a book for christmas selma lagerlof

An enchanting selection of Christmas tales by the Nobel Prize-winning Swedish national treasure ⠓ now available in English for the first time⠘But what shall I do on Christmas night if nobody has given me a book?⠙A little girl receives a gift to treasure; the creatures of the forest gather to celebrate the New Year; an evil noblewoman schemes against her beautiful niece; a cantankerous gravedigger dines with an unexpected companion on Christmas Eve⠦In this enchanting selection of winter stories, now available in English for the first time, the beloved writer Selma Lagerlöf weaves together magic and miracles, Swedish folklore and timeless fables, darkness and light, heartfelt joy and festive wonder.

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A stunning picture book for Christmas, written in Julia Donaldson sperfect, heartfelt rhyme. Deep in a snowy wood stands a littlepine tree with a special destiny: it s going to be the famous Christmastree in Trafalgar Square! With gorgeous, atmospheric illustrations,this beautiful, moving story brims with festivity andhope.

Objev podobné jako The Christmas Pine - Julia Donaldsonová

An epic adventure begins when Nils shrinks to a tiny size. Follow his journey in this fully illustrated, sensitively abridged edition of this classic Swedish tale by Nobel Prize winner Selma Lagerlöf.

Objev podobné jako The Wonderful Adventures of Nils - Selma Lagerlöf

The book is grand, beautiful, exciting and poignant ... It is full of poetical phrasing ... yet allows for the naughty spirit of childhood to remain true Guardian Never before had Nils travelled around at such good speed, and he had always liked riding fast and wild ... Nor had he thought what it might be like to travel so high above the ground. But it was like flying away from worries and sorrows and annoyances of every imaginable kind Nils Holgersson is a naughty boy who pulls the tails of cats and trips up his mother while she is carrying the milk pail. Then one day he discovers he has been magically turned into a tiny imp. He climbs on the back of a gander and takes off with a flock of wild geese as they fly over Sweden, soaring above patchwork fields, through storms, to castles and lakes and even to a city under the sea. As he learns about the world, he also learns what it means to care for living things, in Selma Lagerlöf s timeless and beloved fable.

Objev podobné jako The Wonderful Adventure of Nils Holgersson - Selma Lagerlöf

The perfect stocking filler for fun-loving eight-year-olds, this jam-packed, illustrated activity book will provide hours of entertainment during the Christmas holidays. It contains hundreds of absorbing activities, including word and picture games, puzzles, codebreaking, mazes, riddles, wordsearches, dot-to-dots, and much more â “ as well as fun things to make and do. The activities cover a range of fantastic, festive themes â “ including Christmas â “ and will amuse and challenge all creative and curious eight-year-olds.Also available: The Funniest Jokes for 8 Year Olds and Spectacular Science for 8 Year Olds by Glenn Murphy.

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A fantastic stocking filler for seven-year-olds, this jam-packed, illustrated activity book will provide hours of entertainment during the Christmas holidays. It contains hundreds of absorbing activities, including word and picture puzzles, codebreaking, mazes, riddles, wordsearches, dot-to-dots, and more â “ as well as fun crafts to make and do. The activities cover amazing festive themes â “ including Christmas â “ and will amuse and challenge all creative and curious seven-year-olds.Also available: The Funniest Jokes for 7 Year Olds and Spectacular Science for 7 Year olds by Glenn Murphy.

Objev podobné jako Bumper Book of Christmas Fun for 7 Year Olds - Macmillan Children

As seen in Elle, The Associated Press, and Real SimpleA visual celebration of Christmas, from religious beginnings to festive cultural touchstones â “ a book to treasureThis book is a unique and groundbreaking visual celebration of Christmas, a joyous religious and cultural occasion observed by billions of people around the world. The origins of Christmas are in the Christian observance of the birth of Christ on 25 December and, since the early 20th century, it has become a secular holiday with a myriad decorations, rituals, and themes. Key themes covered include advent and the nativity; the Christmas tree and holiday decorations; gift giving and carol singing; classic Christmas films; and festive music. This extraordinary book showcases a broad spectrum of global festive traditions from many different cultures, such as fried chicken eaten for Christmas dinner, surfing Santas, and shoes filled with carrots.A collection of more than 200 rich and evocative images, paintings, books, prints, sculptures, textiles, ceramics, and photography, thoughtfully paired to highlight similarities and contrasts between them, the works included feature a diverse range of both lesser-known and iconic artists, including Sandro Botticelli, Grandma Moses, Beatrix Potter, Norman Rockwell, Andy Warhol, and many more.These significant works cover festive topics such as Advent; the Christmas tree and holiday decorations; gift giving and carol singing; and classic Christmas films and music. Essays by Sam Bilton, Dolph Gotelli and David Trigg explore traditional festive food and drink, Santa Claus throughout history, and the religious origins of Christmas.In The Christmas Book, the significant artistic and cultural influence of Christmas throughout history is explored through a wide range of beautiful and significant artworks and images from across the ages and six continents, creating the ultimate cultural companion to the festive season.

Objev podobné jako The Christmas Book - Sam Bilton, Dolph Gotelli

AVAILABLE NOW FOR CHRISTMAS GIFTING! Get into the festive spirit with this beautiful cook book for families to treasure, by the winner of The Great British Bake Off. Easy to navigate recipes mean this book will provide not only hours of cosy baking time but an opportunity to create special memories with family and friends. WRD Magazine Learn how to make delicious gifts, perfect party food and showstopper cakes in this imaginative collection of deliciously festive recipes. Featuring easy to follow, beautifully illustrated step-by-step instructions, and a wealth of classic, comforting bakes, this first cook book is jam-packed with inspiring content and has everything budding bakers need to get ahead for the Christmas season. Filled with cosy Christmas recipes for little ones to make, bake and share, including: Christmas Jumper PizzasRed Velvet Santa HatsChocolate Christmas PuddingPart of the celebrated My First Cook Book series by David Atherton, which focuses on accessible, fun and creative recipes that encourage children to foster a lifelong love of food and cookery. Praise for My First Cook Book: ...a beautifully illustrated set of recipes that should be in every family kitchen. Daily Express

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Reveal magical hidden pictures with this Christmas coloring book for ages 4 to 8!Color adorable Christmas elves in cozy Christmas scenes as you discover the secrets of this magic coloring book. The pages are made with special paper that reveals hidden pictures and patterns as you color over it with colored pencils, meaning there are little secret surprises on every page! Grab your favorite colors and your sense of wonder as you shade and scribble to find out whatâ ™s hiding within this fantastical Christmas coloring book. Makes a magical giftâ ”Kids who love Christmas, elves, or just love to color will be dazzled by this fun coloring book with a magical twist! Perfect for holiday gifts or stocking stuffers!Calming and relaxingâ ”Go beyond regular coloring books with a fun, mindful way for kids to relax, soothe anxiety, and spend quiet time doing a magical (and screen-free) activity!At home or on the goâ ”The spacious, square size offers 24 singe-sided coloring pages and fits easily into a bag or backpack so you can bring a kid-friendly activity anywhere. And it works with colored pencils only, so there s no need for messy markers!More than a coloring bookâ ”The specially designed Magic Paper conceals amazing details that are revealed as kids color over them with colored pencils. Itâ ™s not just coloring: itâ ™s Christmas magic!

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The Night Before Christmas is an enchanting Christmas story that has brought Santa Claus to life for generations. Celebrate the holiday season with the #1?New York Times bestselling edition of the classic poem written by Clement C. Moore. This is the classic board book edition, perfect for toddlers and gifting! Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the houseNot a creature was stirring, not even a mouseCarry on a family tradition or start one of your own with this new version of the classic Christmas book for children and families. Initially published anonymously as A Visit from Saint Nicholas, and credited as a work by Clement Clark Moore, this timeless tale has been lovingly preserved in this classic edition. Bring the family together for a read-aloud as children prepare for Santa and his reindeer on Christmas Eve.This classic board book edition includes:A beautifully 24-page sturdy board bookRounded corners for toddlersLavish vintage inspired illustrations by renowned, New York Times #1 bestselling artist Charles SantoreThe original poem by Clement Clark MooreA nod to Dutch references in the poem, specifically the Dutch name Donder for one of the reindeerThe Night Before Christmas:Is perfect for family read-alouds or gatheringsMakes a great holiday, Advent, or Christmas gift for kids and friendsA classic for children of all agesCharles Santore s works has been widely exhibited in museums and is widely celebrated. He is best known for his luminous interpretations of classic children s stories, including Aesop Fables, The Velveteen Rabbit, The Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit, and more!

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Unwind this festive season and let the queen of feel-good Christmas fiction whisk you off to the snowy mountainside, for a mouth-watering romance... A warm hug of a book - I highly recommend ? ? ? ? ? A Recipe for Christmas is a delight from start to finish ? ? ? ? ? A lovely heartwarming read . . . ideal to get you in the mood for Christmas ? ? ? ? ? Loved this book... I could smell the chocolate as I read the words ? ? ? ? ? A great seasonal book, romance, chocolate and Christmas, best book Iâ ™ve read for ages ? ? ? ? ?Take one woman longing for the perfect Christmas . . . All Clara has ever wanted is Christmas surrounded by loved ones, full of warmth and delicious food. So when her new boyfriend asks her to move to Switzerland, she can t help but say yes! After all, what could be more perfect than Christmas in the Alps?Add a dash of surpriseShe quickly signs up for a tempting chocolate-making class, but it turns out to be chocolate-making bootcamp! And her boyfriend isn t all he seemed either . . . And enjoy a magical festive treat!Despite it all, Clara begins to make friends - including the aloof yet intriguing Gabriel. With all of the ingredients at her fingertips, will she finally be able to whisk up her Christmas dream?___________________Readers LOVE Jo Thomas: It just wouldn t be Christmas without Jo s book in your stocking! Jill Mansell Chocolate and romance - who could ask for more? Woman and Home Delicious and delightful Veronica Henry As heartwarming as a crackling log fire Phillipa Ashley A charming chocolate filled story . . . A great treat for the festive season Sixty Plus Surfers A tasty Christmas romance Peterborough Telegraph Larger-than-life characters, myriad mishaps, sublime scenery, and one intense culinary challenge HeatJo Thomas, Top 20 eBook bestseller, Amazon, November 2024

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To celebrate the earliest arrival of Christmas ever - this September, no doubt - The Little Book of Christmas Jokes is the perfect stocking filler gift for those looking to infuse their family with even more festive cheer than last year.Stuffed with more than 175 Yuletide gems, these jolly jokes are guaranteed to make your family and friends laugh - at least once! From puns to gags, one liners to quips, knock-knocks to OTT farcical silliness of which you can t even begin to imagine, this book - unlike the Inns of Bethlehem - welcomes everyone.So, what better way to start the festive party than with these hilarious greatest hits of Christmas, a gift book which Santa Claus himself approved, claiming it was Twice the amount of Christmas fun as Michael Bublé s baubles, in his December newsletter.What does Santa suffer from if he gets stuck in a chimney?Claus-trophobia!What do the Elves call Santa if he forgets to wear his undercrackers?St NickerlessWhy don t you ever see Santa in hospital?Because he has private elf care!The Christmas Cracker was invented by Tom Smith, a London-based confectioner and baker, in 1840. Smith initially called them Bangs of Expectation before changing the name. At first, love poems were found inside, though they were replaced by hats and jokes in the 1920s.

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A no.1 Kindle and Apple and top three Sunday Times bestseller.⠘Christmas isn t Christmas without a Sarah Morgan novel to inhale⠦A feel-good family saga with characters that leap off the page ⠓ just perfection⠙ Laura Jane Williams, bestselling author of Our Stop⠘Feel-good festive family saga⠙Daily Record* * * *Gayle is a highly successful and motivated business woman, but her success has come at a price ⠓ she hasn⠙t spoken to her daughters, Ella and Samantha, for years. But when Gayle has an accident at work, she realises she needs to make amends with her family.And so she invites herself to join Ella and Samantha for their Christmas in the beautiful Scottish Highlands. The sisters are none too pleased that their mother has inserted herself into their Christmas plans. They have each other ⠓ and don⠙t need their mother back in their lives. Or so they think⠦As they embark on their first family Christmas together in years, will the three women learn that sometimes facing up to a few home truths is all you need to heal your heart?* * * *What readers are saying about One More for Christmas:⠘For me, Christmas is a Sarah Morgan book with candle light and a cosy blanket. Just perfect.⠙⠘I loved this book, full of drama, humour, emotional fireworks and hot romance all wrapped up in the kind of charming Christmas package that Morgan specialises in.⠙⠘Sarah has a knack for Christmas novels and this one is up there with her greatest. Perfect read for these cold nights. [Her] books grab you instantly and keep you hooked till the end, leaving us always wanting more.⠙⠘Yet again, Sarah Morgan filled me with Christmas joy . . . I didn t want the book to end.⠙

Objev podobné jako One More For Christmas - Sarah Morgan

Join Winston the mouse as he sets out on another irresistible Christmas adventure! A Christmas mystery written in 24-and-a-half-chapters – one to read every day of December, each chapter includes it s very own festive activity for all the family to enjoy together. From Alex T. Smith, bestselling author of the Claude series, comes How Winston Came Home for Christmas – the festive sequel to the much-loved How Winston Delivered Christmas.Full of gorgeous colour artwork and Christmassy activities, this second Winston adventure is sure to become a Christmas classic to be enjoyed year after year. It is five days until Christmas and Winston has a Very Curious Mystery to solve. He has hazy rememberings of another mouse, and he just knows that someone very important to him is lost.After promising Oliver that he will be back in time for Christmas, no matter what, Winston sets out on an exciting round-the-world adventure to find the missing mouse, helped along the way by wonderful old friends and delightful new ones, too. Including crafting decorations, making Christmas food, discovering Christmas traditions from around the world and so much more! This gorgeous hardback has a festively foiled cover, a ribbon and artwork on beautiful paper, making it the perfect Christmas gift.

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Join Huckle Cat, Lowly Worm and all your favourite loveable haracters as they – and you – enjoy the best Christmas ever! A classic title from the bestselling and beloved Richard Scarry – the perfect Christmas gift for all ages. Busytown is getting ready for Christmas. Join Huckle Cat and Lowly Worm as they celebrate.Including festive stories, games and Christmas songs, this book is a true celebration of the Christmas spirit – and will give every reader a warm festive glow! Written and illustrated by the beloved and unique Richard Scarry, whose classic characters are loved and recognised the world over, this beautiful book is the perfect gift for children of any age and those who want to revel in the magic of their childhood!

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*Pre-order Sarah Morgan s brand-new heart-warming festive novel now. Coming October 2025!* * * * *This Christmas, the Balfour family will have more secrets to unwrap than presents Becky is stranded at the airport, so when she bumps into her brotherâ ™s best friend, Will, and he suggests they drive home together, Becky reluctantly agrees. For the first time, Becky is dreading Christmas, and only Will knows why. Can she trust him to keep her secret?Her twin sister Rosie married Declan after a whirlwind romance, and now the cracks are starting to appear. Rosie and Declan have agreed to hide their problems from her family, but Rosieâ ™s insecurities are growing. Will this Christmas bring them closer or drive them apart?Hayley canâ ™t wait for her first Balfour family Christmas with Jamie. The Balfour Christmas traditions sound wonderful, but sheâ ™s worried about her place in this close-knit family. Will there be room for her too? And how will they react to the secret she and Jamie have been keeping?Despite everyoneâ ™s best intentions, all the chaos and confusion could derail their normally happy holidays. Can they tell each other the truth in time to enjoy a perfect family Christmas?* * * *Praise for Sarah Morgan:â ˜As warm and comforting as hot chocolate and a cinnamon bun â ¦ Sarah Morgan IS Christmas!â ™ Veronica Henryâ ˜Can always count on Sarah Morgan to create a cosy Christmas book full of comfort and joyâ ™ Alex Brownâ ˜Sarah Morgan puts the magic in Christmasâ ™ Now

Objev podobné jako All Together for Christmas - Sarah Morgan

You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen…but do you recall the most petrifying Christmas figures of all? Not all children fear just a lump of coal in their stockings. Discover the terrifying Yuletide fables, folktales, and folklore that have horrified kids (and adults) for generations during the holiday season.He sees you when you’re sleeping, he knows when you’re awake. He knows if you’ve been bad or good, so be good for goodness’ sake. This lighthearted song is a bit more ominous in the context of other Christmas traditions. From beasts that threaten to cook children into stew to sinister crones who snatch little ones from their beds, you won’t find any dancing sugar plums here. Outside of the heartwarming Christmas tales we all know and love, there are an abundance of frightening stories to chill all who hear them to the bone. Discover folklore from all corners of the world, including:Krampus (Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, and northern Italy), a demonic half-goat monster who drags chains and whips bad children with birch sticks, or stuffs them in his sack to take awayThe Kallikantzari (Greece, Bulgaria, Serbia, and Turkey), goblins who come out during Advent to cause mischief Père Fouettard (France, Belgium, Switzerland), Saint Nicholas’ eternal cannibal manservant who deals with naughty childrenHans Trapp (Alsace-Lorraine, France), who roams the countryside disguised as a scarecrow and goes door to door on Christmas looking for children to feast uponGryla (Iceland), the giant ogre who emerges from her cave on Christmas to hunt children and cook them into stewMari Lwyd (Wales), a creature with a horse’s skull and a long cloak that is followed by a group of chanting peopleFrau Perchta (Austria and Bavaria), who slits the bellies of bad children and stuffs them with straw These tales are sure to leave you wishing for the Grinch. Whether you are a fan of history and folklore, you love learning about different cultures, or you just want to give a holiday gift that will bring the joy of Christmas to that lucky someone (just kidding), The Scary Book of Christmas Lore is for you. ’Tis the season! Is it beginning look a lot like Christmas, yet?

Objev podobné jako The Scary Book of Christmas Lore - Tim Rayborn

Three first dates and an art-world mystery – it s going to be a busy Christmas for Darcy. All I Want for Christmas is a cosy winter romance from Karen Swan, author of Christmas By Candlelight. Can she find love this Christmas?Christmas in Copenhagen is a magical time of year but Darcy Cotterell isn’t feeling festive.Newly single, again, she s not even going home for Christmas. Instead she will be spending her holiday finishing her art history PhD. Her best friend, Freja, has other ideas.She signs Darcy up to a dating app, determined that she won t be lonely this Christmas. Darcy agrees to three dates – but her mind is on work, not play: an unknown portrait by Denmark’s greatest painter has been found and she is tasked with identifying the woman in the painting. During her research, she encounters sexy, arrogant lawyer Max Lorensen – who happens to be bachelor number one! The attraction is instant but, knowing they must work together, they abandon the match.Or try to. But their feelings are undeniable - until Darcy discovers Max has an agenda . . .

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THREE CHRISTMASES. TWO BROKEN HEARTS. ONE HELL OF A JOURNEY. Festive, feel-good and funny, a proper Christmas cracker of a read LAURA KEMPDriving home marks the start of the holidays for Kate and Ed, who have made this journey every Christmas of their ten-year long relationship. Normally the seasonal hits blare from the car stereo, and they are guaranteed to be wearing ridiculous jumpers in anticipation, but this year a frosty silence fills the car... A massive argument leads to the immediate collapse of their relationship. But the show must go on, so they decide to brave their families together one last time. With three Christmases to celebrate, an old flame waiting under the mistletoe and a shed load of expectation around their future together, this most wonderful time of year is anything but. There will be turkey, tiffs and tantrums galore, but it s sure to be a Christmas they ll never forget. Warm, witty and deeply moving . . . a real festive treat CLODAGH MURPHY A hilarious and heartfelt seasonal romance from the author of All I Want for Christmas. Perfect for fans of Sophie Cousens and Lucy Vine.****************************HEAR WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT DRIVING HOME FOR CHRISTMAS Had me laughing out loud . . . entertaining, full of heart and hope 5* Reader Review Such a beautiful book 5* Reader Review I loved everything about this book 5* Reader Review I gobbled up this book in one sitting . . . funny and heartfelt 5* Reader Review

Objev podobné jako Driving Home for Christmas - Joanna Bolouriová

With the men missing in action, can the Bomber Girls find a way to bring them home?Pearl, Thea and Jenny fling themselves into making Fenthorpe as festive as it can be, looking forward to the Christmas dance. Disaster strikes when Pearl⠙s husband, Greg, crashes behind enemy lines and is reported missing.Pearl and Thea⠙s grandmother, Deedee, immediately travels to Lincoln to support her granddaughter. But Deedee has a surprising - and troublesome - connection to Fenthorpe. Can the girls uncover her secrets to help their grandmother find new romance?And can Greg evade capture and survive in enemy-occupied Holland to make it home for Christmas?It⠙s never too late to fall in love in this heartwarming Second World War saga, perfect for fans of Soraya Lane, Kate Thompson and Lizzie Page.Praise for Christmas for the Bomber Girls ⠘A lovely festive read⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review⠘It felt like rejoining old friends slipping into this book! Compelling⠦ I couldn⠙t put the book down⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review⠘Another brilliant book by this brilliant author. Family saga, wartime and Christmas ⠓ what more could you want?⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review⠘An easy and refreshing read. You cannot help but like all the characters. I would recommend this series to everyone⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review

Objev podobné jako Christmas for the Bomber Girls - Vicki Beeby

An utterly adorable, pitch-perfect romance with just the right amount of Christmas cheer Taylor Jenkins Reid***Will they hit the right notes this holiday season?When Sadie and Max are selected as contestants on the famed reality singing show STARMAKER s special festive season, Sadie thinks she s finally gotten her big break - and Max sees a chance to step out of his megastar father s shadow. But then they re paired up for duet week and stun the world with their onstage chemistry...With fans going wild for #Saxie, the judges demand they remain a duo - on and offstage - or exit the competition. Faking a relationship shouldn t be too hard, except for one small problem: Sadie and Max can t stand each other.But with their dreams just within reach, they agree to the ruse. Will their relationship lie be exposed before they can win? Or might their fake connection turn real by the Christmas finale?A pitch-perfect festive rom com, perfect for fans of Sally Thorne s The Hating Game and Beach Read by Emily Henry.*****Praise for Maggie Knox An utterly adorable, pitch-perfect romance with just the right amount of Christmas cheer Taylor Jenkins Reid I devoured this delightful romantic comedy in two nights Colleen Oakley Every bit as warm and cosy as a Hallmark Christmas movie PopSugar

Objev podobné jako All I Want for Christmas - Maggie Knox

Escape to Christmas Past is a colouring book filled with highly detailed line artwork that brings to life A Christmas Carol in an entirely unique way. Evocative Christmas scenes and characters from Charles Dickens famous story of Ebenezer Scrooge and Marley s ghost, threaded with imaginative, delicate patterns all clearly outlined in pen and ink, make ideal compositions to colour. Pivotal extracts from the story are scattered throughout for inspiration, and there are spaces left within some of the compositions for individual design and embellishment. This is a highly original colouring book for adults and older children alike from design duo Good Wives and Warriors. Perfect for fans of Millie Marotta and Johanna Basford. Handy-sized square format, easily portable - take it anywhere!

Objev podobné jako Escape to Christmas Past: A Colouring Book Adventure - Good Wives and Warriors

The crayons are back in this funny, festive book from the creators of the #1 New York Times bestselling The Day Crayons Quit and The Day the Crayons Came Home!In this Christmas story starring the crayons from The Day The Crayons Quit, Green Crayon is certain that he is the only Christmas colour in the box. Of course, Red, White, Silver and even Brown have something to say about that⠦When Green Crayon claims that green is the only colour for Christmas, other crayons let him know that there would be no Christmas without them either. No candy canes or Santa without Red, no snow without White, no bells or stars without Silver and no cookies or reindeer without Brown! The crayons agree that they all need to come together to make Christmas special!This humorous Christmas story is the perfect stocking filler for fans of The Day The Crayons Quit.

Objev podobné jako Green is for Christmas - Drew Daywalt

In the night the snow came. She awoke on Christmas morning in that unmistakable light, coming up from the earth and shining between her curtains.Celebrate Christmas through the creative minds of a host of authors, including Beryl Bainbridge, Maeve Binchy, Richmal Crompton, Alice Munro and Elizabeth von Arnim. From the delightful consequences of decorating the tree by Stella Gibbons to a disorientating encounter at 35,000 feet on a Christmas Day flight by Muriel Spark, an amateur pantomime by Stella Margetson and a New YearÂ’s resolution by Alice Childress, these stories are sure to fortify you over the Christmas period.Stories for Christmas and the Festive Season explores the joys and disappointments, pressures and preparations of this time of year from a female perspective. In keeping with the spirit of the series, the stories are plucked from different decades of the twentieth century and penned by familiar as well as forgotten authors writing for both books and popular magazines. The British Library Women Writers series is a curated collection of novels by female authors who enjoyed broad, popular appeal in their day. In a century during which the role of women in society changed radically, their fictional heroines highlight womenÂ’s experience of life inside and outside the home through the decades in these rich, insightful and evocative stories.

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Test your knowledge, practise your skills and feel ready for 2021 assessments and 2022 exams. Test and build your knowledge of every part of the text with a huge range of questions, activities and exercises. Find out what you really know about key characters, themes, contexts and quotations before tests and assessments. Perfect your responses, practise writing great answers and find out how to score the best grades you can. Learn to apply what you ve learned and get vital experience of test and assessment-style questions. York Notes are the long-established experts in English Literature, and we take your success seriously. So whether you re studying A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens for GCSE at home, online or in the classroom, York Notes is your best bet for the best grades. The biggest and most in-depth available, this A Christmas Carol Workbook from York Notes is simple to use and will help you practise, improve and test all your skills and knowledge so you can build your confidence, stay motivated and feel ready to impress in any test, assessment or exam. Why not combine this Workbook with a York Notes Study Guide or Practice Tests Book for A Christmas Carol? They re the best way to make sure you re on track for success. Just search for 9781447982128 for the Study Guide and 9781292195407 for the Practice Tests.

Objev podobné jako A Christmas Carol York Notes GCSE English Literature Workbook - for 2026, 2027 exams - Beth Kemp

Home for Christmas - Around the World takes readers on a festive journey around the globe and transforms every home into a true winter wonderland. In this enchanting follow-up to Home for Christmas, published in 2024, Christmas interiors from different cultures are presented with great attention to detail - from the charming country houses of Great Britain and Scandinavian cosiness, to the sunny beaches of Australia and the picturesque villages of snowy Switzerland. In addition to impressive photo series, readers can expect ingenious mood boards on various Christmas themes, such as tree decorations, lighting and table decorations. These creative ideas help to create the perfect Christmas atmosphere and make the festive season shine in all its splendour.Â

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A completely NEW and original picture book to celebrate 25 years of the iconic Charlie and Lola!I have this little sister Lola. She is small and very funny. If Lola even thinks about Christmas she can #39;t sit still on her chair. If you BREATHE the word Christmas she hops up and down. If you say, Christmas is coming, she just runs round and round. Lola is wishing every minute for Christmas, but it is a long way away and too far to wait. Can her brother Charlie think of some clever ways to make the time pass more quickly? Find out in this hugely relatable and funny story about that familiar #39;when is it Christmas?! #39; impatience from bestselling and award-winning Lauren Child. #39;Lauren Child is a star... #39; The GuardianOther original Charlie and Lola picture books by Lauren Child:I Will Not Ever Never Eat a Tomato I Am Too Absolutely Small for School I Am Not Sleepy and I Will Not Go to Bed Slightly Invisible One Thing A Dog with Nice Ears

Objev podobné jako I am Wishing Every Minute for Christmas - Lauren Child

A meaningful Christmas picture book sure to inspire and delight young readers. In a tiny barn in Bethlehem, Old Hannah the cow lives alone until the cold wind drives other animals to seek shelter. One by one, they squeeze in, but when a tiny mouse stirs up trouble, the barn erupts into chaotic mooing, meowing, and barking. Will there be enough room for a little family to have a silent night?Just Enough Room for Christmas is written to be read aloud, at home, in preschool classes and church children’s messages, or even Christmas Eve services. Families often get distracted by all the noise of the Christmas season. When we clear away all the clutter and distractions we find, in our homes and hearts, just enough room for the newborn King.

Objev podobné jako Just Enough Room for Christmas - Robin Currie

Discover the lost masterpiece from the father of Celtic noirThe Inn Closes for Christmas is a deliciously dark and haunting tale of one man s nightmarish obsession and how far he ll go to escape it. For fans of Shirley Jackson, MR James, and Andrew Michael Hurley, rediscover this forgotten classic. The Bank manager, as he had done for so many Christmases now, opened the file. And as always, as he opened it he wondered why he must do this each year. For the man had asked him that he should do this every Christmas for as long as he should live.In the file, the bank manager sifts through some papers - local newspaper cuttings, a pathologist report, a statement from the town s dentist William Sterrill, and a death notice for his wife, Mrs Doreen Sterrill. But it is the last paper that stops him in his tracks. It is the confession of William Sterrill.In William s confession we learn about the terrible accident that caused his wife to have her leg amputated, the prosthetic leg she then had to wear, how this leg slowly drives William to murder, and then the descent into madness as we walk through William s nightmares, visions, and thoughts. The Inn Closes for Christmas is also accompanied by a selection of short stories, full of the uncanny and creepy where Hughes points us towards the darkest places in the human psyche with the lightest of touches.

Objev podobné jako The Inn Closes for Christmas - Cledwyn Hughes

Bella is living her best life in Wynbridge, with her beloved Spaniel, Tink. She’s found a way to keep the house she inherited from her grandparents while expanding her dream business – Away With the Fairies – and she’s ecstatic that Christmas is on the horizon! In fact, everything is perfect until family friend, Catherine Connelly asks Bella if she’d be willing to rent part of the house to freelance author, Jude who is researching the history of the Connelly Clan and Wynthorpe Hall ahead of turning his findings into a book. The plan had been for Jude to stay at the hall, but he can’t cope with the chaos and Bella reluctantly agrees to open her door to him.Initially, the pair clash but then friendlier feelings begin to grow and Bella finds herself wondering if Jude could become more than just another guest before it’s time for him to leave. That is, until he announces he has no time for Christmas! With her favourite time of the year suddenly in jeopardy, will Bella ever feel like she’s home for Christmas?

Objev podobné jako Home for Christmas - Heidi Swain

A Perfect Festive Gift for Young Fans of Milne s Classic StoriesIn this gentle tale perfect for wintery days, as the snow falls pitter patter down on the Hundred Acre Wood, Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends join together to sing their very own song for Christmas.In the story, Pooh and Piglet wrap up warm and struggle through the snow to share the song with their friends. By the time they reach Christopher Robin, who s ready and waiting with a lovely selection of festive treats to eat, the combination of their different singing voices and an interesting selection of percussion instruments enables them to perform the perfect Song for Christmas!This heart-warming story with beautiful illustrations full of festive touches will have readers thinking about their own Christmas traditions.

Objev podobné jako Winnie-the-Pooh: A Song for Christmas

Jesus Calling® The Story of Christmas shares the Christmas story with your children by starting at creation and showing that Jesus has always been present and that God has always had a plan for Christmas. Each page features Bible verses and Jesus Calling devotions as it explores the true meaning of the nativity story.This faith-focused board bookis perfect for children ages 2 to 6 years old;makes a great Christmas, Advent, or holiday gift;is the perfect introduction to the story of Jesus for young children; andis written by New York Times bestselling author Sarah Young.From the beginning of time, God had a plan to save his children. That plan was Jesus! Curl up with your family around the Christmas tree and experience God’s great gift with Jesus Calling® The Story of Christmas.

Objev podobné jako Jesus Calling: The Story of Christmas (board book) - Sarah Young

Two penguins discover that love is the perfect gift at Christmas in this sparkling festive picture book!The countdown to Christmas has begun and there is so much for Little Penguin to be excited about: decorating the tree, cooking festive treats, sending a letter to Santa and much more. But what does Big Penguin want for Christmas? The answer will warm the hearts of every penguin, big or small! Perfect for reading cuddled up together. Junior MagazineFrom the bestselling author of The Lion Inside and The Koala Who Could, winner of the Evening Standard Oscar s Book Prize and the Sainsbury s Book Award.

Objev podobné jako All I Want For Christmas - Rachel Bright

Festive Story Inspired By Milne’s Classic Stories About The Nation’s Favourite BearA pocket-sized, beautifully illustrated warming winter tale for fans of Winnie-the-Pooh, the Best Bear in All The World.It wouldn’t be Christmas without a Christmas tree but when Pooh and Piglet set off to find the perfect tree in the Hundred Acre Wood they soon run into difficulties. But perhaps with the help of their friends Eeyore, Rabbit, Tigger and Owl, they’ll be able to make this a Christmas to remember. Milne’s classic children’s stories – featuring Piglet, Eeyore and, of course, Pooh himself – are both heart-warming and funny, teaching lessons of friendship and reflecting the power of a child’s imagination like no other story before or since.The nation’s favourite teddy bear has been delighting generations of children for 95 years.

Objev podobné jako Winnie-the-Pooh: A Tree for Christmas - Jane Riordanová

30 fabulous Christmas projects to sew from the Love to Sew series.What says Christmas better than a handmade decoration? Or hanging up a stocking you have created yourself? This book has 30 sewing projects to get you in a festive mood. However you celebrate Christmas and whatever your family traditions, there is something for everyone: tree decorations, tiny advent calendar stockings, a garland, cosy slippers, table runners, teddies, a wreath, a Scandi pillow and hanging decorations.This collection of homemade sewing gifts taken from the best-selling Love to Sew series is perfect to decorate your home, give as gifts or make with the children in the holidays.With a techniques section complemented by instructions, photographs and templates for each project, you have everything you need to get going.

Objev podobné jako Sewing for Christmas - kolektiv autorů

From Celtic druids and Viking Yule to the outright banning of Christmas for 400 years, The Broons, first footing and the Loony Dook, this is a joyous miscellany that showcases the creative, elaborate and sometimes downright bizarre aspects of Scottish Christmas and New Year, from the ancient past to the more recent present. It includes different local traditions, from those practised in the Borders all the way to the islands of Orkney and Shetland, as well as the nationwide pastimes enjoyed by everyone.The book is packed with tradition, lore and legend, as well as poems, stories, carols, recipes, history, jokes and fun facts Illustrated throughout with line drawings and black and white photographs.Best enjoyed in front of an open fire with a glass of whisky and a black bun.

Objev podobné jako The Little Book of Christmas and Hogmanay - Anna Marshall

#39;A delightful love story brimming with heart and sparkling humour #39; FIONA GIBSON When her Christmas Eve flight home to London is grounded by a snowstorm, Thea is desperate to make it back to her family. The only flight available is first thing the next morning, so she books a night #39;s stay at the closest hotel. But there #39;s a problem: there #39;s only one room, and someone else has beaten her to it. Logan is tall, gorgeous and charming - and determined to get home for Christmas too. The solution? They #39;re going to have to share . . . One thing #39;s for sure: it #39;s going to be a Christmas to remember.

Objev podobné jako Flying Home for Christmas - Helen Whitaker

Snuggle down with this charming collection of wintry and Christmas stories from the world #39;s best loved storyteller. Perfect for children aged 5 and up! From tales of hot roasted chestnuts to shared gifts and falling snow, celebrate the festive season with these short stories by Enid Blyton. These traditional tales are ideal for younger children being read to and for newly confident readers to read alone. Each story stands alone and is the perfect length for reading at bedtime or in the classroom. Enid Blyton remains one of Britain #39;s favourite children #39;s authors and her bumper short story collections are perfect for introducing her to the latest generation of readers. Read all of Enid Blyton #39;s bumper short story collections. New in 2023: Five-Minute Stories Stories of Tails and Whiskers Spellbinding Stories Stories for Christmas ***Enid Blyton® and Enid Blyton #39;s signature are registered trade marks of Hodder Stoughton Limited. No trade mark or copyrighted material may be reproduced without the express written permission of the trade mark and copyright owner.

Objev podobné jako Stories for Christmas - Enid Blyton

From minimal to traditional, from whimsical to Scandi, this book presents various styles of Christmas decors, inspiring home stories from around the world, decorating tips and mood boards on everything holiday-inspired from lighting and textiles to Christmas trees and ornaments. Home for Christmas is a true treasure trove to get inspiration for your own festive home.

Objev podobné jako Home for Christmas - Claire Bingham

The perfect gift this Christmas season: a generous selection of some of the greatest festive stories of all time - now in a beautiful clothbound editionThis is a collection of the most magical, moving, chilling and surprising Christmas stories from around the world, taking us from frozen Nordic woods to glittering Paris, a New York speakeasy to an English country house, bustling Lagos to midnight mass in Rio, and even outer space. Here are classic tales from writers including Truman Capote, Shirley Jackson, Dylan Thomas, Saki and Chekhov, as well as little-known treasures such as Italo Calvino s wry sideways look at Christmas consumerism, Wolfdietrich Schnurre s story of festive ingenuity in Berlin, Selma Lagerlof s enchanted forest in Sweden, and Irène Nemerovsky s dark family portrait. Featuring santas, ghosts, trolls, unexpected guests, curmudgeons and miracles, here is Christmas as imagined by some of the greatest short story writers of all time.

Objev podobné jako The Penguin Book of Christmas Stories - Harrison Jessica

Packs a killer twist Prima Wickedly funny Sunday Mirror________To mark the twelve days of Christmas, he gives me a gift every day, each more horrible than the last . . .I am missing. Held captive by a blue-eyed stranger.The twelfth day is getting closer. After that, there will be no more Christmas cheer for me. No mince pies, no carols. No way out . . .________A gripping and chilling psychological thriller, perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, Shari Lapena and Harriet Tyce.What readers are saying: ***** Entertaining, dark and full of suspense, with a slithering of wit for good measure. ***** The twist took my breath away. I couldn t put it down. ***** Should you want a captivating, dark, twisted and enthralling festive read . . . then look no further.

Objev podobné jako Dying for Christmas - Cohen Tammy

Sophie used to adore everything about Christmas. Hot chocolate and velvet bows, fairy lights and mince pies. Until the December her fiancé jilted her.Since then, Sophie opened Sunnyside Hotel, a quaint guesthouse nestled deep in the Cumbrian countryside. And, though it might be winter at Sunnyside, it’s never Christmas. Marketing her hotel to those who wish to avoid the festivities, Sophie is busy preparing for a season full of joy and laughter, but without the tinsel and mistletoe.Yet, as she finds herself growing closer to her gorgeous neighbour, Brody, her heart begins to melt. Will this Christmas bring the touch of magic Sophie needs to give love another chance?

Objev podobné jako Escape for Christmas - Phillipa Ashley

It’s time for a festive dinosaur rescue in the Dino Wilds this Christmas! The Christmas tree is up, the fairy lights are twinkling and the golden star is shining on top of the tree … What could go wrong? A volcanic eruption!! Join the PAW Patrol and their friend Rex as they race to rescue a dinosaur in danger. Can the pups save the dinosaur from the volcano and get back in time for Christmas?

Objev podobné jako Paw Patrol Dinosaur Christmas Picture book

My Wish For Christmas tells the story of why the animals remember the magic of Christmas and ends with the most precious childhood wish of all - to always remind us of the importance of Christmas.

Objev podobné jako My Wish For Christmas - Helen Stephens

It was just like any other regular day at primary school. It was the dying days of Term Four, and as lunchtime was drawing to a close and the harsh Australian sun was burning the necks of children who had forgotten their legionnaire hats, Broden was dominating the Grade Ones at four square, Mark was faking a sick tum in the sick bay, and Zach was doing a big poo. But that afternoon, something amazing happened. The boysÂ’ Grade Three teacher, Mrs Upton, read a storybook to the class. It was an honest tale. A simple tale. One unlike anything they had ever heardÂ… Is there such a thing as being TOO FULL for Christmas pud? A poetic yarn that has become the stuff of festive legend, this special anniversary edition of Aunty DonnaÂ’ s modern classic, Always Room for Christmas Pud, will allow you to have your pud and eat it too.

Objev podobné jako Always Room for Christmas Pud - Aunty Donna, James Fosdike

This bumper first colouring book is packed full of Christmas illustrations to colour, from Santa and snowmen to reindeer and elves - it s an ideal activity book for very young children to enjoy during the festive season. With over 90 charming yet simple outlines, children will have hours of fun in the run-up to the big day, as well as developing mark-making and pencil control skills.

Objev podobné jako My Big Happy Christmas Colouring Book - Alice James

Itâ ™s Harryâ ™s birthday, and all he wants is a bear of his own. When he steps into a magical shop full of teddy bears, he finds a hundred different kinds of bear to choose from â “ roundish bears and thinnish bears, woolly bears and shaggy bears; spotty bears and dotty bears, and stripy-on-their botty bears!But Harry is looking for a very special kind of bear. The kind of bear that he ll love for a lifetime.Will he get his heart s desire and find his Forever Bear?

Objev podobné jako The Forever Bear: A magical wintery picture book, perfect for Christmas! - Lu Fraser

At Ravendale Castle, nestled in the snowy heart of the Lake District, Lara is busy preparing for the Winter Spectacular — a glittering light trail that will fill the grounds with the magic of Christmas. It’s the perfect distraction from her recent heartbreak until Flynn, the ruggedly handsome technical manager, arrives and sparks start to fly.Flynn is determined to prove he’s worth taking a chance on. But just as Lara begins to believe in love again, someone from Flynn’s past arrives at the castle, bringing a secret that could tear them apart.As Christmas draws closer, can Lara and Flynn take a leap of faith toward the happily ever after they’ve always wanted?

Objev podobné jako All We Want for Christmas - Phillipa Ashley

Meg just wants her family to be together at Christmas. But her mother’s illness gets worse every day and her sister is off doing god knows what. So when Meg loses her job in the bakery she doesn’t know how they’ll cope. Luckily, she knows Frank, the owner of a local patisserie, who offers her a job. But Meg isn’t suited for fancy cake and frills. All she wants is to feed her family and make them proud but, as winter takes hold, it feels like everything is stacked against her.Can she make a success of herself before Christmas?

Objev podobné jako A Sixpence for Christmas - Gracie Hart

A heart-warming contemporary romance story set in the heart of the Cotswolds countryside at Christmas Contemporary romance is becoming increasingly popular; and this novel combines the festivities of Christmas with a memorable love story Helen Hawkins joins Allison and Busby s celebrated roster of romance authors, including Anna Jacobs, Beryl Matthews and Emma Orchard Schoolteacher Sophie Lawson has fled to the Cotswold countryside after a tragic break-up and is throwing herself into dating, a new school and organising Cranswell s annual Christmas concert. However, the festive fun is marred by the arrival of a handsome but surly musical director, tricky pupils and concert preparations falling into disarray. Disaster strikes, but the show must go on. Will Sophie end the year on a high note?

Objev podobné jako A Concert for Christmas - Helen Hawkins