The Fox at the Manger

The Fox at the Manger
Author: P. L. Travers
Publisher: Hachette UK
Total Pages: 51
Release: 2015-11-05
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0349005702

For the first time since the war, the Christmas peal is ringing at St Paul's Cathedral. There is joy. There is new hope. It is Christmas Eve, the carol service has ended, and a woman with three small boys leaves the cathedral, the children swooping like pigeons. 'Why weren't there any wild animals at the crib? Haven't they got something to give?' asked one of the children. And I heard myself say, 'Yes, they have.' Was it true, what I told them? Did I dream it? Where it came from I do not know but I seemed to remember every word, just as if I had heard it . . . Outside the cathedral, the children are told the nativity story from a unique perspective: that of a fox. Despite the scorn of the other animals, he enters the stable to offer the child a gift that only he can give.

Wombat Divine

Wombat Divine
Author: Mem Fox
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 38
Release: 1999
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780152020965

Wombat auditions for the Nativity play but has trouble finding the right part.

The Christmas Fox

The Christmas Fox
Author: Anik McGrory
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016-10-18
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1101935006

Give the gift of Christmas with this beautiful holiday tale that celebrates the true meaning of the season. "Come!" drummed a woodpecker one cold, wintry day. "A baby is coming. There's work to be done!" One by one, from field and forest, the animals make their way to a barn. The cow has sweet-smelling hay to offer the baby. The bluebird has the gift of song. And a lamb has soft, cozy wool. But the shy little fox has nothing to offer . . . or so he thinks. With its gentle text and warm, expressive illustrations, this irresistible take on the Nativity story invites even the youngest child to discover the truest gifts of the Christmas season: the ones that come from the heart.

Mary Nohl Inside & Outside

Mary Nohl Inside & Outside
Author: Barbara Manger
Publisher: University of Wisconsin Press
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2008
Genre: Art
ISBN:

Outsider artist, sophisticated naïf, and witch are all labels that have described Mary Nohl (1914-2001), creator of a magical and mysterious site on the shore of Lake Michigan near Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Mary Nohl: Inside and Outside offers the first comprehensive look into the unusual life of a remarkable artist whose surroundings stand as a monument to her creative personality.

All American Christmas

All American Christmas
Author: Rachel Campos-Duffy
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 272
Release: 2021-11-16
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0063046660

A #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! Pull up a chair, pour some eggnog, and enjoy the Christmas spirit with friends… From the wind-swept, snowy ranges of Wyoming to Florida beaches glowing with Christmas lights, All American Christmas traces holiday traditions across the United States. In this beautiful personal keepsake, Rachel Campos-Duffy and Sean Duffy present a dazzling collection of emotional stories, treasured family photographs, and homegrown Christmas recipes from some of Fox News’ most beloved personalities. Dana Perino takes readers out west to the cattle ranch where she celebrated Christmas with real life “Marlboro Men”—her uncles and grandfather. Maria Bartiromo reflects on growing up in Brooklyn and the famously brilliant light displays in her neighborhood. Brit Hume looks back at the day he and a friend rushed onto the Washington Senators’ field—and how his parents later warned him that he was now on Santa Claus’ naughty list. For Lauren Green, her understanding of Christmas has evolved with her growing faith. Beautifully designed to reflect the color and spirit and sparkle of the season and featuring 16 pages of color photographs, All American Christmas is a gift of love from the Fox News family and is sure to be cherished for seasons to come.

The Family Songbook

The Family Songbook
Author: Dan Coates
Publisher: Alfred Music
Total Pages: 148
Release:
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781457446597

The Family Songbook is the perfect choice for a sing-along. The songs are well-known, the arrangements are easily playable and the keys are singable. The list of composers and artists reads like a Hall of Fame List: George and Ira Gershwin, Mariah Carey, Michael Jackson, Woody Guthrie, Cole Porter, Luther Vandross and Kelly Clarkson, to name a few. Dan Coates' arrangements sound full and rich, while still remaining accessible.

The Fox and the Grapes

The Fox and the Grapes
Author: Mark White
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 14
Release: 2011-07
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 140486508X

Retells the fable of a frustrated fox that, after many tries to reach a high bunch of grapes, decides they must be sour anyway.

Aunt Sass

Aunt Sass
Author: P. L. Travers
Publisher: Hachette Books
Total Pages: 64
Release: 2015-10-20
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0316386596

A collection of charming holiday tales, by the author of Mary Poppins - a timeless gift for all ages. Each of the stories in this book was written by P.L. Travers as a holiday gift, sent to her friends and family and never published. Now millions of readers and generations of film-goers will get a peek behind the curtain and see how she used her life story to inform her fiction. Whether it is Aunt Sass herself - who is partly her inspiration for Mary Poppins - or the crass ex-jockey whose life work is not at all what it appears, the characters are unforgettable. P.L. Travers wrote with a signature blend of sugar and spice; her characters, including Mary Poppins, are endearing, outsized, and cozy. The Aunt Sass Christmas Stories will delight any child - naughty or nice.

Cat in the Manger

Cat in the Manger
Author: Michael Foreman
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2001-10-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780805066777

A small cat reminisces about events that took place around the manger where it was sleeping on the night the baby Jesus was born.

Journey to the Manger

Journey to the Manger
Author: Paula Gooder
Publisher: Fortress Press
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2016-11-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1506418880

Journey to the Manger explores the New Testament’s various accounts of the birth of Jesus: their origins in Old Testament prophecies, the genealogies, the angelic announcements, the journeys and arrivals, and the aftermath of Jesus’ birth for the powerful and the poor alike. Engaging seriously with biblical and historical criticism, Paula Gooder uncovers key similarities running through the Gospel writers’ accounts and focuses on their shared understanding of the significant events they describe. Her detailed exploration of the texts is a gold mine for preaching and teaching, and will breathe new life into the familiar Christmas stories heard year after year in churches, hymn sings, and nativity plays. Devotional reflections and discussion questions also make this ideal for personal and group study. Rooted in the conviction that greater understanding of the Bible leads to deeper discipleship, this is an essential resource for preachers, teachers, and study group leaders, as well as those who simply wish to get to know the Bible better.