Summary: The mystery and wonder of Christmas are captured here in this charming collection of stories, activities and carols, including the birth of Jesus and the story of Saint Nicholas. Presented in a way that young listeners and young readers will find easy to understand and enjoy, this book will be a source of lasting interest and pleasure to the whole family for years to come.
Unparalleled in scope and quality and designed for reading aloud and sharing, this splendid anthology brings together some of the most memorable and beloved children's books of our time. Here are classics such as Madeline and Curious George; contemporary bestsellers such as Guess How Much I Love You and The Stinky Cheese Man; Caldecott Medal winners such as Make Way for Ducklings and Where the Wild Things Are; and family favorites such as Goodnight Moon, The Sneetches, Winnie-the-Pooh, and Alexander & The Terrible, No Good Very Bad Day, soon to be a motion picture. The selections range from concept books and wordless books to picture books and short read-aloud stories, and represent the complete array of childhood themes and reading needs: ABCs, number and color books, stories about going to bed and going to school; tales about growing up, siblings, parents, and grandparents; animal stories, fantasies; fables; magical stories; stories about everyday life--and more. This beautiful edition includes a recommended list of books published in the time since this anthology's original compilation, including Caldecott Honors Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! and Olivia, with descriptive annotations intended to guide parents to these new books and new voices of the 21st century. Also included are an introduction from editor Janet Schulman, capsule biographies of the 62 writers and artists represented in the collection, color-coded running heads indicating age levels, and indexes. As a gift, a keepsake, and a companion in a child's first steps toward a lifelong love of reading, The 20th Century Children's Book Treasury belongs in every family's bookcase.
This unique collection of handmade gifts, ornaments and recipes is sure to become a Christmas classic. These 150 easy-to-make projects reveal how commonplace items can be transformed into unusual, distinctive gifts, and the 100 recipes are perfect for presenting as gifts or sharing at home. Full-color photographs throughout.
"Snow is falling, and there's magic in the air. Turn the pages of this sparkling book and play the festive tunes to conjure up the spirit of Christmas."--Back cover.
This activity book is packed full of imaginative ideas for drawing Christmas scenes. Drawing projects include Santa's busy elves, a twinkling Christmas tree, a tobogganing scene, angels with sparkly wings and many more.