The Broken Christmas Tree

The Broken Christmas Tree
Author: D. Rigsby
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014-10-24
Genre:
ISBN: 9781502821621

It's 1983 in Southern Ohio near the mighty Ohio river in a small town nestled in the Little Smokies. Twelve year old Danny is no ordinary child. He continues to see extraordinary things around him. His family struggles with the reality of poverty, though his spirit is often lifted by his good friend Cluster. This year is different and Danny is desperately worried his mom has given up on Christmas. He decides to set out into the frozen wilderness in search of the most perfect gift to give to his mom. Away from home, and with night fast approaching he's faced with dangers which threaten to steal away what he most wants.

The Broken Ornament

The Broken Ornament
Author: Tony DiTerlizzi
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2018-09-18
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1481479946

When a beloved ornament breaks, will it ruin the holidays or save them? New York Times bestselling author and Caldecott Honor–winning illustrator Tony DiTerlizzi offers a brand-new Christmas story that is sure to be a holiday classic. Jack wants this to be the best Christmas ever, and he knows just how to make it happen… More! More lights, more presents, more cookies, more treats. More. More. More! So, when Jack breaks a dusty old ornament, he’s not sure why his mom is so upset. They can always get more ornaments, so what’s the big deal? Turns out the ornament was an heirloom, precious for more reasons than one. And Jack has a lot to learn about the true meaning of Christmas. A fairy emerges from the shattered ornament. She has the power to make the most magical Christmasy things happen. Suddenly trees are sprouting, reindeer are flying, and snowmen are snowball fighting. All of it is so perfect, or it would be if she could fix Mom’s ornament. But she can’t. So it’s up to Jack to make some Christmas magic of his own.

The Broken Christmas Tree

The Broken Christmas Tree
Author: Elvin Brandt
Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
Total Pages: 25
Release: 2020-01-22
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1098006968

The story of The Broken Christmas Tree is all about one lonely tree on a tree farm in Pennsylvania which no one cares for or picks for their home at advent time. Unfortunate things happen as time goes on, meaning several years; and after a time, the tree believes it will never help celebrate the true meaning of Christmas. Now, although we don't believe trees have feelings and understand that the people who reject it year after year really mean no bad intentions, the lesson to be taught is that people do feel hurt emotionally when they are passed by for all kinds of reasons. After many years of working with children having special needs and most of all emotional issues, the author writes this tale with the understanding that adults in the lives of all our children can use it as a stepping-stone to teach about bullying and self-esteem. The positive emphasis is that none of us know the plan for our life in totality, and there is always a special reason God has for each of us. So will the tree fully understand why it was left behind and what the rest of its life was going to be? Read the story and enjoy His coming to earth for us this season.

Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree

Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree
Author: Robert Barry
Publisher: Doubleday Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2012-11-28
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0449810321

Give the gift of holiday spirit with this classic picture book that celebrates how one Christmas tree brings joy to a whole forest of critters! Christmas is here and Mr. Willowby's tree has arrived. There's just one big problem: The tree is too tall for his parlor! He cuts off the top so it will fit, and soon the top of that tree is passed along again and again to bring holiday cheer to all the animals in the forest. Kids will love watching the tree move from home to home, and families will appreciate the subtle message of conservation and recycling, as the tree top spreads joy to all. This heartwarming story is the perfect way to start the yuletide season, and a warm addition to any family's festive holiday traditions.

The Flourishing Tree

The Flourishing Tree
Author: Hope Squires
Publisher: Lulu
Total Pages: 193
Release: 2014-11-14
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1483419320

This books taps into the powerful imagery of trees to suggest ways that one may sink roots into God's Word and grow strong branches that bear the fruits of faith.

On Christmas Tree Cove

On Christmas Tree Cove
Author: Sarah Vance-Tompkins
Publisher: Tule Publishing
Total Pages: 178
Release: 2021-10-27
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1954894651

This Christmas calls for a special touch of magic… December was always a special time for seaplane pilot Morgan Adair, but after losing her parents six years ago, the holiday is a quiet affair. When her siblings announce plans to sell the family home, Morgan longs to experience her favorite, now-forgotten tradition one more time: a lighted tree that, for over a hundred years, has appeared floating on a boat in the harbor every Christmas Eve. The Taylors were always rivals to the Adairs in the once-thriving fishing village of Christmas Tree Cove, but Jesse Taylor was much more. He wanted to be understanding when Morgan set aside their plans to escape to Chicago in order to hold her family together, but his future as a successful freelance photographer soared on without her. As Morgan dives deeper into the history of the mysterious holiday appearance, she discovers that true love has always been at the heart of the annual tradition. Can the wonder of Christmas and a few surprises along the way rekindle that love for Morgan and Jesse too?

Once There Was a Christmas Tree

Once There Was a Christmas Tree
Author: Jerry Smath
Publisher: Cartwheel Books
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2005
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780439724999

Mr. Bear cuts down a perfect tree for Christmas, but decides to share it, until eventually the tree becomes shared between four friends.

The Brave Art of Motherhood

The Brave Art of Motherhood
Author: Rachel Marie Martin
Publisher: WaterBrook
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2018-10-09
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 0735291403

Full-time FindingJoy.net blogger, speaker, marketer, podcaster, and single mom of seven, Rachel Marie Martin presents a rallying cry to anyone who believes the lie that she is "just a mom." Over the years, you willingly pour everything you have into your family, but in the process, you lose the essence of who you are. In her characteristic raw and visceral style, Rachel teaches you how to rewrite the pages of your story, follow your passion, and discover the beauty of who you are. Drawing on lessons from her own incredible journey--together with insight from conversations with thousands of other women--Rachel encourages moms to break cycles, take off masks, and prevent fear from taking control. She balances her "no excuses" approach with breathing room and grace for those messy moments in life and mothering. Rachel reminds you there is always a reason to hope, to move forward, and to dare the impossible. You can make changes. You can pursue dreams, find yourself, and live a life of deep happiness and boundless joy. Stop waiting for "someday." Take hold of the moment, and say yes to your dreams.

The Biggest Christmas Tree Ever

The Biggest Christmas Tree Ever
Author: Steven Kroll
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2012-12-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0545531934

Get ready for the newest installment of the New York Times Bestselling Biggest Ever series!It's the day after Thanksgiving, and Clayton and Desmond feel the chill in the air. The cool weather makes them think of Christmas . . . and Christmas makes them think of Christmas trees! Who'll find the biggest one?In the newest installment of this beloved, bestselling series, Clayton the town mouse and Desmond the country mouse team up to bring the spirit of Christmas to Mouseville-in a BIG way.

A Broken Tree

A Broken Tree
Author: Stephen F. Anderson
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 169
Release: 2019-09-24
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1538127431

All families have stories and all families have secrets. Some stories can be hidden forever. Others come out over time, or suddenly through revelation. With the advent of easy to obtain and cheap DNA kits, more and more people are stumbling across biological secrets they never suspected, sometimes with happy outcomes, but sometimes with shocking results. In this book, the author provides a real-life example of the shocking revelations and aftermath of DNA investigation. Growing up as one of nine children, Stephen Anderson suspected from a young age that something was amiss. A chance accident, and a small crack in the history of his family broke open. More would come to be revealed as the author sets out on a journey to find answers to his questions. Any reader wondering what a DNA test might reveal will find here one extreme example of family secrets gone awry. As each member learns more about his or her own identity, new family members pop up, fade out, or pass away before relationships can be established or even revealed. More and more people are undergoing DNA tests and seeking to find long lost relatives though ancestry searches. What they find might upturn all their shared assumptions about family, identity, belonging, and history. Join Stephen as he uncovers his own family’s secrets, the impact they’ve had on his life and his family’s, and what they are all doing now to heal fresh wounds.