A Northern Nativity

A Northern Nativity
Author: William Kurelek
Publisher: Tundra Books of Montreal ; Plattsburgh : Tundra Books of Northern New York
Total Pages: 40
Release: 1976-01-01
Genre: Canada
ISBN: 9780912766416

During the Great Depression of the 1930's twelve-year-old William has a series of Christmas dreams in which he glimpses, among other visions, the Holy Family as an Eskimo family.

A Northern Nativity

A Northern Nativity
Author: William Kurelek
Publisher: Tundra Books of Montreal ; Plattsburgh : Tundra Books of Northern New York
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1976
Genre: Canada
ISBN: 9780887760716

Twenty paintings of the Holy Family transferred to various locales, accompanied by a lyrical text.

Santa's Birthday Gift

Santa's Birthday Gift
Author: Sherrill S. Cannon
Publisher: Strategic Book Publishing
Total Pages: 25
Release: 2011-01-13
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1612042163

If your child or grandchild has ever wondered where Santa fits in with the traditional Christmas story, now you can read them Santa's Birthday Gift. Finally, a book that ties two holiday traditions into one inspirational tale of wonder - as Santa brings gifts to baby Jesus. The cleverly-written, rhyming book reveals Santa's adventure from toymaker to star follower right into the heart of Bethlehem where he meets Baby Jesus in the manger. Delivering toys to a king is a touching experience for both Santa and readers alike, as they discover where the tradition began Santa makes a promise to Jesus to bring gifts to good boys and girls each year on Jesus' birthday. This delightful story is engaging and delivers meaningful lessons using recognizable nativity characters, and of course, Santa and Jesus.

The Christmas Quiet Book

The Christmas Quiet Book
Author: Deborah Underwood
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 38
Release: 2012-10-16
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0547834411

The holidays are filled with joyful noise. But Christmas is sometimes wrapped in quiet: “Searching for presents quiet,” “Getting caught quiet,” and “Hoping for a snow day quiet.” Irresistibly cute, soft colored pencil illustrations of bunnies, bears, and more paint a magical holiday picture indeed.

Room For A Little One

Room For A Little One
Author: Martin Waddell
Publisher: Hachette UK
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2015-11-05
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1408344483

Discover the magic of the very first Christmas with this classic picture book. From the author of Owl Babies and Can't You Sleep Little Bear? It's a cold winter's night, and Kind Ox is in his stable. One by one, the animals come, and Kind Ox gives each of them a bed for the night. Until eventually, Tired Donkey arrives with some very special passengers... Retold from the perspective of the animals in the stable, this beautiful book will bring the Christmas story to life for even the youngest children. A true Christmas classic, with a universal message about kindness, this is a book to be treasured and shared by every family. Martin Waddell is one of the greatest living writers of books for children. He has won multiple awards for his work, including the prestigious Hans Christian Andersen Award.

People of the Nativity

People of the Nativity
Author: Marcy Alborghetti
Publisher: Twenty-Third Publications
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2013
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9781585959181

The people of the original Advent become powerfully and often triumphantly real as they respond to God's plan. Meet Anna, Joseph, Mary and others in this true-to-the-Scripture narrative, which includes thoughtful questions, prayers and suggested actions that resonate with the reader's own experiences -- Back cover.

Snuggle Time Christmas Stories

Snuggle Time Christmas Stories
Author: Glenys Nellist
Publisher: Zonderkidz
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2017-10-03
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0310761425

Snuggle Time Christmas Stories, written by Glenys Nellist and illustrated by Cee Biscoe, is a collection of thirteen poems that tell the story of Jesus’s birth for little ones. This collection of 13 poems: Is perfect for kids ages 0-4 Is great for Advent and Christmas gifting Uses simple concepts, rhyming text, and adorable art to help children engage with the Nativity story and grow closer to God. Check out other the other titles in the Snuggle Time series: Snuggle Time Bible Stories Snuggle Time Psalms Snuggle Time Prayers

The Wish Book Christmas

The Wish Book Christmas
Author: Lynn Austin
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2021-09-07
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1496452542

From the bestselling author of If I Were You comes a nostalgic and endearing holiday story that reminds us that sometimes the most meaningful gifts are the ones we least expect and dont deserve. Best friends Audrey Barrett and Eve Dawson are looking forward to celebrating Christmas in postwar America, thrilled at the prospect of starting new traditions with their five-year-old sons. But when the 1951 Sears Christmas Wish Book arrives and the boys start obsessing over every toy in it, Audrey and Eve realize they must first teach them the true significance of the holiday. They begin by helping Bobby and Harry plan gifts of encouragement and service for those in their community, starting by walking an elderly neighbors yellow Labsince a dog topped the boys wish list for Santa. In the charming tale that follows, Audrey and Eve are surprised to find their own hearts healing from the tragedies of war and opening to the possibility of forgiveness and new love.

Cajun Night Before Christmas

Cajun Night Before Christmas
Author: Trosclair
Publisher: Pelican Publishing
Total Pages: 56
Release: 2015-12-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781455601820

A version in Cajun dialect of the famous poem "The Night Before Christmas," set in a Louisiana bayou.

Art of the Crèche

Art of the Crèche
Author: James L. Govan
Publisher:
Total Pages: 216
Release: 2007
Genre: Art
ISBN:

One of the most enduring and universal Christmas traditions is the cr�che, or the Nativity scene: a representation of the story of Christ’s birth. This beautiful book reveals the worldwide appeal and custom of the cr�che and the diversity of creative expression displayed in this art form. Cr�che artists featured include a first-generation American firefighter devoted to preserving the Spanish Colonial santos tradition; a woman who served in the Dutch resistance during the Nazi occupation of The Netherlands; a Jesuit who worked with Cambodian landmine victims and who carved a nativity with Khmer features; and a carver from New Zealand whose work is based on Maori traditions.