A Christmas Bride

Mac Barnett and Sydney Smith team up for an unforgettable celebration of Christmas. We all know that Santa makes everyone's dreams come true every Christmas, but it turns out that he needs a little help getting into the holiday spirit himself. Instead of letting Santa get right back to work after he returns home to the North Pole on Christmas morning, his loyal elves want to make sure he experiences the same Christmas cheer he provides for others. With the perfect tree, lots of delicious treats, and, of course, presents, Santa experiences the magic of Christmas for the very first time. Beloved children's book creators Mac Barnett and Sydney Smith have unveiled Santa unlike ever seen before, and as a result, created a merry new Christmas classic.

Gracefully told by Neal Hoskins and featuring exquisite artwork by award-winning illustrator Monika Vaicenaviciene, The Girl and the Robot Heart is a beautiful exploration of what makes us human.Set in a sleepy town on Christmas Eve, the story begins with a conversation between a girl and her toy robot, who wants to know what's inside a human heart.Describing it as a series of rooms filled with storybooks, the girl sets about building the robot a heart of its own by telling stories about the quiet little town she calls home.With rich vocabulary and a rhythmic structure, this tender story has a powerful message that will warm the hearts of readers all year round.

From international film phenomenon, Richard Curtis, and awardwinnning illustrator, Rebecca Cobb, comes three heartwarming tales of magical Christmases. Gathered together for the first time in a beautiful treasury, The Empty Stocking, Snow Day and That Christmas make the ultimate Christmas trilogy – filled with joy, drama and all the trimmings. Have you been naughty or nice? Will Father Christmas visit and will there be snow? Celebrate all kinds of Christmases in these funny festive tales...The books have now been woven together into a major animated Netflix film.

本書將經典的《Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland》與聖誕故事巧妙融合，重新演繹出一個奇幻的平安夜。這回掉進兔子洞的不是 Alice，而是聖誕老人和他的馴鹿們！他們在仙境裡遇見柴郡貓、瘋帽客，甚至參加一場熱鬧又離奇的聖誕茶會。然而紅心皇后憎恨聖誕，因為她童年時曾錯過禮物。當聖誕老人終於收到那封延遲多年的信，他決心親自送上遲來的禮物。故事以輕快的節奏結合幽默插圖，既奇幻又充滿節慶氣氛，也傳遞「聖誕的真意在於善良」的訊息。In Wonderland nothing is ever as it seems, especially one Christmas Eve when Santa and his reindeer arrive with a special delivery! Now on screen as an animated musical!Carys Bexington and Kate Hindley's The Night Before Christmas in Wonderland is 'Twas the night before Christmas with a wonderful twist – now an animated musical on SkyCinema and NOWTV featuring Emilia Clarke, Gerard Butler and Simone Ashley!Lewis Carroll's classic Wonderland returns but this time instead of Alice, it's Santa's turn for an adventure down the rabbit hole. Join the Cheshire-Cat, the Mad Hatter, and the reindeer for a tea party with lots of festive fun!The Queen of Hearts hates Christmas – she's banned tinsel, mince pies and even good cheer – because when she was a little princess, the

How did a young girl born in South London grow up to be a Tony and Grammy Award–winning star? Find out in this Who HQ Now biography about Cynthia Erivo and her exciting career from The Color Purple on Broadway to starring as Elphaba in the Wicked movie!Cynthia Erivo fell in love with performing when she was only five years old and sang "Silent Night" as a solo in a school Christmas play. When she grew up, she trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art before beginning her career as a professional actress and singer. Cynthia made her Broadway debut in 2015 as Celie Harris in The Color Purple. This performance earned her the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical. In 2017, she won her first Grammy Award for the cast album of The Color Purple. Cynthia went on to play Harriet Tubman in the blockbuster film Harriet in 2019. This movie earned Cynthia her first Academy Award nomination as a lead actress. In 2024, Cythia will star as Elphaba in the blockbuster movie muscial Wicked.

From J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, the story of Harry Potter's first Christmas at Hogwarts, joyfully illustrated in a heartwarming picture book sure to delight readers of all ages!"Christmas was coming. One morning in mid-December, Hogwarts woke to find itself covered in several feet of snow."So begins Chapter Twelve of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, and the heartwarming story of Harry Potter's first Christmas at Hogwarts. From the Great Hall decked with magnificent fir trees to cozy evenings in the Gryffindor Common Room to the joy of presents on Christmas morning, it's a holiday filled with warmth, friendship, good food, and magical surprises that Harry will never forget.With text drawn directly from J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone and luminous illustrations by artist Ziyi Gao, this favorite moment from one of the most beloved books of all time is now fully illustrated for the whole family to enjoy. Sure to be treasured by Harry Po

‘Christmas was coming. One morning in mid-December, Hogwarts woke to find itself covered in several feet of snow.’ So begins Chapter 12 of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, the story of Harry Potter’s magical first Christmas at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. From the wonder of the Great Hall decked with sparkling, decorated fir trees to cosy evenings by the fire in the Gryffindor common room and the joy of opening presents on Christmas morning, it’s a school holiday filled with warmth, friendship, treats and magical surprises that Harry will never forget.With text drawn directly from J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone and luminous artwork by Ziyi Gao, this favourite moment, showing Harry’s very first Christmas amongst friends, is now fully illustrated for the whole family to enjoy. Sure to be treasured by Harry Potter fans of all ages, it’s the perfect gift to put under the tree or read together at Christmas – the beginning of an enchanting new

The iconic Bridge Kingdom series begins: a sweeping, sizzling fantasy romance filled with political intrigue and passionate love, from the New York Times bestselling author of A Fate Inked in Blood. "Heart-pounding romance and intense action wrapped in a spellbinding world. I was hooked from the first page!"--Elise Kova, USA Today bestselling author of A Deal with the Elf King A warrior princess trained in isolation, Lara is driven by two certainties. The first is that King Aren of the Bridge Kingdom is her enemy. And the second is that she'll be the one to bring him to his knees. The only route through a storm-ravaged world, the Bridge Kingdom enriches itself and deprives its rivals, including Lara's homeland. So when she's sent as a bride under the guise of peace, Lara is prepared to do whatever it takes to fracture its impenetrable defenses. And the defenses of its king. Yet as she infiltrates her new home and gains a deeper understanding of the war to possess the bridge, Lara begin

Visit Santa at the North Pole with Peppa and her family!Peppa and her family are going on a magical trip to the North Pole. But will they get a chance to meet Santa? Sometimes Christmas wishes do come true . . .Join Peppa in this very special Christmas story and experience the magic of Christmas.HO! HO! HO!Don't miss these other brilliant Christmas Peppa books:Peppa Pig: Peppa’s 12 Days of ChristmasPeppa Pig: Peppa’s Christmas UnicornPeppa Pig: Advent Calendar Book CollectionPeppa Pig is a 4-time BAFTA award-winning preschool animation shown in the UK daily on Channel Five’s Milkshake and Nick Jnr. Peppa is a loveable, cheeky little piggy whose days are filled with action packed activities. Along with her family and friends, Peppa learns and plays and has lots of fun. Join Peppa and her family on their funny, action-packed, everyday adventures in this collection of activity, story and novelty books.

A vibrant exploration of Christmas festivities around the world.From roller-skating to church, to carving decorations from radishes, there are so many surprising and wonderful traditions going on around the world at Christmas time. Young children can dip in at any page and enjoy the visual feast, whilst learning about different countries and cultures.

A delightful festive sticker book full of fairy fun and winter scenes to decorate.Use the stickers to dress the fairies in this magical, seasonal Sticker Dolly Dressing book. Add their outfits as they decorate and light up a Christmas tree, go skating on a moonlit pond, fly through a snowflake-filled storm and gather branches covered with bright red holly berries.

A delightful retelling of the Christmas story with lots of touchy-feely patches to explore.A perfect introduction to the Christmas story for babies and toddlers. There's a fluffy donkey carrying Mary to Bethlehem, shepherds looking after their woolly sheep, a sparkling angel with outstretched wings and wise men visiting baby Jesus, wrapped in a soft blanket.

A magical Christmas-themed sticker book featuring Poppy and Sam, with over 150 stickers.Join Poppy and Sam for a magical Christmas on Apple Tree Farm with this enchanting sticker book. Children will love choosing from over 150 stickers to finish the busy Christmas scenes, as well as spotting the little yellow duck on every page.

There's a 5* Christmas mystery unfolding at The Regency Grand Hotel…Full of charm and feel-good festive cheer, The Mistletoe Mystery short story is the perfect stocking-filler this Christmas!____It’s the Christmas countdown at the Regency Grand Hotel, and Molly the maid is polishing up her holiday list.*Deck halls*Dust off decorations*Buy Secret Santa gift*Solve mystery?A festive plot throws Molly off-kilter. Why does her beau, Juan Manuel, keep disappearing? And why are the hotel corridors filled with whispers?Someone is keeping a secret. And, as Molly discovers, the answers to the mystery lie in a most unexpected gift…*Escape into the world of Molly the Maid in this delightful Christmas short story!*____Over a million readers have been swept away by Molly the Maid:'Captivating, emotional, powerful and wise. I absolutely loved it and think Nita is my new favourite author' READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A book full of such charm!' READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I didn’t think I could love a character any mo

Celebrate baby's first festive season with The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this touch-and-feel board book filled with Christmas joy!Feel the bumpy branches on the Christmas tree, stroke Father Christmas' soft coat and tap the shiny presents to guess what's inside. There is so much to discover with The Very Hungry Caterpillar at Christmas time!With a touch-and-feel element to explore on every page, this is the perfect gift to share with babies and encourage sensory play during their very first Christmas.Discover more interactive stories and festive fun with The Very Hungry Caterpillar:The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Christmas TreeThe Very Hungry Caterpillar's Night Before ChristmasThe Very Hungry Caterpillar's First 100 AnimalsThe Very Hungry Caterpillar's Lift-and-Learn FarmThe Very Hungry Caterpillar's Touch and Feel AnimalsThe Very Hungry Caterpillar's 123 Finger Puppet Book

Do you love books? Do you love Christmas? Then you’ll love this fun and cheeky new board book series – perfect for playful preschoolers! Who’s got a wobbly bottom? Santa does! Do YOU? If you’ve got a wobbly bottom, There’s so much you can do . . .Join the Santa and friends for a wibbly-wobbly rhyming adventure – can you follow the actions and do the Wobbly Bottom dance?! A brand-new novelty book with sliders to push, pull and play. Reading has NEVER been so much fun!

本書由暢銷繪本《Giraffes Can’t Dance》原班團隊創作，長頸鹿Gerald和朋友們再次登場，在月光下展開閃亮又歡樂的聖誕舞會。韻律感十足的押韻文字與繽紛畫面，營造出節日的喜悅氣氛，是親子共讀、迎接聖誕的理想選擇。Join Gerald the Giraffe and friends for a sparkling, festive celebration of CHRISTMAS! From the creators of the bestselling Giraffes Can't Dance comes a brand-new rhyming story filled with festive fun . . .and all your favourite characters from the bestselling classic!This magical moonlit rhyme is ideal for sharing and reading aloud with loved ones at Christmas, and as a sturdy board book, it's perfect for even the littlest hands. The perfect gift to say "Merry Christmas" and to get everybody dancing!Praise for Giraffes Can't Dance:"All toddlers should grow up reading this" Daily Mail"A modern classic" Baby & Me"A joyful read about an outsider who finds acceptance on his own terms . .. there's also a simple moral about tolerance and daring to be different" Junior"A fantastically funny and wonderfully colourful romp" Daily Telegraph

‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all were in bed,When some chiddlers thought . . .“We’ll be naughty instead!”A gloriously naughty Christmas celebration, featuring a twist on the classic rhyme, a flap to lift on every spread and a surprise pop-up ending with the Enormous Crocodile!Look out for more marvellous board books for titchy toddlers:Roald Dahl: On the First Day of ChristmasRoald Dahl: Revolting Things to Touch and FeelRoald Dahl: Marvellous Magnet BookRoald Dahl: A Phizz-Whizzing 123 Finger Trail BookRoald Dahl: A Phizz-Whizzing Shapes Finger Trail Book

The perfect edition of Clement C. Moore's beloved Christmas poem, The Night Before Christmas, to share with your near and dear ones this festive season.Share the Christmas magic with your loved ones with the nation's favourite edition of Clement C. Moore's Christmas classic, The Night Before Christmas.“Now Dasher, now Dancer, now Prancer, and Vixen!On Comet, on Cupid, on Donner, and Blitzen!"Travel through snowy landscapes as St Nick completes his Christmas rounds in this much-loved festive poem. With magical artwork by Eric Puybaret, this gorgeous picture book of The Night Before Christmas is one to be treasured by young and old alike.With a sumptuous and magical foiled cover, this is the perfect Christmas present for any child.'The colours of a sweet shop, and a dreamy sense of fun as Santa and his reindeer sail across the sky, will capture a child's imagination.' – The Times

這本書由 Stephen Mangan 與插畫家 Anita Mangan 聯手打造，以爆笑與奇想融合，帶來一場充滿節日氣氛的冒險。故事從聖誕夜展開：馴鹿 Dave 受夠了在魯道夫背後忍受「屁攻擊」，一場意外導致聖誕老公公墜落在九歲女孩 Holly 家屋頂，馴鹿們更被炸飛到世界各地。於是 Dave 與 Holly 必須環遊世界，找回走失的馴鹿，才能拯救聖誕節！情節荒誕又搞笑，加上生動插圖，既有冒險的刺激，也有節日的歡樂氛圍。A high-energy, brilliantly silly, fully illustrated festive adventure story by much-loved actor Stephen Mangan and talented artist Anita Mangan.It's Christmas Eve and one of Santa's reindeers, Dave, is FED UP. He's stuck behind boastful Rudolph again and a fart-in-the-face is the LAST STRAW. In the commotion, Santa crash lands on the roof of nine-year-old Holly’s home causing an almighty Christmas lights explosion that blasts the reindeers to far-flung corners of the Earth.It’s up to Dave and Holly to fly round the world to rescue all the reindeers. Can Holly and Dave get all the reindeers back to Santa to SAVE CHRISTMAS?

Join Bluey and her family on Christmas Eve for this retelling of the classic Christmas tale!‘Twas the night before Chrissie, when inside their home, not a Heeler was stirring, not even a gnome.It’s Christmas Eve and Bluey and Bingo are tucked up snug in their beds. When suddenly a noise outside wakes them up . . . Who could it be?Experience the magic of Christmas Eve with Bluey and the Heeler family in this retelling of the classic Christmas tale!Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night!Want more Christmas Bluey? Also available:Bluey: 12 Days of Christmas Tabbed Board BookBluey: Christmas SwimBluey: Christmas Eve with Verandah SantaBluey is an Emmy award-winning Australian children's television programme following the adventures of a loveable six-year-old Blue Heeler Puppy, Bluey and her family. It’s currently showing on Disney+, BBC iPlayer and CBeebies in the UK. Bluey enjoys exploring the world and using her imagination to turn everyday life into an amazing adventure. Join Bl

Hooray, it’s Christmas! Let’s find Bluey!Everyone is getting ready for Christmas, but can you find Bluey and Bingo in all the festive fun?There’s lots of hidden surprises too! Join in and search for stockings, snow globes and a Surfing Santa in this Christmas search-and-find book.More Bluey Christmas fun:Bluey: 12 Days of Christmas Tabbed Board BookBluey: Merry Christmas: A Colouring BookBluey: Christmas SwimBluey is an Emmy award-winning Australian children's television programme following the adventures of a loveable six-year-old Blue Heeler Puppy, Bluey and her family. It’s currently showing on Disney+, BBC iPlayer and CBeebies in the UK. Bluey enjoys exploring the world and using her imagination to turn everyday life into an amazing adventure. Join Bluey in this fun?collection of story, activity and novelty books that celebrate play.

A funny interactive Christmas mystery story packed with briliant brain-busting puzzles!Can you work out Cluedunnit at Christmas? Team up with world famous private investigator Hartigan Browne and unravel this funny festive Twelve Days of Christmas themed treasure hunt mystery set at Mistlehurst Hall.Use your detective skills to discover:* Which bird is hiding in the family tree?* What the dancing ladies in the hall clock are hiding?* How faithful hound Monsieur Phideaux can help your investigation?Packed full of codes to crack, evidence to evaluate, clues to unravel and maps to navigate, Cluedle - The Case of Rudolph's Revenge is a fantastic bumper festive puzzle book for code-cracking families and skilful young super sleuths. The perfect gift or stocking filler for mystery fans.Join Hartigan Brown to solve more mysteries in the bestselling Cluedle series with The Case of the Golden Pomegranate, The Case of Rudolph's Revenge, The Case of the Silver Cipher and The Case of the Grindstone

Before the first Christmas light is strung, Grandma is hard at work, making thousands of tamales to sell so she can buy gifts for her family! This heartwarming tale, based on a true story, explores a grandmother's boundless generosity, and the irresistible magic of tamales.A PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST BOOK OF THE YEARWhen the weather changes, but way before the Christmas tree is decorated, Grandma begins her preparations. With so many children and grandchildren in her family, she finds a way to put gifts under the tree-- she sells as many tamales as she can! Masa in one hand, corn husks in the other, Grandma’s just getting started. 15 dozen tamales. As Halloween passes, and Thanksgiving, Grandma is still toiling away in the kitchen: 150 dozen tamales, 700 dozen tamales, 850 dozen tamales. When it’s time to string the lights for Christmas, she’s inching closer to 1000 dozen tamales! Enough to give some to those in need and enough to sell to earn money for Christmas gifts.Based on the author

It's time to celebrate the holidays with all your favorite Roald Dahl characters! Christmas is the most fizz-whopping time of the year, filled with grand feasts, good tidings, and gifts that make you feel like you won a golden ticket. Celebrate the holidays with this delightfully festive gift book!

A puzzling new Christmas mystery from USA Today bestselling author Alexandra Benedict!Rest. In. Pieces.On 1st of December, renowned puzzle setter, loner, and Christmas curmudgeon Edie O'Sullivan finds a hand-delivered present on her doorstep. Unwrapping it, she finds a jigsaw box and, inside, six jigsaw pieces. When fitted together, the pieces show part of a crime scene - blood-spattered black and white tiles and part of an outlined body. Included in the parcel is a message: 'Four, maybe more, people will be dead by midnight on Christmas Eve, unless you can put all the pieces together and stop me.' It's signed, Rest In Pieces.Edie contacts her nephew, DI Sean Brand-O'Sullivan, and together they work to solve the clues. But when a man is found near death with a jigsaw piece in his hand, Sean fears that Edie might be in danger and shuts her out of the investigation. As the body count rises, however, Edie knows that only she has the knowledge to put together the killer's murderous puzzle.

'Twas the night before Christmasand all through the house,Not a creature was stirring, save . . .CHRISTMAS TREE MOUSE!And she's on an important mission. A mission to help Santa! Every Christmas Eve, this tiny mouse brushes away Santa's snowy footprints, nibbles up the mince pie crumbs, and - most importantly - checks on her Santa HQ tablet that all the correct presents are under the tree. But when Christmas Tree Mouse discovers that baby Ola has received the wrong present, it's a CATASTROPHE! Can she use all her special training and determination to save the day? And might Santa himself make a special appearance?This charming and heartwarming picture book from Waterstones Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho and debut illustrator Farah Shah offers a brilliantly funny sneak peek behind the scenes on the most magical night of the year.The perfect gift for any child this Christmas!

A stunning new edition of Claire Keegan's multi-award-winning, bestselling novel Small Things Like These.NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING CILLIAN MURPHYA SUNDAY TIMES AND IRISH TIMES BESTSELLERONE OF THE NEW YORK TIMES' '100 Best Books of the 21st Century'WINNER OF THE ORWELL PRIZE AND THE KERRY GROUP IRISH NOVEL OF THE YEAR AWARDSHORTLISTED FOR THE RATHBONES FOLIO PRIZE AND THE IRISH NOVEL OF THE YEAR AT THE DALKEY LITERARY AWARDS'Exquisite.' Damon Galgut'Masterly.' The Times'Miraculous.' Herald'Astonishing.' Colm Tóibín'Stunning.' Sunday Independent'Absolutely beautiful.' Douglas StuartIt is 1985, in an Irish town. During the weeks leading up to Christmas, Bill Furlong, a coal and timber merchant, faces into his busiest season. As he does the rounds, he feels the past rising up to meet him - and encounters the complicit silences of a people controlled by the Church.Claire Keegan's book Small Things Like These was a Sunday Times Bestseller w/c 05-11-2022

《Grandma is Overly Generous》為 Alex T. Smith 全新演繹的聖誕故事，以誇張又逗趣的方式重述《The Twelve Days of Christmas》。故事一開始禮物還算合理，但隨著天數增加，奶奶的送禮清單愈來愈瘋狂，讓讀者忍俊不禁。此書不僅是一首熟悉歌謠的幽默變奏曲，也是帶有驚喜與笑點的節日繪本。插畫細緻明亮，角色動作充滿表情張力，是能吸引大小讀者的佳作。小巧精裝書型，特別適合作為聖誕節交換禮物或床邊共讀之選。Re-written and illustrated by Alex T. Smith, the King of Christmas, this small hardback retelling of The Twelve Days of Christmas will make the perfect gift for any child this festive period.From Alex T. Smith, the creator of festive favourites such as How Winston Delivered Christmas and The Grumpus, comes a gorgeously illustrated Christmas classic. Re-written and illustrated, Grandma is Overly Generous: A Retelling of The Twelve Days of Christmas is a small hardback perfect for any child this Christmas.On the first day of Christmas my Grandma sent to me . . .Grandma's presents may start off sensible – a partridge is easy enough to take care of – but her generosity soon gets wildly out of hand . . .A witty new take on the festive classic The Twelve Days of Chris

這是一則充滿節慶氣氛的「變奏童話」。在寒冷的聖誕夜，Santa 因腰傷而無法送禮，幸好 Cinderella 主動伸出援手，陪伴他走遍世界，確保孩子們都能收到禮物。與此同時，Santa 雪橇裡還藏著另一份驚喜，將為 Cinderella 帶來屬於她的「嶄新結局」。書中以活潑的韻文和誇張有趣的插圖勾勒，將幽默與溫暖相結合，既有節日的歡樂，也展現女性勇敢自主的力量。讀者能在笑聲與驚喜中，重新認識熟悉的童話角色。Santa meets Cinderella in this funny, fractured fairy tale by bestselling author Suzy Senior (Octopants, Unicorn Club, The Hotel for Bugs).Oh no! It’s a chilly, frosty Christmas Eve and Santa’s hurt his back. He cannot fly the sleigh or even lift his sack! Is Christmas ruined? Not if Cinderella has anything to do with it! Leaving her mean step-sisters behind, she offers to give Santa a hand, and – along the way – travels the world. But Santa has one more gift in his sleigh. Could it be the chance for Cinderella to write her own happily-ever-after?Packed with a rollicking rhyme and hilarious illustrations from Lucy Semple (Watch Out, Wolf! There’s a Baddie in Your Book) this fab feminist retelling of a classic fairy tale challenges stereotypes and is a joy to read aloud. Fans of fractu

We're stressed! We all need to restWe keep getting tangled in tape. Oh it just isn't fair! All toys should be square!But here comes another weird shape!Join the Christmas chaos in this flap-filled festive adventure!It's Christmas Eve but all is not well in Santa's workshop . .. The toy-building elves are exhausted, the gift-wrappers are tangled in tape and the reindeer-wranglers are ready to strike! Will Christmas be cancelled, or can one elf's quick thinking and festive spirit save the day? Lift the flaps to discover every corner of the workshop, from the reindeer stables to the wrapping room. Children will love this engaging, inventive story, and parents may well empathise with the stressed, overworked elves!This funny, festive book full of flaps pairs humorous text by Nicola Edwards with charming illustrations by Pauline Gregory to capture the essence of a chaotic Christmas.But between the stress and all the mess, have the elves forgotten what Christmas is really about?