A Northern Nativity


Book Description

A uniquely moving book on the theme that Christ came to all people everywhere.




A Northern Nativity


Book Description

Twenty paintings of the Holy Family transferred to various locales, accompanied by a lyrical text.




The Christmas Quiet Book


Book Description

The holidays are filled with joyful noise. But Christmas is sometimes wrapped in quiet: “Searching for presents quiet,” “Getting caught quiet,” and “Hoping for a snow day quiet.” Irresistibly cute, soft colored pencil illustrations of bunnies, bears, and more paint a magical holiday picture indeed.




Santa's Birthday Gift


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If your child or grandchild has ever wondered where Santa fits in with the traditional Christmas story, now you can read them Santa's Birthday Gift. Finally, a book that ties two holiday traditions into one inspirational tale of wonder - as Santa brings gifts to baby Jesus. The cleverly-written, rhyming book reveals Santa's adventure from toymaker to star follower right into the heart of Bethlehem where he meets Baby Jesus in the manger. Delivering toys to a king is a touching experience for both Santa and readers alike, as they discover where the tradition began Santa makes a promise to Jesus to bring gifts to good boys and girls each year on Jesus' birthday. This delightful story is engaging and delivers meaningful lessons using recognizable nativity characters, and of course, Santa and Jesus.




Art of the Crèche


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One of the most enduring and universal Christmas traditions is the cr�che, or the Nativity scene: a representation of the story of Christ’s birth. This beautiful book reveals the worldwide appeal and custom of the cr�che and the diversity of creative expression displayed in this art form. Cr�che artists featured include a first-generation American firefighter devoted to preserving the Spanish Colonial santos tradition; a woman who served in the Dutch resistance during the Nazi occupation of The Netherlands; a Jesuit who worked with Cambodian landmine victims and who carved a nativity with Khmer features; and a carver from New Zealand whose work is based on Maori traditions.




Room For A Little One


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Discover the magic of the very first Christmas with this classic picture book. From the author of Owl Babies and Can't You Sleep Little Bear? It's a cold winter's night, and Kind Ox is in his stable. One by one, the animals come, and Kind Ox gives each of them a bed for the night. Until eventually, Tired Donkey arrives with some very special passengers... Retold from the perspective of the animals in the stable, this beautiful book will bring the Christmas story to life for even the youngest children. A true Christmas classic, with a universal message about kindness, this is a book to be treasured and shared by every family. Martin Waddell is one of the greatest living writers of books for children. He has won multiple awards for his work, including the prestigious Hans Christian Andersen Award.




People of the Nativity


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The people of the original Advent become powerfully and often triumphantly real as they respond to God's plan. Meet Anna, Joseph, Mary and others in this true-to-the-Scripture narrative, which includes thoughtful questions, prayers and suggested actions that resonate with the reader's own experiences -- Back cover.




Snuggle Time Christmas Stories


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Snuggle Time Christmas Stories, written by Glenys Nellist and illustrated by Cee Biscoe, is a collection of thirteen poems that tell the story of Jesus’s birth for little ones. This collection of 13 poems: Is perfect for kids ages 0-4 Is great for Advent and Christmas gifting Uses simple concepts, rhyming text, and adorable art to help children engage with the Nativity story and grow closer to God. Check out other the other titles in the Snuggle Time series: Snuggle Time Bible Stories Snuggle Time Psalms Snuggle Time Prayers




Christmas in Santa Fe


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A celebration of Santa Fe's unique holiday traditions. Christmas in Santa Fe and northern New Mexico is full of enchantment, a rich cultural feast of Spanish, Anglo and Pueblo traditions. Susan Topp Weber chronicles the best of what the region has to offer during the long holiday season and combines them with intriguing stories and gorgeous photos. Susan Topp Weber has participated in the many events of Christmas in northern New Mexico for more than forty years. She has owned and operated Susan's Christmas Shop, just off the Plaza in Santa Fe, for more than thirty years. She is frequently asked to lecture about New Mexico Christmas traditions.




Cajun Night Before Christmas


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A version in Cajun dialect of the famous poem "The Night Before Christmas," set in a Louisiana bayou.