Author: Shirley Climo
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0060290331
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
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All her life, Tante had heard tales about marvelous happenings on Christmas Eve. Animals might speak aloud. Bees might hum carols, or cocks crow at midnight. Tante wished she could witness a bit of Christmas magic, too. Everybody loves Christmas at Tante's. The old lady decorates a wonderful tree and makes certain to have something for all who come to visit, be it the nearby village children or the shy animals of the pine forest. The only creatures Tante overlooks are the spiders she has swept out of her cottage while cleaning. But the curious spiders want to come inside and see Tante's tree, too. When a midnight visitor lets them into the old lady's home, they unknowingly spin Tante the very gift she has longed for--a gift that has inspired the draping of tinsel on Christmas trees ever since. This Old World tale about the warmth and wonder of Christmas will leave children enchanted with the magical possibilities of the season.
Author: Trinka Hakes Noble
Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press
ISBN: 1410307948
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
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Long ago in a faraway place there lived two mothers. One, a humble peasant woman who struggled daily to provide for her children. And the other, a mother spider who also worked hard to care for her family. And although it would appear they were as different as night and day, these two mothers had more in common than would first seem. As the only holiday gift she can give her children, one cold Christmas Eve the peasant woman goes to the forest to get a tree, never noticing that someone has made a home among its branches. During the night, the mother spider spins webs decorating the tree, resulting in a Christmas that neither mother will ever forget. Based on an old Ukrainian story, Trinka Hakes Noble (The Orange Shoes) crafts an original heartwarming tale of the grace that can be found in the true spirit of Christmas. Trinka Hakes Noble's numerous picture books include The Scarlet Stockings Spy (IRA Teachers' Choice 2005), The Last Brother, The Orange Shoes (IRA Teachers' Choice 2008), and Apple Tree Christmas. Ms. Noble lives in northern New Jersey. Stephen Costanza attended the Philadelphia College of Art. His picture books are Mozart Finds a Melody, Noodle Man: The Pasta Superhero, and Ten Big Toes and a Prince's Nose. He lives in Belfast, Maine.
Author: Odds Bodkin
Publisher: HMH Books For Young Readers
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
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Having reluctantly parted with their treasured Christmas ornaments, members of a German immigrant family awake on Christmas morning to find miraculous replacements spun by spiders.
Author: Jack Manning
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1476530998
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 26
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Describes how the Christmas season is celebrated in Germany, covering history, celebrations, decorations, presents, and food.
Author: Carole Marsh
Publisher: Gallopade International
ISBN: 9780635013620
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 8
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Read this charming story aloud. Cook old-fashioned pull taffy. Play the unique game. This heart-warming book includes the story of the Cobweb party, historical facts, an easy taffy recipe and a cobweb game.
Author: Toni Buzzeo
Publisher: Dial
ISBN: 9780803730533
Category : Brothers and sisters
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Christmas is two days away, but Frances and her little brother Peter, who recently moved with their father to a lighthouse on an isolated island, fear that they will have no treats, no music, and no visit from Santa. Includes facts about the Flying Santa Service. Full color.
Author: Jenny Koralek
Publisher: Henry Holt Books For Young Readers
ISBN: 9780805010510
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
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A spider spins a cobweb curtain over the mouth of a cave to hide the Holy Family from soldiers who are looking for them.
Author: Raymond Arroyo
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781644132111
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Radiating the wondrous spirit of the season, The Spider Who Saved Christmas rekindles an ancient legend, casting new light on the story we thought we knew. Created by New York Times Bestselling Author Raymond Arroyo, The Spider Who Saved Christmas spins the enchanting faith-filled tale of Nephila, a cave-dwelling spider who plays a pivotal role central to the Christmas story. This instant classic reveals the origin of Christmas tinsel and reminds us that hope can always be found even in dark places where we least expect it.
Author: Nancy Churnin
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780807566367
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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To celebrate the beginning of 1800, Queen Charlotte invites 100 children to Windsor Castle, where England's first Christmas tree, laden with gifts, is the centerpiece. Includes biographical information about Queen Charlotte and a timeline.
Author: Jan Brett
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0525515798
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
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Little Teeka thought she had to be firm with the reindeer to get them ready for Santa's important flight, but when her bossy yelling only got their antlerstangled up, she knew she had to try something different."Beautifully conceived and finely wrought." -- Booklist (starred review)"Brett's precise, glowing illustrations, drawing on Swedish folk art, make this a beguiling Advent calendar of a book." -- Kirkus Reviews"AA? sweet Christmas fantasy that shows Brett at her best." -- Publishers Weekly"This tale with its humorous close-ups of stubborn reindeer and a sharp child protagonist should prove popular at story hours." -- School Library Journal
