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From the baa, baa, baa of sheep to the flut-flut-flutter of angel wings, it was not such a silent night when Baby Jesus was born! Listen to a reverent retelling of the nativity through the sounds of that miraculous night. |
Celebrate the gift of Jesus from head to tiny toes. Discover the wonder of hands that develop into those of a carpenter, and swaddled shoulders that will carry the weight of all mankind. |
Christmas is full of adventure in rollicking rhyme as the family treks cross-country on a holiday road trip. From California to NYC and everywhere in between, they’ll join in various traditions with friends and family to celebrate 17 spectacular Christmases. |
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It's the Depression, Christmas Eve, and Jack's father is away, in search of work. When Jack smells cookies baking, he’s thrilled...until he learns they’re for the needy. As Jack’s mother rolls the dough, she tells him about the origin of Christmas cookies. During the Middle Ages, a woodcarver and his wife made cookie molds to help them tell the story of the Nativity... "...Refreshingly stripped of holiday commercialism, this is an appropriate title for those who wish to introduce a new perspective to the Christmas story.”–School Library Journal |
This graceful poem appeals to children’s curiosity. Set on the stage of a Christmas pageant, the contemporary story invites the reader to join in the wonder of Christmas. |
The story of the first Christmas, told in a metaphor of trees and wood.
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A Story of Christmas Giving illustrated by Guy Porfirio A unique look at the teen years of the man who would become known as Santa Claus. |
The Light of Christmas
A metaphor of why we've always needed the "Light." |
A look at the traditional Christmas story from the perspective the angels, eager to break through the sky with the good news of Christ's birth. The center folds into a glorious pop-up of the angels! |
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A lyrical picture book celebrating the revelation that Christ has come for everyone. Told from the point of view of a humble and amazed shepherd boy. |
"Stable bare, Creatures share, Here in Bethlehem..." |
Elizabeth (John the Baptist’s mother), Mary (Jesus’ mother), and Anna the Prophetess tell their own stories and celebrate their parts in that first, miraculous Christmas. |
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Using gallery-quality images and rhyming text to tell the story of Christ's birth, the reader is invited to be with Mary, watching the events unfold from the announcement of the angel until her son, God's Son, walked upon the earth. Winner of Kids' Wings Award Study Guide available Here |
This whimsical tale will have children celebrating Christmas with the creatures of the forest. |
All through the eight days of Hanukkah, a girl wonders who will get to light each night's holiday candle as she sees her cousin Randall get all the attention. |
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Ill. by Barry Gott "Hurry! Scurry! Heading out for Halloween who's who? Did you know on Halloween that monsters dress up too?" |
Ill. by Anna Vojtech
“Two stories fold into one as this contemporary tale reaches back to the first Easter…Drawing from Pennsylvania Dutch tradition, this warm story incorporates intergenerational affection, religious faith, and the appeal of legends.” Booklist, 2010 |
Ill. by Chris Ellison
When Jesus entered Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, he needed a colt to ride. Whose colt? This story imagines a young boy, who gives up his much loved colt for Jesus…and receives back his colt and much, much more. |
Ill. by Anton Petrov The Easter story becomes a personal one as children are drawn into the events of the first Easter. |
OFF TO PLYMOUTH ROCK! [Book is available with CD of author reading.]
Mayflower ship dangerous trip! |
Ill. by John Walker It’s Thanksgiving, and the relatives are descending! Laugh along with the too familiar characters. Then rejoice and give thanks: At the table, find your places. Look at all those smiling faces! Let’s give thanks for all God’s graces. Thanks for this Thanksgiving. |
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Carry Me Along
With unique shapes and built-in handles, the Carry Me Along board books include:
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Off to Bethlehem!
Until the Christ Child Came
Merry Creature Christmas
Who'll Light the Chanukah Candles?
Must Be Halloween
