christmas

Edgar the shark is getting the house ready for a visit from Santa Shark, and although he is skeptical, his friend Lotta the crab pitches in to help--but Edgar is worried about the lack of snow under the sea.

Unicorns send out Christmas cards by shooting stars, use rainbow flowers to trim their trees, and then help Santa and his weary reindeer spread Christmas cheer.

The Grinch is back and ready to prove to the residents of Who-ville that he has changed.

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.

Tori Spring and her brother, Charlie, face some difficulties during the holiday season.

"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.

What could be more festive in the winter season than Christmas-themed cupcakes, truffles, and gingerbread? In this festive volume, readers learn how to spread holiday cheer through delicious recipes such as eggless eggnog and candy cane cookies! Easy-to-follow recipes include an ingredients list, equipment list, as well as a step-by-step guide to making each delicious goodie. Each recipe is accompanied by full-color photographs to guide readers to a tasty finished product. Safety, measuring, and simple cooking techniques, as well as fun holiday information, are included throughout.

"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.