This Christmas, join Michael Rosen and Tony Ross with their unforgettable retelling of Charles Dickens' beloved classic. In a school theatrical production of "A Christmas Carol", the boy who plays Scrooge is extra nervous because his very busy father is in the audience. However, it's likely his father won't stay for the duration, due to business. As always. Will the classic story's message of Christmas cheer and family love reach his father's distracted heart? with text by Michael Rosen and hilarious line illustrations by Tony Ross - both national treasures in the children's book world! "Michael Rosen's clever re-telling of the Dicken's classic" - The Daily Mail There are two narratives: a contemporary family story frames (and echoes) the original Dickens tale, presented as the script of a school play

Those who love, dread, or find why humor in holidays will relate to the Festive Peanuts series in which Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Lucy, Linus, Woodstock, et al., alternately celebrate, whine about, revel in, and find ways to survive Christmas and birthdays. Illustrations throughout in color and b&w.

Eleanor Scrooge finally has it all. Why then is she so dissatisfied? In fleeing her abusive childhood, she left behind the only man she'd ever loved--Bob Rachette. Years later, Eleanor's no-nonsense approach to her successful business alienates everyone... including Bob. Widower Bob Rachette feels responsible for Eleanor. But when Eleanor insists her business come before his family, Bob puts his foot down... and loses his job. Meanwhile, an accident forces Eleanor to reexamine her life, her priorities, and the love she gave up. Can the Lord use Faith, Hope, and Charity to break through her heart of stone? Or will this Christmas be like all the others in Eleanor Scrooge's life--a Bah Humbug?

What can a little witch do when her witchy spells and potions don't turn out right? She just keeps on trying until it's time for bed. The readers then discover her true identity. A lovely surprise!

Even though Gracie the hen hides her eggs and Father Rabbit insists he is not the Easter Rabbit, the farm bunnies and Granny's grandchildren all have a wonderful Easter.

Finally, a book for the Scrooge in all of us! This book introduces the Twelve Humbugs of Christmas--the top twelve things we love about Christmas--along with our favorite Christmas Curmudgeon Quotes. With great humor and insight, this book forces us to laugh at the season's hassles and helps take some of the NO! out of NOEL. 72 pages.