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A Christmas Carol
by Charles DickensA Christmas Carol is a novella by Charles Dickens, first published in London by Chapman & Hall on 19 December 1843. The novella met with instant success and critical acclaim. Carol tells the story of a bitter old miser named Ebenezer Scrooge and his transformation into a gentler, kindlier man after visitations by the ghost of his former business partner Jacob Marley and the Ghosts of Christmases Past, Present and Yet to Come.The book was written at a time when the British were examining and exploring Christmas traditions from the past as well as new customs such as Christmas cards and Christmas trees. Carol singing took a new lease on life during this time. Dickens' sources for the tale appear to be many and varied, but are, principally, the humiliating experiences of his childhood, his sympathy for the poor, and various Christmas stories and fairy tales.Dickens' Carol was one of the greatest influences in rejuvenating the old Christmas traditions of England, but, while it brings to the reader images of light, joy, warmth and life, it also brings strong and unforgettable images of darkness, despair, coldness, sadness, and death. Scrooge himself is the embodiment of winter, and, just as winter is followed by spring and the renewal of life, so too is Scrooge's cold, pinched heart restored to the innocent goodwill he had known in his childhood and youth. A Christmas Carol remains popular-having never been out of print-and has been adapted many times to film, stage, opera, and other media.
A Christmas Carol: The Original Christmas Story
by Mr. Charles DickensThe Handsome New Edition of the Classic Christmas Story with Brand-New Illustrations! Follow along with stingy Ebenezer Scrooge as he encounters the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future in this handsome new edition of the classic A Christmas Carol! Charles Dickens&’s original novel is now accompanied by brand-new illustrations from artist Ángel Domínguez. Your child will be enthralled by beautiful, full-color pictures featuring animals as the famous Scrooge, Marley, Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim, and more. Begin a new Christmas tradition as you and your child dive into Victorian London in this stunning new edition of A Christmas Carol.
A Christmas Carol
by Adam Mckeown Gerald KelleyNow even the youngest readers can enjoy Charles Dickens's classic Christmas tale in this beautifully illustrated picture-book version of the holiday favorite, simpler to read but with all the magic of Dickens's voice preserved. Follow miserly Scrooge as he is whisked through the night by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come in order to face his selfish treatment of Jacob Marley, Bob Cratchit, and Tiny Tim. Families will enjoy reading this shortened version of Dickens's story together, with its warm illustrations that capture every twist and turn."All the key elements of Dickens's seasonal ghost story remain intact in this skillful adaptation. McKeown streamlines the story while remaining true to the language and eerie aspects of the original."--Publishers Weekly"would make a fine read-aloud for an elementary-age group or a useful introduction before attending the play. . . . The lessons Scrooge learned are still valuable and worthy of passing along to younger readers, who can meet these famous characters and learn the origin of the oft-quoted 'Humbug!'"--Kirkus"the full pages of engaging watercolor and digital media illustrations effectively take readers into the scenes of regret, past merriment, and, finally, redemption. . . . An appropriate choice for a family read-aloud or for newly independent readers."--School Library JournalFrom the Hardcover edition.
A Christmas Carol: Read & Listen Edition
by Adam McKeownNow even the youngest readers can enjoy Charles Dickens&’s classic Christmas tale in this beautifully illustrated picture-book version of the holiday favorite, simpler to read but with all the magic of Dickens&’s voice preserved. Follow miserly Scrooge as he is whisked through the night by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come in order to face his selfish treatment of Jacob Marley, Bob Cratchit, and Tiny Tim. Families will enjoy reading this shortened version of Dickens&’s story together, with its warm illustrations that capture every twist and turn.This Read & Listen edition contains audio narration.
Christmas Carol & the Defenders of Claus (A\christmas Carol Adventure Ser. #1)
by Robert L. FouchCarol really loves Christmas. The decorating and shopping, the Christmas sweaters and music—she wishes it all could be a year-round event. The only downside to the holiday is that she lives in Florida (not exactly the land of snow) and her only family is her Uncle Christopher, who adopted Carol when she was young, after her father's disappearance and mother's death. Her uncle owns a toy company and is super rich—but he's a grinch and a workaholic. Then, on a magical December trip to NYC, Carol meets her destiny. Santa—the real man with the bag—meets Carol at the top of Rockefeller Center, overlooking the tree. There he explains that Carol is descended from a long line of Defenders of Claus, those who protect and serve Santa. Carol's dad was a Defender. And now Carol has been tapped to fulfill his legacy. Who would want to hurt Santa? Someone pretty scary and shady, it appears—a masked man who's trying to destroy Christmas! Carol is whisked off to the North Pole on the adventure of a lifetime. Can she help save Santa before it's too late?
Christmas Carol & the Shimmering Elf (A Christmas Carol Adventure #2)
by Robert L. FouchThe battle for Christmas, and the world itself, is about to begin. When Christmas Carol, a Defender of Claus, is suddenly yanked into a portal by her Elven grandmother, she doesn&’t immediately understand what&’s happening. But all becomes clear when she and the Ancient One emerge on the other side of the portal in what&’s supposed to be the North Pole: everything&’s changed. Carol&’s father is gone. The Defenders of Claus don&’t exist. The Elf kingdom has been destroyed. And Santa&’s a broken shell of himself. The jolly world Carol knew has turned into a terrifying place, where the magic of Christmas has been eliminated and everyone lives in fear of the all-powerful Supreme Leader. Someone has traveled back in time to change history, and Carol&’s pretty sure she knows the culprit. Carol and her grandmother, with the help of two ragged boys who have lost everything in the rebellion against the Supreme Leader, track down the only Elf capable of helping their enemy travel through time. The bitter, shimmering creature reluctantly agrees to send Carol back, and she lands in the mid-1800s, when Santa was just getting started and the very first Defender of Claus was found. She must protect Santa and the original Defender and undo the damage her enemy has done or risk returning to a present day that has never known Christmas.
The Christmas Chronicles: Parts 1 and 2 (Netflix)
by David LewmanNetflix's The Christmas Chronicles and The Christmas Chronicles 2 come alive in an all-new full-color storybook!Get ready to save the holidays—twice! Based on the hit Netflix films The Christmas Chronicles and The Christmas Chronicles 2, both starring Kurt Russel as Santa Claus, this full-color storybook follows Kate, Teddy, and Jack on their incredible yuletide adventures. Children 4 to 6 are sure to love it!
Christmas Comes to Paradise Island! (DC Super Heroes: Wonder Woman)
by Lauren ClaussWonder Woman(TM) brings her favorite Christmas traditions home in this beautifully-illustrated hardcover holiday storybook.There are lots of ways to celebrate the holiday season--sledding, snowmen, and electric lights are just a few of them--but will the Amazons of Paradise Island come to love Christmastime as much as Wonder Woman? Get into the spirit of the holidays with Wonder Woman and her family of Amazons in this fun, fully-illustrated hardcover storybook perfect for girls and boys ages 3 to 7. It's also a wonderful gift for Wonder Woman fans of every age!
Christmas Cook It in a Cup!: Meals And Treats Kids Can Cook In Silicone Cups
by Greg Lowe Julia MyallJust in time for the holiday season, Christmas Cook It in a Cup! brings delicious holiday spirit--and 6 colorful silicone baking cups--to kids eager to cook up holiday cheer! This spirited, Christmas-themed sequel to Cook It in a Cup! and Party in a Cup! serves up more than 20 mouthwatering recipes, from breakfast goodies to holiday-table main courses to perennially popular Christmas favorites. Simple, step-bystep instructions guide young cooks through the process, allowing them to relish in this one-of-a-kind Christmas culinary experience as they whip up tasty treats for holiday parties, family gatherings, and cookie exchanges.
Christmas for a Kitten
by Robin Pulver Layne JohnsonIt's winter, and a lonely abandoned kitten is trying to survive in the woods. Each night, as he hunts for food, the warm glow of houses fills him with longing. While a family carries in its Christmas tree, the kitten slips into their house. Then--danger--a fierce dog lives there! The kitten has not found a haven after all. But it is Christmas Eve, a night when magical things can happen. Robin Pulver's gentle story and Layne Johnson's dramatic paintings evoke the wonder and joy of Christmas.
The Christmas Fox
by Anik McGroryGive the gift of Christmas with this beautiful holiday tale that celebrates the true meaning of the season. "Come!" drummed a woodpecker one cold, wintry day. "A baby is coming. There's work to be done!" One by one, from field and forest, the animals make their way to a barn. The cow has sweet-smelling hay to offer the baby. The bluebird has the gift of song. And a lamb has soft, cozy wool. But the shy little fox has nothing to offer . . . or so he thinks. With its gentle text and warm, expressive illustrations, this irresistible take on the Nativity story invites even the youngest child to discover the truest gifts of the Christmas season: the ones that come from the heart.
The Christmas Gift
by Claire B. Cotts Francisco JiménezWith honesty and grace, award-winning author Francisco Jiménez shares his most poignant Christmas memory in this beautifully illustrated picture book. As Christmas approaches, Panchito can't wait to see what present he gets. But on Christmas Day, he is disappointed when all he gets is a bag of candy, until he sees the gift his father gives his mother. Panchito then realizes that gifts of the heart are the most precious of all.
Christmas in Camelot (Magic Tree House Merlin Missions #1)
by Sal Murdocca Mary Pope OsborneThe Magic Tree House series has become a staple for inspiring kids to read. Christmas in Camelot is a very special Magic Tree House book. Here, author Mary Pope Osborne uses the literary skills for which she's known to create a longer, more in-depth story featuring the characters kids have come to love. The result is magical: a fast-paced but detailed, easy-to-read story. Jack and Annie go on a quest to save Camelot, a quest that will prove to a beleaguered King Arthur that children and imagination really can make a difference. From the Hardcover edition.
Christmas in Camelot
by Mary Pope Osborne Sal MurdoccaThe #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! When Jack and Annie receive an invitation to spend Christmas Eve in Camelot—a magical place that exists only in myth and fantasy—they know they are in for their biggest adventure yet. What they don't know is that the invitation will send them on a quest to save Camelot. Can they succeed even though Camelot's greatest knights have failed?Formerly numbered as Magic Tree House #29, the title of this book is now Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #1: Christmas in Camelot. Did you know that there’s a Magic Tree House book for every kid? Magic Tree House: Adventures with Jack and Annie, perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter books Merlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced reader Super Edition: A longer and more dangerous adventure Fact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventures Have more fun with Jack and Annie at MagicTreeHouse.com!
Christmas in France (Christmas Around The World Ser.)
by Jack ManningOrnaments and lights decorate Christmas trees. Small, painted figures of animals and people fill creches scenes that look like the place of Jesus birth. Children open gifts on Christmas Day. People eat roasted goose, turkey, chestnuts, and oysters. They go to Christmas plays and musical shows called pastorales. These are the sights and sounds of Christmas in France. Come explore the many French traditions that bring people of this country together at Christmas.
Christmas in Mexico (Christmas Around The World Ser.)
by Cheryl L. EnderleinBright red poinsettias decorate homes and churches. Families gather together and sing songs during posadas. Children set out their shoes, hoping they will be filled with presents. These are the sights and sounds of Christmas in Mexico. Come explore the many Mexican traditions that bring people of this country together at Christmas.
Christmas in Wellsworth (Thomas & Friends)
by W. AwdryThomas the Tank Engine can't wait for the Wellsworth Christmas Eve Festival, but when stormy weather rolls in, he might miss the celebrations completely. Ages 3-6.
Christmas Is Every Day (An Every Day Together Book)
by Isabel OtterThe second in a collectable new series that celebrates the true spirit of the holidays every day, this colorful picture book engages with the generosity and togetherness of Christmas year-round! With playful die-cuts and a write-in page that asks how YOU celebrate Christmas, this book is the prefect holiday gift!Through adorably-illustrated vignettes, this gifty, light-hearted picture book captures and celebrates the true meaning of Christmas and encourages readers to embrace the spirit of Christmas every day! With an array of family structures and communities enjoying all the kind moments that make Christmas special throughout the year, CHRISTMAS IS EVERY DAY shares the message that generosity, hope, kindness, and community are relevant all year round.Complete the collection with Christmas is Every Day!
Christmas Is Golden (The World of Little Golden Books)
by Diane E. MuldrowA new gift book all about Christmas, featuring the beloved and classic art of Little Golden Books!Wrap yourself in the warmth and joy of Christmas with this lyrical celebration of the holidays. With lush, classic art from your favorite yuletide Little Golden Books, this snowy winter wonderland--full of shimmering lights, warm gingerbread, and friendly carolers--will make the perfect addition to your holiday traditions.
Christmas Kitten, Home at Last
by Layne Johnson Robin PulverSanta and Mrs. Claus must rush to find a home for a foundling kitten named Cookie. Santa would love to keep the kitten, but he's allergic--and there's a little girl out there with the perfect home. Readers familiar with Pulver's Christmas for a Kitten will delight in Cookie's further Christmas Eve adventures.
Christmas Long Ago from A to Z
by Bobbie KalmanThis beautifully illustrated book looks at Christmas traditions of the late 19th and early 20th centuries that have become a big part of how Christmas is celebrated today. Topics include how Santa came to be, the use of candles, why angels are a part of Christmas, Santa's workshop, elves and reindeer, parades, and much more.
A Christmas Memory
by Truman CapoteTruman Capote's boyhood Christmas memoir, rereleased with a beautiful new packaging. The classic story of Truman Capote's childhood Christmas ritual is more endearing than ever in this newly redesigned package. In celebration of A Christmas Memory's enduring appeal, this repackaged edition retains Beth Peck's evocative watercolors and Capote's original text. First published in 1956, this is the story from Capote's childhood of lovingly making fruitcakes from scratch at Christmas-time with his elderly cousin, and has stood the test of time to become known as an American holiday classic.
The Christmas Party from the Black Lagoon (Black Lagoon Adventures #9)
by Mike ThalerThese fun-filled chapter books mix school, monsters, and common kid problems with hilarious results. You'll scream with laughter!At the class Christmas party, everyone has to exchange gifts. Doesn't sound too bad, right? Well Hubie has to get one for a girl! And he hasn't even saved up three dollars. What is he going to do? Time is ticking away. And remember, if you mess up, Santa Claws is coming to town--for you!
The Christmas Pups
by Teresa Bateman John KanzlerOn an icy, December night, three puppies are rescued from the side of the road and taken to an animal shelter. Ruff and Tuff have a plan to ensure that their sister, Penny, finds a home for Christmas, even if they can't. But with the help of an older dog named Brownie, the puppies learn the true meaning of Christmas . . . and find a home for all four of them just in time.
Christmas Quest (Guinea Pigs Online #6)
by Jennifer Gray Amanda SwiftIt's Christmas in Strawberry Park and our squeaky pals are decorating the hutch and rocking around their broccoli Christmas tree! But when Henrietta's mother is called to investigate the mystery of missing Inca gold, the furry friends find themselves on their way to... Peru! Eduardo is thrilled to be back home with his family. But when he discovers that their precious Christmas Cocoa Bean has been stolen, he realizes he has a mission too... Can the pals find the Cocoa Bean and save Christmas?