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When you're the smallest reindeer in the stable and your father is a great hero, life can be an uphill climb. But Santa sees the big picture and has the perfect plan. All Comet's son has to do is just give it his best try, and believe that the impossible is possibly, possible.

"Jesus loves me, this I know, for the whole world tells me so. Have you noticed God's fingerprints in the world around us? The creation tells us about its Creator. His beauty in the trees. His power in the thunder. His eternity in the night sky. Join a family on an unforgettable road trip. Witness the wonder of God's world. And know just how much Jesus loves us."--Back cover

The story of the birth of Jesus from the Gospels of Matthew and Luke written in rhyme.I would read the scripture verses and then write the story in rhyme as the Holy Spirit would lead me.It begins with the angel's visit to Mary and ends with their arrival in Nazareth. The last four verses were added to point the reader to the reason for His birth.

Christmas is not always the season of goodwill. As this hugely entertaining collection shows, it can also be the season of mysterious deaths, hidden poison bottles and blunt instruments...Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning, cloth-bound, pocket sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. The stories in Classic Christmas Crime Stories have been selected and introduced by writer David Stuart Davies.This collection of ten stories from the golden age of British crime writing features festive whodunits by Margery Allingham and Ngaio Marsh. There are unexplained deaths by all manner of suspect means from famous writers such as Baroness Orczy and Marjorie Bowen, and dastardly Christmas crimes to be solved from esteemed crime writers such as Robert Barnard, Nicholas Olde and H. R. F. Keating. Each story is brilliantly plotted - some deliciously tense, others laced with humor - and each is bound to thoroughly entertain.

Children will learn more about the unlikely people God chose to be part of the greatest, most miraculous story of all--the birth of Jesus. Reintroduce your family to the characters of Christmas, and experience anew the awe and wonder of Jesus's birth.

First published in 1905, O. Henry's masterpiece, The Gift of the Magi, is a moving short story that highlights the plight of the poor at Christmastime. Part of Renard's successful Christmas Card Classics series, 25% of the RRP of each book sold goes to the Three Peas, a small charity supporting refugees.

A visual celebration of Christmas, from religious beginnings to festive cultural touchstones - a book to treasure This book is a unique and groundbreaking visual celebration of Christmas, a joyous religious and cultural occasion observed by billions of people around the world. The origins of Christmas are in the Christian observance of the birth of Christ on 25 December and, since the early 20th century, it has become a secular holiday with a myriad decorations, rituals, and themes. Key themes covered include advent and the nativity; the Christmas tree and holiday decorations; gift giving and carol singing; classic Christmas films; and festive music. This extraordinary book showcases a broad spectrum of global festive traditions from many different cultures, such as fried chicken eaten for Christmas dinner, surfing Santas, and shoes filled with carrots. A collection of more than 200 rich and evocative images, paintings, books, prints, sculptures, textiles, ceramics, and photography, thoughtfully paired to highlight similarities and contrasts between them, the works included feature a diverse range of both lesser-known and iconic artists, including Sandro Botticelli, Grandma Moses, Beatrix Potter, Norman Rockwell, Andy Warhol, and many more. These significant works cover festive topics such as Advent; the Christmas tree and holiday decorations; gift giving and carol singing; and classic Christmas films and music. Essays by Sam Bilton, Dolph Gotelli and David Trigg explore traditional festive food and drink, Santa Claus throughout history, and the religious origins of Christmas. In The Christmas Book, the significant artistic and cultural influence of Christmas throughout history is explored through a wide range of beautiful and significant artworks and images from across the ages and six continents, creating the ultimate cultural companion to the festive season.

A superb collection of short stories from the No. 1 bestselling author.

The latest - superb - collection from everyone's favourite cartoonist!     'The master of the pocket cartoon. You can't be better than the best' Gyles Brandreth 'Like a sunrise, he lifts the heart. He's so touching and achingly funny' Jilly Cooper 'That rare thing - a daily cartoonist who never fails' THE TIMES 'However bad the day's news, there'll still be a Matt cartoon the morning after, and we'll still laugh - he's a genius' Jeremy Vine There is no doubt: award-winning Matt definitely makes the world a happier place!

A festive bumper collection featuring two favourite festive stories about Peggy the pug - THE PUG WHO WANTED TO BE A UNICORN and THE PUG WHO WANTED TO BE A REINDEER!

The perfect stocking filler for Rainbow Magic fans! Join Rachel and Kirsty on six Christmas adventures with Gabriella the Snow Kingdom Fairy and Alyssa the Snow Queen Fairy!

A journey to love starts with a letter...Every December, Holly writes to a stranger who is spending Christmas alone. And every year she receives a letter from another lonely person. Being a part of the Dear Stranger club is a tradition she has come to treasure. Because, ever since the accident three years ago, Holly has spent Christmas alone. Usually, the letters go unanswered. But when Holly reads this year's Christmas letter, from an older woman called Emma, she feels compelled to track her down, as Emma mentions a place Holly knows all too well.Holly offers to help Emma reconnect with her estranged grandson. But when Holly tracks down handsome, dark-eyed Jack, she realises she's met him once before, and the connection was electric. Suddenly helping a stranger is about to get a lot more complicated... Praise for Emily Stone 'Will wrap around you like a hug in any season' JOSIE SILVER'Tender and gorgeously romantic. I LOVED it!' CATHY BRAMLEY

Wenn ausgerechnet in der Vorweihnachtszeit das Gefühlschaos ausbricht …Eine Liebesgeschichte, so weihnachtlich und süß wie eine Portion frisch gebackener ZimtsterneCaro hat von Männern endgültig genug. Nach dem letzten Beziehungsdesaster mit einem verheirateten Arzt, beschließt die erfolgreiche Ärztin sich ausschließlich um ihren Sohn Lucas, ihre Karriere und die Organisation des Weihnachtsfests für ihre Kollegen im Krankenhaus zu kümmern. Doch plötzlich gerät alles aus den Fugen - die Organisation der Betriebsfeier wird zu Katastrophe und dann steht plötzlich auch noch der berühmte Musiker Phil Damians vor ihrer Tür. Und was ist mit dem gutaussehenden Tim? Den hat es erst kürzlich in Caros winterlich, verträumte Heimat verschlagen. Er lässt nicht locker, sie zu einem Date einzuladen. Das Chaos ist perfekt, dabei sollte es doch ein ruhiges und besinnliches Weihnachtsfest werden …Erste Leser:innenstimmen„Bezaubernd turbulenter Weihnachtsroman zum Einkuscheln und Wohlfühlen."„Gefühlvoll, mitreißend, winterlich und einfach schön!"„Ein herzerwärmender Liebesroman, der mir unterhaltsame und gemütliche Lesestunden beschert hat."„Ich konnte total mit Caro mitfühlen und bin deshalb nur so durch die Seiten geflogen!"

5 Short Christmas stories by William Makepeace Thackeray. These stories offer an amusing and satirical look to the noble classes of the mid-1800's. If you enjoy Dickens, Twain, and other classic works, you will find these sketches entertaining. CONTENTS Mrs. Perkins's Ball Our Street Doctor Birch and His Young Friends The Kickleburys on the Rhine The Rose and the Ring William Makepeace Thackeray (18 July 1811 - 24 December 1863) was an English novelist of the 19th century. He was famous for his satirical works, particularly Vanity Fair, a panoramic portrait of English society. Thackeray's The Christmas Books of Mr. M. A. Titmarsh (1847-55) was published under his familiar pen name, M.A. Titmarsh. It is an anthology of five short novels, each of which criticises English nobility. It includes The Kickleburys on the Rhine, in which the author shares a steamer with an upper-class family. It also contains Mrs. Perkin's Ball, Our Street, Dr. Birch and His Young Friends, and The Rose and the Ring, a satirical story dealing with the lives and fates of four royal cousins.