Christopher and Holly, two teddy bears, come alive to bring Christmas to a family stranded in the woods.

Christmas is fast approaching, and Santa's elves are busy getting things ready for his holiday flight. Clay the gnome has other ideas, though. He's made off with all the Christmas goodies. It's up to Tyler and Katie G, the little elves, to recover all the toys, trimmings, and other Christmas delights. Luckily, they have Richie on their side. Richie the Teddy Bear Who Saved Christmas, by Richard Mickelson, is a charming story for all ages. Told in rhyme, it captures the wonder and innocence of childhood with its gentle, cheerful prose. Profusely illustrated, this book will continue to be a source of joy for years to come. Richie the Teddy Bear Who Saved Christmas is destined to become a true Christmas classic. New York Times, 1990

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.

Thinking that the spirit of Christmas has been lost, Santa Bear disappears, until the Berenstain Bears show him that it still exists.

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.

One human. One vampire. One collection of missing blood. Juniper James is working at the Rose Valley Blood Bank when something goes terribly wrong: a collection of blood is stolen, which means an upcoming surgery they're supposed to supply blood for isn't going to be able to happen. Suspicion is instantly cast upon Edward Sparrow - the tall, lanky man who runs the blood bank. Juniper knows that Edward couldn't have possibly stolen all of that blood, and she also knows that he's a vampire. Now Juniper and Edward have to team up to solve the mystery and save the day before Christmas is ruined for one little boy. Will they be able to save Christmas? The Vampire Who Saved Christmas takes place in the same world as ROSE VALLEY VAMPIRES by Sophie Stern. This is a spicy quick read featuring a snarky vampire and the human who falls for him. Standalone. Guaranteed HEA. For more vampires by Sophie Stern, check out Megan Slays Vampires or Sweet Nightmares: The Vampire's Melody.

Another round of ghoulish holiday stories, The Undead That Saved Christmas Vol. 2 is an anthology of both jolly and frightening proportions. From zombie toys to flesh-eating Santas, Vol. 2 is sure to be the most unique gift under the tree. The Undead That Saved Christmas Vol. 2 brings together various talented authors and artists from across the world. Stories include: How I Got My Sack Back, by Stephen Johnston; Death and the Magi, by Joe McKinney; Zombies We Have Heard on High, by Jamie Freeman; You Better Watch Out, by Scott Morris, and others. Get into the Christmas spirit with carols and poems such as 'Twas a Season of Zombies by Rebecca Besser and The Last Noel by Craig W. Chenery. Whether you buy it for yourself, a friend, or family member, know you're doing it for a good cause. Proceeds from the sales of The Undead That Saved Christmas Vol. 2 benefit the Hugs Foster Family Agency (hugsffa.org) and will help them give their foster children gifts this holiday season.