Almost a Christmas Bride

From the author of Love, Nina, a hilarious account of the highs of lows of Christmas season"My mother is not a foodie. But for as long as I can remember, once a year, she becomes possessed of a profou

A horrendous, howling, and devastating blizzard strikes Santaville in the blackness of early morning, so severe that it blows away the doors to the stable, where Santa shelters his reindeer. Exposed t

Celebrate Christmas with Charlie Brown and the rest of the Peanuts gang in this gorgeous deluxe storybook retelling of the beloved Christmas special!Christmas is almost here, which means ice-skating,

Before he met Lisa, Corduroy was just a little bear in the toy department of a big store, waiting for somebody to take him home. It’s almost Christmas and Corduroy wishes he could be a child’s holid

A cherished holiday scene from a beloved classic comes to life in this festive, cozy picture book homage to Little Women.It’s almost Christmas, and Jo March is determined that this year, unlike the la

An adventurous and moving Christmas story about a brave little mouse.It’s almost Christmas Eve. Robin wants to celebrate Christmas Day with his grandfather. But Grandpa lives on the other side of the

Ian and Dad have bought a beautiful pine tree. The tree is very heavy. Carefully, they shuffle through the snow. Oops, sometimes they slide a bit.It’s almost Christmas! Ian helps Dad bring in the big

A beautiful gift edition of the heartwarming story that became the Christmas classic, It’s a Wonderful Life.For almost seventy years, people the world over have fallen in love with Frank Capra’s class

Come on a magical Christmas Eve journey in Santa's sleigh and meet the man himself, in an enchanting picture book from bestselling author, actor and comedian, Ben Miller, beautifully illustrated by Elisa Paganelli. *OUT NOW!*It was quarter to midnight on Christmas Eve. The lights were out all over the land, and children everywhere were asleep in their beds, dreaming of the big day to come. Well, almost everywhere . . .Jackson is determined to stay awake until Father Christmas arrives, but on the stroke of midnight when a jolly red-dressed figure whooshes down the chimney, he is in for the most magical surprise! Join Jackson on the night he met Father Christmas and travelled the world in an adventure he will never forget.This enchanting adaptation of Ben Miller’s beloved and bestselling debut novel, is exquisitely illustrated by highly acclaimed artist Elisa Paganelli. Turn the page, share the adventure in a festive classic to treasure – the perfect gift for Christmas Eve.

Wrap up warm and retreat to the wintry countryside with farmer and Countryfile presenter Adam Henson, as he recounts his Christmas memories tending to an assorted cast of animals, and celebrates the farmers who make our celebrations possible. Adam Henson has spent his whole life on Bemborough farm - over 50 winters and Christmases. During that time, the troughs have frozen over, snow has fallen so thickly riding shire horses out to the fields has been the only option, puppies have been found under the Christmas tree - and crises out in the world have almost brought the farm to a close...Christmas for a farmer takes a different shape to everyone else's, because the animals always have to come first. So settle down - ideally by a fireside and with a cup of something hot - to hear the tales that have defined festivity for the Henson family, and the turbulent times that have ensured Christmas is now more important than ever for Adam and his loved ones. Heart-warming and full of Christmas s

How to Hide a Lion at Christmas (精裝本)(英國版)Iris and her lion go everywhere together.But when Christmas comes and the family are going away, Mum says the lion must stay behind. After all, you can't take a lion on a train.Luckily the lion has other ideas. He sets off on a festive, snowy adventure to find Iris - and almost bumps into Father Christmas!The fourth irresistible book about Iris and her lion is destined to be a Christmas classic.Grumpy Monkey Oh, No! Christmas (精裝本)Jim Panzee, our favorite #1 New York Times bestselling grumpy monkey, is feeling like quite the Scrooge this holiday season!It's Christmas time in the jungle, and Jim just can't get into the holiday spirit. Then Norman offers Jim a "festive" green banana and Jim feels sick, making everything seem worse. All the other animals in the jungle are ready and eagerly awaiting Christmas, but Jim feels everything stinks. Norman tries to find the solution...and shows Jim that everything can be solved with a soothing cup of tea

Little Mouse has a long time to wait for Christmas! Luckily he has lots of things to do to get ready! It's almost Christmas and Little Mouse is looking forward to celebrating with Mummy Mouse and Gran

Far away from here, in a land almost no human has ever seen, live the fantastically funny Smurfs! Only three-apples high, The Smurfs live in mushroom houses, eat sarsaparilla and cake, and speak their

Where Did Gift Giving Begin? Christmas is one of the most important holidays celebrated in most countries around the world, yet the true origin of this special day is often missed. Almost everyone equ

Christmas is almost here—and for Abby, it will be a Pennsylvania holiday with her cousin Josh. Together they'll sample Philly cheese steaks and whoopee pies; visit Independence Hall, the birthplace of

Bestselling Itty-Bitty Kitty-Corn creators Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham are back with a festive kitty-corn tale, featuring Christmas decorations, gingerbread houses, one (almost) perfect tree--and the magic of true friendship The best part of Christmas is the merry music! No, it's the gingerbread! No, it's definitely decorating the tree! Kitty and Unicorn can't wait to spend their first Christmas together! But try as they might, they can't seem to agree on their favorite festivities. Will the magical best friends pull off the perfect Christmas, or will all their plans come tip-timber-crashing down? The magical, bestselling team of Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham return with a cozy and heartwarming holiday story for kitty-corns everywhere. Also Available in hardcover: Bubbly Beautiful Kitty-Corn Party-Hearty Kitty-Corn Pretty Perfect Kitty-Corn Itty-Bitty Kitty-Corn Available in board book: Kitty-Corn Club: Things That Go Kitty-Corn Club: Parts of Us

A thieving, Christmas-loving fox causes holiday madness all around town...until Santa catches him!Hello, tree.Hello, twine.Hello, wreath.Hello, sign.Roguish Fox makes Christmas mischief all over town! He takes a tree, a wreath, the carrot from a snowman's nose, Christmas decorations, tons of toys, and tasty treats. Then he settles back at home for a cozy Christmas Eve with all the wonderful items he's "collected." He gets so cozy, in fact, that he falls asleep and almost forgets to prepare for Santa! But as the clock strikes midnight, Santa arrives and scolds naughty Fox, making him put back all the things he stole. On Christmas Day, Fox wakes up groggy, sad, and alone, until he hears the ding-dong of his doorbell. It's Fox's friends from town delivering a snowball right to his face...and also a Christmas tree! The final scene is a warm and bright Christmas party in Fox's home with everyone from town.

Can an intrepid toy mouse help a child venture out of his comfort zone? Book Two of an endearing illustrated series about friendly library toys and the children who borrow them.Marco Polo is a retired Christmas ornament, but in his mind he is a great mouse explorer. Because he’s tiny and likely to be lost, he is the least-borrowed of the Book Buddies―toys that children can check out of the library just like a book―and he almost never leaves the library. But the little mouse finally meets the right match in Seth, a boy who is about to attend his first sleepover. If Seth were to bring the stuffed bunny he usually sleeps with, he’d risk being teased, but Marco Polo is the perfect size to hide away in his sleeping bag. Are both boy and mouse in for an unexpected adventure? Charmingly illustrated and offering a window into the secret life of toys (including a suspenseful glimpse at where all the household’s lost toys go), Marco Polo Brave Explorer explores common fears and quiet bravery and

As the eighth book in The Adventures of Archibald and Jockabeb opens, almost six months have passed since the snowy Christmas Eve when the two brothers returned home from another astonishing adventure

It is almost a year since Sean and Thea met and it's been a roller-coaster ride: they're getting married on Christmas Day! Neither Thea or Sean want a big fuss - a simple wedding, with Christmas light

Nicola’s adorable little dog June Bug keeps getting into trouble. She steals the neighbor’s turkey, yanks down the Christmas tree, and destroys Mom’s almost-finished giant crossword. Everyone is mad,

Turkey is in trouble. Again. He made it through Thanksgiving without becoming a turkey dinner, but now it’s almost Christmas, and guess what’s on the menu? Turkey decides the only thing to do is to ask Santa for help. He sets off for the North Pole, but getting in to see Santa at Christmastime isn’t as easy as Turkey expected. It’s going to take all his ideas—and his clever disguises—to find a way into Santa’s house. After many hilarious attempts, Turkey comes up with the perfect disguise, and Santa has the perfect solution!In this holiday treat, a companion to Turkey Trouble, Wendi Silvano’s story is once again matched with the artwork of Lee Harper.

Jamie is an intelligent but rather self centered almost-nine year old girl who is counting and shaking her presents on Christmas Eve. After a failed attempt to read the Christmas story, Jamie's father

From #1 New York Times bestselling author David Baldacci comes a moving family drama about learning to love again after heartbreak and loss.ONE SUMMERIt's almost Christmas, but there is no joy in the

First, a bride-to-be needs a groom. Next?and almost as important?she needs the expert assistance of celebrity wedding planner Donnie Brown. Although other wedding planners may excel at arranging for t

Throughout the world, the threat of HIV/AIDS to women s health has become the focus of increased concern. The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (2004) reports that almost 20 million women and

It's almost Christmas, and everyone—from Mrs. Claus right down to the littlest elf—is getting ready for the big day. But there's something wrong at the North Pole. It's just a bit too . . . quiet. Oh

A tender, funny, heartfelt novel about an uncertain bride and the Irish grandmother who teaches her the unexpected ingredients of marital happinessTressa is sure of almost everything -- her career as

From the best-selling author of A Quilt for Christmas comes the irrepressible story of a runaway bride.Ellen is putting the finishing touches on a wedding quilt made from scraps of old dresses when th

In 1843 Charles Dickens took a train to Manchester, England, and conceived the idea of A Christmas Carol. Weaving intensely personal strands from his own life (almost every character was plucked from

In the newest installment of the bestselling Aunt Dimity series, a dreary Christmas leads to hidden treature and new friendships It's almost Christmas in the small English village of Finch--and everyo

It's almost Christmas, but there is no joy in the house of terminally ill Jack and his family. With only a short time left to live, he spends his last days preparing to say goodbye to his devoted wife

POOR RUDOLPH! ALL the other reindeer make fun of his bright red nose and won’t let him play in their reindeer games.? But when Christmas is almost cancelled because of a huge snowstorm, Rudolph comes