The Story of Christmas from the Read and Share™ Bible is a colorful retelling of the birth of Christ and the events surrounding it. Based on the International Children's Bible, this book begins with the birth of John the Baptist. Next comes the angel appearing first to Mary, then to Joseph, the trip to Bethlehem, the birth of Jesus, the angel's announcement to the shepherds, the wise men and their gifts, fleeing to Egypt, and at last heading home...

This is a story of Margaret Bear Who has shiny black eyes and short curly hair. She came to Melissa when she was just four. Listen, oh listen, theres lots and lots more. Margaret Bear is Melissas very best friend. This story is exciting from beginning to end, About a ride up the mountains in a beautiful snow To spend Christmas at Grandmas, the best place to go, But Margarets not with them, she finds a new friend. To know about this we must read to...

Nicky is the story of a young Nicholas Claus who learns of his family's legacy and the role he will someday play when he takes over for his father, Santa. Because of his inquisitiveness, his parents, Santa and Millie Claus, decide it best for Nicky to take a trip with Elf Olaf to Columbus, Ohio, to learn about children and the various issues they have to deal with while growing up. We learn how Santa first met his flying reindeer, the elves, and we...

This book was written for my one-year-old cousin. The joy she found hearing the story and seeing the pictures made me feel perhaps more children would enjoy it too.

This book is a quick read on Christmas facts you probably did not know! What are the names of Santa's Reindeers? Do you know who made the first Christmas Cards? Find out these facts and more in this quick read fact book!

Ever wondered what it's like, or even dreamt what it's like, being transported from one place to another? Well, that's exactly what happened to Nash. One minute he's sat in his chair at home and the next his life was about to change forever. Now Nash was a quiet and somewhat shy person but strange things happen when you're seeing and believing... Nash was well groomed and always keeping up with the fashion, in fact, he owned over 50 pairs of training...

Christmas comes every year. Let's bake cookies, decorate the tree, give gifts, and celebrate! Holidays Around the World: Christmas gives young readers in prekindergarten to grade 1 an introduction to what the holiday means and how people celebrate the season. World holidays are an integral part of early elementary social studies curriculums. In this series, early readers will learn about foods, celebrations, and customs from a variety of cultures...

From those at the Rockefeller Center to ones that might perch at the top of a home Christmas tree, angels are a common symbol of the Christmas season. This symbol's link to the holiday likely began with the Bible story of the Nativity, but today, angel figures' beauty and elegance make them a lovely addition to many households' Christmas decorations. Readers will learn why and how angels became part of the Christmas season. Written especially for...

In the original poem in which Santa's reindeer were named, 'Donner' and 'Blitzen' were actually spelled 'Dunder' and 'Blixem.' Today known as 'The Night Before Christmas,' the poem from 1823 may be the very beginning of children hearing that Santa's sleigh was pulled by reindeer. Full of photographs and historical illustrations of Santa and his reindeer, this volume delights beginning readers eager to find out just how these beasts came to be a symbol...

A wonderful book of daily devotional readings for Advent. How were, the wise men were led to the infant Christ? This book discusses the themes of Creation, Scripture, Miracle and Child. The daily readings are undated, and so are suitable for any year, having links to all 3 lectionary years.