A Gnome’S Winter Solstice Tale


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In the wooded dell of Happy Hollow, Snappy, the woodland gnome and his merry band of woodland friends celebrate the winter solstice, the longest night of the year, in this uplifting, heartwarming story for children of all ages. It touches my heart to read a story wherein the characters listen to one another, respect and love each other and live in a uniquely positive, inspiring atmosphere for learning, loving and transforming. Joya Loveday Birns, Co-author of Parenting with Spirit and The Joy of Parenting Written in musical rhyme and illustrated in felted wool, A Gnomes Winter Solstice Tale features lively and whimsical characters. It shares a story that fosters childrens creativity, curiosity, and possibility.




A Gnome's Winter Solstice Tale


Book Description

In the wooded dell of Happy Hollow, Snappy, the woodland gnome and his merry band of woodland friends celebrate the winter solstice, the longest night of the year, in this uplifting, heartwarming story for children of all ages. It touches my heart to read a story wherein the characters listen to one another, respect and love each other and live in a uniquely positive, inspiring atmosphere for learning, loving and transforming. --Joya Loveday Birns, Co-author of Parenting with Spirit and The Joy of Parenting Written in musical rhyme and illustrated in felted wool, A Gnome's Winter Solstice Tale features lively and whimsical characters. It shares a story that fosters children's creativity, curiosity, and possibility.




Snappy the Curious Woodland Gnome


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Snappy, an admirably, courageous gnome, sets out in search of a sizable, new home. He pauses, feels, and asks powerful questions that call forth the next step of his adventure. Possibility and insight greet Snappy through the wise, warm, and welcoming characters he meets along the way. I was enchanted with the questions posed and the poetic language that moves the stories along. More than sweet stories, these imaginative tales pose important life discovery questions that children might ponder and bring into their playtime. Robin White Turtle Lysne, PhD, Blue Bone Books, Santa Cruz, California Amma Sharons timely childrens books are a valuable and unique contribution to childrens literature. Adults will enjoy and become as engaged in these stories as any child. Judith Sutter MA Licensed Professional Counselor, Lafayette, Colorado Featuring whimsical rhyme and illustrated with unique, felted wool illustrations, this childrens picture book shares Snappys journey of self-discovery.




Christmas Pieces – 24 Historical Fiction Short Stories Surrounding Christmas


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Christmas Pieces – 24 Historical Fiction Short Stories Surrounding Christmas is a compilation of stories that take place across America and offers the reader a view of various ethnic cultures and how they celebrate Christmas. Although they are stories that include Christmas holiday traditions, they can also be read throughout the year and enjoyed for their historical content. Tom Gahan wrote one story for each of the twenty-four days of Advent leading up to Christmas. Various stories are fun and whimsical, others are more serious. Some have an element of romance, others do not. Christmas Pieces is written for a wide audience. It is wholesome and family-friendly with secular and Christian themes alike. The content is free of violence, profanity, or disturbing themes that is suitable for children and sensitive readers. Tom Gahan has written for decades covering a wide variety of areas. He prefers to write historical fiction. Tom’s commercial writing helped launch a startup company to be an international industry leader within two years. His well-received historical fiction novel, Harmony Bay: An adventurous slice of waterfront life where mystery surrounds history became required reading at several high schools. Tom Gahan has often lectured on writing and has been a welcome guest at schools, universities, libraries, and book clubs. Tom is the recipient of several awards including the prestigious Gold Key Award from his hometown Chamber of Commerce, two citations from the U.S. Congress, and was named Civic Leader of the Year for his humanitarian work. Tom, who is a happily married grandfather, enjoys travel, fishing, wildlife, nature, and woodworking. He lives on eastern Long Island in New York. Foreword provided by Deborah E Gordon-Reagle, Th.D. Keywords – Christmas Short Stories, Holiday Stories, Historical, Advent, Wholesome, Family-Friendly, Multicultural, Secular, Christian, Romance, Tradition, New York, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Alaska, Pittsburgh, Oshkosh, Florida, California, Denver, Bayou, Bethlehem, West Bank, Christmas Book, Christmas Books, Christmas Stories




Tales from Bohemia


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Twenty stories from the Bohemian Forest of nature spirits and their interactions with humans.




The First Day of Winter


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A snowman comes alive as the child building it adds pieces during the first ten days of winter.




The Shortest Day


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Describes how and why daylight grows shorter as winter approaches, the effect of shorter days on animals and people, and how the winter solstice has been celebrated throughout history. Includes activities.




Winter Stroll


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"Happy Holidays 2015! It has been a rough year for the Quinns, but I would like to start by saying thank you for all of the well wishes and positive missives sent our way." A second Christmas on Nantucket finds Winter Street Inn owner Kelley Quinn reflecting on the past year as he writes a holiday letter to friends and family. Though the year has had its share of misfortune and worry, the Quinns have much to celebrate. Kelley, now single, at least is on better terms with his first wife Margaret, who is using her celebrity to lure customers to the inn in record numbers. Their son Kevin has a beautiful new baby, Genevieve, with the Inn's French housekeeper, Isabelle; and their daughter, Ava, is finally dating a nice guy--her devoted colleague, Scott. Now the Quinns are looking forward to celebrating Genevieve's baptism, welcoming Isabelle to the family, and enjoying the cheer of Nantucket's traditional Christmas Stroll. But just when a peaceful family gathering seems within reach, Kelley's estranged second wife, Mitzi, shows up on the island after souring on her relationship with the inn's former Santa Claus. Soon Kelley isn't the only Quinn entertaining a surprise guest from Christmases past as lovers old and new gather beneath the mistletoe. With jealousy, passion, and eggnog consumption at an all-time high, it's going to take a whole lot more than a Christmas miracle to get the Quinns--and the inn--through the holidays intact. Follow the Quinn family through the entire Winter Street Series: Winter Street Winter Stroll Winter Storms Winter Solstice




The Winter Solstice


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Presents facts and folklore about the shortest day of the year, a day that has been filled with magic since ancient times.




The Time Fetch


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“The Time Fetch is a remarkable testament to the power of true friendship and a thrilling fantasy adventure about the unseen world all around us.” --R. J. Palacio, #1 New York Times bestselling author ofWonder Edward picks up what he thinks is a rock. He doesn’t know it is a sleeping Time Fetch--and touching it will release its foragers too soon and alter the entire fabric of time and space. Soon the bell rings to end class just as it has begun. Buses race down streets, too far behind schedule to stop for passengers. Buildings and sidewalks begin to disappear as the whole fabric of the universe starts to unravel. To try to stop the foragers, Edward must depend on the help of his classmates Feenix, Danton, and Brigit--whether he likes it or not. They all have touched the Fetch, and it has drawn them together in a strange and thrilling adventure. The boundaries between worlds and dimensions are blurred, and places and creatures on the other side are much like the ones they’ve always known--but slightly twisted, a little darker, and much more dangerous.