christmas

Making a wish to be special and noticed, Tiny Cactus, with the support of her little girl and a dash of Christmas magic, discovers wishes can come true if you believe hard enough, in this story about friendship and self-acceptance.

When energetic, optimistic Pup and cool, thoughtful best friend Dragon try to catch one of Santa's little helpers, Dragon has no idea what a Santa is, let alone an elf.

Jack Skellington, the head of Halloween Town, gets tired of his holiday and becomes fascinated with Christmas. Uses original sketches and models from the movie.

"From Christmas music to gifts and food, as well as a look back through the country's rich and troubled history through the perspective of the festive season, this illustrated book introduces readers to Ukraine's unique Christmas traditions. In a country where East and West meet, this is a guide to capturing the spirit of one of the most important times of year and a reminder of the strength of holding on to your culture and beliefs, even as others try to take everything from you"--Provided by publisher.

"Christmas is coming, but this year feels different for Alyssa Sing. Not only is she in Florida instead of the snowyNortheast, but Alyssa misses having good friends like she did in her knitting club at her old school. Things seem to look up at the Palm Meadows Holiday Festival when Alyssa meets Rachel, Elle, and Becca, who all show an interest in Alyssa's homemade scarves. But trouble arises when Alyssa finds out her new friends used to be friends with each other . . . but aren't anymore. While Alyssa is glad to have Dasher, a mysterious cat that appears in her backyard, to confide in as she navigates her new school, she can't help but wonder: Will Florida ever feel like home?"--Back cover.

"When Chloe's dad announces that they'll be spending the weekend leading up to Christmas in a snowy lodge with his new girlfriend and her daughter, Sandy, Chloe could not be more excited! She's determined to be best friends with her could-be sister, even though her dad keeps warning her that Sandy might not be happy about their trip. As Chloe's dog and Sandy's cat begin to fight, it's clear that this won't be the happiest holiday for anyone. And with an incoming blizzard threatening to snow them in, the girls, their parents, and their pets will need to find a way to get along in time to save Christmas!"--Back cover.

"Covering traditions ancient and modern, 'Christmas Past' is filled with stories of happy accidents, cultural histories, criminal capers (including tomb raiders and con artists), and hidden connections between Christmas and broader social, economic, and technological influences"--Provided by publisher.

"The artwork and literary references presented in this publication were selected to demonstrate the way in which 'The Poet of Christmas Eve' drew upon two centuries of winter cultural traditions and customs, as well as elements from the spiritual and secular sectors, in the creation of the work. Dozens of vintage illustrations were carefully chosen for this publication from the thousands of editions published over years, along with examples of works by both commercial illustrators and fine artist who were drawn to the poem's enchanting imagery"--Provided by publisher.

"The number one spot on Santa's naughty list each year belongs to Jingle Belle Kringle, the jolly old elf's own rebellious teen-age daughter. Constantly flying in the face of her famous father's ho-ho-thority, Jingle is determined to unleash her own brand of holiday hi-jinx onto the yuletide season. Whether battling for glory with her all-elfhockey team, or going head to head with the villainous Blizzard Wizard and the vengeful Krampus--sassy, snappy Jingle Belle always keeps things hot at the North Pole."--Back cover.