Father Christmas's Fake Beard

Father Christmas's Fake Beard
Author: Terry Pratchett
Publisher: Random House
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2017-10-05
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 144819850X

A collection of wonderful Christmas stories from the fantastically funny Terry Pratchett. With incredible illustrations from Mark Beech, it's the perfect stocking filler! Have you ever wanted Christmas to be different? Turkey and carols, presents and crackers - they all start to feel a bit . . . samey. How about a huge exploding mince pie, a pet abominable snowman, or a very helpful partridge in a pear tree? What if Father Christmas went to work at a zoo, or caused chaos in a toy store or, was even, arrested for burglary!? Dive into the fantastically funny world of Terry Pratchett, for a festive treat like no other. These ten stories will have you laughing, gasping and crying (with laughter) - you'll never see Christmas in the same way again. 'Funny, action-packed . . . a rip-roaring read' The Sun

The Time-travelling Caveman

The Time-travelling Caveman
Author: Terry Pratchett
Publisher: Random House
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2020-09-03
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1787620719

*The final collection of short stories from the incredible Sir Terry Pratchett!* Imagination is an amazing thing. It can take you to the top of the highest mountain, or down to the bottom of the deepest depths of the sea. This where it took Doggins on his Awfully Big Adventure: a quest full of magic and flying machines. (And the world's best joke - trust me, it's hilarious.) It took three young inventors to the moon (where they may or may not have left a bottle of lemonade) and a caveman on a trip to the dentist. You can join them on these adventures, and many more, in this incredible collection of stories . . . From the greatest imagination there ever was. Written for local newspapers when Terry Pratchett was a young lad, these never previously published stories are packed full of anarchic humour and wonderful wit. A must-have for Terry fans . . . and young readers looking for a fix of magic.

The Night I Met Father Christmas

The Night I Met Father Christmas
Author: Ben Miller
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2018-11-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1471171558

‘A sheer delight for all kids both big AND small’ Ruth Jones 'Bubbles with warmth and mischievous humour . . . irresistible' Alexander Armstrong 'Wonderful, funny, magical' Chris Evans on How I Became a Dog Called Midnight Enter a world of wonder with this heartfelt Christmas classic from bestselling children's author Ben Miller. Jackson knows all about the flying reindeer, he knows about the elves and the secret North Pole workshop, he knows about the magic that allows Father Christmas to deliver presents around the world in just one night, but there's one thing he doesn't know . . . how did Father Christmas become Father Christmas? That all changes when, one Christmas Eve, Jackson meets Father Christmas and hears his incredible story. So begins an enchanting fairy-tale into a magical snowy landscape, where Torvil, a mean-spirited and miserly elf, is about to discover the true meaning of Christmas. This might not have been the story Jackson was expecting but, as Father Christmas tells him, no good story ever is... With beautiful illustrations throughout from Daniela Jaglenka Terrazzini and warm, funny words from Ben Miller, this book will remind everyone of the true spirit of Christmas and prove once and for all that Father Christmas really does exist! Praise for Ben Miller 'A magical adventure' Sunday Express on The Day I Fell Into a Fairytale 'Great for reading aloud' The Week Junior on The Day I Fell Into a Fairytale 'A fire-side gem of a story' Abi Elphinstone on The Night I Met Father Christmas 'Fabulous' Sunday Express on The Boy Who Made the World Disappear 'Enchanting, funny and intriguing in equal measure' Philip Ardagh on The Night I Met Father Christmas 'Each of [Ben’s] five books is joyous and thoughtful' Red Magazine

Dragons at Crumbling Castle

Dragons at Crumbling Castle
Author: Terry Pratchett
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 357
Release: 2015-02-03
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0544466594

New York Times best-selling author Terry Pratchett's irreverent and irresistible tales for children in a lavishly designed and extensively illustrated volume.

Santa's New Beard

Santa's New Beard
Author: Caroline Crowe
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2019-10-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0571336558

The big red suit was ironed and ready.The elves had stuffed the final teddy,When from the bathroom came a yelp,'Ho Ho, oh no! Quick, someone HELP!'When Santa accidentally shaves off his famous beard, the elves all rally round to help. Will they be able to sort him out before Christmas Eve? Festive and fun, this is destined to become a seasonal favourite.

The Witch's Vacuum Cleaner and Other Stories

The Witch's Vacuum Cleaner and Other Stories
Author: Terry Pratchett
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2017-01-03
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 006265313X

New York Times Bestseller Do you believe in magic? Can you imagine a war between wizards? An exciting journey in an airship or down in a submarine? Would you like to meet the fastest truncheon in the Wild West? The Witch’s Vacuum Cleaner is the second fabulously funny short-story collection from the late acclaimed storyteller Sir Terry Pratchett, author of the beloved and bestselling Discworld fantasy series. A follow-up to Dragons at Crumbling Castle, this second batch of storytelling gems features stories written when Sir Terry was just seventeen years old and working as a junior reporter. In these pages, new Pratchett fans will find wonder, mayhem, sorcery, and delight—and loyal readers will recognize the seeds of ideas that went on to influence his most beloved tales later in life. As Neil Gaiman says, “a Terry Pratchett book is a small miracle”—and The Witch’s Vacuum Cleaner proves to be another miracle taking its place alongside Pratchett’s astounding and cherished body of work.

In the Water They Can't See You Cry

In the Water They Can't See You Cry
Author: Amanda Beard
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2013-04-16
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1451644388

In a candid and uplifting memoir, international swimming star Beard reveals the truth about coming of age in the Olympic spotlight, the demons she battled along the way, and her newfound happiness.

Book-o-beards

Book-o-beards
Author: Donald B. Lemke
Publisher: Heinemann-Raintree Library
Total Pages: 7
Release: 2015
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 162370183X

A wearable board book with die-cut holes invites the reader to try out the six bearded masks.

Santa from Cincinnati

Santa from Cincinnati
Author: Judi Barrett
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2012-10-02
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1442429941

Everything you ever wanted to know about Santa, as told to the author of Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs by the big guy himself. This eBook edition includes audio! As you might imagine, the early life of Santa Claus was a liiiiiiiittle different from the childhood of your average kid. His first words were “ho ho ho!” By five he was wearing a fake beard and mustache, and could rarely be found without his favorite stuffed reindeer. It was clear from a very young age that he was destined for uniqueness.... Despite this, his parents went to great lengths to keep the normalcy in his life. They had him learn guitar (he was in a rock band!), and play baseball (he had quite an arm), and even do chores (okay—here he was like any other kid on earth—he hated chores). But there was no stopping Santa from being Santa, and one winter, he began to make his lists. He checked them twice, and delivered toys to children all over Cincinnati. Then, all over Ohio. Then—the world. Compiled from his baby book, family photos, and report cards, Santa from Cincinnati provides a full-spectrum view of the boy who grew to be the man who grew to be Santa.

My Dad Has a Beard

My Dad Has a Beard
Author: Kellen Roggenbuck
Publisher:
Total Pages: 22
Release: 2020-09-30
Genre:
ISBN: 9781087913575

This story documents a little boy's reflections on the perfection of having a bearded dad! It is silly and fun, with colorful illustrations and some serious Dad love! It makes the perfect gift for a new bearded dad or a youngster who' got a bearded dad and is learning to read! Fun for the whole family, a hit from author/illustrator Kellen Roggenbuck. This title is also available in paperback.