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"Many Jewish families helped settle, diverse communities in the desolate, desert terrain of the Wild West. Although Sweet Tamales for Purim is a work of fiction, it is inspired by a true event. In 1886, the Hebrew Ladies Benevolent Society of Tucson planned a Purim Ball for the entire community a tells the story from the perspective of a young girl, who along with her new friend, Luis plan to create a Purim festival for their town. Their plans for the celebration were well underway until the family goat, Kitzel, ate all of the traditional holiday pastries, Hamantashen. Fortunately, they find another way to celebrate Purim and the family is able to share their cultural traditions with their new neighbors"--Provided by publisher.

A wild bird, a dog chase and a snowball fight make Christmas Eve an exciting day. Having Santa's boot makes it unforgettable! When three third-graders discover that Santa has lost his boot there is only one thing to do; wait up to give it back in person.How do Chloe, Alec & Nora manage to get their hands on the big guy's boot? It all starts with an innocent snowball fight on a snowy Christmas Eve that turns into a challenge. Alec must prove his manliness to the girls. The events that follow lead to chaos, laughter and the best gift ever! Nora, Chloe and Alec work together throughout the night using walkie-talkies to stay connected while chaos, jokes and doubts occur on both ends. Can they defeat their fears? Can they get along? Can they stay awake? No matter what, they experience a night no other kid ever has! The story will leave readers asking themselves, what would I do different? How would I stay awake? Could this really happen?Returning Santa's Boot is a chapter book for young readers and believers. It's a fun read for independent readers in the first thru fourth grades and enjoyable for reading aloud to younger children. Returning Santa's Boot is a story about friendship and determination; a holiday story any kid will enjoy.

In 1843, Florence Montgomery was born into very comfortable surroundings in Chelsea, London. Her family was of wealth, status and novelists. Montgomery's own desire to write was encouraged. Her speciality was writing books about children, both for and about. Montgomery was unique in that she stressed the power and goodness of children, not just to her audience of children, but adults as well. Her most popular work was Misunderstood, published in 1869. It was considered an influence to Lewis Carroll and Vladimir Nabokov. She also wrote a great deal of children's stories, including A Very Simple Story (1866), her first. Montgomery died at the age of 80, from breast cancer. She lived her whole life in her family's estate, along with her sisters.

Santa hasn't appeared for Christmas the past five years. Duncan Hall believes the cause of this is because people are using too much technology. He thinks that people looking down at their devices instead of looking up in the sky for Santa has caused Christmas spirit to dwindle. Duncan thinks he can restore Christmas if he can find Santa and talk to him. Duncan finds a magical record that provides coordinates to the Far North. He believes the coordinates lead to the location where Santa has been hiding from the world. With the help of his family and some incredible new friends, Duncan begins the adventure of a lifetime! Will Duncan be able to find and convince Santa to return to the world? Will he be able to make you look up? Or will Christmas be lost forever?

The Light of Christmas focuses on several themes dominant during the Advent season-hope, preparation, joy, and love. We hope for the fullness of God in our lives by our own intimate relationship with Jesus Christ. God is born within us through the birth of the Christ-child, and we prepare our minds and hearts for this experience just as God prepared the way to Bethlehem. When we experience the incredible gift of Christmas, we are filled with a deep, profound joy because we know with certainty that God's unconditional love is for each of us.

Bobby and Benjamin Bunny both want a toy train for Christmas just like Tom Turkey's. When Santa arrives on Christmas Eve, Bobby awakens and problems abound. Filled with Santa's Christmas Spirit, these comical brothers find out that Christmas is about giving to others.

The book that you are about to read chronicles five journeys that travel from tragedy to triumph, illustrating the power of the human spirit. We have all read Dicken's Christmas Carol, and O. Henry's Gift of the Magi as works of fiction, but this book shows actual stories, true to life stories of people in dire situations, who were relieved by small acts of kindness. Each story documents a person or family in need of emotional or material help, and sometimes both; encountered in my line of duty as a fire fighter for the past 32 years. The Gift is in the Giving shows how by offering a minimum of compassion to others, the happiness you bring returns to you tenfold. "I hope you enjoy reading The Gift is in the Giving as much as I enjoyed living it." - Bill Arienti

If you knew you were dying soon, would you see the people around you differently? Jesus knew in his last week before the resurrection that the end of his human life neared. He knew exactly how events would unfold. He knew what the voices of the people and places around him would say.40 Voices - A Lenten Devotional captures the words and settings surrounding Jesus that final week, so we hear them with new insights. Their stories and experiences hold wisdom for us today and show us the transformational power of the cross.Jesus' presence in their story predicts his proximity within our story. Lent offers us a time to deepen our relationship with Jesus and to hear God in new ways. 40 Voices - a Lenten Devotional will give you a fresh look to the sounds from Christ's journey to the cross and will inspire and enrich our journey through Lent.Each reading opens with scripture and a thought-provoking reflection and closes with a suggested symbol to observe, a question to ponder, and a prayer to guide your time with God. Listen to the voices on the way to Calvary and draw closer to Christ.

Join Bells the elf as he sneaks onto the sleigh with Santa to deliver presents around the world. Santa teaches Bells about Christmas in different cultures and countries.

Snuggle up by the fire this holiday season with warm cookies, hot cocoa, candy canes, and "A Snow Day!" Miss Muffet and her best little spider friend, Bitsy, love snow days. They plan the perfect snow party and invite all their friends, but what will happen when everything goes topsy-turvy? Join us for the exciting second book in the Miss Muffet & Bitsy series! And what is the perfect recipe for a snow day? Check out the last page for a yummy holiday recipe!

Ganador del reconocimiento a escritores Oregon Cascade Writers 2015. La Pequeña Bety de la Selva atraera lectores de todas las edades! Gran albarabía invade el aire cuando la pequeña Bety va en la aventura nocturna de la escritora con su nuevo y mejor amigo Oro a su lado. El hermoso y colorido trabajo artístico por Cheri Turk realza esta diversión llena de una tierna historia de Navidad. Mientras que la pequena Bety está caminando a casa a traves de la selva, cae dando volteretas en el camino nevado porque un pequeño y juguetón cachorro de lobo llamado Oro. Cayendo los dos sobre una gran pila de nieve, se formó una instantánea amistad. Mas tarde esa noche, Oro vino a su ventana con sus amigos de la selva y la introdujo con un gran oso blanco llamado Oso Azul. Montando en su lomo y con Oro a su lado, ellos empezaron en una aventura de Navidad a traves de una hermosa noche nevada. Deteniéndose cuando llegaron a una llanura, ellos vieron en la distancia a un majestuoso Venado con cuernos dorados y brillantes. Acercándose lentamente, el majestuoso Venado invitó a la pequeña Bety a montar en su lomo y de un gran saldo remontaron a las alturas en el cielo nocturno. Con una magnificiente maroma y glorioso contoneo, el majestuoso Venado desciende en lo alto de una montaña cubierta de nieve y ve un asombroso sitio!

Winner of the 2015 Oregon Cascade Writers Award. Little Beth of the Forest will engage readers of all ages! Excitement fills the air when Little Beth goes on a winter's night adventure with her new best friend Orie at her side. Beautiful full-color artwork by Cheri Turk enhances this fun filled and warm-hearted Christmas story. While Little Beth is walking home through the forest, she is taken tumbling down the snowy path by a playful little wolf cub named Orie. Landing in a big pile of snow an instant friendship is formed. Later that night, Orie comes to her window with his forest friends and introduces her to a big white bear named Blue Bear. Climbing on his back and with Orie at her side, they start out on a Christmas adventure through the beautiful night snow. Stopping when they come to an open field, they see in the distance, a mighty Stag with shimmering golden antlers. Approaching slowly the mighty Stag invites Little Beth to climb on his back, and in one giant leap he takes her soaring high into the night sky. With a magnificent swoop and glorious swagger the mighty stag lands at the top of the snow covered mountain to see an amazing site!

Kids asking tough questions about Santa? This book talks about the magic of Christmas, in a kid friendly way, while pointing to the truth about CHRISTmas. It's ok to love the man in the red suit, we do. But there is a time for everything, and a season for every activity. Only you as a parent can know when the time is right to move on. We know where the true hope comes from, it's all about Jesus!

This story takes place on a distant planet, far beyond our galaxy. Two brothers, Sinclair and Ivan Frost, are faced with a difficult challenge that may jeopardize Christmas and Sinclair's duties as the Giver of Snowville - a special power given to their family nearly a century ago by the Star Queen. Meanwhile, Sinclair's best friend, Randall, and the citizens of Snowville struggle to keep it all together.

It looks to be a disappointing Christmas for the boys and girls at St. Mark's this year. But will an unexpected benefactor and a small, remarkably shiny Christmas ornament save the holiday? Told through an original story (and original song lyrics) written by Kenneth McKenna, "The Little Black Bauble" is an uplifting tale that will delight children of all ages. Illustrated by Michael Robert Cabral. CD sold separately.

This heartwarming Christmas story will ignite the spirit of Christmas in all of us. Both adults and children will bask in the magnificent expressions of Christmas as told through the imaginative eyes of a Gracie. Enjoy this story with its very own Activity Book!

Have you heard of the little boy named Oliver is a fully illustrated children's book that tells the story of an acquisitive little boy who learns to have patience. He realizes that rather than getting new things all year long, it is best to wait for Christmas morning. This story is a great lesson in delayed gratification for children.

Norman is a Nutcracker with a serious job to do and a tender heart. His job is to make sure Christmas is orchestrated the way it is supposed to be. When Piet the Pickle tries to ruin midnight chorus, Norman is disappointed.

Ever wonder why we celebrate St. Patrick's Day in America? Well, Ashlyn and Brendan are about to find out; however, they aren't thrilled about it. Still, that doesn't stop their grandfather from teaching them the meaning behind the traditions at each stop they make throughout the day. Will the kids discover pride for their heritage before the end of the day? Only time will tell.

There is a force that powers the Christmas spirit, a magic that makes lights shine brighter, cookies taste sweeter, and keeps reindeer in the air. It is a power as old as Christmas itself, an unseen electric current of kindness, cheer, and good will. That force is called peppermint lightning. It is fading and in need of a champion.Sidney, a nine year old school girl from Pleasant, Ohio, full of peppermint lightning herself, is called upon to help restore that magic to its former glory. She is recruited by a hopeful elf, an English gingerbread man, a matronly reindeer, and a proud snowman to bring the spirit of Christmas, the peppermint lightning, back to a community that has lost theirs. If she fails in her task, the spark of the holiday will fade and with it all the magic of Christmas. Will her determination, her random acts of Christmas kindness, and a little holiday mischief be enough to put the spark back in the season?

On December 17, 1927, the crew of the Navy submarine S-4 trolled beneath the waters of Cape Cod Bay, engaged in routine testing of their vessel. At the same time, the Coast Guard cutter Paulding traveled across the surface. Those traveling on the two craft never saw each other. The submarine broke the surface just in time to receive a death blow from the Paulding. The submarine, with its crew of forty, sank in less than five minutes. It came to rest more than one hundred feet below on the ocean floor.Rescue attempts began at once. Due to inclement weather, it took twenty-four hours for the first diver to descend to the wreckage. As soon as the diver's feet hit the hull, he heard tapping. Survivors were trapped inside. Pounding out Morse code on the hull with a hammer, the diver discovered that six crewmen had survived the collision. With renewed efforts, the rescue crew struggled to reach these men before it was too late. Again, the weather would not cooperate. Every attempt failed. With their air supply dwindling, the six survivors tapped out in Morse code a final haunting question, "Is there any hope?"This provocative question echoes across the craft we call Earth. By our own experience, we agree with the New Testament's words that all of creation groans for renewal and relief. The world hopes for something better. As part of this expectant world, we do the same. We hope for a better future for ourselves, our children, and our families.Hope is the intangible fuel that moves the human spirit along when life appears untenable; when marriages fail; when sickness invades; when we face difficult decisions; or when we encounter inexplicable suffering in our lives and in our world. We need hope to live on this planet the same way we need oxygen in our lungs.In our faith tradition, all hope is fastened to the child we find lying in a Christmas manger. Christians gather in houses of worship and around Advent wreaths to reflect upon the implications of his birth and to anticipate the day when hope will become certainty, when what we can only pray for now will become definite. Advent is a season to remember, but it is also a time to renew our lives of hope in the One born in Bethlehem.