The widow McDowell and her seven-year-old son Thomas ask the gruff Jonathan Toomey, the best wood-carver in the valley, to carve the figures for a Christmas creche.

A child describes Valentine's Day at school and the special cards the children give and receive.

Little Bunny searches for Easter among the signs of spring in the forest.

The Sesame Street gang shows some of the different ways to love ourselves and each other. "Explore all the definitions of love with your friends from Sesame Street! In this illustrated picture book, children will [see] their favorite characters share what love means to them. This ... story will show children to look for love in new ways in their everyday lives."--

When a leprechaun reluctantly lets a dog befriend him, he finds out what it's like to care about someone.

"Frankie begins his first day at Miss Wart's Academy for Ghouls and Goblins excited and eager to learn, but when the other students tease him for being different, he demonstrates what he already knows about being scary"--Verso page.

"Arthur has misplaced his science project. You can help him find it in his room. Can you also answer these questions and find these things from the story? What does the Brain want to launch? What is Francine riding? What is Buster using to solve a mystery? What sport is Binky playing? Also, how many items can you find that start with the letter "B"? How about "P"? Have fun! (Look for the answers on the inside back cover"--Back cover.

As Valentine's Day approaches Charlie Brown tries to find the courage to give the Little Red-haired Girl a valentine.

Zombelina and Lizzie are dancing in The Nutcracker, but when Grandpa Phantom has other plans for his opera house on the night of their performance, the friends must work together to save the show.

"It's time to celebrate Chinese New Year! Join Alex as she gets ready for the holiday and shares her family's traditions with her best friend, Ethan" --