The Christmas Eve Tree

The Christmas Eve Tree
Author: Delia Huddy
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Total Pages: 35
Release: 2016-09-27
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0763679178

A homeless boy's rescue of a scrawny Christmas tree sparks a glimmer of hope that has far-reaching effects.

Christmas Dinner of Souls

Christmas Dinner of Souls
Author: Ross Montgomery
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Total Pages: 124
Release: 2017-10-31
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0571317987

It's a dark and lonely Christmas Eve in the dining room of ancient Soul's College. The kitchen boy, 11-year-old Lewis, has helped prepare a highly unusual meal, made with unrecognisable ingredients, cooked by a mysterious chef. And then the guests arrive ... and carnage ensues. They are ex-students of Soul's College, and they are all completely demented. They demand bottle after bottle of wine, flinging their cutlery and howling like banshees until ... silence. The Dean of Soul's College has arrived, and the evening's ceremonies must begin. For this is the annual meeting of a secret club for those who despise children, warmth, happiness, and above all Christmas. Each member must try to outdo the others by telling the most terrible, disgusting story they know. A spooky, shocking, bloodthirsty alternative to festive cheer that will appeal to, fascinate and delight young readers.

The Night the Saints Saved Christmas

The Night the Saints Saved Christmas
Author: Gracie Jagla
Publisher:
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2021-07
Genre:
ISBN: 9781681924410

What happens when Saint Nick awakes on Christmas Eve with a sore throat and itchy nose? Find out in a Christmas story families and little ones will treasure: The Night the Saints Saved Christmas. With beautiful illustrations and a memorable rhyme, this children's book tells the story of a magical Christmas Eve when the saints unite to deliver the presents and concludes with a touching reminder about the true meaning of Christmas. Children will enter more fully into the reason for the season and learn why we give gifts at Christmas, while growing deeper in their love and appreciation for the saints who watch over us and help us.

The Christmas Eve Ghost

The Christmas Eve Ghost
Author: Shirley Hughes
Publisher: Walker
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2010
Genre: Brothers and sisters
ISBN: 9781406320633

An inspiring tale of Christmas goodwill and acceptance. 1930s Liverpool is brought alive with evocative drawings in a story that recognizes the richness of human kindness, even in times of hardship and poverty.

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day: Ten Christmas stories

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day: Ten Christmas stories
Author: Edward Everett Hale
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 174
Release: 2021-04-25
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

This is a collection of ten original Christmas stories, some of which have been published before. The author has also added a little essay, written on the occasion of the first Christmas celebrated by the King of Italy in Rome. Titles featured include 'Daily Bread', 'Love is the Whole', and 'The Survivor's Story'.

The First Christmas Night

The First Christmas Night
Author: Keith Christopher
Publisher: Worthy Kids/Ideals
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-10-03
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781546003632

Experience the events of the first Christmas night with this stunning board book written in the beloved style of "'Twas the Night Before Christmas." "'Twas the very first Christmas when all through the town, not a creature was stirring--there was not a sound." This beautiful retelling of the birth of Jesus celebrates that fateful night in Bethlehem so long ago. The story begins with Mary and Joseph's arrival in Bethlehem and continues through Christ's birth, the angels' appearance to the shepherds, and the wise men's visit. Simple, elegant verses are brought to life with lush oil paintings, creating an enchanting reading experience for littles and their loved ones.

Ghosts of Christmas Past

Ghosts of Christmas Past
Author: Neil Gaiman
Publisher: John Murray
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2018-10-02
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9781473663466

A present contains a monstrous secret. An uninvited guest haunts a Christmas party. A shadow slips across the floor by firelight. A festive entertainment ends in darkness and screams. Who knows what haunts the night at the dark point of the year? This collection of seasonal chillers looks beneath Christmas cheer to a world of ghosts and horrors, mixing terrifying modern fiction with classic stories by masters of the macabre. From Neil Gaiman and M. R. James to Muriel Spark and E. Nesbit, there are stories here to make the hardiest soul quail - so find a comfy chair, lock the door, ignore the cold breath on your neck and get ready to welcome in the real spirits of Christmas.

The Christmas Day Kitten

The Christmas Day Kitten
Author: James Herriot
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Total Pages: 32
Release: 1993-09-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0312097670

"Christmas can never go by without my remembering a certain little cat." So begins The Christmas Day Kitten, another true story from James Herriot's rich experience as a country vet. As always, the tale includes a vivid group of characters on two legs and four: Mrs. Pickering and her three stately Basset hounds, James himself, and Debbie, the self-possesed stray cat who makes a special contribution to Christmas at the Pickering house. This is one of James Herriot's own favorite stories, and it is sure to be one of yours.

Tales from Christmas Wood

Tales from Christmas Wood
Author: Suzy Senior
Publisher: Lion Children's Bks
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016-08
Genre: Animals
ISBN: 9780745976662

Christmas Wood is full of animals: Badger, Fidgety Fox, Owl (not Wise Old Owl, just Owl), the Rabbit family, Tiny Mouse, and Robin. It's nearly Christmas and all the animals are getting ready to celebrate Badger is looking for new friends, Tiny is making (or is that eating) gingerbread, and Rosie Rabbit just can't get ANY peace and quiet! Five festive stories from the animals in the wood all come together in a fantastically Christmassy finale in a barn with some rather special guests.