DePaola, Tomie

In this old English Christmas carol the friendly stable beasts tell of the gifts they have given to the newborn Jesus.

When he learns that his mother is going to have a baby, Tommy is very excited and hopes that the baby will be a sister.

When Strega Nona leaves him alone with her magic pasta pot, Big Anthony is determined to show the townspeople how it works.

More than thirty well-known carols, selected by the famous illustrator, including "What Child Is This?" and "Good King Wenceslas.".

From her knowledge of when to change a diaper and how to make popsicles to her skills in driving a delivery truck and dancing the polka, a child sings the praises of his mother.

Recounts the appearance of the Lady of Guadalupe to a poor Indian farmer in Mexico in 1531.

Recounts the miracles performed by Jesus such as His calming of a storm, walking on water, and raising the dead to life.

On the morning of the first Christmas, the colorful birds of Bethlehem gather to talk about the exciting events they have witnessed, from the long line of people approaching the town to the stable where a newborn baby lies.

Simple text and pop-up illustrations retell the story of the birth of Jesus, from the Annunciation to the visit of the shepherds and the three kings.

Although recent haircuts have a sheep family shivering in an untimely snowstorm, Granny saves the day with her newly-knit wool sweaters, made from their own hair.