It is the night before Christmas! When Marie receives a handsome wooden Nutcracker from her dear uncle, she's thrilled. But under the richly decorated tree that night, something magical happens . . . and when her toy Nutcracker transforms into a handsome Prince, Marie is whisked off to Toyland for a winter adventure she'll never forget! The Nutcracker is one of the world's favorite holiday stories, and Mary Engelbreit offers her vision of that joyful night, creating a picture book filled with movement and vibrant detail that even the youngest child will enjoy.
As Christmas Eve draws near, they welcome readers to join them in celebrating the joys of the season. Starting with the angel atop the family tree, this playful Christmas alphabet is Mary Engelbreit at her exuberant best.
A Night of Great Joy tells the story of the nativity through the performance of a children’s Christmas pageant. With adorable illustrations and simple storytelling, Engelbreit paints a wonderful picture of the night Jesus was born.
Although Ann Estelle focuses on her wish list as Christmas approaches, her best memories have little to do with the presents she receives.
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New York Times bestselling artist Susan Jeffers has created a Nutcracker unlike any that has gone before, with a lovely spare text based on the ballet. This is the perfect gift to share with children before they see The Nutcracker.
Now, those memories, illustrated by one of America's favorite artists, are gathered in this Big Book of Santa. This special edition contains Mary's favorite Santa works of art.
The Bedtime Book: contains twelve unique reading experiences that can be read straight through or broken up and combined for a different bedtime adventure every night, entries that range from short prayers to stories spanning several ...
Offers an illustrated collection of poetry, stories, carols, and quotations about Christmas by such authors as William Blake, James Freeman Clarke, Christina Rossetti, and James Russell Lowell.
An illustrated guide to celebrating Christmas features a host of ideas for handmade decorations and innovative gifts and offers recipes for cakes, cookies, candies, and cocktails.
When a young girl rescues her nutcracker from an attack by mice, the nutcracker becomes a prince and takes her to his magnificent castle.