Something for Christmas

Something for Christmas
Author: Palmer Brown
Publisher: New York Review of Books
Total Pages: 41
Release: 2011-09-20
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1590174623

“What are you doing, dear?” “It’s a secret.” “Secrets are better if you share them a little. So tell Mother why you look so sad on Christmas Eve.” “I am wondering what to give—someone—for Christmas.” So begins the story of a little mouse’s search for a very special gift for a very special person. Nothing seems just right until the little mouse realizes that the best present of all is already at hand. Palmer Brown has given us something special for Christmas—or any day—an entrancingly lovely story, filled with the true spirit of the holiday season.

Something Special for Christmas

Something Special for Christmas
Author: Randall Hartsell
Publisher: Alfred Music
Total Pages: 22
Release:
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781457442483

These eight holiday favorites have been skillfully arranged for early intermediate level pianists. Arrangements feature ostinato bass lines and rhythmic patterns and provide an opportunity to reinforce a variety of technical and dynamic challenges. Selections include "Jingle Bells," "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen," "Angels We Have Heard on High" and much more.

Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Immigrant Women Who Changed the World

Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Immigrant Women Who Changed the World
Author: Elena Favilli
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 430
Release: 2020-10-13
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1734264179

A 2021 NATIONAL PARENTING PRODUCT AWARDS WINNER! The third installment in the New York Times bestselling Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls series, featuring 100 immigrant women who have shaped, and will continue to shape, our world. Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Immigrant Women Who Changed the World is packed with 100 all-new bedtime stories about the lives of incredible female figures from the past and the present such as: Anna Wintour, Editor in Chief Carmen Miranda, Singer and Actress Diane von Fürstenberg, Fashion Designer Gloria Estefan, Singer Ilhan Omar, Politician Josephine Baker, Entertainer and Activist Lupita Nyong'o, Actress Madeleine Albright, Politician Rihanna, Entrepreneur and Singer Samantha Power, Diplomat This volume recognizes women who left their birth countries for a multitude of reasons: some for new opportunities, some out of necessity. Readers will whip up a plate with Asma Khan, strategize global affairs alongside Madeleine Albright, venture into business with Rihanna, and many more. All of these unique, yet relatable stories are accompanied by gorgeous, full-page, full-color portraits, illustrated by 70 female and nonbinary artists from 29 countries across the globe.

Plan Your Year

Plan Your Year
Author: Pam Barnhill
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2019-05-07
Genre:
ISBN: 9780999742129

Just Right for Christmas

Just Right for Christmas
Author: Birdie Black
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Total Pages: 33
Release: 2012
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0763661740

Purchasing an abundant bolt of soft, red cloth to make a Christmas outfit for his daughter, the monarch of a snowy kingdom is unaware that the leftover pieces of the cloth will be recycled to make presents for numerous subjects including a tiny mouse, who uses a miniscule scrap as a scarf.

The Gift of the Magi

The Gift of the Magi
Author: O. Henry
Publisher: Amila Jay
Total Pages: 11
Release: 2021-12-22
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 3986779213

"The Gift of the Magi" is a short story by O. Henry first published in 1905. The story tells of a young husband and wife and how they deal with the challenge of buying secret Christmas gifts for each other with very little money. As a sentimental story with a moral lesson about gift-giving, it has been popular for adaptation, especially for presentation at Christmas time.

Ibiza Bohemia

Ibiza Bohemia
Author: Renu Kashyap
Publisher: Assouline Publishing
Total Pages: 6
Release: 2017-06-01
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1614285918

From roaring nightlife to peaceful yoga retreats, Ibiza’s hippie-chic atmosphere is its hallmark. This quintessential Mediterranean hot spot has served as an escape for artists, creatives, and musicians alike for decades. It is a place to reinvent oneself, to walk the fine line between civilization and wilderness, and to discover bliss. Ibiza Bohemia explores the island’s scenic Balearic cliffs, its legendary cast of characters, and the archetypal interiors that define its signature style.

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Author: Barbara Robinson
Publisher: Samuel French, Inc.
Total Pages: 60
Release: 1983
Genre: Drama
ISBN: 9780573617454

The six mean Herdman kids lie, steal, smoke cigars (even the girls) and then become involved in the community Christmas pageant.

Little House Living

Little House Living
Author: Merissa A. Alink
Publisher: Gallery Books
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2021-02-23
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 198217899X

The immensely popular blogger behind Little House Living provides a timeless and “heartwarming guide to modern homesteading” (BookPage) that will inspire you to live your life simply and frugally—perfect for fans of The Pioneer Woman and The Hands-On Home. Shortly after getting married, Merissa Alink and her husband found themselves with nothing in their pantry but a package of spaghetti and some breadcrumbs. Their life had seemingly hit rock bottom, and it was only after a touching act of charity that they were able to get back on their feet again. Inspired by this gesture of kindness as well as the beloved Little House on the Prairie books, Merissa was determined to live an entirely made-from-scratch life, and as a result, she rescued her household budget—saving thousands of dollars a year. Now, she reveals the powerful and moving lessons she’s learned after years of homesteading, homemaking, and cooking from scratch. Filled with charm, practical advice, and gorgeous full-color photographs, Merissa shares everything from tips on budgeting to natural, easy-to-make recipes for taco seasoning mix, sunscreen, lemon poppy hand scrub, furniture polish, and much more. Inviting and charming, Little House Living is the epitome of heartland warmth and prairie inspiration.