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Peter and Lotta's Christmas - Elsa Beskow
Peter and Lotta's first Christmas with their aunts and uncle is full of surprises. How will the children make Christmas extra special this year? A mini edition of Elsa Beskow's festive story with vintage illustrations which celebrates Swedish traditions.
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Peter and Lotta's Christmas - Elsa Beskow
When Peter and Lotta spend Christmas with their aunts and uncle, they discover where presents really come from! A collectable new edition of the classic Elsa Beskow picture book about Swedish Christmas traditions, with a cloth spine.
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Rosalind and the Little Deer - Elsa Beskow
Rosalind's little deer is captured by a king and kept in a golden cage. Can the little girl persuade the king to let her friend go free? A collectable new edition of the classic Elsa Beskow picture book with a cloth spine.
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The Elsa Beskow Peter and Lotta Collection - Elsa Beskow
A beautiful gift edition of four classic stories from Elsa Beskow''s cherished Peter and Lotta series.The picture books of Swedish author-illustrator Elsa Beskow (1874-1953) have been loved by adults and children alike for more than 100 years. Her nostalgic stories are full of gentle humor and charm.The Elsa Beskow Peter and Lotta Collection combines four picture books – Aunt Green, Aunt Brown and Aunt Lavender; Aunt Brown''s Birthday; Peter and Lotta''s Adventure; and Uncle Blue''s New Boat – in a collectable edition.Through the delightful tales, readers will meet orphans Peter and Lotta and their new family Aunts Green, Brown and Lavender, and Uncle Blue, enjoy their adventures and discover the traditional Sweden of long ago.Full of whimsy and nostalgia, Beskow''s classic stories are brought together for the first time in a gift edition. Adult collectors will love the faithfully reproduced vintage artwork, unique hand-crafted design, premium-quality paper, gold foil signature and a luxurious cloth spine.
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Peter in Blueberry Land - Elsa Beskow
Peter is searching for berries when a strange and magical adventure begins with the playful blueberry and cranberry children in this collectable new edition of the classic picture book from world-renowned Swedish author--illustrator Elsa Beskow. Peter is looking for berries for his mother''s birthday but he can''t find a single one! Then a light tap on his shoe sets him on an exciting journey – steering bark boats, riding brown mice and swinging on spider webs with his new friends, the playful blueberry and cranberry children. Peter in Blueberry Land is of the best-known books from Elsa Beskow, the Beatrix Potter of Sweden. This collectable picture book features a unique hand-crafted design, premium-quality paper, gold foil signature and a luxurious cloth spine. Create an Elsa Beskow library by collecting all of the gorgeous new editions.
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The Elsa Beskow Alphabet Book - Elsa Beskow
A charming alphabet book for everyone who loves Elsa Beskow's classic picture books. With several pages for each letter, explore the alphabet and discover rich, detailed illustrations from across the Elsa Beskow library.
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The Curious Fish - Elsa Beskow
A wonderful mini gift edition of The Curious Fish with Elsa Beskow''s classic illustrations and whimsical story of fish out of water.When Flash, a very curious little fish, finds himself stuck in a jar in a little boy''s bedroom, his aunts and uncles are determined to save him. But how can three fish rescue him from dry land?This is a quirky and funny story from the world-renowned Swedish author-illustrator Elsa Beskow. Young children will delight in the fish-eye perspective and extraordinary adventure.
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The Tale of the Little, Little Old Woman - Elsa Beskow
A little, little old woman lives in a little, little old cottage with a mischievous little cat in this collectable new edition of the classic picture book from world-renowned Swedish author--illustrator Elsa Beskow.This simple and charming tale of a little cat that gets into big trouble is perfect for sharing. Young children will love the fairy tale illustrations and fun repetition.This collectable picture book features a unique hand-crafted design, premium-quality paper, gold foil signature and a luxurious cloth spine. Create an Elsa Beskow library by collecting all of the gorgeous new editions.
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Peter in Blueberry Land - Elsa Beskow
Peter is looking for blueberries for his mother's birthday but he can't find a single one. Suddenly he feels a light tap on his shoe, and a strange and magical adventure begins. Mini edition.
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The Christmas Tale of Peter Rabbit - Thompson Emma
It''s almost Christmas, and Peter Rabbit cannot contain his excitement!Perhaps Peter is a little too excited, as he keeps hopping under Mrs Rabbit''s feet... So he is sent on some very important Christmas errands and bumps into his cousin, Benjamin Bunny.But as we all know, when Peter and Benjamin get together, trouble always follows! When they meet a feathered friend who makes an alarming announcement, it''s a race against time to save him from the scary McGregors!Oscar-winning actress and screenwriter Emma Thompson and illustrator Eleanor Taylor continue the adventures of Peter Rabbit in this board book edition of Peter Rabbit''s Christmas Tale.Look out for more Christmas adventures with Peter:Peter Rabbit The Christmas Present HuntPeter Rabbit Christmas Sticker FunPeter Rabbit Christmas is Coming
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Peter Rabbit Tales: A Christmas Wish - Beatrix Potterová
Celebrate the festive period with Peter Rabbit and all the family in this beautifully illustrated board book perfect for Christmas Eve!Christmas Eve is SO exciting that Peter Rabbit and his sisters can''t sleep!But, he knows that Father Christmas will only visit when they''re all fast asleep. And this year he''s wished for an extra special present.Will he manage to fall asleep in time?Get into the Christmas spirit with this festive tale, a great gift for little readers and the perfect way to introduce children to the world of Peter Rabbit!Look out for more Christmas adventures with Peter:Peter Rabbit The Christmas Present HuntPeter Rabbit Christmas Sticker FunPeter Rabbit Christmas is Coming
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Around the Year - Elsa Beskow
A mini edition of Elsa Beskow's classic picture book which takes young children through the special joys of each month.
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The Land of Long Ago - Elsa Beskow
When a mischievous gnome turns a tree trunk into a real dragon, Kelly and Kai are whisked off to a distant land full of princesses, knights and trolls. An adorable mini edition of the beloved Elsa Beskow story with vintage illustrations and a cloth spine.
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Children of the Forest - Elsa Beskow
The children of the forest live in the roots of an old pine tree. The children enjoy adventures throughout each season. What surprise will spring bring? A collectable new edition of the classic Elsa Beskow picture book with a cloth spine.
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Christopher's Garden - Elsa Beskow
Christopher meets the garden folk -- gooseberry children, Mrs Bramley Apple, Mr Pear, Mrs Cabbage and many more -- and learns what happens when autumn comes. A collectable new edition of the classic Elsa Beskow picture book with a cloth spine.
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The Sun Egg - Elsa Beskow
A mysterious orange egg has fallen into the woods. The little elf discovers what it really is but not before she begins a great adventure. A collectable new edition of the classic Elsa Beskow picture book with a cloth spine.
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Easy Vegan Christmas - Katy Beskow
Easy Vegan Christmas is a 80-recipe cookbook showcasing simple vegan recipes, for a fuss-free festive season. Whether you’re cooking for your vegan family, looking for inspiration for your first vegan guest, or simply want to add new flavours and dishes to your Christmas dinner table, you’ll find stress-free, plant-based recipes to get you through the happy holidays. With an easy tip for each recipe, plus advice on whether the recipe is suitable for freezing, this book is perfect for getting ahead! You’ll also find a handy menu planner to take the stress out of deciding what to cook. All of the ingredients are available in supermarkets, with a focus on seasonal winter produce. The magic of Christmas is in togetherness and giving, and there’s nothing that shows this more than a special, hearty meal, prepared with love.
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Ten Little Christmas Elves - Amanda Sobotka
Count along with Ten Little Elves and watch as Santa’s little helpers disappear! This perfect holiday themed learning activity book is a great toddler gift or stocking stuffer for Christmas or the winter season. With interactive push buttons, this board book makes math education fun with arithmetic, adding, and subtracting!10 little Christmas elves wrap presents with twine, along comes a reindeer and then there are…nine! Learning to count has never been more fun. This unique board book counts from ten little jolly elves all the way down to one with adorable illustrations. With each page, one more elf disappears. To help demonstrate this concept, this book uses tactile buttons to help children count how many little elves are left as the story progresses. Follow along with the easy rhythm and rhymes of this story and let your child touch the colorful, built-in elf toys to give a creative, hands-on approach to counting. Start young ones on a lifetime of loving reading and learning with Ten Little Christmas Elves.The Ten Little Series:Makes learning fun for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten kidsHas interactive push buttons to demonstrate arithmetic such as subtracting and additionIs a great way to teach little ones to read with simple rhymeMakes a great classroom addition for homeschool or daycareDon’t miss the rest of the Ten Little Series with titles such as:Ten Little SnowmenTen Little ReindeerTen Little BunniesTen Little ValentinesTen Little MonkeysTen Little Jack O'' LanternsAnd more!
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It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas - Hayley Dunlop
'An absolute delight.' Lizzy DentCan life be like a made-for-TV Christmas movie?Mally Allister prides herself on being nice and predictable, just like the trope-filled festive films she turns to for comfort every winter. But when she faces the prospect of spending Christmas alone in her London flat, Mally is sent on a writing assignment to try to recreate the cheesy Christmas movie experience in her humdrum British hometown. With the help of familiar faces from her formative years, including her teenage crush Tom, Mally starts ticking off the classic holiday romance movie tropes in unexpected ways. But can real life ever live up to the magical movie experience?A gorgeously warm, engaging festive romcom perfect for fans of Catherine Walsh and Josie Silver. Readers are falling hard for this book:'Warm and incredibly witty, this is one very special rom-com; layered, funny and full of heart. An absolute delight. Book your Christmas treat early." Lizzy Dent, author of The Summer Job'An uplifting, but poignant story with a lot of emotional depth everything you could look for in a Christmas book.' Emma Steele, author of The Echoes of Us'Touching, funny and a thrill to read Hallmark movie lovers will appreciate every little detail.' Jack Strange, author of Look Up, Handsome'I utterly adored it Just an incredibly hygge, cozy read.' Reader Review'Drew me in from the very first page and kept me hooked until the end. The characters were vibrant and relatable, the writing was engaging, and the story had just the right balance of heart and humour. Highly recommend!' Reader Review'Everything I wanted in a holiday read: warm, witty, and full of heart and the ending? Pure magic. This one is going on my annual holiday reread list.' Reader Review'Filled me with festive cheer I particularly loved that this book felt new, its storyline a spin on a traditional Christmas love story...I could read it again and again.' Reader Review'One of the best Christmas books I have read in a whileSuper cute read! I will definitely recommend it to anyone that loves Christmas and real stories!!' Reader Review'I did not realise how much this book would haveit was hard, it was soft. It was touching and tender. It was emotional and raw. It was like a loving embrace, or a warm mug of tea with a blanket on a comfy chair. You want to snuggle into this book.' Reader Review'If you love a classic Christmas made for TV movie you will love this - it sets out to be exactly this in book form and it delivers! I could not put it down! Almost missed my stop on the tube/train a few times while reading it.' Reader Review'I absolutely inhaled this book, which was a combination of three of my favourite things - Christmas, made-for-TV Christmas specials and cosy romance.' Reader Review'This is a warm, witty tribute to the beloved Hallmark-style Christmas movie, complete with snow-dusted streets, second chances, and small-town magicbut with a smart, self-aware twist...a cozy, clever, and touching seasonal read' Reader Review
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Four Weddings and a Christmas - Phillipa Ashley
’Sheer joy!’ Katie FfordeCurl up with the new Sunday Times bestselling Christmas novel from Phillipa Ashley, perfect for fans of Sarah Morgan, Karen Swan and Heidi Swain!Can the spirit of Christmas reignite an old flame?With her thriving business Cottage Angels, Freya Bolton prepares the Lake District’s holiday homes for Christmas visitors. It’s her job to think of everything, from cinnamon-scented candles to tasteful decorations and hampers of seasonal treats.If only her love life were such a success… After being burned by past relationships, she’s now determined to steer clear of love for good.So when she bumps into gorgeous – and single – ex-boyfriend Travis, a no-strings festive fling seems perfect.But when her feelings for him begin to develop, is she on track for another romantic calamity? Or could this Christmas give her the gift of true love?This gorgeous Christmas romance from Sunday Times bestseller Phillipa Ashley will take you to the Lake District with a story of second chance love as heartwarming as a cup of mulled wine.Readers are falling in love with Four Weddings and a Christmas!‘A lovely, enjoyable read from start to finish. Exactly what we have come to expect from Phillipa Ashley. This would be a perfect gift to give this Christmas.’ Reader review âââââ‘A wonderful holiday romance that gives you all of the sitting-in-front-of-a-crackling-fireplace vibes.’ âââââ‘Perfect setting, interesting characters and a story line full of hope, romance and new starts.’ âââââ‘This one filled me with festive feelings from top to toe, with plenty of romance in there too. I loved it!’ âââââ‘A fabulous read. I adored this from beginning to end. Phillipa Ashley never disappoints, her books are a warm hug on a cold day.’ âââââ‘A perfect Christmas story with great characters and meaningful development. Definitely recommend for your festive reading this year.’ Reader review âââââ‘A story of lost loves, missed opportunities and all the mishaps which happen in every day life. Good to see a strong female lead in a traditional romance. Loved it.’ Reader review âââââ‘Fantastic read set in the Lake District. Expertly written with the usual Phillipa Ashley twists. A great festive read.’ âââââ‘This is my first book from Phillipa but it is like a hug in a book. This is a story of giving love a second chance with the backdrop and magic of Christmas. A fab book from this author.’ Reader review âââââ‘Another brilliant novel from Phillipa Ashley! Freya is a very likeable main character, there is a beautiful Lakes background, and it’s set at Christmas – a perfect combination. Skilfully plotted and beautifully written, I will definitely be recommending this book!’ Reader review âââââ
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Angelo and Angelina, the Christmas Angels - Anne Booth
A warm and festive tale about the special friendships that blossom when the magic of Christmas is in the air. Angelo and Angelina were two toy angels. Angelo was the bigger angel, Angelina the little one. Mrs Lovely got them in her stocking when she was just a little girl. Angelo and Angelina spend a lifetime with Mrs Lovely, observing the magic and joy of Christmas from her windowsill. But when Mrs Lovely gets older, she spends more time on her own – and it’s then that Angelo and Angelina must use their magic to look out for her too, with the help of a special little neighbour. A warm and magical story that celebrates community and the true meaning of Christmas, with beautiful, atmospheric illustrations throughout. The perfect tale to read aloud together on a cosy Christmas night. "This book has so much to offer about kindness, the spirit of Christmas and seasonal changes." ReadingZone
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The Story Orchestra: Peter and the Wolf - Jessica Courtney-Tickle
Discover the fairy-tale magic of Peter and the Wolf in this musical reimagining of one of Prokofiev’s most famous and classic compositions. Push the button on each beautiful scene to hear the vivid sound of an orchestra playing from Prokofiev’s score.Peter and the Wolf is a story about a young boy called Peter who lives with his grandfather.His grandfather warns him about being outside because a wolf roams the woods. However, when the wolf threatens Peter’s animal friends – a duck, a bird and his grandfather''s cat – he decides to ignore his grandfather''s warning and save them.As you and your little one journey through the magical scenes, you will press the buttons to hear 10 excerpts from the score. Readers should press firmly on the pages to activate the sounds, encouraging interactive learning and introducing children to this beautiful piece of music.The soothing natural scenes are illustrated impeccably, with sweeping greenery and orange, summery landscapes spreads across each page. Follow the adventurous Peter as he explores the woods for the first time.At the back of the book, find a short biography of the composer, Sergei Prokofiev, with details about his composition of Peter and the Wolf. Next to this, you can replay the musical excerpts and, for each of them, read a discussion of the instruments, rhythms and musical techniques that make them so powerful. A glossary defines musical terms.The Story Orchestra series brings classical music to life for children through illustrated retellings of classic ballet, opera and program music stories paired with 10-second sound clips of orchestras playing from their musical scores.Also available in the Story Orchestra series: Four Seasons in One Day, The Nutcracker, The Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake, Carnival of the Animals, The Magic Flute, In the Hall of the Mountain King, I Can Play (vol 1) and The Planets.
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Angelo and Angelina, the Christmas Angels - Anne Booth
A warm and festive tale about the special friendships that blossom when the magic of Christmas is in the air. Angelo and Angelina were two toy angels. Angelo was the bigger angel, Angelina the little one.Mrs Lovely got them in her stocking when she was just a little girl. Angelo and Angelina spend a lifetime with Mrs Lovely, observing the magic and joy of Christmas from her windowsill. But when Mrs Lovely gets older, she spends more time on her own – and it’s then that Angelo and Angelina must use their magic to look out for her too, with the help of a special little neighbour.A warm and magical story that celebrates community and the true meaning of Christmas, with beautiful, atmospheric illustrations throughout. The perfect tale to read aloud together on a cosy Christmas night.
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Christmas Nights at the Star and Lantern - Helen Rolfe
'The perfect festive read!' Debbie Johnson The Copper Plough is at the heart of village life for the residents of Heritage Cove, and never more so than at Christmas, when the tree glows in the alcove and the smell of mulled wine carries out onto the street. So when new owners for the beloved pub arrive and decide to shake things up, not everyone welcomes the changes with open arms. Local bakery owner Celeste is ready to keep an open mind. But she’s shocked to discover that one of the new landlords is Quinn, a former Navy sailor with whom she had a short but powerful romance years earlier. Fate may have brought Quinn and Celeste back together, but life seems determined to keep them apart. Can the villagers learn to embrace the newcomers this Christmas? And will Quinn and Celeste find a way back to each other before snow falls over Heritage Cove?Join new friends and old, as Christmas comes to Heritage Cove. A wonderful story of love, friendship and opening your mind and your heart to new possibilities that will enchant fans of Holly Martin and Heidi Swain. Praise for Helen Rolfe:'Full of festive spirit and intriguing family secrets!' Heidi Swain‘Helen Rolfe is an absolute specialist at building cosy communities and making me want to live there. I want the characters as my friends!’ Sue Moorcroft‘I really loved this book. I fully intended to save it for the long bank holiday weekend, to be enjoyed leisurely over a few days, but I ended up devouring it all in just two sittings…’ Jo Bartlett'A beautiful tale exploring the bonds of family and friendship and how strong these are when tested. Loved it' Jessica Redland'A gorgeous story of love, loss, best friends and unbreakable bonds. It truly melted my heart' Shari Low‘One to curl up with after a long hard day, and know you are just going to be treated to a cosy atmosphere, realistic characters that you will come to care for’ ?????????? Reader Review'Such a perfect gift of a book!' ?????????? Reader Review‘Heritage Cove has this wonderful community spirit that I so want to be part of...the balance between the emotional moments, tough relatable topics against the light-hearted fun was done ever so well’ ?????????? Reader Review'What a beautiful story filled with happiness, comedy and lovely characters' ?????????? Reader Review‘I was gripped by the story from start to finish and the end of the book left me feeling all warm and fuzzy inside’ ?????????? Reader Review
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The Flowers' Festival - Elsa Beskow
A lucky little girl is invited by the flower fairies to the Midsummer festival. The flowers and bumblebees and birds tell their enchanting stories, while Pea-blossom and the Dew-cups serve refreshments.
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Pelle's New Suit - Elsa Beskow
Pelle has a lamb whose coat grows longer while Pelle's suit grows shorter. Pelle shears the lamb and the wool is prepared for the tailor. Mini edition.
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Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens / Peter and Wendy - Sir J. M. Barrie
In Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens, J.M. Barrie first created Peter Pan as a baby, living a wild and secret life with birds and fairies in the middle of London. Later Barrie let this remarkable child grow a little older and he became the boy-hero of Neverland, making his first appearance, with Wendy, Captain Hook, and the Lost Boys, in Peter and Wendy. The Peter Pan stories were Barrie's only works for children but, as their persistent popularity shows, their themes of imaginative escape continue to charm even those who long ago left Neverland. This is the first edition to include both texts in one volume and the first to a present an extensively annotated text for Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens.
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Tee and Mo: The Christmas Box
A wonderful new Christmas picture book based on the award-winning CBeebies preschool series Tee and Mo!This is a brand-new original story based on one of the hugely popular Tee and Mo songs performed by Lauren Laverne about a three-year-old monkey called Tee and his single working mum, Mo.It’s almost Christmas, which can mean only one thing . . . it’s time for Tee and Mo to get out their special Christmas box and begin decorating their jungle home! Tee can’t wait to get started!
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1 and 2 Peter and Jude - Scot McKnight
How to Follow Jesus in a Challenging WorldEarly Christians were facing church divisions, believers falling into immoral behavior, and abusive teachers. The letters of 1 & 2 Peter and Jude offer instructions for Christian living in a pagan empire swamped in such problems.The apostle Peter encourages believers to remain steadfast in their faith, uphold moral integrity, and be vigilant against such corrupt influences, emphasizing the importance of pastoral care and unity within the church.Providing an in-depth exploration of the letters of 1 & 2 Peter and Jude, Scot McKnight shows how the teachings of these early letters can empower us to live faithfully and boldly, even in a world that often feels hostile to faith.What you will find in this Bible study is in-depth exploration of the letter, poignant insights from the heart of a pastor, real-world relevance for your daily life, and thoughtful questions to get at the heart of the message and put it into practice.In the New Testament Everyday Bible Study series, widely respected biblical scholar Scot McKnight combines interpretive insights with pastoral wisdom for all the books of the New Testament. Each volume provides:Original Meaning. Brief, precise expositions of the biblical text and offers aclear focus for the central message of each passage.Fresh Interpretation. Brings the passage alive with fresh images and what itmeans to follow King Jesus.Practical Application. Biblical connections and questions for reflection andapplication for each passage.
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Christmas and Other Horrors - Christopher Golden, Stephen Graham Jones, Nadia Bulkin, Tananarive Due, Terry Dowling, Jeffrey Ford, Glen Hirshberg
Hugo Award winning editor, and horror legend, Ellen Datlow presents this chilling horror anthology of 18 original short stories exploring the endless terrors of winter solstice traditions across the globe, featuring chillers by Tananarive Due, Stephen Graham Jones, Alma Katsu and many more.The winter solstice is celebrated as a time of joy around the world—yet the long winter nights also summon a darker tradition of ghouls, ghost tales, and horror. This anthology of all-new stories invites you to huddle around the fire and revel in the unholy, the dangerous, the horrific aspects of a time when families and friends come together—for better and for worse.From the terrifying Austrian Schnabelperchten to the skeletal Welsh Mari Lwyd, by way of ravenous golems, uncanny neighbors, and unwelcome visitors, Christmas and Other Horrors captures the heart and horror of the winter season.Because the weather outside is frightful, but the fire inside is hungry…Featuring stories from: Nadia BulkinTerry DowlingTananarive DueJeffrey FordChristopher GoldenStephen Graham JonesGlen HirshbergRichard KadreyAlma KatsuCassandra KhawJohn LanganJosh MalermanNick MamatasGarth NixBenjamin PercyM. RickertKaaron Warren
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Peter's Railway and the Moonlight Express - Christopher G. C. Vine
Book 2. Peter and his Grandpa have built a miniature steam railway across their farm. Now they extend the line and build a turntable. The great excitement for Peter is learning to drive the locomotive. 96 pages with 14 pages of simply explained technical diagrams and 30 watercolour pictures. Age 6 to 12 years.
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Faeries, Elves and Goblins - Rosalind Kerven
A unique collection of traditional stories about faeries, elves and goblins. Faeries, elves, goblins, leprechauns, brownies, spriggans and many other supernatural beings leap vividly off the page in this collection of haunting stories. Included are 25 stories drawing on folklore from the rich narrative heritage of Britain and Ireland.Marvel over ancient spells to summon faeries to your house, tremble at the shapeshifting powers of dangerous faery queens, lose yourself amongst the illusions of Faeryland and learn how to protect family members from the terrors of faery abduction. Interspersed with facts on faery folklore, these tales cover faery morals, elvish misdemeanours, the spells cast by goblins and the sightings of the creatures, as well as their dealings with mortals.With charming illustrations from favourite illustrators throughout, including Arthur Rackham, this book reminds us of the enduring appeal of folklore and mystery for all generations.
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Pip and Posy: The Christmas Tree - Camilla Reid
It's Christmas time and Pip and Posy are busy decorating the tree with tasty candy sticks, and beautiful biscuits, and a delicious-looking sugar star. All young readers will enjoy the moment when Posy finds Pip lying on the sofa, feeling sick, but will they guess how she decides to tackle Pip?
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Poppy and Sam's Christmas - Sam Taplin
It's Christmas Eve on Apple Tree Farm, and Poppy and Sam are excited - is that Santa they can see? Join them and their animal friends as they wander the farm peeping through holes in the pages and trying to find the elusive Santa in this warm and cosy festive treat for little children.
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Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree - Harper Celebrate
Get the most out of your Yuletide celebrations and let the Christmas spirit ring with this full-color festive handbook to all things holiday! You will rock around your Christmas tree this season with the beloved, nostalgic #1 chart-topping song as your guide to a host of holiday fun, from recipes and crafts to party games, decor ideas, and more!Back in 1958, sock hops were the rage, aluminum Christmas trees were the future, and 13-year-old singer Brenda Lee was recording the soon-to-be-classic "Rockin'' Around the Christmas Tree." This delightful gift book—perfect for stockings, coffee tables, or under the tree—celebrates the song''s record-breaking revived popularity, with ideas for holiday parties, innovative decorations, cozy meals, and more.Whether you are at the Christmas party hop or hanging the mistletoe where you can see, you will get a sentimental feeling when you:Choose from over 30 recipes for food and cocktails such as pull-apart pastry puffs, Christmas morning casserole, ornament and gingerbread cookies, and a holly jolly espresso martiniWelcome others into the celebration with fun games, party ideas, and a soundtrack for all your Christmas gatheringsRelive your favorite Christmas memories as you dip into nostalgia and learn the fascinating history behind familiar traditions, such as hanging mistletoe, watching Christmas movies, or decorating cookiesMake your home merry and bright with creative ways to decorate your door, set your table, and wrap your giftsEnjoy insights and stories from the song’s origins and legacy of singer Brenda Lee and songwriter Johnny Marks Rockin'' Around the Christmas Tree is an ideal gift for:Your family member or friend who has an over-the-top love for the Christmas season (you know exactly who!)A "family gift" for your household in the lead-up to Christmastime to help you celebrate together and get the most out of your holiday festivitiesA gift for yourself (because maybe you are the person with the over-the-top love of Christmas!) With everything from Christmas carol lyrics to fun holiday trivia, Rockin'' Around the Christmas Tree gives you all the feels, fun, and festivities you love about the season. Rock on in the new old-fashioned way!
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A Vintage Victorian Christmas Sticker, Color & Activity Book - Editors of Chartwell Books
Commemorate a bygone age and immerse yourself in the elegance of the Victorian era with this treasure trove of Christmas ephemera—with 500+ stickers and 50+ activity pages, making it Christmas every day!With A Vintage Victorian Christmas Sticker, Color & Activity Book, you can celebrate the Christmas season with all things Victorian. The wondrous nineteenth century brought us many everyday luxuries that we still enjoy today, including electricity, telephones, photography, movies, and flush toilets. Many more inventions, such as pasteurization, sewing machines, underground trains, bicycles, and X-rays also came into being.But the Victorian era also ushered in many of the favorite Christmas traditions we still hold dear. From the first indoor Christmas trees and the look of Father Christmas to giving presents and sending Christmas cards, the time of Queen Victoria’s reign was one of festivities and a growing leisure class.Now you, too, can get into the Christmas spirit and partake in these modern-day leisurely pastimes with this activity book’s:Exquisitely ornate holiday-themed stickers from the past. Use them to decorate envelopes, gift wrap, letters, scrapbooks, photo albums, or the whimsical Victorian Christmas crafts you can create from this book. On the backs of the sticker pages are merry quotations from notable Victorians and popular Christmas carols of the time.Christmas cards and easy-to-assemble envelopes. The first Christmas card was sent in 1843 with designs we’d find quite curious today. Create your own by filling in your name and message, coloring in the designs, and adding stickers.Enchanting coloring pages, featuring line-drawn images of Christmas trees, angels, Father Christmas, and snowy scenes. Each full-page design has a meditative pattern on the back that you can color in any way you like, regardless of your artistic abilities. You can even adorn your finished works of art with the stickers.Words games and activities, such as mazes, connect-the-dots, trivia, matching, shadow puppets, and more!Period-specific pastimes, like parlor games and making holiday items such as Christmas crackers, gilded walnuts, pomanders, figgy pudding, and so much more.With beautiful foil accents on the cover, so many pages to look at, so many things to do, and so much Christmas joy to be had in these pages, A Vintage Victorian Christmas Sticker, Color & Activity Book is the perfect book to have on hand when a free moment strikes during the busy holiday season—or whenever the mood is right. Whether you’re a sticker lover, scrapbooker, crafter, colorer, puzzler, or general enthusiast of the holiday season, you’re sure to find something unique in this nostalgic treasure trove of Christmas!
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Trainor Meghan: Very Trainor Christmas - CD (0194398070629)
Hudební CD - Very Trainor Christmas je čtvrté studiové album a debutové vánoční album americké zpěvačky a skladatelky Meghan Trainor vydané 30. října 2020. Very Trainor Christmas je čtvrté studiové album a debutové vánoční album americké zpěvačky a skladatelky Meghan Trainor vydané 30. října 2020. Rok vydání : 2020 (vánoční) Seznam stop CD My Kind Of Present / It #039;s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas / I Believe In Santa / Last Christmas / Holidays Featuring - Earth, Wind amp; Fire / Christmas Party / Winter Wonderland / White Christmas Featuring - Seth MacFarlane / Christmas Got Me Blue / Sleigh Ride / My Only Wish / The Christmas Song / Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer Featuring - Jayden Toney, Jenna Toney, Marcus Toney / Naughty List / Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas Featuring - Gary Trainor / Silent night
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Adventures of a Christmas Elf - Ben Miller
Discover the joy of gift giving and meet Santa himself in the perfect stocking filler from the million-copy selling actor, author and comedian, Ben Miller.'Wonderful, funny, magical' Chris Evans'Bubbles with warmth and mischievous humour . . . irresistible' Alexander Armstrong Father Christmas needs a holiday. He isn't feeling well and someone seems determined to ruin the festivities. It's up to Christmas Elves, Tog and Holly, to find a way to deliver the presents on time and bring the Christmas magic back for everyone. A laugh-out-loud race against time from Ben Miller! Discover the magic of life as a Christmas Elf in all three laugh-out-loud stories that will take you round the world on Santa’s sleigh, including Diary of a Christmas Elf and Secrets of a Christmas Elf. Create the perfect festive bookshelf for all the family with Chief Elf, Ben Miller: Meet Santa himself in The Night I Met Father Christmas, a brand-new picture book for 3+ readers, illustrated by Elisa Paganelli. Join the toy workshop as a Christmas Elf in all three pocket-sized stocking fillers for 7+ readers: Diary of a Christmas Elf, Secrets of a Christmas Elf, and Adventures of a Christmas Elf. See where it all began, in Ben Miller's first ever novel, The Night I Met Father Christmas, a classic festive read for 8+ readers.
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Peter And The Wolf - Ian Beck
Peter and the Wolf was composed by the great Russian composer Sergei Prokofiev to introduce children to the instruments of the orchestra. This timeless tale is beautifully retold and illustrated with by award-winning Ian Beck, and remains a wonderful introduction to the world of music.
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A Victorian Christmas Coloring Book - Editors of Chartwell Books
Celebrate yuletide the Victorian way by coloring in festive depictions of the Christmas season.Many ideas about what Christmas is today can be traced to the reign of Queen Victoria and her own ideas of the holiday. As the British Empire grew, Christmas became a blend of different cultures around Western Europe and North America, creating the “typical,” nostalgic Christmas that we now recognize, such as:Decorative indoor Christmas treesEvergreen decorations, such as holly and fir garlandsFront doors festooned with wreaths made of holly, ivy, pine cones, and ribbons Christmas cards The image of Father Christmas (Santa Claus)Giving presents and charity on Christmas EveCelebrating with Christmas crackers and enormous feastsYou can encounter some of these traditions, and many more, in the nostalgic pages of A Victorian Christmas Coloring Book, with more than 120 designs to choose from and meditative back-of-page patterns to color in. Take time for yourself out of your bustling holiday activities and relax while you color in the images however you like. Or share them with your family and start a new holiday tradition of your own! This is a time for celebration and enjoyment. Happy Christmas!Chartwell Coloring Books is the ultimate coloring book series, encompassing designs of every kind. From intriguing abstract patterns to beautiful pictures from the natural, technological, and fantasy worlds, each of these coloring books will soothe the mind and inspire the inner creative in anyone. With so many variations of complex, beautiful designs in each book, you’ll have plenty of pages to bring to life. Whether young or old, creative or not, this series has something for you.
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Ho-Ho-Ho-Larious Christmas Jokes - Chris Cate
What''s better than Christmas treats and presents? Fun and festive Christmas jokes for the entire family!Ho Ho Ho-Larious Christmas Jokes is a laugh-out-loud celebration of holiday cheer. It''s full of the funniest elves, snowmen and reindeer for kids of all ages to enjoy. Don''t stop at presents and Santa Claus when you can share knee-slapping holiday humor. This colorful book has hilarious holiday puns on every page and features easy-to-read language that makes it festive fun for early readers.Ho Ho Ho-Larious Christmas Jokes is perfect for fans of Christmas, or anything wintry, festive and sweet! It''s fun to read aloud in the car or as a short bedtime story on the night before Christmas. It''s also hilarious for preschool, early learning and kindergarten teachers who need a funny Christmas children''s book to share with their classrooms during story time.This Christmas-themed joke book for kids offers:Goofy, groan-y jokes that kids will want to read and share over and over—at Christmas and all year round! Vibrant Christmas illustrations that are just the right amount of silly. Enough fun to be a surefire hit as a birthday gift, Christmas gift and more.And explore Chris Cate''s How to Make Them Laugh kids'' joke book series, including How to Make a Unicorn Laugh, How to Make a Ninja Laugh, How to Make an Astronaut Laugh, How to Make a Penguin Laugh and more!
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Christmas Shopaholic - Sophie Kinsellová
CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS WITH THE ULTIMATE SHOPAHOLIC! ''Pure pleasure, complete and utter joy, and why oh why did it have to end!'' 5-STAR Reader Review''Incredibly festive and fun. An easy read that''s hard to put down.'' 5-STAR Reader Review''The ending made me cry with happiness'' 5-STAR Reader Review''This was absolutely brilliant. What''s not to love about Becky and Christmas?'' 5-STAR Reader ReviewBecky is hosting Christmas for the first time... what could possibly go wrong? The brilliant laugh-out-loud festive novel from the Number One bestselling author.Becky Brandon (née Bloomwood) adores Christmas. It''s always the same – Mum and Dad hosting, carols playing, Mum pretending she made the Christmas pudding, and the next-door neighbours coming round for sherry in their terrible festive jumpers.And now it''s even easier with online bargain-shopping sites – if you spend enough you even get free delivery. Sorted!But this year looks set to be different. Unable to resist the draw of craft beer and smashed avocado, Becky''s parents are moving to ultra-trendy Shoreditch and have asked Becky if she''ll host Christmas this year. What could possibly go wrong?With sister Jess demanding a vegan turkey, husband Luke determined that he just wants aftershave again, and little Minnie insisting on a very specific picnic hamper – surely Becky can manage all this, as well as the surprise appearance of an old boyfriend and his pushy new girlfriend, whose motives are far from clear . . .Will chaos ensue, or will Becky manage to bring comfort and joy to Christmas?***** EVERYBODY LOVES CHRISTMAS SHOPAHOLIC: *****''Becky and Christmas is just the perfect combination, and this book is funnier and more loveable than ever'' JENNY COLGAN''A perfect Christmas read, laced with humor, with plenty to empathise with. A joyful, funny novel'' CATHERINE ALLIOTT''As sparkly as a Christmas tree and full of festive joy, this one''s a total cracker'' LUCY DIAMOND''A brilliant, laugh-out-loud read'' WOMAN''S WEEKLY''Everyone''s favourite shopaholic is back with a festive bang. Hilarious.'' DAILY MAIL''Festive fun from the off. . . laugh out loud escapism.'' CANDISSophie Kinsella, Number 1 Sunday Times bestseller, June 2024
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Christmas at the Borrow a Bookshop - Kiley Dunbar
''Tis the season for finding love… and the perfect bookWith just two weeks until Christmas, everything in Clove Lore should be perfect. But the latest holidaymaker to the Borrow a Bookshop is feeling far from festive…Icelandic ex-bookseller Magnús Sturluson might be surrounded by love stories in the Bookshop, but he’s nursing a sadness that not even fiction can fix.When Alexandra Robinson finds herself stranded in Clove Lore, she finds a safe place to hide from heartbreak. After all, all that’s waiting for her at home is a cheater boyfriend and the memories of her parents. As Alex finds herself embraced by the quirky village community, she finds her tough exterior thawing – and as she grows closer to Magnús, she finds an equally soft heart under his gruff shell.It seems that Clove Lore is working its magic once again – until a great flood on Christmas Eve brings devastation in its wake. It’s up to Magnús and Alex to batten down the hatches and help bring the village back together again, while also introducing the locals to the Icelandic tradition of the jólabókaflóð – Yule book flood – where families and friends gather on Christmas Eve to exchange books and read together.But can Magnús and Alex truly rescue the ruins of the village, and salvage their Christmas spirit? Or is there another complication lurking even closer than they thought?A totally uplifting read that will lighten the winter gloom, for fans of Jenny Colgan and Trisha Ashley. Booklovers will adore this seasonal treat!Readers are loving Christmas at the Borrow a Bookshop…‘The best holiday for every bookworm…Warm, cosy and full of Christmas atmosphere.’ âââââ Reader Review‘This was such a sweet and uplifting story. A story about instant connection, friendship, strength, hope, and love.’ âââââReader Review‘The perfect holiday read to curl up next to a fire with a cup of cocoa!’âââââReader Review''Absolutely adored this...Likeable characters and a wonderful storyline that I enjoyed! Add this book to your Christmas reads!’âââââReader Review''A perfect cozy read when the weather is cold and you just want to snuggle up with a sweet book! Loved it!’ âââââReader Review‘I read it in one sitting; couldn''t seem to put it down!...An absolute joy.’ âââââReader Review‘Bookshops + Romance + Christmas...What more could you want out of a romance novel?! VERY sweet and VERY good.’ âââââReader Review‘A fabulous Christmas read, full of romance, friendships, community and family...Joyful Christmas escapism. Recommended’âââââReader Review
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Draw with Rob at Christmas - Rob Biddulph
Merry Christmas! The internet phenomenon #DrawWithRob is now a fantastically festive art activity book for you to draw with Rob at home… The second book based on the viral videos seen everywhere on YouTube, Facebook, TikTok, TV, and more, from the creative genius and bestselling author Rob Biddulph!Christmas is different this year, with more families at home and wondering what to do! Pick up your pencils and join thousands of children around the world and #DrawWithRob – celebrating Christmas has never been so much fun!The first DRAW WITH ROB activity book went to Number One in the charts and was named ‘Book of the Year’ at the 2020 Sainsbury’s Children’s Book Awards! Now every family can share this fantastically festive new art activity book for Christmas. Join Rob and learn to draw your favourite Christmas characters – from Polar Bears to Elves and from Father Christmas to a Snowman, this perfect present is packed with arts, crafts and festive fun.The bestselling and award-winning author/illustrator Rob Biddulph is the genius behind the phenomenal, viral sensation that is DRAW WITH ROB and the accompanying activity book, and now the sensational DRAW WITH ROB AT CHRISTMAS – bringing joy to families everywhere with his easy to follow instructions and warm-hearted humour. So whether you’re in home education, home-schooling, learning to draw or just having fun, let Rob show you that anyone can learn to #DrawWithRob!*WITH PERFORATED PAGES SO YOU CAN EASILY TEAR OUT AND DISPLAY YOUR ART!*Rob’s original hit videos are also available at www.robbiddulph.com, and on Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram, with Rob appearing on TV to talk about them too.Perfect stay-at-home fun for boys, girls, and everyone aged three to one hundred and three, and a wonderful introduction to Rob Biddulph’s bestselling picture book range – including the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize-winning Blown Away, Odd Dog Out, and many more! Available in all good bookstores and online retailers, and perfect for children who are learning to read – or just love to!
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Amigurumi Christmas - Sarah-Jane Hicks
20 fabulously cute amigurumi, kawaii-style crocheted Christmas projects to make.Do you love to decorate your home and make wonderful Christmas decorations for all your family and friends to enjoy? Then this is the book for you. Amigurumi Christmas will delight and surprise with its fantastically cute, kawaii-style crocheted Christmas cuties. There are 20 great projects to make, including a wonderful Father Christmas accompanied by a lovely Mrs Christmas; a cute penguin, polar bear and gingerbread man; a Brussels sprout, Christmas angel and even pigs in blankets! With a short techniques section at the beginning to explain the basics, these projects can be worked up quickly and easily using small amounts of yarn in your stash. You can even customize some of the projects if you wish and make Santa, the elf or the snowman''s head into baubles with a short piece of yarn to hang them up. Whether you make these for your family or as gifts for friends, now is the time to pick up your hook and get crocheting amigurumi style!
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How Many Sleeps Until Christmas?! - Rebecca Patterson
Join the countdown to Christmas in this festive family frolic of a picture book! This hilarious and heart-warming story features everyone’s favourite Christmas activities and captures the exciting build-up to the big day.“LOOK! LOOK! LOOK! IT’S CHRISTMAS!”“Not yet!” said Mummy.“How many sleeps?!” Mummy had a long think. “Fifty-three.”“Not long now!” “Quite long,” said Mummy. Full of Christmas chaos and festive fun, such as singing carols (A LOT), decorating the tree, wrapping presents (or siblings!), preparing for Father Christmas’s arrival . . . and many more sweet family memories.How Many Sleeps Until Christmas? is full of character and personality. The family setting will strike a familiar chord with parents and impatient young readers who just can’t wait until the big day! This is a joyful book to celebrate the holiday season, and a perfect Christmas gift.
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The Night Before Christmas in Neverland - Carys Bexington
It’s everyone’s Christmas wish come true! The Night Before Christmas in Neverland brings two magical worlds together in one epic, festive adventure - the iconic world of J.M.Barrie''s classic story, Peter Pan in Neverland, and Clement C Moore''s beloved poem, The Night Before Christmas.T’was the night before Christmas . . . and the reindeer were having their usual squabble about who should fly up front. But when an impulsive wish on a special star leads to Dasher disappearing, Saint Nick is in hot pursuit. But where does this festive flight take him? To Neverland - the world of Peter Pan and dastardly, reindeer-swiping Captain Hook, who is desperate to fly! But it’s amazing what a touch of goodwill and sprinkling of Christmas spirit can do, even for a plundering pirate like Hook.Join Hook in discovering the true meaning of Christmas in this big-hearted festive adventure, featuring Peter Pan, Captain Hook, squabbling reindeer, a magical train ride - and a giant crocodile!A spectacular sequel to The Night Before Christmas in Wonderland - now a major animated feature on SkyCinema and NOWTV, featuring Emilia Clarke, Gerard Butler and Simone Ashley.
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I Love You More Than Christmas - Hattie Ellie
From Tim Warnes, the bestselling illustrator of I Love You to the Moon and Back, The Great Cheese Robbery and Dangerous, comes this fabulously festive celebration of love, friends and family at Christmas. Featuring adorable bear characters and wintery illustrations, this is the perfect gift for little ones and a special book to read together in the run up to Christmas."I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Christmas! All the happiness, laughter, friends old and new. The sleigh bells and reindeer, and Santa Claus too. But the thing that I love more than Christmas is-“"You!â€Little Bear LOVES Christmas. So do Mummy Bear and Daddy Bear. It’s so magical. It’s so heartwarming. It’s so wonderful! Could there be anything in the world that they all love more?This board book version of I Love You More Than Christmas is specially made for little hands. Perfect for fans of The Christmas Department Store, Is it Christmas Yet? and I Love You More and More.Â
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Every Christmas Eve - Emma Heatherington
* The new novel from the bestselling author of This Christmas and Maybe Next Christmas coming soon! *Praise for Maybe Next Christmas:''I love a romance, and this is one of the best I''ve read.'' The Sun____________________Lou Bryne can’t wait for Christmas. She loves the winter magic that transforms her small Irish town. But she still wistfully remembers the enchanting Christmas Eve parties at Ballyheaney House, the home of her first love, Ben. It’s been years since they stopped, since Ben left.This year, Ben is back. Now widowed, he and his young daughter are determined to revive the legendary celebration. But with only two weeks to make it happen, they need help. So Ben turns to the one woman he could never forget: Lou.As the days tick down to another Christmas Eve together, old feelings and memories resurface. Will Lou and Ben seize this chance to rewrite their very own love story?Praise for Emma Heatherington:''Spot on perfect for fans of The Holiday and Love, Actually'' Claudia Carroll‘The perfect festive romance!’ Heidi Swain''A Christmas hug of a book, which I read in two sittings'' Fionnuala Kearney, Irish Times bestseller''Gripping!'' Bella''A heart-warming romance'' Ulster Herald''A beautiful love story'' Woman''s Way''A gorgeous will they/won''t they love story, with depth and surprising twists'' The Sun''A lovely and heart-warming read'' Closer''A proper winter heart-warmer'' Heat
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24 Christmas Stories - Judith Bouilloc
A panorama of Christmas traditions around the world, from France to Iran, Egypt to Mexico Christmas traditions differ from culture to culture, location to location, and family to family. In 24 Christmas Stories: Faith and Traditions from Around the World, award-winning author Judith Bouilloc explores present-day Christmas traditions, as well as the holiday''s history in many regions, brought to life by various artists. In Germany, Anna opens the first window of her advent calendar and wonders if Christmas will be here soon. In Lorraine, France, Rita can''t wait for Saint Nicholas Day (he''ll bring little presents for the good girls and boys, and potatoes for the naughty ones). In Iran, Melchior trudges through the fog and is joined on his travels by two other men who are following the brightest star in the sky, guiding them to an unknown but special destination. In Italy, St. Francis plans the very first living Nativity, determined to share with his local friends the story of Jesus in the manger. His Nativity scene goes on to inspire generations to come. In Japan, Shusaku makes paper cranes in preparation of Christmas and in honor of Sadako. In the United States, Trinity revises her mother''s to-do list to put the highest priority items at the top as they get ready to welcome friends and family. Whether you choose to read one story a night leading up to Christmas, or multiple in one sitting, you''re sure to learn something new about Christmas and the many different ways it''s celebrated around the world every December.
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