

With padded covers, simple images, and an amazing range of novelty textures, Baby Touch and Feel books capture the attention of the very youngest children, and create an experience they’ll want to repeat again and again. It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Baby Touch and Feel: Christmas is a festive treat that will … Continue reading →

Christmas

admin — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 23:43:53 +0000

Children aged twelve months and over will have fun discovering the magic and sparkle of Christmas inside this festive board book. There are twenty simple questions to read about Christmas and the festive season: Who are Santa’s little helpers? What sparkles on a snowy day? Who flies in a sleigh on starry Christmas Eve? Children will love to guess what the answer is, then lift up the flap on each page to reveal a picture and find out if they’ve got it right!

Christmas Cheer: A Collection of Holiday Tales

admin — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 20:41:08 +0000

Just in time for the holidays, this beautiful collection of Christmas tales is perfect for the whole family to share. Both original stories and reinventions of the classics, featuring everything from an under-the-weather Rudolph to a boy who can’t make up his mind when writing to Santa Claus, are brought to life with illustrations by some of the most beloved artists in children’s books. Christmas Cheer captures the warmth and excitement of the Christmas season, inviting the family to cozy up around the fire and take time to enjoy the holiday spirit.

Christmas Cookies: Bite-Size Holiday Lessons

admin — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 20:43:45 +0000

This scrumptious follow-up to the bestselling Cookies: Bite-Size Life Lessons captures the spirit of the holiday season. From making the same kind of cookies at the same time each year (tradition) to decorating them with lots of sprinkles (celebrate), youngsters will gobble up vocabulary words and holiday lessons in this charming dictionary of sorts. Amy Krouse Rosenthal’s timeless morsels of wisdom paired with Jane Dyer’s cozy illustrations are as irresistible as the aroma of cookies fresh from the oven. Go ahead, take another bite!

Christmas in Camelot (Magic Tree House Series #29)

admin — Sun, 19 Nov 2006 20:08:29 +0000

At the outset of this novel, the intrepid Jack and Annie are invited to come to Camelot for Christmas Eve. Without a research book for the first time ever, the two kids set off in the Magic Tree House. No sooner do they arrive at the castle, when a dark knight appears and freezes King Arthur and all his court- including Jack and Annie’s friend Morgan le Fay. Jack and Annie set off to the Otherworld to find the Cauldron of Poetry and imagination, which is the only thing that can save Camelot.

Counting Christmas

admin — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 20:13:01 +0000

Katz has got kids’ number in this sweet counting book that taps into the air of anticipation on Christmas Eve. Three children and their parents prepare for a celebration with all the fixin’s-10 lights, nine presents, eight cookies for Santa, etc., which help add up to “one magical day for families and children to share.” A mix of collage, gouache and colored pencil creates a kaleidoscope of hues and patterns. With their large heads and minimalist features, Katz’s rosy-cheeked, smiling figures have the appealing semblance of sweet-faced baby dolls.

Dog Who Thought He Was Santa

admin — Sat, 04 Dec 2010 05:01:44 +0000

Don Franklin’s dog, Frank, is a bloodhound, so he can smell when something’s wrong. And a lot seems to be wrong in Don’s family. Mom and Dad are worried about money, especially with Christmas right around the corner and the threat of the mine closing. Don’s worried because he’s just discovered how dangerous Dad’s job in the mine is. And they’re all worried about getting Don’s little sister, Susan, what she wants for Christmas, when she won’t tell anyone but Santa Claus what it is. It looks as if Christmas might not be all that merry at the Franklins’ house. But Christmas is a time for miracles, whether seen from a boy’s perspective or a dog’s—and The Dog Who Thought He Was Santa looks at the Franklins’ Christmas miracle from both.

Dream Snow

cindy — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 12:11:38 +0000

A simple story, lively collage-like illustrations and a fun gimmick for little hands…”

Duck & Goose, It’s Time for Christmas

admin — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 22:51:21 +0000

Celebrate Christmas with Duck and Goose’s new holiday board book! Our feathered friends are getting ready for Christmas. The only problem? Goose is more interested in skating, sledding, and making snow angels than in helping Duck decorate their Christmas tree. While Goose has the time of his life in the snow, it seems poor Duck will be left to do all the work. . . .Tad Hills’s simple text and vivid, expressive illustrations make this sweet, funny little book the perfect stocking stuffer. Preschoolers who loved the bestselling Duck & Goose Find a Pumpkin—or those meeting Duck and Goose for the first time—will be thrilled to own this charming winter tale.

Elf on the Shelf

admin — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 18:19:46 +0000

The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition™ is an activity the entire family will enjoy. Based on the tradition Carol Aebersold began with her family in the 1970s, this cleverly rhymed children’s book explains that Santa knows who is naughty and/or nice because he sends a scout elf to every home. During the holiday season, the elf watches children by day and reports to Santa each night. When children awake, the elf has returned from the North Pole and can be found hiding in a different location. This activity allows The Elf on the Shelf to become a delightful hide-and-seek game.

Each Tradition-in-a-Box™ comes with its very own scout elf, a hardbound children’s book and a keepsake box for easy storage. In addition, each shipment is marked for “Special Delivery” from Santa’s workshop.

Fancy Nancy: Splendiferous Christmas

admin — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 11:10:54 +0000

Presents with elegant wrapping paper, festive decorations, Christmas cookies with sprinkles — and who could forget the tree? After all, there is no such thing as too much tinsel. Ooh la la! This year, Nancy is especially excited about decorating the Christmas tree. She bought a brand-new sparkly tree topper with her own money and has been waiting for Christmas to come. But when things don’t turn out the way Nancy planned, will Christmas still be splendiferous? In this merriest of stories from bestselling duo Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser, Nanyc proves once again that a little fancying up can go a long, festive way!

Four Friends at Christmas

admin — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 19:22:56 +0000

Mister Frog has slept through Christmas every year and is determined to celebrate this one with his three best friends. But when he takes a short nap that turns into a very long sleep, he wakes up late on Christmas Eve, and there’s no one to celebrate with! He’s all alone until Santa and all … Continue reading →

Gingerbread Friends

admin — Sat, 04 Dec 2010 20:48:38 +0000

That popular little character is back looking for friends, in an adventure he’ll never forget. Confident and cocky, the Gingerbread Baby happens upon a bakery, where he dances and prances in front of a sugar cookie girl, trying to make friends. But she just stares and doesn’t say a word, like all the other sweet treats he tries to meet. Discouraged, the Gingerbread Baby runs home, chased by a long line of hungry creatures, where Mattie has a fantastic surprise for him-gingerbread friends that fill a giant fold-out page. Irresistible images inside the confectionery and outside in the snowy Swiss countryside will delight Jan Brett fans.

Great Joy

admin — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 17:41:25 +0000

It is just before Christmas when an organ grinder and monkey appear on the street corner outside Frances’s apartment. Frances can see them from her window and, sometimes, when it’s quiet, she can hear their music. In fact, Frances can’t stop thinking about them, especially after she sees the man and his monkey sleeping outside on the cold street at midnight. When the day of the Christmas pageant arrives, and it’s Frances’s turn to speak, everyone waits silently. But all Frances can think about is the organ grinder’s sad eyes — until, just in time, she finds the perfect words to share. Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo pairs once again with acclaimed artist Bagram Ibatoulline as she presents a timeless story of compassion and joy.

How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

admin — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 20:11:32 +0000

The Grinch, whose heart is two sizes too small, hates Who-ville’s holiday celebrations, and plans to steal all the presents to prevent Christmas from coming. To his amazement, Christmas comes anyway, and the Grinch discovers the true meaning of the holiday.

It’s Christmas, David!

admin — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 23:24:18 +0000

Readers of all ages will vividly remember trying to peek at hidden gift packages; writing scrolls of wish lists to Santa; and struggling to behave at formal Christmas dinner parties. Always in the background, we know Santa Claus is watching, soon to decide if David deserves a shiny new fire truck or a lump of coal under the tree. From playing with delicate ornaments to standing in an endlessly long line for Santa, here are common Christmas activities–but with David’s naughty trimmings. A surefire hit that is destined to be an annual classic.

Leonard Weisgard’s The Night Before Christmas

admin — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:16:07 +0000

That jolly late-night visitor and his magical, toy-filled sleigh are back in a beloved holiday classic to thrill new generations of readers and listeners.

Lucky Pup’s Christmas

admin — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 04:06:00 +0000

Spend the holidays with Lucky Pup! When the mischievous pooch wreaks indoor havoc on Christmas Eve, he gets put outside for the night. Fortunately, he spends the night with the barnyard animals, who show him a very merry Christmas the next day.

Merry Christmas Mom and Dad

cindy — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 19:10:49 +0000

Mercer Mayer’s very popular character stars in a getting-ready-for-Christmas picture book. Little Critter approaches Christmas with the intention of being a good helper. When he makes a mistake, he has a logical explanation. He couldn’t wrap the Christmas package because the tape got too sticky. He couldn’t buy his parents a present because there were too many toys to look at. He couldn’t put up the tree lights because they were just too tangled. Little Critter means well, but every funny illustration shows him as tangled up as the Christmas lights.

Merry Christmas, Splat

admin — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 13:38:46 +0000

It’s the night before Christmas, and Splat wonders if he’s been a good enough cat this year to deserve a really big present. Just to make sure, he offers some last-minute help to his mom and, in typical Splat fashion, he messes up completely! That night Splat stays awake hoping to see Santa Claus. But when Splat misses him, he’s sure his Christmas is ruined—along with his hopes for a really big present. . . .

Everyone’s favorite furry cat is back in a Christmas story perfect for any child anxiously awaiting Santa’s arrival.

Merry Christmas: Storybook Collection

admin — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 20:42:18 +0000

This merry treasury of stories will warm every heart with holiday tales of sharing, caring, and bearing good tidings of Christmas cheer! Includes: ONCE THERE WAS CHRISTMAS TREE by Jerry Smath, TEN TIMID GHOSTS ON CHRISTMAS NIGHT by Jennifer O’Connell and MERRY CHRISTMAS, STINKY FACE by Lisa McCourt.

Mrs. Claus Takes a Vacation

admin — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 05:04:46 +0000

It’s Christmastime…and Mrs. Claus wants some sun and surf! Mrs. Claus has never had a vacation. The endles snow at the North Pole is getting her down, and she doesn’t see why her husband should have all the fun. So she hitches up the reindeer and takes a world tour. While Santa tries his hand at baking gingerbread cookes and decorates the tree alone, Mrs. Claus hits the beach, eats sushi for the first time, and visits the Taj Mahal. Will she make it home in time for Christmas?

Nightmare Before Christmas Storybook

admin — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:26:13 +0000

Meet Jack Skellington. He’s in charge of making Halloweenland the coolest creepy place around. But when Jack suddenly grows bored with tricks and treats, he goes searching for new ways to celebrate…and he finds them in Christmas Town! Christmas, Jack decides, is just what Halloweenland — and the world — needs! He sets out to … Continue reading →

Olive, the Other Reindeer

admin — Sun, 19 Nov 2006 20:10:34 +0000

This beautiful deluxe edition marks the tenth anniversary of J.otto Seibold and Vivian Walsh’s modern Christmas classic the story of a little dog named Olive with big reindeer dreams! When the book was first published in 1997, it enjoyed great reviews and has since sold more than 1 million copies. This new edition is a larger version of the original book, and it features flaps to lift, spots to scratch and sniff, and a pop-up grand finale. Designed to be a perfect holiday gift, this edition will appeal to Olive’s many fans and is sure to make new ones.

Olivia Helps with Christmas

admin — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 17:39:23 +0000

Everyone’s favorite Caldecott Honor-winning porcine heroine and #1 Kris Kringle enthusiast is helping to make the season brighter than ever. Christmas is coming, and Olivia is incredibly busy. She has to wait for Santa, make sure Dad sets up the tree, wait for Santa, watch Mom make the Christmas dinner, wait for Santa, oversee the care with which the stockings are hung, and, of course, open her presents! Do you see how hard it is to be so helpful during the holidays? A lovingly told and lavishly illustrated Olivia Helps with Christmas is the perfect stuffing for any stocking, and the newest star atop the Olivia series.