My name is Clopper. Nuzzle up while I tell you about a very special night. It all began early one morning as I was munching on a breakfast of sweet grass . . . This little donkey thought the journey to Bethlehem with Mary and Joseph was too hard to be worth it. But what happened after they settled into the dusty stable was more wonderful than anything he could ever imagine! Children will love this creative retelling of the first Christmas--told through the eyes of Clopper the donkey! This best-selling title, now in a perfectly sized padded hardcover, offers a unique look at the events of Jesus's birth. From the long and tiring journey to Bethlehem to the quiet of the stable, from the miraculous birth of a child to the nighttime visits of shepherds and kings, the lovable donkey narrates the story with awe and wonder.

Strong, intelligent, dependable, friendly, and extremely versatile, donkeys are the perfect farm companion. Whether you use your animal to pull carts, till fields, or protect livestock, you’ll benefit from this practical and inspirational guide to working with and caring for your donkey. Providing expert advice on selecting the right breed for your needs, daily maintenance, training, and first aid, Sue Weaver also includes plenty of fun facts and charming donkey anecdotes. Raise a happy and healthy donkey!

One dark November night a stranger rides into a small prairie town. Who is he? Why has he come? The townspeople wish he were a doctor, a dressmaker, or a trader. But the children have the greatest wish of all, a deep, quiet, secret wish. Then a young girl named Lucy befriends the newcomer. When he reveals his identity and shares with her the legend of the candy cane, she discovers fulfillment of her wishes and the answer to her town's dreams. Now will she share what she has learned? Warm, lavish illustrations by James Bernardin bring to life a timeless tale by Lori Walburg, a story that will help families celebrate the mystery and miracle of Christmas—for many Christmases to come.

Children experience Christmas through magic, anticipation, and learning about the baby Jesus. As we mature, we experience Christmas through the gifts we give, the love we share, and the magic we create for others. A Chicken Soup for the Soul Christmas brings back the memories of childhood through the eyes of children on Christmas day and inspires good deeds by reminding us how the smallest gesture can truly change a life.

"Tells the story of Jesus's birth from an unlikely perspective: a donkey carrying Mary to Bethlehem. The donkey is not the biggest, fastest, or strongest of all the animals, but he had a very important job all the same"--Provided by publisher.

Examines the economy and it's impact of slavery on the coast land slave states pre-Civil War.

Eight favourite stories retold by the creatures who were there