Book one: Mary was too young, Elizabeth too old, Joseph too gullible, the shepherds too smelly, Anna too senile, Simeon too idealistic, and Salome too flippant. The wise men should have minded their own business, Zachariah should have accepted he'd never have children, King Herod dared control God, and the Oriental scholars dared interpret God. Book two: Governor Pilate only tolerated his subjects, John the Baptist tried to change them, and Satan...

It's Christmas time! Duncan's mum takes him shopping to buy Christmas presents for his family so that Father Christmas will collect and deliver them on Christmas Eve. With the help of his goldfish Snapper, Duncan prepares for the big day and cannot wait for Father Christmas to come. The big question is, will Father Christmas find out in time?

Christmas is about celebrating! It is a Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus. Some people mark the holiday with Christmas trees and other decorations. People gather with family and friends to eat meals and give gifts. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways.

A Christmas Adventure for All Ages 'On a night long ago, on the first night a bright star shone in the dark sky, the smallest of camels was born in a stable far, far east of Bethlehem.' And so begins our Christmas tale, in which the unlikeliest of heroes joins the pilgrimage of the Three Kings to Bethlehem. Bearing Gifts follows Astor the camel's adventures as he faces the perils of that long journey, carrying to Bethlehem the precious treasures...

T' was the night before Christmas when all through the station, not a creature was stirring not even the Dalmatian. It’s Christmas Eve at the local firehouse and the chief is in for a magical surprise!

A celebration of the Royal Family at Christmas, organized thematically and ranging from medieval times to the 20th century A Royal Christmas is a Christmas pudding of a book, full of silver threepenny pieces. Organized thematically, it covers such topics as Christmas and conflict in the 20th century, Christmas pastimes, festive feasts, Christmas and the Commonwealth, and many more, it looks at the many ways in which the Royal Family have celebrated...

"Christmas Stories by Louisa May Alcott: Illustrated" is a delightful collection of heartwarming tales that transport readers to the magical world of Christmas. This anthology features a selection of Louisa May Alcott's most beloved holiday stories, including "A Country Christmas," "Rosa's Tale," "What the Bells Saw and Said," "A Merry Christmas," and more. Louisa May Alcott, best known for her classic novel "Little Women," demonstrates her exceptional...

This charming tale of an overgrown pine always being passed by for Christmas, and what his woodland friends do to help him, is sure to become a Christmas classic. With delightful illustrations by wildlife artist Michael Monroe and enchanting text from Colleen Monroe, the birds, deer and squirrel of this story help make their special friend's wish come true.

The Lost Ornament follows the adventures of Lizzie, an adorable Christmas tree ornament, as she finds herself alone and lost. Lizzie's journey will take her to a number of families who celebrate different holiday traditions. With her new families, Lizzie will learn the traditions of Christmas, Three Kings Day, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa. Along the way, Lizzie meets a cast of fun and entertaining ornaments who help her find her path and learn about herself....

Have you ever wondered where your odd socks disappear to? Or where the hairbrush you lost last week went? They're in Lost Property, of course. It's Christmas Eve and so far, it hasn't been a very merry Christmas. Ben is desperately searching for a model airplane that he built with his grandad, when he follows a tunnel at the back of his toy cupboard and ends up in the world of Lost Property. Ben meets Rodney Treacle, an elf working in Lost Property...