Download or read book The Little Book of Christmas written by Dominique Foufelle and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2017-10-03 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of the stories, legends, and rituals surrounding Christmas, featuring colorfully illustrated lithographs. This festive follow-up to The Little Book of Saints and The Little Book of Angels explores the wonderful rituals and rich history surrounding Christmas. From the story of the nativity to the legends that have inspired beloved holiday traditions (like why Father Christmas arrives through the chimney), this collection includes Christmas customs from around the world. Beautifully illustrated with color lithographs taken from missals and prayer books, this joyful little book is a Christmas treasure for the whole family to gather around year after year.
Download or read book A LITTLE BOOK OF CHRISTMAS Illustrated Edition written by John Kendrick Bangs and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2017-07-06 with total page 69 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This eBook edition of "A Little Book of Christmas (Illustrated Edition)" has been formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Table of Contents: A Toast To Santa Clause The Conversion of Hetherington A Merry Christmas Pie The Child Who Had Everything But A Holiday Wish Santa Clause and Little Billee Christmas Eve The House of the Seven Santas Extract: "He was only a little bit of a chap, and so, when for the first time in his life he came into close contact with the endless current of human things, it was as hard for him to "stay put" as for some wayward little atom of flotsam and jetsam to keep from tossing about in the surging tides of the sea. His mother had left him there in the big toy-shop, with instructions not to move until she came back, while she went off to do some mysterious errand. She thought, no doubt, that with so many beautiful things on every side to delight his eye and hold his attention, strict obedience to her commands would not be hard." John Kendrick Bangs (1862-1922) was an American author, editor and satirist.
Download or read book A Die Hard Christmas written by Doogie Horner and published by Insight Editions. This book was released on 2017-10-24 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A delightful Christmas storybook for adults based on the action-packed Die Hard movie All John McClane wants for Christmas is to reunite with his estranged family. But when his wife’s office holiday party turns into a deadly hostage situation, he has to save her life before he can get home in time for Christmas! The unconventional fan-favorite movie Die Hard is now an illustrated storybook—complete with machine guns, European terrorists, and a cop who’s forced to rely on all his cunning and skills (and the help of a fellow officer) to save the day. Based on the classic “Night Before Christmas” poem and filled with whimsical illustrations, this cleverly reimagined homage is destined to become a holiday classic. *Contains adult material including violence and strong language. Reader discretion is advised. Ho-ho-ho.
Download or read book Room For A Little One written by Martin Waddell and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2015-11-05 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the magic of the very first Christmas with this classic picture book. From the author of Owl Babies and Can't You Sleep Little Bear? It's a cold winter's night, and Kind Ox is in his stable. One by one, the animals come, and Kind Ox gives each of them a bed for the night. Until eventually, Tired Donkey arrives with some very special passengers... Retold from the perspective of the animals in the stable, this beautiful book will bring the Christmas story to life for even the youngest children. A true Christmas classic, with a universal message about kindness, this is a book to be treasured and shared by every family. Martin Waddell is one of the greatest living writers of books for children. He has won multiple awards for his work, including the prestigious Hans Christian Andersen Award.
Download or read book The Little Big Book of Christmas written by Lena Tabori and published by Welcome Books. This book was released on 2011 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Previous edition: New York: William Morrow, 1999.
Download or read book Little Book of Angels written by Christine Barrely and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2013-03-26 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of stories, legends, poems, and prayers about angels, with color illustrations from missals and prayer books.
Download or read book An Early American Christmas written by Tomie dePaola and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2013-11-05 with total page 37 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book The Little Book of Mary written by Christine Barrely and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2014-02-25 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn more about Mary, mother of Jesus, in this colorfully illustrated collection of stories, miracles, and mysteries. Mary, with her divine grace and motherly spirit, has been a source of comfort and faith through the ages. The Little Book of Mary shares the stories, miracles, and apparitions of Mary, revealing the rich history of this beloved religious icon. Beautifully illustrated with color lithographs from missals and prayer books, this is an elegant tribute to Mary in all her many forms.
Download or read book Little Book of Lettering written by Emily Gregory and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2012-11-21 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Typography is always one of the designer's first considerations when it comes to making a statement, and in recent years the world of lettering and type has exploded in an unprecedented wave of creative discovery. Contemporary artists, typesetters, and designers of all kinds are exploring new horizons in illustrated and hand-drawn lettering, digitally rendered lettering, and 3D lettering. This collection—large in scope but petite in size—surveys the recent lettering renaissance, showcasing a diverse range of talent in gorgeous, eye-catching examples and profiling today's innovators. In a stunning little package that expertly combines a handmade feel with a modern aesthetic, this is the ultimate inspirational collection of contemporary lettering for design buffs and type enthusiasts alike.
Download or read book Mary Engelbreit s A Merry Little Christmas written by Mary Engelbreit and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2010-09-28 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to a winter wonderland! Christmas is coming, but there's still so much to do! In their tiny village in the woods, Gregory Mouse and his family are just as busy as Santa and his elves. They have gingerbread houses to decorate, presents to wrap, cookies to bake, and snowy hills to sled—all before the celebration begins! This playful holiday alphabet book offers children a miniature world filled with wonderful details—a treat that could only come from Mary Engelbreit, the beloved artist whose bestselling edition of The Night Before Christmas is already a classic.
Download or read book The Little Book of the Icelanders written by Alda Sigmundsdóttir and published by Little Books Publishing. This book was released on 2022-01-21 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After more than 20 years away, Alda Sigmundsdottir returned to her native Iceland as a foreigner. With a native person's insight yet an outsider's perspective, Alda quickly set about dissecting the national psyche of the Icelanders. This second edition, from 2018, contains new and updated chapters from the original edition, reflecting the changes in Icelandic society and among the Icelandic people since the book was first published in 2012. Among the fascinating subjects broached in The Little Book of the Icelanders: • The appalling driving habits of the Icelanders • Naming conventions and customs • The Icelanders’ profound fear of commitment • The Icelanders’ irreverence • Why Icelandic women are really men • How the Icelanders manage to make social interactions really complicated • The importance of the family in Icelandic society • Where to go to meet the real Icelanders (and possibly score some free financial advice) • Rituals associated with the most important life events (weddings, confirmations, graduations, and deaths) ... and many more. One chapter leads to the next, creating a continuous chain of storytelling. It feels as if you’re sitting in the author’s kitchen, enjoying a cup of coffee and conversing with her about the quirks of her countrymen, every now and then bursting out laughing. [...] I’m going to heartily recommend The Little Book of the Icelanders, both to fans of Sigmundsdóttir’s blog and those unfamiliar with her work. - Iceland Review Online There aren’t many books I’d recommend reading over morning coffee but The Little Book of the Icelanders is one of them. [...] I laughed at the essays in this book, not because I was laughing at Icelanders but because I recognize much of the behavior in myself and members of my family. It felt good. It’s not just the sanest, most impressive characteristics that we pass on and share but also some of the zaniest. As I read this book, I frequently thought, yup, I’m definitely part Icelandic. - Lögberg-Heimskringla, Canada Excerpt "Even though they live on the edge of the inhabitable world with engulfing darkness for several months of the year, the Icelanders continue to score among the most optimistic people in the world. Is it the fish? The fresh air? The cod liver oil? Natural selection? The copious amounts of anti-depressants they consume? Nobody really knows. However, one thing is sure: this character trait serves Icelanders well and has helped the nation cope with innumerable shocks, from volcanic eruptions to famines, to a massive economic crisis. Whatever happens, you can be sure that the Icelanders will seek the silver lining and soldier on, firmly believing that things will soon get better. Indeed it is fascinating to observe how the Icelanders deal with trauma at a national level. Their initial reaction always seems to be to bond together. People who on regular days will bicker and quarrel amongst themselves, suddenly become enormously supportive of each other. I’ve seen this happen in the aftermath of disasters such as snow avalanches and volcanic eruptions, or tragedies that capture the nation’s attention. Take, for example, the economic meltdown of 2008, which for the Icelanders was one of the most catastrophic events in recent history. Many people feared an onslaught of suicides in the wake of all the bankruptcies that ensued. Yet it turned out that the number of suicides actually declined. According to the Directorate of Health, it was because the nation had bonded together, and people were closer and more supportive of each other than they had been in a very long time. In other words, the optimism is probably a long-term survival strategy. After all, through the centuries of hardship and geographical isolation that the Icelandic nation has endured, defeat was not an option – it was stand together, fight together, or die."
Download or read book The Good Little Book written by Kyo Maclear and published by Tundra Books. This book was released on 2015-08-11 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While banished to a dusty study one day "to think things over", a boy pulls a book off a shelf and with great reluctance begins to read. As the afternoon passes, the story nabs him and carries him away. Before long, this good little book becomes his loyal companion, accompanying him everywhere ... until, one day, the book is lost. Will this bad little boy get back his good little book? Will the good little book survive on its own without a proper jacket? A quirky, enchanting tale of literary love and loss -- and love found again -- that will win the heart of even the most reluctant reader.
Download or read book A Little SPOT of Christmas written by Diane Alber and published by . This book was released on 2020-10-20 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book My Little Book of Big Freedoms written by Chris Riddell and published by Buster Books. This book was released on 2021-06-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We all want a good life, to have fun, to be safe, happy and fulfilled. For this to happen, we need to look after each other and stand up for the basic human rights that we often take for granted. This book features 16 different freedoms, each accompanied by beautiful illustrations. It shows why our human rights are so important - they help to keep us safe. Every day. Featuring a stunning cover and full-colour artwork.
Download or read book A Little Book About Colors Leo Lionni s Friends written by Leo Lionni and published by Random House Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2019-05-14 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new board book for the youngest fans of Leo Lionni--inspired by his bestselling classics! Discover a world full of color in this delightful board book inspired by the works of legendary children's book author and illustrator Leo Lionni. With sturdy pages and engaging artwork, this colorful book is perfect for boys and girls ages 0 to 3. It makes a great baby shower gift!
Download or read book The Spirit of Christmas written by Nancy Tillman and published by Feiwel & Friends. This book was released on 2009-09-29 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A celebration of the most magical holiday of the year, by the incomparable bestselling author Nancy Tillman. Bells jingle, sleds dash through the snow, trees are topped with sparkling stars, and children everywhere dream of candy canes and presents. But the best gift of all-the most magical gift of the season-is when we spend Christmas with those we love. Once again, this New York Times-bestselling author and artist has created a special, beautiful book that families will want to share year after year. (And readers will want to look for The Spirit of Christmas image that Nancy Tillman has hidden on every page!)
Download or read book A Little Book of Poetry written by Kathi Burg and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2020-08-27 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Little Book of Poetry: For When Night Seems Dark is a collection of powerful and moving poems which remind us that although we will have difficulties in this world, we are not alone, unseen, or forgotten. That although at times we may feel like a small, insignificant being in this giant universe, we are of great importance to the One who created us. That in this world, we will experience joy and sorrow, tears and laughter, beginnings and endings, but with God at our side, we need never be without hope. This Little book is made up of 26 poems, each accompanied by a Bible verse and an original, full-color illustration.
