Evie in the Jungle

Evie in the Jungle
Author: Matt Haig
Publisher: Canongate Books
Total Pages: 66
Release: 2020-02-27
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1838850775

A TRULY WILD ADVENTURE! Twelve-year-old Evie has a talent. She can HEAR what animals are thinking and she can TALK to them with her mind. When Evie goes on a trip to the Amazon rainforest, her powers are put to the test. She makes friends with pink river dolphins, must save an injured sloth, and discovers the secret life of a jaguar. Soon she sees that the jungle is in serious and deadly danger, and comes up with a rather risky plan to help save it . . . A brilliant new story from bestselling author Matt Haig, featuring Evie from Evie and the Animals and with illustrations by the award-winning Emily Gravett.

That Christmas Magic: A 2-in-1 Collection

That Christmas Magic: A 2-in-1 Collection
Author: Debbie Macomber
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Total Pages: 385
Release: 2024-09-24
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0593496116

Available in one volume for the first time, Christmas Masquerade and The Gift of Christmas, two of Debbie Macomber’s classic holiday novels about finding love and faith and rediscovering oneself Christmas Masquerade: After Jo Marie first meets Andrew, her dream man, in the romantic crush of a Mardi Gras parade, she cannot stop thinking about him. But when their paths cross again later that year over the holidays, she’s devastated to discover that Andrew is actually engaged to be married. Jo soon notices, however, that the relationship between Andrew and his fiancée may not be what it seems. In the whirl of Christmas parties and festivities, the spark from Andrew and Jo’s first meeting remains, and though Jo holds back in fear of falling in love with a taken man, it seems his situation is more complicated than what meets the eye. The Gift of Christmas: Cooper Masters gave Ashley Robbins the gift of her education when he lent her money for school years ago. Now, Ashley has graduated, affirmed her faith, and launched her career. She is able to pay Cooper back the money for her education and has achieved all of her goals—except for one: confessing her love for Cooper. Faith intertwines with love in this Christmas novel as Ashley works to achieve her final goal of winning Cooper’s heart.

A Simple Christmas Wish

A Simple Christmas Wish
Author: Melody Carlson
Publisher: Revell
Total Pages: 153
Release: 2013-09-15
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1441242279

Rachel Milligan is caring for her seven-year-old niece, Holly, at her home in Chicago when she receives devastating news: Holly's parents have been killed in a plane crash. Because Rachel is Holly's only known relative, she assumes that she will be her beloved niece's guardian. However, custody is awarded to Lydia, a distant aunt who happens to be Amish. Just a week before Christmas, Rachel takes Holly to the Amish community in the hopes of persuading Aunt Lydia to relinquish custody. Instead, Lydia sets out to teach Holly to live according to the Amish way. As family secrets emerge and old wounds are healed, Rachel realizes that she will do whatever it takes to ensure that Holly has the loving family she needs. Combining an Amish family saga with the anticipation of Christmas cheer and the promise of a budding romance, this newest Christmas story from beloved author Melody Carlson is sure to please.

An Old-Fashioned Texas Christmas (The Archer Brothers Book #4)

An Old-Fashioned Texas Christmas (The Archer Brothers Book #4)
Author: Karen Witemeyer
Publisher: Baker Books
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2019-10-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1493421778

In this 2-in-1 novella collection, Gift of the Heart tells the tale of a widow whose heirloom brooch brings her in contact--and conflict--with the local banker and might bring her a second chance at love. In An Archer Family Christmas, gathered together for the holidays, some of the Archers see long-held dreams fulfilled by an unexpected request for help.

Snowmen at Christmas

Snowmen at Christmas
Author: Caralyn Buehner
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2005-09-15
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0803729952

Snowmen at Night shared with us the magical, slip-sliding adventures of snowmen after dark . . . but have you ever wondered what snowmen do for Christmas? Well, now’s your chance to find out! The snowmen are back, and this time they’re celebrating Christmas—the snowman way! This snappy and entertaining companion to the New York Times bestseller Snowmen at Night depicts all the best parts of the holiday, replete with icy treats and a snowman Kris Kringle. Told in the same bouncy verse as the original, Snowmen at Christmas is perfect for a snowy evening read-aloud.

A Mouse Called Miika

A Mouse Called Miika
Author: Matt Haig
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2021-11-09
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0593377419

Ratatouille meets Roald Dahl in the funny and fantastical story of a determined mouse on a mission to procure the world's tastiest cheese. From the author of A Boy Called Christmas–now a Netflix movie starring Kristen Wiig, Maggie Smith and Henry Lawfull! When Nikolas left the only home he had ever known, it was a mouse named Miika who kept him company, and it was Miika who accompanied him on his journey to the Far North, in search of his father. But before the events of A Boy Called Christmas, this little mouse was the hero of his own story. A Mouse Called Miika is an epic adventure story on a miniature scale. It's a tale of mice and men (and more mice). It is about one independent mouse who gets fed up with the other mice, and sets out on a quest of his own to prove that cheese exists, and learns to appreciate other creatures. It is also a tale of great love (of cheese) and great danger. And learning the lesson that, with cheese, as with life, what matters most is not how strongly you smell, but how strong you are on the inside. Funny, cheeky, wise, and packed full of Matt Haig's signature warmth. This is set to become a year-round children's favorite.

Christmas with Tucker

Christmas with Tucker
Author: Greg Kincaid
Publisher: Convergent Books
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2010-11-02
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0307589641

The touching prequel to the bestselling novel A Dog Named Christmas The sleeper hit of 2008, A Dog Named Christmas became a Hallmark Hall of Fame movie a year later, seen by more than twelve million people in the United States alone. Now, in Christmas with Tucker, Greg Kincaid brings back one of that book’s most endearing characters, sharing the moving story of George, a young boy dealing with the loss of his father, and the dog that comes into his life to offer him hope and a touch of courage. It is the winter of 1962, and Kansas is hit with one of the worst blizzards in its history. It is during this cruel season that twelve-year-old George is called upon to endure more than even most grown men could withstand—the death of his father and the upkeep of the family farm that is his legacy. When his mother and sisters leave for Minnesota, George has only his grandparents and the companionship of Tucker, an Irish setter, to help him persevere through these most difficult challenges. Can he find the strength to walk the road that leads to healing, finding his true self and ultimately becoming a man? A coming-of-age story for readers of all ages, Christmas with Tucker is a classic Christmas story about a young man’s love for his dog, his family, and his farm.

Ready, Set, Find Christmas

Ready, Set, Find Christmas
Author: Zondervan,
Publisher: Zonderkidz
Total Pages: 13
Release: 2016-10-04
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0310757843

Mary is expecting the baby Jesus, and Mary and Joseph need your child’s help to find many things along the way to Bethlehem. This seek-and-find, tabbed holiday book is perfect for little ones who will love finding the 48 objects hidden on the pages while reading the classic story of Christmas, accurately retold and with Scripture references. Ready, Set, Find Christmas: Is perfect for young children ages 0-4, letting them explore the Christmas story in kid-friendly language Has interactive elements that will engage children’s minds and build their matching and image identification skills through age-appropriate hidden objects Is great for on-the-go entertainment, such as road trips, in restaurants, or while at church If you enjoy Ready, Set, Find Christmas, check out the other Ready, Set books in the series: Ready, Set, Find Easter; Ready, Set, Find Bible Stories; Ready, Set, Find Noah’s Ark; and Ready, Set, Find David and Goliath.

Oliver the Ornament

Oliver the Ornament
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Release: 2015-05-09
Genre:
ISBN: 9780986341618

Oliver the Ornament is a heartwarming tale of one family's cherished Christmas ornaments. The story centers on Oliver, who has been with this family ever since Mom and Dad's very first date. Years later, Oliver, now injured and bullied, still has the magic of Christmas in his heart. The story follows Oliver's excitement for Christmas, his heartbreak, and his determination to overcome all odds to save the day. Oliver, along with his scores of friends, will warm your heart with his kindness, humility, and love for his family. We hope the story will bring families together to tell the stories of their own ornaments and the special meaning that so many of them possess. Because after all, every ornament tells a story.