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Mr. Bear cuts down a perfect tree for Christmas, but decides to share it, until eventually the tree becomes shared between four friends.

James finds himself in his late twenties realising he has failed to engage fully with the world, being distanced from it by his comfortable financial circumstances and his lack of close friends. Nearly a decade after his father’s death he discovers a letter to him which re-awakens his memories of a Kenyan childhood.

Describes how and why daylight grows shorter as winter approaches, the effect of shorter days on animals and people, and how the winter solstice has been celebrated throughout history. Includes activities.

From the illustrator of the best-selling board book, I Love You to the Moon and Back, this festive hardcover picture book celebrates the joy of family at Christmas. There's a chill in the air and frost on the trees, and Little Bear has something to say: "I love wrapping and ribbons and balls of bright string, And gift tags, and glitter - the joy that they bring! I love giving presents, and getting them too, But the thing that I love more than Christmas is--" But Little Bear keeps getting interrupted by the mail carrier, the oven timer, the carolers... Can you guess what Little Bear loves even more than Christmas?

This sweet holiday book—part of the Legends series from Zonderkidz—explores the true story behind the tradition of baking Christmas cookies and sharing them with others, inspiring kids to become cheerful givers themselves and showing them how they can share the story of Christmas with those around them. Inside, you and your children can discover: How Christmas cookies were invented as a way to help the needy and share the story of Jesus’s birth Why giving is better than receiving, and why it’s important to give to others during the holidays The history behind each common Christmas cookie shape, and how they can be used to tell others about God’s love for us When Jack’s mom decides to make Christmas cookies, Jack learns the real story behind the first Christmas cookies, and how a family used the baked goods as a way to feed the needy and share the truths behind the first Christmas. Soon, Jack has an opportunity to share a cookie and a story with a stranger as well. The Legend of the Christmas Cookie is: Perfect as a gift for boys and girls ages 4-8, grandchildren, and nieces and nephews Ideal as a family reading tradition for Advent, Christmas, or anytime in the holiday season Great as a gift for people who love the history behind Christmas and holiday traditions If you enjoy The Legend of the Christmas Cookie, check out other books in the Legends series: The Legend of the Candy Cane, The Legend of Saint Nicholas, The Legend of the Christmas Stocking, The Legend of the Christmas Tree, and The Legend of the Easter Egg.

In Santa's Journey, professional Santa Claus Cliff Snider reveals how God reached into his life and gave him a special assignment at a most painful time of his life. At only 15 years old, Cliff was chosen to "play" Santa Claus for his Methodist youth grou