The Island of Misfit Toys

The Island of Misfit Toys
Author: Brendan Deneen
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 73
Release: 2021-12-07
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 194951420X

When Charlie-in-the-Box gets swept out to sea two days before Christmas, King Moonracer puts together a band of misfit toys to rescue him.

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Author: Robert L. May
Publisher: Blackstone Publishing
Total Pages: 20
Release: 2011-11-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1609986962

Fans of the greatest reindeer of all will have a double helping of Christmas fun with this collection, which includes the title story plus "Rudolph Shines Again." Near and dear to so many hearts, this is the story, the original story, of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, written by Robert L. May in 1939. Rudolph, loveable and generous, humble and good, embodies the spirit of Christmas, and reminds us of the magical possibilities that exist within us all. In the companion story, "Rudolph Shines Again," Rudolph loses his light and is certain he is of no use to Santa now; he decides to go far away, where no one knows how bright his nose used to be. But on his journey, something magical happens. As enchanting as the original story, Robert L. May's uplifting sequel to his classic tale Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is a joyous celebration of the spirit of Christmas. Also included in the audio is a selection of holiday songs for kids to help you ring in the season: "Jingle Bells," "Up on the Housetop," "Deck the Halls," "Over the River and through the Woods," "We Wish You a Merry Christmas," and "O, Christmas Tree."

Happy Holidays--Animated!

Happy Holidays--Animated!
Author: William D. Crump
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 419
Release: 2019-04-04
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 1476672938

Since the early 20th century, animated Christmas cartoons have brightened the holiday season around the world--first in theaters, then on television. From devotional portrayals of the Nativity to Santa battling villains and monsters, this encyclopedia catalogs more than 1,800 international Christmas-themed cartoons and others with year-end themes of Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and the New Year. Explore beloved television specials such as A Charlie Brown Christmas, theatrical shorts such as Santa's Workshop, holiday episodes from animated television series like American Dad! and The Simpsons, feature films like The Nutcracker Prince and obscure productions such as The Insects' Christmas, along with numerous adaptations and parodies of such classics as A Christmas Carol and Twas the Night before Christmas.

Night Night, Groot

Night Night, Groot
Author: Brendan Deneen
Publisher: Disney Electronic Content
Total Pages:
Release: 2017-04-04
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1368009751

It's been a long day for baby Groot and he's ready to be tucked in for bed. Just as his eyes start to close, Rocket Raccoon bursts onto the scene! Groot can't go to sleep yet, there's a whole galaxy that needs to be defended and they must work together to save the day! Then maybe, just maybe, Groot will finally get the rest he deserves!

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Author: Ronald D. Lankford, Jr.
Publisher: University Press of New England
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2016-10-04
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1611689759

Ronald D. Lankford has written the definitive history of this iconic and much-loved Christmas character. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer was the creation of Robert May, a staff copywriter who wrote the original poem as a Montgomery Ward Christmas giveaway in 1939. More than 2.4 million copies were printed and given away that holiday season. Thus the legend began. Johnny Marks adapted the poem into what would become the Gene Autry hit "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," which instantly became - and still remains - one of the most popular Christmas songs of all time. The legend of Rudolph soared even higher with the Rankin/Bass stop-motion television special in 1964, which has gone on to inspire a cottage industry of toys and decorative items. In this festive and informed look at the most famous reindeer of all, Lankford discusses all of Rudolph's iterations, including comic books, sequels, advertising tie-ins, movies, and much more. Lankford has produced the first complete history of Rudolph that both celebrates and explains the undying popularity of Rudolph and his friends. The result is both a glowing tribute and a rigorously researched biography that will appeal to fans and lovers of classic American holiday culture.

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Pop-Up Book

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Pop-Up Book
Author: Lisa Ann Marsoli
Publisher: Silver Dolphin Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014-09-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781626861978

The classic holiday special comes to life as a delightful pop-up for the whole family! Start a new holiday family reading tradition with a delightful pop-up retelling of the beloved Christmas special. Just in time for its 50th anniversary, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is now a stunning pop-up book that will be treasured for generations to come. All of the classic characters join Rudolph for his North Pole adventure: Hermey the elf/aspiring dentist, Yukon Cornelius, and the doe-eyed Clarice. The impressive large-scale pop-ups re-create classic scenes using actual movie stills. Fly along with Rudolph, join in the reindeer games, flee from the Abominable Snow Monster, visit the Island of Misfit Toys, and save Christmas one foggy night. Most importantly, be touched by the timeless story of acceptance and the true meaning of the holiday spirit.

The Chrysalis

The Chrysalis
Author: Brendan Deneen
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2018-09-04
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0765395568

"Creepy, powerful, wonderfully twisted."--New York Times bestselling author Jonathan Maberry Don’t Go in the Basement In a brutal spasm of bad luck, Tom and Jenny Decker lose both their cheap Manhattan apartment and their barely-above-minimum-wage jobs. Their luck runs hot when they stumble upon a surprisingly affordable house in the suburbs, an old friend of Tom’s offers him an amazing opportunity, and Jenny discovers that she’s pregnant. But there are dark secrets galore in the Deckers’ new/old house. The place has a violent past. There’s a thing in the basement, a bizarre chrysalis Tom conceals from Jenny. Touching it makes him feel like a winner, like he can tackle any challenge—the mortgage, the commute, impending fatherhood. Until the night everything goes horribly wrong and the Deckers’ dream life is exposed as the phantom it always was. The night the chrysalis starts to hatch. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

The Ninth Circle

The Ninth Circle
Author: Brendan Deneen
Publisher: Permuted Press
Total Pages: 211
Release: 2014-01-31
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1618681915

When Dan, 16, runs away from a terrible home life to join a circus, he has no idea what he’s getting himself into. Based on Dante’s Inferno, THE NINTH CIRCLE follows a young man’s coming-of-age as he travels with the circus through nine states. With the Ringmaster as his guide, Dan finds himself falling in love with the Bearded Lady but hated by almost everyone else, including the Strong Man, the Lion Tamers and The Sword Swallower. Meanwhile, he discovers that the performers have uncanny abilities and dark secrets, especially the person who’s looking to destroy the circus from within.

Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer Shines Again

Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer Shines Again
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 28
Release: 1982
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780307046017

Devastated when his nose loses its shine, Rudolph spends all his time crying and feeling sorry for himself until he becomes involved in the search for two baby rabbits.

The Island of Misfit Toys

The Island of Misfit Toys
Author: Brendan Deneen
Publisher: Square Fish
Total Pages:
Release: 2014
Genre: Christmas stories
ISBN:

"Two days before Christmas, a terrible snowstorm arrives and Charlie-in-the-Box is lost at sea! King Moonracer quickly puts together a band of Misfit Toys to rescue him. Together with Yukon Cornelius and Bumble, the Abominable Snow Monster, the Misftis embark on their greatest adventure yet! But one question remains -- will they save Charlie and return to the island in time for Santa to arrive? Or are the Misfits doomed to spend another Christmas without a little boy or girl to love them?"--Page 4 of cover.