A Christmas Bride

London, 1938.You are cordially invited to the wedding of the year!When fiercely independent chambermaid Nancy Nettleton first moved to London and the Buckingham hotel, the last thing on her mind was f

An endearing rhyming story full of laughs, this wholesome tale is set to become a Christmas classic. Father Christmas is old, tired and has creaky knees. He needs a break - and who better to replace him than little monster, who can't wait to stretch his wings, see the world and do some good? There's just one problem ...everyone's scared of him!Can Monster Christmas persuade the world to see past his appearance to the kindness within?This new Christmas collaboration between Giles Andreae, author of bestselling classic Giraffes Can't Dance, and expert character-crafting illustrator Nikki Dyson is a fun festive story with important themes of friendship, kindness, and acceptance.

What will children do when a sluggish Slothy Claus doesn't make it to their home in time for Christmas morning? This charming story helps kids learn that Christmas is about more than just presents under the tree.Slothy Claus has lots of presents for good boys and girls this year, but how is this notoriously lethargic animal supposed to travel all around the world in just one night? You guessed it Slothy takes his sweet time, and when kids wake up to empty stockings and bare trees, it feels like Christmas is ruined How will they ever find happiness without their chocolates and toys?Slothy Claus is equal parts humorous and heartwarming. Children ages 4 to 8 will: Learn that the joy of Christmas doesn't come from material things but from the love between family and friends.Enjoy the delightfully funny one-of-a-kind artwork.Love the classic rhyme that will fill your own family's Christmas with love, laughter, and a spirit of giving.Slothy Claus concludes with a summer scene complete with f

Avery Truitt aches for true love--the kind she once shared with Prince Colin. Can she dare to hope for happily ever after, or is a fairy-tale ending beyond reach?College volleyball star Avery Truitt has not seen her former flame, Prince Colin of Brighton Kingdom, since he suddenly pushed her away five years ago. But now, the sadness of losing her father and the joy of her sister Susanna's pregnancy have brought Avery back to Brighton just in time for Cathedral City's enchanting Christmas season.Avery knows she can't avoid seeing Colin--now the Kingdom's most eligible bachelor--whether or not her heart is ready to relive the pain. But seeing him again might bring her the closure she needs after all this time.When Colin finds himself at the center of a centuries-old Brighton tradition, he must decide whether to follow the path laid out before him or follow his heart to the only woman for whom he would ring the Pembroke Chapel Bell.Can Colin convince Avery to meet him at the chapel on Chr

The perfect cozy Christmas murder mystery Imagine being stuck indoors with your family, waiting for something to happen... and then disaster strikes.Christmas 1938. The Westbury family and assorted friends have gathered together for another legendary Christmas at their Sussex mansion. As family tensions simmer on Christmas Eve, the champagne flows, the silver sparkles and upstairs the bedrooms are made up ready for their occupants. But one bed will lie empty that night...Come Christmas morning, guest David Campbell-Scott is found lying dead in the snow, with only a hunting rifle lying beside him and one set of footprints leading to the body. But something doesn't seem right to amateur sleuth Hugh Gaveston. Campbell-Scott had just returned from the East with untold wealth--why would he kill himself? Hugh sets out to investigate... and what he finds is more shocking than he ever could have expected.

Alphabet StreetThere's so much to discover in this ingenious little book! Read the story, lift the flaps, enjoy the funny rhyming text, learn the letters of the alphabet and, then, when you're finished, flip the book and have fun with the playscene on the reverse!Christmas Street This spectacular lift-the-flap Christmas alphabet story is a book, a fold-out play-scene, and a beautiful festive frieze to decorate your room!Everyone is busy on Christmas Street! Who is baking gingerbread? Who is wrapping presents? And who's that coming down the chimney? Find out in this perfect Christmas gift book, the follow-up to Alphabet Street.With bright, cheerful artwork from Ingela P Arrhenius, illustrator of the bestselling Felt Flaps and Peekaboo series, and a clever rhyming text from Jonathan Emmett.Read the rhyming story, lift the festive flaps, learn the letters of the alphabet and seasonal words and then, when you're finished, flip the book and have fun with the giant snowy concertina play-scen

這本書，不只能讀，還能玩，甚至可以掛起來佈置聖誕房間！《Christmas Street》是一場字母與節慶結合的閱讀冒險：誰在包禮物？誰在做薑餅？還有誰從煙囪溜下來？押韻文字搭配翻翻機關，讓孩子邊玩邊學字母與聖誕單字。閱讀完畢還能將書整本翻面，變成一條可以擺放的立體街景，為房間增添節慶氛圍。趣味與設計感兼具，是聖誕節不可錯過的精緻繪本。This spectacular lift-the-flap Christmas alphabet story is a book, a fold-out play-scene, and a beautiful festive frieze to decorate your room!Everyone is busy on Christmas Street! Who is baking gingerbread? Who is wrapping presents? And who's that coming down the chimney? Find out in this perfect Christmas gift book, the follow-up to Alphabet Street.With bright, cheerful artwork from Ingela P Arrhenius, illustrator of the bestselling Felt Flaps and Peekaboo series, and a clever rhyming text from Jonathan Emmett.Read the rhyming story, lift the festive flaps, learn the letters of the alphabet and seasonal words and then, when you're finished, flip the book and have fun with the giant snowy concertina play-scene on the reverse! With two big sturdy flaps on every spread, this is a charming Christmas alphabet book that lit

A heartwarming holiday picture book inspired by L.M. Montgomery’s beloved classic Anne of Green Gables.It’s Anne’s first Christmas in Avonlea, and she is thankful for so many things: feathery frosts a

Ballet and babysitting bring two teens together in this very merry holiday rom-com from the author of the acclaimed Bookish Boyfriends seriesNoelle Partridge is known for three things: being the best

A little too much Christmas cheer...Kerry's family goes completely berserk with Christmas every year. Starting the day after Thanksgiving, her home becomes a whirlwind of lights, music, and elves, elves, elves!Sometimes it gets a little overwhelming.This year, Kerry is desperate for some peace and quiet. Heading outdoors, she realizes a lot of her neighbors are having a Christmas too big. But not Mrs. Flores. She's having a much quieter Christmas, complete with decorations and music from the country where she used to live. It sparks an idea: maybe there's a way for Kerry to create her own Christmas traditions.But will anyone in her crazy Christmas house understand? Join Kerry as she finds her voice in this delightful holiday tale.

Introduce your child to the life of Charles Dickens, the great author of classic literature including Oliver Twist, A Christmas Carol, A Tale of Two Cities, and many moreIn this book from the critical