Miriam, the cow, is in her stall contentedly feeding her newly born calf, Samuel, when she sees an amazing light. Following the star, she is led to a human family, who have also just had a baby. Explore the true meaning of Christmas and discover the generous simple act from a humble cow to a very special child. "Miriam the Christmas Cow" is bound to become a Christmas classic, to be shared with family year after year.
Most of us are familiar with the Christmas story-Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem, the angels in the night sky, and, of course, the birth of Jesus, the Savior of all mankind. Yet in The Story of the Christmas Cow, you will experience the joy, excitement, and unforgettable peace of this Christ-centered holiday through the eyes of the Christmas Cow. Within the pages of this captivating children's tale, author Ray Berilla shares one cow's adventure from Mary and Joseph's pasture to the stable that welcomed the Son of God into the world. After being forced to stay behind when her donkey friend was chosen to carry Mary to Bethlehem, the Christmas Cow finds the courage to follow her masters to join the donkey for an experience of a lifetime. Although she faces tests, trials, and challenges along the way, the Christmas Cow presses onward to her goal, believing in her heart that something wonderful awaits at the end of her travels. Discover the power of following your dreams in this lively, heartwarming book that will inspire you and your child through beautiful reminders of God's goodness, the purpose of faith, and the wonder of Jesus Christ. The Story of the Christmas Cow is an uplifting holiday classic that will bring encouragement to the whole family all year round.
Miriam Elizabeth’s book is about a young girl and her two brothers who always gave her their old things. She wanted new things and not hand-me-downs. She decided to take care of the problem by talking to her parents and then writing to Santa Claus. Children will find it interesting to see how she solved the problem.
Miriam's Presence at Christmas covers the last days of 2009 at the old house that Miriam, Roy and Rafa used to own. It is now Christmas and Miriam's now middle-aged youngest daughter, Florence and her two adult daughters, Faith and Betty are preparing for Christmas amid one of the worst snowstorms to befall London in recent years. There are incidences aplenty; Rafa to be visited in a care home, a disaster or two, headstrong children, a husband who needs to be divorced and old and long memories are stirred. But as Faith, heavily pregnant with her third child comes to realise, the spirit of Miriam (real or imaginary?) is not so far away.
National bestselling author Marta Perry captures the spirit of Christmas in this first novel of her all new series set in the quaint Amish community of Promise Glen. After ten years spent keeping house and raising her younger siblings, Sarah Yoder returns home to Promise Glen determined to make a fresh start. Her new job with neighbor Noah Raber's furniture business seems promising—until she and the woodworker clash over everything from the best way to reach new costumers to how to raise his mischievous six-year-old twin boys. Though Sarah longs for a home of her own, she fights the appeal of this ready-made family, resolved to maintain a professional distance. But when she and Noah both agree to help with the school's annual Christmas program, Sarah finds her heart touched by the motherless boys and Noah's quiet strength. Thrown together at work and at the school, their feelings continue to grow, and Sarah struggles to keep Noah at arms' length. Loving Noah may seem impossible, but with faith, love, and a little help from their close-knit community, there may yet be a Christmas home for them both.
“This sweet anthology celebrates Christmas in three different Amish communities . . . The patchwork mix will keep readers toasty warm this winter.” —Publishers Weekly With all the warmth of a cozy quilt, snuggle into Amish tales of hearts joined, friendships patched, and the bright joys of Christmas tradition . . . “A Willow Ridge Christmas Pageant” Charlotte Hubbard Seth Brenneman didn’t expect his holiday would include rescuing pregnant young Mary Kauffman and her two children . . . Or having unexpected feelings for the still-grieving widow. But when they must play the leads in an impromptu Nativity pageant, will their roles reveal their hearts—and work a miracle for a lifetime? “A Christmas on Ice Mountain” Kelly Long Matthew Beider and Laurel Lapp’s secret wish to marry is a gift their feuding fathers definitely won’t accept. Can rediscovering the joys and friendships of Christmas past finally turn their families’ futures bright? “A Perfect Amish Christmas” Jennifer Beckstrand Anna Helmuth’s grandson, Gideon, plans to spend Christmas on a beach in sunny Mexico. But Anna is quite sure he’d rather be with them, snowshoeing, ice fishing—falling in love. And she knows the perfect girl. Now it’s up to the spirit of Christmas to work its magic . . . “Each story has its own characters, who all share the same kindness, caring and hopes. Hubbard, Long and Beckstrand bring their individual style to this anthology and create a wonderful Christmas novel.” —RT Book Reviews (starred review) “Sweet, romantic, and heartfelt.” —Library Journal
Miriam, a little shepherd girl and the youngest child in her family, tries to help but does not always get the desired result. Then one day an event happens that leads her to discover her special gift and to help a young family. We are reminded that no matter how young, poor, or seemingly insignificant a person may be, he or she can have something to contribute, and that sometimes the best gifts come from the most unusual or unlikely sources. About the Author Anthony Irace was born and raised in Portland, Maine, and now lives in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. He attended the University of Maine, Western New England University School of Law, and practiced as an attorney in Portland before retiring in 2015. Irace is married with two grown children, is on the board of two local non-profits, and is a ukulele enthusiast. He was inspired to write the story of Miriam after seeing illustrations of a young girl gazing at a wondrous star, done by his wife's friend, Susan Camp Hilton.
