Amazing Peace

Amazing Peace
Author: Maya Angelou
Publisher: Schwartz & Wade
Total Pages: 41
Release: 2010-11-03
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0375982752

This dazzling Christmas poem by Maya Angelou is powerful and inspiring for people of all faiths. In this beautiful, deeply moving poem, Maya Angelou inspires us to embrace the peace and promise of Christmas, so that hope and love can once again light up our holidays and the world. “Angels and Mortals, Believers and Nonbelievers, look heavenward,” she writes, “and speak the word aloud. Peace.” Read by the poet at the lighting of the National Christmas Tree at the White House on December 1, 2005, Maya Angelou’ s celebration of the “Glad Season” is a radiant affirmation of the goodness of life.

Christmas Poems

Christmas Poems
Author: John Hollander
Publisher: Everyman's Library
Total Pages: 258
Release: 1999-10-26
Genre: Poetry
ISBN: 0375407898

Christmas is both a holiday and a holy day, and from the start it has been associated with poetry, from the song of the seraphim above the manger to the cherished carols around the punch bowl. This garland of Christmas poems contains not only the ones you would insist on finding here ("A Visit from St. Nicholas," "Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming," and "The Twelve Days of Christmas" among them) but such equally enchanting though lesser-known Yuletide treasures as Emily Dickinson's "The Savior must have been a docile Gentleman," Anthony Hecht's "Christmas Is Coming," Rudyard Kipling's "Christmas in India," Langston Hughes's "Shepherd's Song at Christmas," Robert Graves's "The Christmas Robin," and happy surprises like Phyllis McGinley's "Office Party," Dorothy Parker's "The Maid-Servant at the Inn," and Philip Larkin's "New Year Poem."

Celebrating the Spirit of Christmas: Poems and Pictures for Kids

Celebrating the Spirit of Christmas: Poems and Pictures for Kids
Author: Nancy May
Publisher:
Total Pages: 82
Release:
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN:

Christmas is an enchanting world, brightened by a tree twinkling with lights, a cosy fireplace cleverly decorated, while the harmonious melody of Christmas music wafts through the atmosphere. It is a place where every wish comes true, a realm of pure magic where children gather to celebrate with joy. This book is the key to immersing yourself in the enchanting and warm atmosphere of the Christmas holidays. Its illustrations will warm your heart and fill your soul with the spirit of Christmas. Accompanied by short poems that convey peace and positivity, and nursery rhymes to enjoy as you wait for the most magical day of the year. This book will allow you to create precious and unforgettable moments, treasures that you and your child will carry in your hearts forever. It is the perfect complement to family gatherings, gatherings with close friends and all the traditions that lead up to Christmas. As you explore its pages, you will feel united as a family and filled with joyful anticipation for the most magical celebration of the year. Happy reading and may your Christmas be merry and bright!

Noel Streatfeild's Christmas Stories

Noel Streatfeild's Christmas Stories
Author: Noel Streatfeild
Publisher: Virago
Total Pages: 84
Release: 2018-11-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0349010943

'The wonderful Noel Streatfeild's Christmas Stories collects, for the first time, nine festive stories originally written for annuals and magazines in the 1940s and 1950s . . . As ever, Streatfeild's children always feel utterly real and relatable. A beautifully produced treat' Anna Carey, Irish Times In this captivating collection of stories by the author of Ballet Shoes, there are auditions on stage and antics on ice, trips to the pantomime, holiday adventures, and laughter shared with family and friends. Charming, heartwarming and funny, this collection will bring joy to readers of all ages. Originally written in 1940s-60s for annuals, magazines and the radio, these stories have never been collected before. With enchanting line drawings by by Peter Bailey. Stories include: The Audition The Bells Keep Twelfth Night The Moss Rose Thimble The Princess The Chain Christmas at Collers The Pantomime Goose Skating to the Stars

Christmas Poems

Christmas Poems
Author: Gaby Morgan
Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2020-10
Genre: Children's poetry, English
ISBN: 9781529024395

A wonderful anthology of gorgeous poems - both classic and brand new - carols and hymns for Christmas. It captures all the emotion and excitement of the festive season and on through to the New Year.

Christmas Poems

Christmas Poems
Author: Wendy Cope
Publisher: Faber & Faber Poetry
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017-11-02
Genre: Christmas poetry
ISBN: 9780571338580

Wendy Cope is a national treasure of the poetry world. This edition will be a highlight of the Christmas gift market, collecting together Cope's twelve best festive poems - jewels from decades of glittering verse - including anthology favourites such as 'The Christmas Life'. With lively illustrations to accompany the heart-warming words, this little hardback delightfully captures the spirit of the season.

A Child's Calendar

A Child's Calendar
Author: John Updike
Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2018-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1430129883

"...This read-along is a richly sensory experience.... sound effects of chirping birds, tromping feet, lowing cows, whirring insects, exploding fireworks, pounding surf, buzzing bees, barking dogs, honking geese, and tolling bells create their own aural metaphors that echo the poet's verse and clearly reflect the seasons." -Booklist

Shakespeare for Every Day of the Year

Shakespeare for Every Day of the Year
Author:
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2020-11-24
Genre: Drama
ISBN: 014313437X

"Shakespeare for Every Day of the Year is not just for Christmas, but for all time." —Helena Bonham Carter A magnificent collection of 365 passages from Shakespeare's works, for the Shakespeare scholar and neophyte alike. Make Shakespeare a part of your daily routine with Shakespeare for Every Day of the Year, a yearlong collection of passages from Shakespeare's greatest works. Drawing from the full spectrum of plays and sonnets to mark each day of the year, whether it's a scene from Hamlet to celebrate Christmas or a Sonnet in June to help you enjoy a summer's day. There are also passages to mark important days in the Shakespeare calendar, both from his own life and from his plays: You'll read a pivotal speech from Julius Caesar on the Ides of March and celebrate Valentine's day with a sonnet. Every passage is accompanied by an enlightening note to teach you its significance and help you better appreciate the timelessness and poetry of Shakespeare's words. Shakespeare for Every Day of the Year will give you a thoughtful way reflect on each day, all while giving you a deeper appreciation for the most famous writer in the English language.

Waiting on the Word

Waiting on the Word
Author: Malcolm Guite
Publisher: Canterbury Press
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2015-08-31
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1848258003

For every day from Advent Sunday to Christmas Day and beyond, the bestselling poet Malcolm Guite chooses a favourite poem from across the Christian spiritual and English literary traditions and offers incisive seasonal reflections on it. A scholar of poetry as well as a renowned poet himself, his knowledge is deep and wide and he offers readers a soul-food feast for Advent. Among the classic writers he includes are: George Herbert, John Donne, Milton, Tennyson,and Christina Rossetti,as well as contemporary poets like Scott Cairns, Luci Shaw, and Grevel Lindop. He also includes a selection of his own highly praised work.