The Night Before Christmas The Heirloom Edition
Product Description: ... This deluxe volume of the Christmas classic is nothing short of dazzling--an heirloom-quality treasure to take out each holiday season and read aloud with family
...moreCustomer Reviews Rating: 3 Date: 2009-01-06
Summary: A little too muchReview: ... This book is so big that it's unwieldy for reading to my kids. It seems more suited for libraries or schools where group read alouds are more common. It's a beautiful
...moreCustomer Reviews Rating: 5 Date: 2009-01-06
Summary: The book was beautiful, I got it for my grandson and my daughter loved it.Review: ... The book is absolutely beautiful and will be very special for my grandson. I am also satisfied with the delivery. I received it right away! Thank you so much.
...moreCustomer Reviews Rating: 5 Date: 2009-01-03
Summary: A Classic!Review: ... It is beautifully illustrated. Something we will treasure for many years to come.
...moreCustomer Reviews Rating: 5 Date: 2008-12-28
Summary: Generations of traditionReview: ... I remember this book from my childhood. I remember reading it to my own children. We went through more than one copy during their childhood years. I purchased it
...moreCustomer Reviews Rating: 5 Date: 2008-12-28
Summary: Wonderful Tradition!Review: ... I was so excited when I received this book. The fabric cover is gorgeous, and the pictures inside are so beautiful. I wanted a book to start reading to my daughter
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How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Product Description: ... The Grinch, whose heart is two sizes too small, hates Who-ville's holiday celebrations, and plans to steal all the presents to prevent Christmas from coming. To
...moreReview: ... You're a mean one, Mr. Grinch. But are you rotten enough to ruin Whoville's Christmas Whobilation this year, even after Cindy Lou Who nominates you to be the Cheermeister
...moreCustomer Reviews Rating: 5 Date: 2008-12-22
Summary: A Christmas Favorite That Stands The Test Of TimeReview: ... HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS!, by the incomparable Theodor Geisel - aka Dr. Seuss, is a true Christmas classic. It is a story of hope, faith, and epiphany, and
...moreCustomer Reviews Rating: 5 Date: 2008-12-17
Summary: The Value of Who Christmas SongReview: ... I'm debating what book pieces seem to define Christmas for me. Oddly this is up there, maybe the story I like the most to reacquaint me with a tear or two, I never
...moreCustomer Reviews Rating: 5 Date: 2008-12-15
Summary: What a joy to read and to share!Review: ... When I was a child, I found the Dr. Seuss books a bit scary because I didn't much like abstract or surreal stuff. Fast forward many years and I have a daughter
...moreCustomer Reviews Rating: 5 Date: 2008-12-14
Summary: a beautiful edition !!!!Review: ... the product arrived in a timely manner...and was much more elegant than i thought a "deluxe"' edition would be...i'm very pleased !!!
...moreCustomer Reviews Rating: 5 Date: 2008-11-20
Summary: A Holiday ClassicReview: ... The holiday season would be incomplete without the annual reading of this delightful tale that introduces the little ones and many of the big ones too, to the residents
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The Man Who Invented Christmas How Charles Dickens s A Christmas Carol Rescued His Career and Revived Our Holiday Spirits
Product Description: ... As uplifting as the tale of Scrooge itself, this is the story of how one writer and one book revived the signal holiday of the Western world. Just before Christmas
...moreCustomer Reviews Rating: 2 Date: 2009-01-03
Summary: Bah, Humbug!!!Review: ... Do not be fooled by the title of this book into buying it. Dickens is NOT "The Man Who Invented CHRISTMAS." It is truly a pity that Crown Publishers and the author
...moreCustomer Reviews Rating: 3 Date: 2008-12-27
Summary: A enjoyable read, but not without flawsReview: ... A friend sent The Man Who Invented Christmas to me as a holiday gift. The title intrigued me as I had been told by Dickens scholar David Parker that the popular
...moreCustomer Reviews Rating: 4 Date: 2008-12-27
Summary: A "sledge-hammer blow"Review: ... So Dickens called his "Christmas Carol," one of the most-read books in the English language, and he meant it in two senses. First and foremost, he hoped that its
...moreCustomer Reviews Rating: 5 Date: 2008-12-21
Summary: A New AppreciationReview: ... I could never quite get the hang of Dickens's writing. I found it laborious rather than fun, but loved his "A Christmas Carol" so I was excited to read about the
...moreCustomer Reviews Rating: 3 Date: 2008-12-11
Summary: Padded for lengthReview: ... This was a good book about how Dickens (and Prince Albert) almostly single-handedly created the holiday we celebrate today. It was well-researched and well-written.
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The Purpose of Christmas
Product Description: ... Hailed by The Economist as the "the most influential pastor in America," and by Time as one of the 100 most influential people in the world, the bestselling author
...moreCustomer Reviews Rating: 5 Date: 2009-01-06
Summary: The Purpose Of ChristmasReview: ... Although a short book, Rick Warren gives a remarkably clear and understandable definition of the purpose of Christmas. The book and references were outstanding.
...moreCustomer Reviews Rating: 5 Date: 2009-01-04
Summary: The TRUE meaning of Christmas Review: ... This is a beautifully written book about the true meaning of Christmas. I read through it in one sitting, and plan to read it every year during the holidays. It's
...moreCustomer Reviews Rating: 5 Date: 2008-12-29
Summary: Excellent BookReview: ... I have never written a book review before, but I was inspired to do so after reading this book. Rick Warren sums up the meaning of Christmas in a message to believers
...moreCustomer Reviews Rating: 5 Date: 2008-12-29
Summary: True Meaning of ChristmasReview: ... This book is awesome! It sure hits the nail right on the head with what the true meaning of Christmas is all about. I recommend everyone read it.
...moreCustomer Reviews Rating: 4 Date: 2008-12-28
Summary: A Nice Reflection of the True MeaningReview: ... Good points and references, well written, to many pictures that just add page numbers to an otherwise short book at a rather costly price. Might be a collector
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God Gave Us Christmas God Gave Us
Product Description: ... As Little Cub and her family prepare to celebrate the most special day of the year, the curious young polar bear begins to wonder… “Who invented Christmas?”
...moreCustomer Reviews Rating: 5 Date: 2009-01-06
Summary: God Gave Us ChristmasReview: ... Excellent book for my church preschool class. All of the children were glued to the pictures of the polar bears and their animal friends. They also seemed to grasp
...moreCustomer Reviews Rating: 2 Date: 2008-12-20
Summary: Author needs to hire new editorReview: ... While the book is a nice one, and the message is a good one, the authors need to fire their editors and hire new ones. It's far too wordy a story, and very frustrating
...moreCustomer Reviews Rating: 5 Date: 2008-12-04
Summary: Meaning of Christmas: Jesus or Santa?Review: ... This book does a really great job of acknowledging the true reason we celebrate Christmas - Jesus' birth - while not downplaying any of the other holiday traditions
...moreCustomer Reviews Rating: 5 Date: 2008-12-03
Summary: Wonderful Christmas bookReview: ... I bought this book for my six year old boy thinking it would serve two purposes. One, I thought it would bridge the gap between the real meaning of Christmas and
...moreCustomer Reviews Rating: 5 Date: 2008-11-30
Summary: The best Christmas book I've found for children - creative & meaningfulReview: ... I researched a ton of Christmas books to give as gifts this year. I was looking for something that conveyed the true meaning of Christmas but in a engaging, child-friendly
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A Very Marley Christmas
Product Description: ... With all the excitement of Christmas approaching, it's no surprise that Marley, the lovable pup with a nose for trouble, wants to get in on the action. Anticipating
...moreCustomer Reviews Rating: 5 Date: 2008-12-13
Summary: I'm an animal loverReview: ... I purchased this book for my grandchildren after reading Marley & Me. I enjoyed Marley & Me through smiles, laughter,and tears. This childrens book will bring smiles
...moreCustomer Reviews Rating: 5 Date: 2008-12-12
Summary: Great fun!Review: ... My son loves this book, as he does the other one, Bad Dog Marley. I think it's cute too!
...moreCustomer Reviews Rating: 5 Date: 2008-12-08
Summary: loveable little yellow labReview: ... we have raised yellow labs for the last 30 years so i purchased the first marley book and love these new ones out and can't wait to see the movie that comes out
...moreCustomer Reviews Rating: 5 Date: 2008-11-19
Summary: A Very Marley ChristmasReview: ... Any Marlay lover must have this book. Once again, John Grogan, captures the fun and excitement of having a dog, especially at Christmas time. Young and old, you
...moreCustomer Reviews Rating: 5 Date: 2008-10-27
Summary: Hilarious Christmas StoryReview: ... Reviewed by Cayden (age 4) and Max (age 2) Aures and Mom for Reader Views (6/08) "A Very Marley Christmas" is the fun holiday story of Marley the dog's first Christmas.
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A Guide for Using The Best Christmas Pageant Ever in the Classroom
Product Description: ... This resource is directly related to its literature equivalent and filled with a variety of cross-curricular lessons to do before, during, and after reading the
...moreCustomer Reviews Rating: 5 Date: 2009-01-04
Summary: A Great LIttle Classic!Review: ... Every year a number of new books appear for the Christmas season, seeking to show new significance to old customs, or sometimes merely to put a contemporary story
...moreCustomer Reviews Rating: 5 Date: 2008-12-31
Summary: Makes you feel so much better about your dysfunctional family!Review: ... "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" is probably the best book ever, in my humble opinion! Believe me, it is not just a children's book whatsoever. My mother and I
...moreCustomer Reviews Rating: 5 Date: 2008-12-30
Summary: A Christmas classic for all ages!Review: ... I've directed the play for a couple of years and actually purchased several copies of this book to give away as prizes in a drawing for children attendees. This
...moreCustomer Reviews Rating: 5 Date: 2008-12-25
Summary: Truly the best!Review: ... The best Christmas story for children that I have ever read. With wonderful humor it manages to help children really understand the Nativity. My seven year old
...moreCustomer Reviews Rating: 5 Date: 2008-12-23
Summary: A New Family FavoriteReview: ... This is the first year we've read this book as a family and it has been a delightful experience. The children of all ages love the story and we laugh together every
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A Wish to Be a Christmas Tree
Product Description: ... This charming tale of an overgrown pine that was always passed over for Christmas, and what his woodland friends do to help him, is sure to become a holiday classic
...moreReview: ... Book Description This charming tale of an overgrown pine always being passed by for Christmas, and what his woodland friends do to help him, is sure to become
...moreCustomer Reviews Rating: 5 Date: 2008-12-21
Summary: good lesson to learnReview: ... I bought this to read to my grandchildren and really like the lesson learned as the story unfolds. Great illustrations also.
...moreCustomer Reviews Rating: 4 Date: 2008-12-15
Summary: Cute story, beautiful picturesReview: ... Great story with beautiful pictures. The only downside is that I bought it for my 18 month old and the storyline is a bit complicated for her. Otherwise she love
...moreCustomer Reviews Rating: 5 Date: 2008-12-14
Summary: WHAT A WONDERFUL STORY!!!!Review: ... This book has become a favorite Christmas tradition for me and my family! The story and the illustrations are beautiful!! Sometimes we even read it in the summer
...moreCustomer Reviews Rating: 2 Date: 2008-12-08
Summary: DisappointingReview: ... Considering the high marks this book got I was very disapointed when I received the book. The rhyming is forced and wordy. Although the story line is a cute idea,
...moreCustomer Reviews Rating: 3 Date: 2008-12-01
Summary: Long drawn out story, pretty picturesReview: ... I bought this story for my 2 year old, but it is really for older kids. The story is long, and a lot to read through. The pictures are pretty, but my toddler won't
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A Dog Named Christmas
Product Description: ... In this heartwarming novel, author Greg Kincaid tells the tender story of how one very special dog changed the lives of his adoptive family—and an entire town—forever.
...moreCustomer Reviews Rating: 3 Date: 2009-01-05
Summary: A great book to read in a weekendReview: ... I enjoyed reading A Dog Named Christmas. If you're an animal lover you'll enjoy it too. It's a great book to read in a weekend. It would be a good YA book too.
...moreCustomer Reviews Rating: 5 Date: 2008-12-28
Summary: A Dog Named ChristmasReview: ... This is a quick read for a busy holiday -- very well written (as if based on experience with dogs and the deep commitment involved with obtaining/owning one). The
...moreCustomer Reviews Rating: 5 Date: 2008-12-26
Summary: Perfect for sitting by the fire.Review: ... This book is perfect for the holiday season. Light a fire, put on some Christmas background music and enjoy this book about a stray dog that touches the hearts
...moreCustomer Reviews Rating: 5 Date: 2008-12-22
Summary: A Dog Named ChristmasReview: ... This is a sweet story and teaches the value of "rescuing" animals. The young man in this story, although mentally challenged, had more to teach us that most educated
...moreCustomer Reviews Rating: 5 Date: 2008-12-21
Summary: A Dog Named ChristmasReview: ... Sweet easy feel-good book. Bought it for a friend who owns a black lab, but had to read it first. Glad I did.
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