The Book is a Christmas Story about Christmas Eve and the journey that Santa has when his reindeer catch the reindeer flu. Join us as we explore the beautiful mind of an 8-year old boy wanting to share his talents in storytelling and imagination. Learn how an innocent mind creates an outlet for good values a good read for kids!
Santa's Christmas Surprise is a new Christmas story for children which emphasizes that there are even cultural variations within our own country in the way we celebrate this special time of year. Through a delightful cast of elves representing the different subcultures of our country, children's author Robert Bernardini shows not only the special gifts and people of each area, but also their appreciation for Santa and his good work. The story begins after the long evening of spreading Christmas joy around. Santa is ready to rest and enjoy his own Christmas day. But things are amiss at the North Pole because it appears some of the elves have disappeared. What has become of Antoinette, Jose, Soo Lee, and Tyrone? These fun-loving elves have been traversing the land collecting presents from happy families saying their own thank-you to the jolly old elf. In a glorious celebration, the elves share the spirit with Santa, whose own hard work makes the joyous season a delight for children all over the world. The lesson to be learned is one of thanksgiving and sharing in the spirit. Santa's Christmas Surprise is the third in a series of books by Robert Bernardini featuring the delightful characters of Li'l Elf Jed and Annabelle Elf, which makes it a perfect complement to A Southern Time Christmas and Southern Love for Christmas . Often accompanied by a life-size Li'l Elf Jed, Bernardini travels extensively to schools, fairs, and bookstores to bring the joy of the season to children through his books.
Freddy is ready -- for 2nd Grade! It's almost Christmas, and Freddy is thrilled when his teacher tells the class that they'll be doing a Secret Santa gift swap. He can't wait to make a special present for one of his friends -- until Freddy picks the worst name in the class! Freddy can't believe it, but maybe with some help from his friends he can be the best Secret Santa ever!
The day after Christmas Santa and the elves begin making toys for next year's holiday. The first toy they finish is a pika which they name Percy. He sits in a special place and watches as Santa and the elves create other goodies. When Christmas arrives, the elves load Santa’s sleigh, placing Percy Pika right on top. Meanwhile near the North Pole scientist Bob Nelson, his wife Susan, and son Jimmy are moving to a new workstation. They start out early hoping to arrive before dark on Christmas Eve. Difficulties cause them to lose their way but soon they see a house lit with holiday lights. They knock on the door and are greeted by a pleasant woman who invites them in to warm up and enjoy some nourishment. She offers to let them spend the night and continue their journey safely the next day. Jimmy is afraid Santa won't find him when he's not in his new home. But Jimmy is in for a wonderful surprise.
It’s the eve of Christmas and little Jessie has made a Christmas wish. She doesn’t want presents; not a tea set or even a doll house. What she does want is to meet Santa Claus himself and thank him for the gift she received the previous year! But her family laughs it off and tells her that it’s quite impossible to meet Santa because no one has ever seen him before. So, a disappointed Jessie goes to bed, quite sad that her wish won’t be granted. But in the dead of the night, Jessie is stirred from her sleep by an intruder, who turns out to be none other than Santa! Jessie has to talk to him before he disappears or she’ll never get the chance again, so she follows him into the chilly night, where a wonderful surprise awaits her...
Through fold-out pages and colorful pop-ups, youngsters can help Santa, who can't see very well, find his missing reindeer as Santa and his elves search the stables, the workshop, and Mrs. Claus' s kitchen.