Emily and Bobby love to visit their great-granddad in his nursing home, and hear of his marvelous adventures back when he was a milkman, and how one year, he and his magical milk-float, Milky, helped Santa Claus save Christmas. To say thank you, Milky was given a special gift from Santa, allowing him to become a super hero called Superfloat. Great-granddad insists what he tells them is true - the milk-floats, talking trucks, singing milk bottles, and even Superfloat are all real. Twenty years later, Bobby and Emily are saddened by the news of their great-granddad's death, and surprised by the strange assortment of characters that show up for the reading of the will. To their amazement, his curious funeral arrangements even involve a space shuttle! Bobby and Emily inherit their great-granddad's cottage, along with sealed instructions, not to be opened until Christmas Eve. When they arrive at the cottage and follow their great-granddad's mysterious directions, they come face to face with a shocking discovery that leads them on an extraordinary life-changing journey.

"The tale of a little cat with a big heart"--Jacket.

After Alice’s mother passes away, she journeys to France, searching for the father she knew only through photographs. But when she arrives at a luxurious mansion and is welcomed by an attractive man named Julien, she discovers that her father has recently died in an accident. She’s aware that to Julien, her appearance couldn’t have come at a more suspicious time. Now that his sister has died during childbirth, he has no ready way to verify Alice’s connection to her father. As he skeptically searches for the truth, they discover that his sister’s child has been infected with measles. When Julien isn’t sure how to handle his ailing infant nephew, Alice steps in to save the day…

Santa Claus is in trouble! Who will save Christmas? This A-to-Z guide to holiday films, television movies and series specials provides cast, credits, production information and commentary for 228 cinema Christmases that were almost ruined by villains, monsters, spirits, secularism, greed, misanthropy or elf error--but were saved by helpful animals, magic snowmen, selfless children or compassionate understanding. Reviews and references are included.

Cow was grazing under his favorite tree in the Farmer's pasture when a truck arrived to deliver a mysterious crate . . .

A New York Times bestselling Pete the Cat holiday picture book! Spend the holidays with your favorite blue cat! In this rockin' spin on the traditional tale The Night Before Christmas, Pete the Cat proves that giving your all in the spirit of Christmas is the totally groovy thing to do. The fun never stops—don’t miss Pete’s other spin on a holiday classic, Pete the Cat’s 12 Groovy Days of Christmas. Don't miss Pete's other adventures, including Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes, Pete the Cat: Rocking in My School Shoes, Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons, Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses, Pete the Cat and the Bedtime Blues, Pete the Cat and the New Guy, Pete the Cat and the Cool Cat Boogie, Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcakes, and Pete the Cat and the Perfect Pizza Party.

Mildred Mistletoe Rescues Christmas Second Mildred Mistletoe Holiday Story Mildred Mistletoe, the cat born in the manager under her family's Christmas tree, has her paws full. She needs to get her high school humans, Fergie and Frank, to get over being mad at each other about a silly school dance. And then she spots a deserted puppy in the snow! Will she be able to get her humans' attention in time to save it? With little help from Dog or the local mouse, Mildred has to take charge or Christmas may not be merry.