Author: Joanne Oppenheim
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781841483641
Category : Children of unemployed parents
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A beautiful story which offers a new way of celebrating Christmas- Accessible, engaging text teaches children the valuable life lesson of the power of faith and trust and encourages personal integrity- Author Joanne Oppenheim has written more than fifty books for and about children, and is President of the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio organization- Introduces the extraordinary artwork of Fabian Negrin, who grew up in Argentina and studied art in Mexico City- Poinsettias are the bestselling potted plant in the United States!
The Miracle of the First Poinsettia
Author: Joanne Oppenheim
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781841483641
Category : Children of unemployed parents
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A beautiful story which offers a new way of celebrating Christmas- Accessible, engaging text teaches children the valuable life lesson of the power of faith and trust and encourages personal integrity- Author Joanne Oppenheim has written more than fifty books for and about children, and is President of the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio organization- Introduces the extraordinary artwork of Fabian Negrin, who grew up in Argentina and studied art in Mexico City- Poinsettias are the bestselling potted plant in the United States!
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781841483641
Category : Children of unemployed parents
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A beautiful story which offers a new way of celebrating Christmas- Accessible, engaging text teaches children the valuable life lesson of the power of faith and trust and encourages personal integrity- Author Joanne Oppenheim has written more than fifty books for and about children, and is President of the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio organization- Introduces the extraordinary artwork of Fabian Negrin, who grew up in Argentina and studied art in Mexico City- Poinsettias are the bestselling potted plant in the United States!
The Legend of the Poinsettia
Author: Tomie dePaola
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0698115678
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
In Mexico, the poinsettia is called flor de la Nochebuenao flower of the Holy Night. At Christmastime, the flower blooms and flourishes, the quite exquisite red stars lighting up the countryside. This Mexican legend tells how the poinsettia came to be, through a little girl's unselfish gift to the Christ Child. Beloved Newbery honor-winning author and Caldecott honor-winning illustrator Tomie dePaola has embraced the legend using his own special feeling for Christmas. His glorious paintings capture not only the brilliant colors of Mexico and its art, but also the excitement of the children preparing for Christmas and the hope of Lucida, who comes to see what makes a gift truly beautiful.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0698115678
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
In Mexico, the poinsettia is called flor de la Nochebuenao flower of the Holy Night. At Christmastime, the flower blooms and flourishes, the quite exquisite red stars lighting up the countryside. This Mexican legend tells how the poinsettia came to be, through a little girl's unselfish gift to the Christ Child. Beloved Newbery honor-winning author and Caldecott honor-winning illustrator Tomie dePaola has embraced the legend using his own special feeling for Christmas. His glorious paintings capture not only the brilliant colors of Mexico and its art, but also the excitement of the children preparing for Christmas and the hope of Lucida, who comes to see what makes a gift truly beautiful.
Milagro de la flor de nochebuena
Author: Brian Cavanaugh
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780809167791
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"The story about the Christmas cráeche is from "The Life of St. Francis (Legenda maior)" by St. Bonaventure."--Title page verso.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780809167791
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"The story about the Christmas cráeche is from "The Life of St. Francis (Legenda maior)" by St. Bonaventure."--Title page verso.
An Early American Christmas
Author: Tomie dePaola
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1480411426
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 37
Book Description
A new family shows the neighborhood what Christmas is all about In this small New England village, no one makes much of a fuss about Christmas—until a new family moves in, that is. The family works tirelessly to prepare for the holiday: decorating the house, hand-dipping candles, baking mounds of delicious cookies, and carving nativity pieces. In the end, these new neighbors show their small village how to celebrate the holiday in a very special way. This fixed-layout ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book, features read-along narration.
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1480411426
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 37
Book Description
A new family shows the neighborhood what Christmas is all about In this small New England village, no one makes much of a fuss about Christmas—until a new family moves in, that is. The family works tirelessly to prepare for the holiday: decorating the house, hand-dipping candles, baking mounds of delicious cookies, and carving nativity pieces. In the end, these new neighbors show their small village how to celebrate the holiday in a very special way. This fixed-layout ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book, features read-along narration.
The Christmas Rose
Author: Wendy Blaxland
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781760655273
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
A beautiful Christmas story based on the traditional legend of the Christmas Rose. The fields near Bethlehem are filled with great joy when angels appear telling of the birth of a very special baby. Madelon's uncle, his men, and the magnificent kings riding on camels all have gifts for the Saviour. But Madelon has nothing. What could she possibly give hi
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781760655273
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
A beautiful Christmas story based on the traditional legend of the Christmas Rose. The fields near Bethlehem are filled with great joy when angels appear telling of the birth of a very special baby. Madelon's uncle, his men, and the magnificent kings riding on camels all have gifts for the Saviour. But Madelon has nothing. What could she possibly give hi
The 13th Gift
Author: Joanne Huist Smith
Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com
ISBN: 1458798518
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 199
Book Description
Every day can be Christmas. After the unexpected death of her husband, Joanne Huist Smith had no idea how she would keep herself together and be strong for her three children - especially with the holidays approaching. The cheerfulness of the season made her feel more alone than ever, no matter how much she wanted to reach out to her children and find some way to comfort them. But thirteen days before Christmas, a poinsettia appeared on the Smiths' doorstep. The next day, another gift arrived … then another, and another. Each present was accompanied by a note with lyrics to the carol ''The Twelve Days of Christmas'' rewritten to fit the gift and and signed, ''Your true friends.'' Although Jo resisted the intrusion at first, the gifts began to work a kind of magic on her and the kids. As they puzzled over the mystery together - who were the true friends? when would the next delivery arrive? could anyone catch the gift givers in the act? - their grieving hearts began to heal. The 13th Gift is a true story about the everyday miracles that can occur during the holiday season. It is a heartwarming reminder that with love, community, and family, even the most broken of hearts can be mended.
Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com
ISBN: 1458798518
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 199
Book Description
Every day can be Christmas. After the unexpected death of her husband, Joanne Huist Smith had no idea how she would keep herself together and be strong for her three children - especially with the holidays approaching. The cheerfulness of the season made her feel more alone than ever, no matter how much she wanted to reach out to her children and find some way to comfort them. But thirteen days before Christmas, a poinsettia appeared on the Smiths' doorstep. The next day, another gift arrived … then another, and another. Each present was accompanied by a note with lyrics to the carol ''The Twelve Days of Christmas'' rewritten to fit the gift and and signed, ''Your true friends.'' Although Jo resisted the intrusion at first, the gifts began to work a kind of magic on her and the kids. As they puzzled over the mystery together - who were the true friends? when would the next delivery arrive? could anyone catch the gift givers in the act? - their grieving hearts began to heal. The 13th Gift is a true story about the everyday miracles that can occur during the holiday season. It is a heartwarming reminder that with love, community, and family, even the most broken of hearts can be mended.
'Twas Nochebuena
Author: Roseanne Greenfield Thong
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0698136454
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
’Twas Nochebuena and all through our casa, every creature was kneading tamale masa... It’s Christmas Eve, and you’re invited to a Nochebuena celebration! Follow a family as they prepare to host a night filled with laughter, love, and Latino tradition. Make tasty tamales and hang colorful adornos (decorations) on the walls. Gather to sing festive canciones (songs) while sipping champurrado (hot chocolate). After the midnight feast has been served and the last gifts have been unwrapped, it’s time to cheer, “Feliz Navidad and to all a good night!” Savor the magic of Nochebuena with a holiday tale you’ll want to read again and again.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0698136454
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
’Twas Nochebuena and all through our casa, every creature was kneading tamale masa... It’s Christmas Eve, and you’re invited to a Nochebuena celebration! Follow a family as they prepare to host a night filled with laughter, love, and Latino tradition. Make tasty tamales and hang colorful adornos (decorations) on the walls. Gather to sing festive canciones (songs) while sipping champurrado (hot chocolate). After the midnight feast has been served and the last gifts have been unwrapped, it’s time to cheer, “Feliz Navidad and to all a good night!” Savor the magic of Nochebuena with a holiday tale you’ll want to read again and again.
Zetta the Poinsettia
Author: Alma Hammond
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780998536262
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Zetta was once a lonely poinsettia sitting on a box with the rest of the stock at the Miller Flower and Seed. It was the beginning of the holiday season - so there was a reason To Be. Then one day the season went away, but Zetta discovers she still has reason "To Be."
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780998536262
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Zetta was once a lonely poinsettia sitting on a box with the rest of the stock at the Miller Flower and Seed. It was the beginning of the holiday season - so there was a reason To Be. Then one day the season went away, but Zetta discovers she still has reason "To Be."
Joy to the World
Author: Tomie dePaola
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0147509521
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 113
Book Description
A timeless celebration of Christmas from the legendary Newbery and Caldecott Honor winner Tomie dePaola! This collection unifies three of the incomparable Tomie dePaola’s most beloved Christmas stories into one handsome volume. Vividly portrayed and expertly crafted, The Night of Las Posadas, The Story of the Three Wise Kings, and The Legend of the Poinsettia are sure enchant and mesmerize the whole family during the holiday season.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0147509521
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 113
Book Description
A timeless celebration of Christmas from the legendary Newbery and Caldecott Honor winner Tomie dePaola! This collection unifies three of the incomparable Tomie dePaola’s most beloved Christmas stories into one handsome volume. Vividly portrayed and expertly crafted, The Night of Las Posadas, The Story of the Three Wise Kings, and The Legend of the Poinsettia are sure enchant and mesmerize the whole family during the holiday season.
The Legend of the Christmas Rose
Author: William H. Hooks
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780439242059
Category : Christmas rose
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
The younger sister of three shepherds secretly follows her brothers who are traveling to Bethlehem to see the Christ Child.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780439242059
Category : Christmas rose
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
The younger sister of three shepherds secretly follows her brothers who are traveling to Bethlehem to see the Christ Child.