Christmas will be ruined for eight-year-old Penny and her cousin Matt if he doesn't get home from Australia before Christmas Eve is over.And where is Matt anyway? He was supposed to fly home in plenty of time, but he got lost on the way. Lost! Where, and why?Late on Christmas Eve, an elf named Finn visits sad, frustrated Penny, waiting in a strange house with her babysitter. He jollies her up by teasing her and telling her what happened.Matt's plane...

About the Book In The Wee Hours, follow the adventures of two boys lost overnight in a busy department store during the holiday season. They use their bravery, wits, and friendship to survive some frightening encounters and restore their holiday happiness. About the Book As a young boy growing up in Brooklyn, New York, Salvatore C Bracco's favorite things included going to Coney Island, watching cartoons, playing with his toy soldiers and trains,...

This story is about other animals with red noses. And the problems that occur.

The story tells of how Prince Gregor, and his hero, the daring Winfried of England, journey through treacherous land to reach the heathen people of the forest on Christmas eve. When they arrive, Winfried rescues the heathen from an unspeakable evil, destroys the great oak tree where they worshiped their false god, and points to a young fir tree, "the tree of the Christchild," as the people's new sign of worship, symbolizing laughter, songs, and rites...

Al salir de clase están todos muy alborotados. Es la fiesta de cumpleaños de un compañero, pero hay alguien que no está invitado… Cuando se celebra un cumpleaños los niños que no son invitados se quedan tristes y se sienten apartados. Con esta mágica historia de la autora y psicóloga Susanna Isern ayudamos a entender que no siempre podemos tener todo, y que muchas veces no tener algo puede resultar positivo.

Family potluck birthday parties are a kaleidoscope of joy, laughter, and shared memories. With every dish served, stories are passed around just as generously as the Tres Leches cake for dessert. The thrill heightens as a pinata bursts, showering treats for all to enjoy. As melodies from the Mariachis fill the air, dancing feet and singing voices join in a vibrant celebration. And when rain clouds gather, they don't dampen spirits, but rather offer...

Best selling author F. Paul Wilson and award-winning illustrator Alan M. Clark offer up this fun children's Christmas story about little Jessica, who wishes for a monster of her own for Christmas, and then gets more (and less) than she could have hoped for.

If you're scary and you know it, moan and groan . . . Set to the tune of "If You're Happy and You Know It," this festive holiday book is perfect for all of the boys and gouls roaming around on Halloween night! Ghosts moan and groan, while pirates yo ho! If You're Scary And You Know It! is sure to be a Halloween hit!

Each year on New Year's Day, elves from all parts of the North Pole gather in the village of Nicholas Parish, hoping to compete in some of the strangest events ever created. The prize? Being named Mr. Kringle's Christmas tailor! As Christmas tailor, it is the winner's responsibility to make Mr. Kringle's colorful outfit for Christmas Eve. Elwin Fyne is among the tailors hoping to compete. With the help of his grandfather, who was once a finalist himself,...

Halloween is one of the most exciting days of the year for students. Imaginations--and children--run amok, fueled by thoughts of pumpkins, trick-or-treat plans, and sugar highs. But at school, their teachers dread the yearly shenanigans, and this year, the students have started celebrating a day early. With princesses running a tiara trade ring in the girls' bathroom and a laser sword battle among fourth-grade space rangers, the kids are quickly taking...