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"Thirteen-year-old Amon has just watched Jesus ascend into heaven when the apostle Peter hands him an assignment: invent a way for the new Christian church to communicate and meet in secret, away from the penetrating eyes of both the Romans and Pharisees. What seems like a straightforward job quickly turns dangerous as the Sanhedrin, led by Saul, begins hunting down believers in "The Way," and even stoning some to death. Now Amon must walk a brittle line between completing his task and working around those who would kill him if they knew who he was and what he was up to"--

With radiant and welcoming art, this debut picture book and modern holiday classic captures the magic and meaning of one of the world's most joyful and important celebrations.It's Ramadan, the month of peace, and Moon watches over Ramadan traditions with excitement and longing in this sweetly illustrated debut.In Egypt, India, Argentina and Dubai, in Somalia, New Zealand and Indonesia, in Turkey, the United Kingdom and the United States, children and their families do good deeds in honor of those who have less.Cleverly blending glimpses of different countries' celebrations with the corresponding phases of the moon, Moon's Ramadan makes Ramadan, one of the world's most widely celebrated traditions, accessible and exciting for all readers. Includes robust and easy-to-understand back matter.

Join Max and T.Rex for a Choctastic Easter in the next picture bookin the Dear Dinosaur series, written by Chae Strathie and illustratedby Nicky O'Byrne!When Max finds out that Dinosaurs normally eat twigs, stones andcreepy-crawlies - EW! - he wants them to be able to try a tasty treatfor a change.

The Christmas Wish meets Groundhog Day in this hilarious Christmas rom com readers are calling 'festive', 'feel good' and 'so funny'! ¿

Da rengøringsdamerne kommer om morgenen, ligger der en død mand i juleudstillingen i legetøjsafdelingen. Han er iført julemandskostume og har en halv brunkage i hånden.Hvad lavede han der efter lukketid? Og hvem er han? Den rigtige julemand? En anden julemand? Slet ikke nogen julemand?Husets kvindelige detektiv sættes på sagen og må sammen med en af politiets opdagere forsøge at opklare mysteriet, før stormagasinet åbner.De har tre en halv time...

Ever obedient to God's call, celebrated snails, Bink and Slinky dig out the family scrapbook to tell their children of the first Christmas when they traveled in Mary's saddlebag as she and Joseph made their way to Bethlehem. Kidnapped, then left in a remote shepherd's field, the snails lost all hope of ever finding Baby Jesus. But, what's this? A sudden jangling of bells and a rattling sneeze? Could it actually be their old friend Camel? The rest of their story is history. Or, as Pink and Slinky would say, "His story."

Praying at the mosque, a feast with family, gifts for everyone--explore the different aspects and traditions that make up Eid al Fitr. Through simple text and vibrant photos, this book introduces the holiday in an easily understood manner and aids in building a cultural foundation for children.

Bright flowers, a swim in the river, and a big parade--explore the different aspects and traditions that make up Shiva Celebration. Through simple text and vibrant photos, this book introduces the event in an easily understood manner and aids in building a cultural foundation for children.

A big bonfire, throwing paint, singing and eating--explore the different aspects and traditions that make up Holi. Through simple text and vibrant photos, this book introduces the holiday in an easily understood manner and aids in building a cultural foundation for children.

"From...author-illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh comes this celebratory bilingual picture book centering on a Día de Muertos ofrenda (Day of the Dead altar), constructed annually to honor the memory and welcome the spirit of a loved one. The book uses a counting structure, from one to ten, to focus on family members and their offerings, with a double-gatefold finale that opens to reveal the family gathered around the fully decorated ofrenda with all of their offerings. Included at the back of the book is a brief author's note that lends additional context on the holiday"--

Told in alternating points of view, at Hurston Airport, four unlikely kids' lives are changed forever when their flight is grounded by weather following a Muslim convention.

Easter-themed activities encourage little children to solve mazes, join dots, spot differences and trace over numbers and pictures with the special pen provided. They can then wipe the page clean and do it all again. Children need plenty of practice in pen-control before starting to form letters and numbers - and this book provides a fun way to develop this essential skill.

Filled with simple, black-and white images of decorative eggs with bunnies, chicks and other Eastery friends. Just use the brush provided to sweep water over the designs and watch as spring colours magically appear! Great for keeping little ones busy and helping with brush control skills. Simply tuck the waterproof back flap under each page as it's painted, to stop water from seeping through to the rest of the book.

A special Christmas story from the author of bestselling murder mystery Death & Croissants - the perfect stocking stuffer!

A fabulous foiled edition celebrating the fifteenth anniversary ofthe publication of STICK MAN by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler

'Twas the night before Christmas when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse . . . The scene is set for a magical Christmas Eve and one of the best-loved Christmas stories of all time. Clement C. Moore first read this timeless poem to his young children on Christmas Eve in 1822. It was published anonymously in a New York newspaper the following year and quickly spread around the world, becoming a cherished Christmas tradition for many families. This beautiful picture book edition brings together the classic verse with enchanting illustrations by Robert Ingpen that perfectly capture the magic of Christmas for young and old alike.