CCBC's Best Books for Kids and Teens, 2008 Wake up, Hanna Bear! Hanna Bear can smell winter coming. It's time to find a den and snooze through the cold days and nights until spring because that is what bears do. But this year Hanna longs to see Christmas, so her friends agree to get her up for the special day. It isn't that easy to wake up a sleeping bear. When the mountain goat butts the door of her den, Hanna doesn't stir. So the moose tries, but even the sound of his antlers scraping back and forth doesn't wake up Hanna. The spruce grouse tries, and then the snowshoe hare, but no one can make enough noise. What are they going to do? They don't want to disappoint Hanna. But each one has made as much noise as they can. What more can they do? Children will enjoy making their own brand of noise as they follow along with the animals and help wake up Hanna. And they'll revel in the magic of a Christmas night, as they follow Hanna and her friends through the woods. A fun story for little ones about when to cooperate, when to make noise, and when to be silent.

In their second magical Adventure, twins Harry & Hannah discover the true meaning of the holiday season at places all over the world.

Join Hannah Bear and her friends in Beartown as they discover the true meaning of Christmas. Hannah Bear cannot contain her enthusiasm for her favorite time of year. And her friends don’t seem to understand. As they go on a quest to find out why Hannah Bear is so excited, they discover that Christmas is not all about getting the latest toy or taking the most exotic vacation. One by one, they discover the meaning of family, sacrifice, faith, and remembering those that are less fortunate. In a time when Christmas bookshelves are full of Santa, reindeer, and elves, there are fewer and fewer stories that bring us back to what Christmas is really about. Pastor Matt wrote this book to read to the children of his church congregation during their Christmas Eve service. He hopes you experience the same joy as Hannah Bear and the children of his church as you enter Beartown in search of the meaning of Christmas.

This cute coloring book is a companion to personalized storybooks, HANNAH AND THE CHRISTMAS BELL & HANNAH AND THE MYSTERY OF THE MISSING BEAR. Children color HANNAH and adorable friends from Christmastown, penguins, Santa Claus, elves, bears, foxes, wolves, snowmen, whales, seals, birds, reindeer, and even a festive dragon! Combine with, HANNAH AND THE CHRISTMAS BELL or HANNAH AND THE MYSTERY OF THE MISSING BEAR for a special gift!Note that these books are available with many other popular names!

Hannah is a clever penguin in this adorable Christmas book for young children. Hannah and the Christmas Bell is filled with delightful holiday characters: jolly elves, busy snowmen, helpful reindeer, happy bears, festive owls, flying angels, joyful carolers, and, of course, Santa Claus! Told with colorful illustrations and lighthearted rhymes, children have fun developing essential pre-reading skills necessary for success in school. It makes a great gift for any child, but especially for a "Hannah" because she is the star of this book, and her name is featured throughout. Pair with companion coloring book, Hannah and the Christmas Bell & Hannah and the Mystery of the Missing Bear Coloring Book for an extra special gift! Note that this book is available with many other popular names!

From the manger of Jesus Christ to the 21st century, this encyclopedia explores more than 2,000 years of Christmas past and present through 966 entries packed with a wide variety of historical and pop-culture subjects. Entries detail customs and traditions from around the world as well as classic Christmas movies, TV series/specials and animated cartoons. Arranged alphabetically by entry name, the book includes the historical background of popular sacred and secular songs as well as accounts of beloved literary works with Christmas themes from such noted authors as Charles Dickens, Louisa May Alcott, Hans Christian Andersen, Pearl Buck, Henry Van Dyke and others. All things Christmas are available here in one comprehensive volume.