Christmas, a beloved holiday celebrated worldwide, has a rich and fascinating history that traces back through centuries and across diverse cultures. This exploration delves into the origin of Christmas, unraveling the intertwining threads of religious significance, ancient festivities, and the evolution of customs that have shaped this festive season. This book respect any believes as the best thing in life is Believing, and no matter what historical...

From world-renowned artist Greg Olsen comes a unique poem sharing the true reason for the sacred holiday season of Christmas. In this beautifully illustrated Christmas giftbook, readers will join Santa Claus as he enters a family room on Christmas Eve and discovers an ornate Nativity scene representing the birth of Jesus. With deep appreciation, Santa picks up the porcelain manger holding the Christ child and then reflects upon the many reasons...

Join Molly Dolly and Mistletoe Mouse, whose adventures and misadventures filled the pages of The Misadventures of Mistletoe Mouse, More Misadventures of Mistletoe Mouse, The Merry Misadventures of Mistletoe Mouse, and The Collected Misadventures of Mistletoe Mouse, as they prepare to make another Christmas terrific.Molly Dolly has been working with Mistletoe Mouse for several years. But now he's getting on her nerves as he hops on his noisy old typewriter...

A daily devotional spanning the four weeks of Advent exploring how faith's daring stories of risk, birth, and radical trust can revitalize our connection to faith, community, and personal transformation. Advent gives us the opportunity each year to cons

Toys are meant to be played with, but sometimes they get thrown away when the newness wears off. Mr. Bibbs's job is to clean an old thrift store, but when he discovers a box of misfit toys collecting dust in a dark corner, he's surprised that no one has kept them safe. There's a bear, ballerina, mouse, general, and more to discover. Pondering how to fix and find them a new home, he whisks the toys away and into the trunk of his car. Will he have the...

Gaming mad and hoodie-clad, Giz the elf loves his job as a games console tester – perhaps a little too much, his fellow elves might say. Many hours each day 'Gaming Giz' would spend gaming in his zone, watched by his army of followers around the world. Despite often irritating his colleagues with his noise, Giz works hard to make sure his work is always completed on time. That is of course until the excitable young elf was to eventually lose...

The Story of Christmas is the well‐known story of the birth of Jesus Christ and the circumstances surrounding it as described in the Bible. Isioma retells the story with stick-figure sketches, which will be appealing to children of his age bracket. This is a story that reminds us of the reason for the season of Christmas. It is really touching because it is told through the eyes of a child.

For 4th grade and up-and children of all ages.This collection features delightful characters from the North Pole trying to help children in the real world deal with troubling events. Along with the serious subjects, there is a lot of humor, and the stories end with feelings of hope and good will. Parents and teachers can use this book to open discussions about how children are feeling and coping at a difficult time.-Sherry Warden, parent, special...

Christmas is a holiday that some might think needs little explanation. Gifts, trees, songs, Santa Claus, what else is there to know? Plenty! This high-interest occasion goes back centuries in its religious and secular traditions. Readers of this fascinating volume will love learning where certain customs originated. The information is broken up into 20 of the most fun facts along with their interesting and accessible explanations. Bright photographs...

Take off on to a high-flying adventure with Jingles and Snowflake getting back Santa's magic key and saving Christmas. To find Santa's magic key, they will have to race against time to locate Charles to get the magic key to help Santa deliver all the presents on time to all the good boys and girls. Will they be able to find Charles and Santa's magic key in time? Will they be able to save Christmas?