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Edward Tulane, a cold-hearted and proud toy rabbit, loves only himself until he is separated from the little girl who adores him and travels across the country, acquiring new owners and listening to their hopes, dreams, and histories.

After harvesting an especially large "tear" of a resin known as myrrh, a young boy and his father visit a spice merchant whose three customers are seeking a special gift to bring to a baby. Includes biblical references and historical information about the Magi and myrrh.

Just before Christmas, when Frances sees an organ grinder and his monkey performing near her apartment, she cannot stop wondering where they go at night.

Uses the letters of the alphabet to provide an account of Queen Elizabeth's annual holiday, known as a "royal progress."

Follow a girl's perusal of her great-grandfather's collection of matchboxes and small curios that document his poignant immigration journey from Italy to a new country.

"Una niña visita a su bisabuelo y elige una caja de puros que atesora en su interior un montón de cajas de fósfotos. Dentro de cada caja hay un recuerdo: un hueso de aceituna, una chapa de botella-- Todas estas cosas nos narran el viaje de su bisabuelo desde Italia y sus primeros años en América"--P. [4] of cover.

Though the emperor banishes the nightingale in preference of a jeweled mechanical imitation, the little bird remains faithful and returns years later when the emperor is near death and no one else can help him.

With Father away serving in the Civil War, Marmee and her girls try to have a cheery Christmas.

During the coldest season, when the world feels scary -- what do you remember about being warm? Baked potatoes. Trust. A kettle on the stove. Blankets. A smile. And, most of all, the reassurance that you belong. In his powerful and moving poem, featuring illustrations from thirteen extraordinary artists, bestselling author and UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Neil Gaiman draws together many different memories to answer the question, 'what do you need to...

After being forced to sell animals he loves, a farmer cuts his hedge to look like them and teaches his sons about following their hearts.