Christmas AwayThe critters were not too sure about Grandma Hatties Holiday plans. Yes, a cruise was always fun but it was Christmas! The critters were chattering among themselves! Estes squawked, WHERE ARE WE GOING? Marr-Lee blurted out, FOR HOW LONG? Oddie wanted to know, HAVE I BEEN THERE BEFORE? Duckie asked, HOW ARE WE GETTING THERE? Tallulah was the most unsure of the five critters. She had so many questions for Granny. She started to cry, BUTBUT WILL SANTA KNOW WHERE WE ARE? PENELOPE A RILEY is the author and illustrator of the Duckie Dan Adventure Books. Her latest is Christmas Away. Through her words and illustrations she tells the readers it is alright to not be sure of something. Try something new but keep some of the old traditions, too. Having those you love around you is the most important part of the celebration. The Duckie Dan Adventure Books deliver a positive moral. She has authored two previous books in this series, Duck Dan the Traveling Man and Marr-Lee the Homesick Moose.

"Matthew West shares 101 inspiring ways for you, your family, and your church to give this Christmas away. Mirroring Jesus' message of love for the unloveable and compassion for the broken, this book will share practical ideas and inspiring stories of giving that will help you give the message of the ultimate Christmas gift this year"--Publisher's description.

What happens to the children when Christmas is taken away??? Angela lost her husband in a sudden auto accident, leaving her three children fatherless. Dory, Angela’s oldest child, is having problems distinguishing fact and fiction, because of the dreams she’s having about her daddy. Angela takes Dory to a psychiatrist, who tells Angela that Dory should stop celebrating Christmas. Is this right? Can Angela and her children actually have a year without Christmas??? Even the library bans Christmas books!!! The children’s Uncle Nick steps in and tries to get the books back and tries to get Christmas back for the children. He even tries to talk the psychiatrists into saving Christmas! Soon the psychiatrists have meetings with all of the families and tell them they should not celebrate Christmas. They explain that Santa creates a false sense of delusion in children. Can Uncle Nick stop this before Christmas disappears? Angela worries about her brother Nick. He is single and either is working or helping her with her children. She worries about his being single until Nick gets to know the woman next door. Will they have a relationship??? Will Christmas help? Then there’s the tale of Addy Anderson and his family. Addy Anderson comes from a poor family who lives out of their automobile. Unfortunately, they have fallen on hard times. Both parents work, but their Scrooge boss doesn’t pay them enough to be financially stable. What happens to Addy Anderson and his family when Christmas comes??? Will they be living in their car? Read how these stories come together in a wholesome, funny, family tale that is about healing and growth.

(Faber Piano Adventures ). Through sacred carols, humorous Santa songs, and winter favorites, adult beginners and those reacquainting with the keyboard can celebrate with the best songs of the season. Adult Piano Adventures Christmas Book 1 features three sections: Beginning Christmas Songs, Christmas Songs in the Key of C major, and Christmas Songs in the key of G major. Contents include: We Wish You a Merry Christmas * Angels We Have Heard on High * Away in a Manger * Jingle Bells * We Three Kings of Orient Are * (There's No Place Like) Home for the Holidays * It Came Upon the Midnight Clear * O Little Town of Bethlehem * Frosty the Snowman * Jingle-Bell Rock * I'll Be Home for Christmas * Little Drummer Boy * Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas * and more. Online access to audio recordings of the piano selections is included, as well as orchestrated accompaniments for play-along fun.

Now that his family has moved to California, Matthew has doubts as the holiday season approaches. Palm trees? No snow? Its all wrong. Little sister Lucy thinks everything is wonderful, but Matthew knows better. And to top it off, the sudden disappearance of his beloved dog, Jasper, settles it. This will be the worst Christmas ever. Or will it? Surprising events on Christmas Eve just might change everythingand maybe this new place can feel like home to Matthew after all.

A reminiscence of a Christmas shared by a seven-year-old boy and a sixtyish childlike woman, with enormous love and friendship between them.

(Faber Piano Adventures ). Adult Piano Adventures Christmas Book 2 offers sophisticated-sounding holiday music, pianistically arranged for the early intermediate player and organized into three sections: Traditional Christmas Carols, Popular Christmas Songs, and Seasonal Favorites. Contents include: Angels We Have Heard on High * Away in a Manger * Silent Night * The First Noel * What Child Is This * Pat-a-Pan * O Little Town of Bethlehem * O Come, All Ye Faithful * God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen * Joy to the World * Hark! The Herald Angels Sing * Winter Wonderland * Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! * Sleigh Ride * and more. Online access to audio recordngs of the piano selections is included, as well as orchestrated accompaniments for play-along fun.