Inspiring and delightful poems and songs are paired with gorgeous photographs in this picture-book introduction to the holiday. The simple pleasures of the season--glistening icicles, Christmas trees, snowflakes, stockings by a fireplace--will captivate young children. A CD of holiday music, specially arranged and performed for little ears, adds to the magical experience of Christmas.

A CD of holiday music, specially arranged and performed for little ears, adds to this magical picture-book introduction to the holiday.

This holiday, e-artnow presents to you this unique collection of the greatest Christmas classics: most beloved novels, tales, legends, poetry & carols - to warm up your heart and rekindle your holiday sparkle: The First Christmas Of New England (Harriet Beecher Stowe) The Gift of the Magi (O. Henry) The Holy Night (Selma Lagerlöf) A Merry Christmas & Other Christmas Stories (Louisa May Alcott) A Letter from Santa Claus (Mark Twain) Silent Night The Night After Christmas The Child Born at Bethlehem The Adoration of the Shepherds The Visit of the Wise Men As Joseph Was A-Walking The Tale of Peter Rabbit (Beatrix Potter) Where Love Is, God Is (Leo Tolstoy) The Three Kings (Henry Wadsworth Longfellow) A Christmas Carol (Samuel Taylor Coleridge) Life and Adventures of Santa Claus (L. Frank Baum) Christmas At Sea (Robert Louis Stevenson) The Savior Must Have Been A Docile Gentleman (Emily Dickinson) The Heavenly Christmas Tree (Fyodor Dostoevsky) The Little City of Hope (F. Marion Crawford) Christmas in the Olden Time (Walter Scott) Christmas In India (Rudyard Kipling) A Christmas Carol (Charles Dickens) The Twelve Days of Christmas The Wonderful Wizard of OZ (L. Frank Baum) Ring Out, Wild Bells (Alfred Lord Tennyson) Little Lord Fauntleroy (Frances Hodgson Burnett) Black Beauty (Anna Sewell) The Christmas Child (Hesba Stretton) Granny's Wonderful Chair (Frances Browne) The Romance of a Christmas Card (Kate Douglas Wiggin) Wind in the Willows (Kenneth Grahame) The Wonderful Life - Story of the life and death of our Lord (Hesba Stretton) The Christmas Angel (A. Brown) Christmas at Thompson Hall (Anthony Trollope) Christmas Every Day (William Dean Howells) The Lost Word (Henry van Dyke) The Nutcracker and the Mouse King (E. T. A. Hoffmann) The Little Match Girl The Elves and the Shoemaker Mother Holle The Star Talers Snow-White…

Believe in Love & Joy: The Collection of the Greatest Christmas Novels, Stories, Carols & Legends compiles a diverse amalgam of voices stretching across centuries, with literary styles ranging from enchanting narratives, reflective poems, to captivating legends. By weaving together the profound moral ethos of Christmas with the rich tapestry of human emotion and tradition, this anthology offers an unparalleled exploration of love, joy, and the human condition. Standout pieces illuminate the collections thematic breadth, with each work uniquely contributing to the overarching sentiment of Christmas, without overshadowing the collective's cumulative impact. The roster of authors and editors within this collection represents a whos who of literary giants across eras and genres. From the poignant societal commentaries of Dickens and Twain to the transcendental musings of Wordsworth and the haunting tales of Hoffmann, these contributors hail from a variety of historical, cultural, and literary movements. Their combined efforts align with and enhance the anthologys central theme, blending the historical with the mythological, the joyous with the solemn, to paint a comprehensive portrait of Christmas. This chorus of voices, each from different folds of time and society, coalesces around the shared human experiences of love and jubilation, enriching readers understanding and appreciation of the holiday season. Believe in Love & Joy stands as a testament to the enduring power of Christmas to inspire storytellers from across the ages. Readers are invited to delve into its pages to discover a world where love and joy are not merely celebrated but are woven into the fabric of life itself. The anthology promises not only to educate but also to delight, offering a unique opportunity to engage with the multiplicity of perspectives, styles, and themes that these celebrated authors bring to the festal table. It is a must-read for anyone seeking to rekindle their Christmas spirit through the power of storytelling, fostering a deeper dialogue between the myriad authors works.

Santa Claus is sometimes believed as being an elf, however he was a human person. This book lets you see him as being the man he is, wife and all. Clara his wife is in the hospital needing heart surgery and the fear of losing his help mate, just about sends him over the rim, not knowing what he should do. Strange things happen in the hospital and Santa finds he is needed by many persons, helping him to decide the future of both him and his wife. His love for humanity wins out and we can look forward to seeing him every year in the future.

A tale of the forgotten Santa. Santa Clown delivered his gifts with a joke and a laugh until one Christmas Eve he disappeared into the night and was replaced by his brother Santa Claus. Santa Clown was forgotten, lost in the mists of old Christmas's. Now there is trouble in Santa's Workshop! Saboteurs are wrecking the production lines and demanding the return of the Forgotten One; "Shoot Santa Claus down, Bring back the Santa Clown". Mr Drole, the long suffering Head Troll, is trying desperately to meet the Christmas Eve deadline whilst hunting the trouble-makers and sorting out his messed up love life; can the gifts be delivered as usual or is this the Christmas when it all falls part? Whatever happens, Christmas will never be the same again. A searing Christian-Marxist fantasy analyzing rampant Christmas commercialism, a critique of unsustainable models of growth and delivery and a warning against intra-species relations or just a very silly story about Elves?