During the Great Depression, Jack helps his mother make cookies for the needy at their church, learns the story of how the first Christmas cookies were used to spread the gospel to people who could not read, then finds a way to bring that story to life.

"On the first day of Christmas, a gift was sent to me: a parrot in a palm tree! Ahoy mateys--Christmas is coming and even pirates celebrate the holiday! This follow-up to the hugely popular A Pirate's Night Before Christmas offers a witty re-imagining of "The Twelve Days of Christmas"--with a sly buccaneer twist. A brave cabin boy receives marvelously mysterious gifts for each of the 12 days he is left alone to guard the pirate ship: 12 cannons blastin',...

Because Mary and Joseph must travel from Nazareth to Bethlehem, an angel offers four beasts the choice to carry the greatest burden.

The inspiration of a shimmering angel charm helps the youngest singer in a Christmas pageant discover strength in herself. Includes a golden angel charm on a chain, tucked into the cover of the book.

Matthew, a visitor with special talents as a handyman and woodcarver, brings a special message that rekindles the town's interest in the true message of Christmas.