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Rose is so busy with her volunteer work, church responsibilities, and Christmas preparations, she has forgotten the true meaning of the holiday season, but when an accident forces her to slow down, she realizes the importance of family and faith and taking time to enjoy the holiday.
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Roy Rogers and Dale Evans are Hollywood icons and represent a time when life seemed simpler, purer, and a bit more marvelous. The 100th anniversaries of Roy and Dale's births were marked in 2011 and 2012. In celebration of their vivacious spirits, Revell presents A Happy Trails Christmas, a special project that combines two of their best-loved Christmas books: Christmas Is Always from Dale and My Favorite Christmas Story from Roy. These classic books...
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"In Why We Kiss Under the Mistletoe, bestselling author Michael Foley dives deep into the history of Christmas and the customs that surround this beloved holiday. Learn about the fascinating origins of your favorite Christmas food, drink, observances, and songs. Discover how Saint Nicolas, a fourth-century Catholic bishop, became Santa Clause and who Santa's global competitors are (some of them will shock you). And dig into the forbidden history of...
6) Little Star
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IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
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In this story that explains why a star is placed on the top of a Christmas tree, a little star ignored by the other stars for being so small shines down on a stable, warming and lighting it for baby Jesus.
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Let Bill and Gloria take you on a sleigh ride of sights, sounds, aromas, feelings and flavors! This Christmasand every Christmasyou and your family can join Bill and Gloria Gaither and their Homecoming friends as they celebrate this most sacred holidaythat historic moment in time when Gods Son, the Glory of heaven, came to earth to be God with us. Through their shared stories, memories, recipes, songs, photos and traditions, youll taste and feel and...
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IL: LG - BL: 1.4 - AR Pts: 1
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Carefully leveled text and fresh, vibrant photos engage young readers in learning about the traditions and celebrations of the Christmas holiday. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions and a photo glossary help build nonfiction learning skills.
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An alcoholic, a young mother whose husband is brain damaged after a devastating car accident, an old woman carefully cleaning her house on Christmas Eve to prepare for her planned holiday suicide, a depressed gas station owner, and a disillusioned youth pastor discover the hope of Christmas in the ordinary kindnesses they render each other.
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Ace Collins helps you uncover the background of thirty-two favorite Christmas songs. Learn the surprising tale of how each song was created. Explore specific times and places that gave birth to each message. Hear these familiar melodies with new understanding as their stories find their way into your heart.
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IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
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One tiny church mouse must find a way to bring the Christmas spirit to his little town when Parson gets sick and the usual Christmas Eve service is cancelled. Mouse never gives up hope as he prepares the nativity set and lights a small candle in the window to signal the villagers. Mouse's small act of faith sparks a chain reaction of hope and love, demonstrating that even the smallest creature can make a big difference.
12) Christmas
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.2 - AR Pts: 1
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"Developed by literacy experts and educators for students in PreK through grade two, this book introduces beginning readers to Christmas through simple, predictable text and related photos"--Provided by publisher"--
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IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
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'Twas the Evening of Christmas, written by Glenys Nellist and illustrated by Elena Selivanova, echoes the familiar language and rhythm of Clement Moore's beloved poem, but focuses on baby Jesus, who is the true hero of Christmas. Families will delight in this simple retelling of one of the most famous stories ever told.
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Michael was eight years old on the Christmas Day he lost his brother David. The day had started out well-Michael and David opened their presents and, much to their delight, they both received ice skates from Santa. With great excitement they set out to the pond behind their grandparents' house in New Mexico to try them out. But the pond wasn't safe, and David never made it out from its icy cold depths. For Michael, the meaning of Christmas changed...
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It's so hard to fall asleep on Christmas Eve! Lucky for Cole and his sister, Rose, the Nighty Nights have a special Christmas song to have them dreaming and sleeping in no time. This snuggly story is the one parents and grandparents turn to when their little ones are having trouble falling sleep.
Merry Christmas, Nighty Night follows the familiar rhythm of the classic Clement Moore poem "The Night Before Christmas" to tell this gentle, musical, heartwarming...
16) Season of hope
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"Gavin Sawyer knows he is in trouble the moment he meets Evie Thorne at the downtown Denver mission where they both volunteer. He's drawn to the pretty journalist, even though reporters have caused him nothing but heartache in the past. Soon Gavin begins to let his guard down as he sees that this wonderful woman may be someone he can trust with his heart. But when he brings her home to meet his family during the holidays. Evie's secret past suddenly...
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"When Cody Hawk returns to Canyon Springs, Arizona, to make peace with his ailing father, his bad-boy reputation is still intact. So is his love for the woman he was forced to leave behind. But the privileged Paris Perslow is still off-limits. When Paris needs his help with the annual holiday gala, Cody braves the town's disapproving glances for a second chance with his first love. Years ago Cody promised he'd return for her. But with everyone and...
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Brides of Amish country volume 9
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Caleb returns to the Amish community he left behind years ago. His daughter bonds with Amish schoolteacher Leah Belier, and Caleb feels hopeful. With Christmas weeks away, one special girl just may bring two hearts together.
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Since leaving her troubled past behind, Lindsey Mitchell relished living in the small Christian community of Winding Stair, Oklahoma. But as December approached, she knew she'd need help to run her tree farm. So she hired new arrival Jesse Slater. The widower and his little girl fit right in...except when it came to celebrating the spirit of the season. As the town banded together and introduced the newcomers to the local festivities, Lindsey sensed...
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This year, don't let Christmas sneak up on you again.
The wonder and awe of the Christmas season can easily get overshadowed by lights, tinsel, bows, and paper-not to mention last-minute trips to the mall and visits to the in-laws. In all the hustle and bustle, we often lose sight of what's most important. This book of daily readings for the month of December by best-selling author Paul David Tripp will help you slow down, prepare your heart, and...
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