A Christmas Bride

A warm and festive tale about the special friendships that blossom when the magic of Christmas is in the air.Angelo and Angelina were two toy angels.Angelo was the bigger angel, Angelina the little one.Mrs Lovely got them in her stocking when she was just a little girl.Angelo and Angelina spend a lifetime with Mrs Lovely, observing the magic and joy of Christmas from her windowsill. But when Mrs Lovely gets older, she spends more time on her own – and it’s then that Angelo and Angelina must use their magic to look out for her too, with the help of a special little neighbour.A warm and magical story that celebrates community and the true meaning of Christmas, with beautiful, atmospheric illustrations throughout. The perfect tale to read aloud together on a cosy Christmas night."This book has so much to offer about kindness, the spirit of Christmas and seasonal changes." ReadingZone

A timeless story of kindness and giving that will captivate young readers and become a beloved holiday tradition for years to come.Now available in English for the first time, My Little Santa Claus (Mon Petit P鋨e No螔) is a magical Christmas story by the beloved author-illustrator Gabrielle Vincent (1928-2000). This heartwarming tale is perfect for bedtime reading year-round or as a thoughtful holiday gift for young readers.On a snowy Christmas Eve, young Magali meets a tiny Santa Claus who is empty-handed and looking a little lost. Moved by his plight, Magali decides to give him a gift of her own, sparking a beautiful exchange of kindness, compassion, and love. Through this tender, magical encounter, children will discover the true meaning of Christmas: the joy of giving, the warmth of unexpected friendships, and the power of love.First published in French in 1994, My Little Santa Claus showcases Gabrielle Vincent's signature blend of sensitivity, humour, and warmth. This timeless stor

本書由兩位數學家以輕鬆幽默的筆調，從數學角度探索聖誕節的一切：如何用博弈論決定交換禮物的名單？如何以公式計算聖誕樹的完美裝飾比例？聖誕老人整夜進出煙囪，是會越來越瘦，還是因吃下無數餅乾而變胖？透過圖表、方程式與簡明解說，作者將日常節慶活動化為數學思考的樂趣。這是一趟融合智慧與節慶幽默的閱讀旅程，適合熱愛邏輯、遊戲與聖誕精神的讀者。亮點：・以數學幽默重新詮釋聖誕節傳統。・結合方程、圖示與趣味案例。・適合喜歡理性思考又愛節慶氛圍的讀者。In The Indisputable Existence of Santa Claus, two distinguished mathematicians explain, with humor and clarity, mathematical concepts through one very merry motif: Christmas. Lighthearted and diverting with Christmasy diagrams, sketches and graphs, equations, Markov chains, and matrices, The Indisputable Existence of Santa Claus brightens up the bleak midwinter with stockingsful of mathematical marvels. How do you apply game theory to select who should be on your Christmas shopping list? What equations should you use to decorate the Christmas tree? Will calculations show Santa is getting steadily thinner--shimmying up and down chimneys for a whole night--or fatter--as he munches on cookies and milk in billions of houses across the world? In their quest to provide mathemat

Elmore the Moose is back in a sweet and hilarious Christmas story about believing in yourself, even when under pressure. This adorable and funny picture book comes from the comic team that brought you I Don't Want to Be a Frog and Don't Eat Bees.Ho ho ho . . . achoo! Santa is out with a cold . . . just days before Christmas! When Mrs. Claus shuffles him away on a warm vacation, Santa must choose a replacement to look after all the Christmas planning. Could Elmore the Moose be up for the job?Elmore soon finds that his new responsibilities are overwhelming. The elves are angry and the reindeer are out of control! But just as Christmas looks like it will be a flop, Santa shows Elmore his confidence and appreciation, encouraging his unlikely young apprentice to rise to the occasion.Young readers will love Elmore's desperate, funny letters to Santa as he tried to handle the chaos. And they will come away with a happy lesson in believing in yourself as they watch Elmore learn to trust his ab

From the bestselling author of the Japanese sensationThe Full Moon Coffee Shop,this charming and heartfelt novel showcases the magic of Christmas as lost souls find themselves—with a little helpoffrom an enchanted café run by cats.In Japan, cats are a symbol of good luck. As the myth goes, if you are kind to them, they'll one day return the favor. And if you are kind to therightcat, you might just find yourself invited to a mysterious coffee shop under a Christmas-time Kyoto moon.Satomi is devoted to her job in Tokyo, but when her boyfriend hints that he is going to propose to her on Christmas Day, she becomes torn between the career in the city that she loves and a quieter life with her boyfriend in the country. What will the magical cats see for her future?Koyuki, meanwhile, works at Satomi’s company. Ever since her father passed away in an accident on Christmas Day, she has been playing the role of the good, cheerful girl—and now that her mother has remarried, she is forced to prete

'Fills my heart with so much joy' Niall Harbison, bestselling author of Hope'In a dark time, a daily dose of hope' Jojo Moyes How do you welcome someone new into your heart and home? A week before Christmas, newly retired BBC journalist Rory Cellan-Jones receives a special delivery that will change his life. This is the story of rescue dog #SophieFromRomania. In January 2022, the Cellan-Jones-Coyle family said goodbye to their beloved elderly Collie cross, Cabbage. She and Rory had become inseparable during daily pandemic walks, which alleviated his Parkinson's symptoms. After a grief-stricken year, Rory and his wife Diane come across a listing for 'a kind girl who loves everybody and is just looking for her forever home'. Bright-eyed, big-eared and trembling, Sophie arrives in London on 17 December 2022. Rory holds the Romanian rescue in his arms, excited for their first walk together - but the road ahead will be a long one . . . This book follows the real journey of Sophie's adoption