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We also carry a selection of Christmas Cards in our Stationery section.
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| What is Christmas? Adams, Michelle Is Christmas about lights? Mistletoe and gifts? "What is Christmas?" helps children understand that Christmas is much more than that! Whimsical art and rhymning text will help even the youngest child understand what Christmas is all about. Ages 2 - 6. Board Book. CHR 244 $6.95 |
Little Match Girl Andersen, Hans Christian On a freezing December night, one little girl can't go home until she has sold her last book of matches. She lights one match after another to keep warm, and her cold, gray world begins to glow. With exquisite sensitivity and beauty, Caldecott Honor artist Rachel Isadora captures the vibrant spirit of Andersen's beloved heroine. Ages 4-10. Paperback. CLA 516 $6.99 |
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| Peter and Lotta's Christmas Beskow, Elsa In this newly released book, Peter and Lotta go to live in the country with Aunt Green, Aunt Brown, Aunt Lavender, and Uncle Blue. As Christmas approaches, they discover all kinds of new surprises, but best of all is finding where the presents come from. Is it from deep in the forest where the tallest fir trees grow? Ages 5-8. Imported. Hardcover. (Due in November 2002). CLA 707 $17.95 |
Night Before Christmas Brett, Jan A spectacular new edition of Clement Moore's Christmas classic, featuring Jan Brett's signature borders and exquisite illustrations. All ages. Hardcover. FAV 736 $16.99 |
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| Christmas Trolls Brett, Jan Christmas is Treva's favorite time of the year. But this year decorations and presents are mysteriously disappearing. When Treva follows a small creature making off with the Chritsmas pudding, she discovers two irresistible trolls who want to have Christmas but don't understand it. Jan Brett's exquisite paintings give readers a magical Christmas full of surprises. Ages 4-8. Hardcover. FAV 748 $16.99 |
Christmas Trolls (Paperback) Brett, Jan Christmas is Treva's favorite time of the year. But this year decorations and presents are mysteriously disappearing. When Treva follows a small creature making off with the Chritsmas pudding, she discovers two irresistible trolls who want to have Christmas but don't understand it. Jan Brett's exquisite paintings give readers a magical Christmas full of surprises. Ages 4-8. Paperback. FAV 748P $6.99 |
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| Who's That Knocking on Christmas Eve? Brett, Jan Who's that knocking on Christmas Eve? Is it the trolls who come every year and gobble up Kyri's Christmas feast? Kyri is worried, but when she peeks out and sees the boy from Finnmark and his ice bear, she opens the door and welcomes them in. Once again, Jan Brett captures the spirit of Christmas in story and illustrations full of mischief and humor, set in a gorgeous land in the far north (Norway). Sure to become a Yuletide family favorite. Ages 5 & up. Hardcover. FAV 749 $16.99 |
Jan Brett's Christmas Treasury Brett, Jan Celebrate the magic, the beauty, and the wonder of Christmas with Jan Brett. This treasury combines seven of her most famous, best-selling books: The Mitten, The Wild Christmas Reindeer, Trouble with Trolls, The Twelve Days of Christmas, The Hat, Christmas Trolls, and The Night Before Christmas. Jan Brett draws upon the cultures of the countries in which her stories are set and brings us both original stories and classics as charming, lively, and timeless as her art. Hardcover. FAV 732 $39.95 |
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Keeping Christmas (Paperback)
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Lucia, Child of Light Ekstrand, Florence Lucia was born to a prosperous Itailan family in the year 284, and died a bloody death at the young age of 20 for failing to renounce her Christian faith. She was very beautiful, and had a great devotion to the poor. For this she became a legend. How the Swedish people came to set aside a day to honor her each year (Santa Lucia Day--December 13th), is eloquently described in this book. Includes tips on celebrating your own Lucia Day. Paperback. CHR 127 $8.95 |
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| Annika's Secret Wish Lewis, Beverly In Scandinavia, finding the almond hidden in the rice pudding is the highlight of Christmas Eve. Detailed illustrations capture the essence of Chritmas in Sweden. CHR 170 $16.99 |
How to Make a Swedish Christmas Ingeborg, Helen Helen Ingeborg explains Swedish traditions such as Lucia, Jul Tomte, Julbock, Staernegosse, and more. Her how to book includes recipes and will help you either keep or start family holiday traditions. Paperback. CHR 129 $6.95 |
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| Christmas in Noisy Village Lindgren, Astrid Astrid Lindgren's delightful tale of how the children in Noisy village prepare for and celebrate Christmas will become a family favorite. Set in Sweden in simpler times, today's children will see how entire families prepared for the holidays with homemade decorations and gifts. Paperback. CBK 208 $6.99 |
Nativity Stained Glass Coloring Book Noble, Marty Youngsters can add a warm glow to the season by adding their own special hues to these fifteen traditional Nativity scenes. Printed on translucent paper, these pictures can be colored with crayons, felt-tip pens, or other media and hung in a window. Paperback, 32 pages. Ages 4+. CHR 220 $5.95 |
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| A Gnome's Christmas Poortvliet, Rien When a mysterious greenwood box is discovered in the rafters of an old barn in northern Finland, it is found to contain tiny bundles of paper, each revealing remarkable descriptions of the Christmas rituals of the gnomes. In every gnome home around the world, Christmas lasts an entire month. "A Gnome's Christmas" is the latest study on the lives and cultural habits of gnomes. Detailing their love of the Christmas season, this delightful book features songs, stories, games, and recipes for holiday treats, as well as captivating artwork by celebrated Dutch artist Rien Poortvliet. 48 pages. (7 1/4" x 7 1/4") Ages 4 - 8 and Up! Hardcover. CHR 131 $14.95 |
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