The Christmas Pumpkin is an illustrated children’s book inspired by some actual events. When a young boy finds a neglected green pumpkin and decides to decorate it for Christmas, the community laughs at his idea. With the support of his family, and his own self confidence, the boy decides to carve a star like the star the Three Wise Men followed on Christmas eve. Read what happens when James shows everyone what a green pumpkin can do for Christmas. A sweet story about self confidence and holiday traditions. Includes a coloring page in every book. Recipient of the Dove Family Seal of Approval and multiple children’s book awards.
Alfonso wants to be a Christmas pumpkin, even though the other pumpkins at the Ghost Town Pumpkin Patch make fun of him for having such a "goofy idea." With the help of Hector, a barn cat, and Marie, a tree rat, and many other friends hemeets along the way, Alfonso goes on a journey to meet Santa who can make his dream come true. When Alfonso finally gets his big chance, he makes a choice that will change the way he thought everything would be. Through it all, he learns about true friendship, love, and believing in himself.
Sixteen tales of Christmas by Hugo winner Cora Buhlert. Romance, cozy fantasy, murder mysteries, pulp thrillers, science fiction, post-apocalyptic fiction, horror and humor – we have all that and more. Watch young people find love in the pre-holiday shopping rush at Hickory Ridge Mall, at a Christmas tree lot, on the parking lot of a shuttered outlet mall and at the one bar in town that’s open on Christmas Eve. Experience Christmas in Hallowind Cove, the permanently fog-shrouded seaside town, where strange things keep happening. Watch as Santa’s various helpers unite to depose him. Massachusetts 1695 AD: Follow apprentice witchfinder Matthew Goodson and condemned witch Grace Pankhurst, as they try to dodge both witchfinders and a creature that lives in the woods and hunts around the winter solstice. Follow Detective Inspector Helen Shepherd and her team as they investigate the death of a robber dressed as Santa Claus as well as a wave of thefts at a Christmas market. Meet Richard Blakemore, hardworking pulp author by day and the masked crimefighter known only as the Silencer by night, as he fights to save an orphanage from demolition in Depression era New York City. Watch Alfred and Bertha, an ordinary married couple, as they decorate the Christmas tree and live their marvellous twenty-first century life. No one ever expected the robot apocalypse to begin in the little town of Brighthaven. And no one ever expected it to involve murderous robot turkeys and their even more terrifying brethren, robot Santas that fire laserbeams from their eyes. Experience Christmas on the space colony of Iago Prime as well as after the end of the world. Enjoy sixteen novellas, novelettes and short stories in six genres. This is a collection of 136000 words or approx. 420 print pages. Contains the following stories: Christmas Gifts Christmas Shopping with a Broken Heart The Crappiest Christmas Ever Christmas Eve at the Purple Owl Café Driving Home for Christmas The Bakery on Gloomland Street Revolt at the North Pole The Solstice Horror A Bullet for Father Christmas Santa’s Sticky Fingers St. Nicholas of Hell’s Kitchen The Tinsel-Free Christmas Tree The Robot Turkey Apocalypse Invasion of the Robot Santas Christmas on Iago Prime Christmas after the End of the World
Keeping this secret gets complicated with the family she wished for right next door. Swapping places with her identical twin over the holidays sounds easy enough to Chanel Houston. But playing the role is trickier than expected when it comes to maintaining frosty relations with her sister’s neighbor and nemesis—especially since he has an adorable little girl and a rowdy puppy. Ryder Frost’s supposed to be grumpy and rude…so why does Chanel find the single dad so irresistible? From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.
There are many types of breads that are baked especially for the Christmas Holiday season. Delicious breads with cranberries, nuts, fruits and cinnamon. These wonderful breads are great during the holiday feast. Try these homemade bread recipes and you will never want to buy bread from the store again!
Master storyteller Urbano Salvati is at his absolute best in The Legend of the Pumpkin House, a delightful and timely story that represents a fairy tale for today’s world. The author never tires of his love for children. He views them as beautiful flowers that are always blossoming. “The pristine love of children elicited in our hearts is the ultimate meaning of our lives. There is no greater joy for any parent than the first smile of a child.” The story begins with a retired couple, Mr. and Mrs. Fiorina, who give a special Halloween party with lots of pumpkin decorations for the neighborhood children. In the midst of the fun, someone suggests they should create a real pumpkin house. The Fiorinas are overwhelmed by the generosity of their neighbors who make the Pumpkin House a reality. The Fiorinas realize that the kindness displayed by everyone made the Pumpkin House a place where kindness lives. And so it is that the Pumpkin House grows from town to town, eliciting kindness and happiness everywhere. In his heart, the author cultivates the beauty of a smile, the gentleness of a kind soul, and the pristine love that makes us all human.
Ruehle has created classic cake recipes that are gluten-free, all-natural, and with alternatives given for vegan, dairy-free, and nut-free renditions. She provides basic and advanced decorating, piping, and plating techniques to take your cakes from pretty to breathtaking. So go ahead: lick the frosting off the beaters, cut yourself a nice big slice, and let us all eat cake!
Develop independent singing and listening skills in your young singers with this delightful collection of 30 echo songs for holidays and seasonal events. You sing the melody, they sing it back. There's simply no better way to develop ear training, pitch awareness, and good vocal habits in young singers. Each song has a full page of suggested activities and teaching suggestions. Chords symbols are provided. We've also included a possible holiday program complete with connecting rhyming verse. Recommended for K-4.
This Christmas collection, enhanced with four-color photographs, includes recipes, gift ideas, decorating tips, and hints to involve the whole family. It’s the perfect gift or self-purchase for anyone who loves Christmas and all the traditions it brings. The kitchen is the heart of the home and when Christmas rolls around, the kitchen is where everyone gathers for hot chocolate, apple cider, and cookies that look like angels. The Christmas Kitchen celebrates the gathering place everyone can relate to with decorating tips, gift ideas, recipes, meditations, and much more. Tammy Maltby believes the true meaning of Christmas begins with the family sharing easy-to-do activities that will bring everyone together in a glow as warm as the kitchen fire itself. Four-color photographs enhance each chapter and create a Christmas book that readers will cherish.
