Download or read book A Christmas Story written by Jean Shepherd and published by Crown. This book was released on 2010-10-27 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A beloved, bestselling classic of humorous and nostalgic Americana—the book that inspired the equally classic Yuletide film and the live musical on Fox. The holiday film A Christmas Story, first released in 1983, has become a bona fide Christmas perennial, gaining in stature and fame with each succeeding year. Its affectionate, wacky, and wryly realistic portrayal of an American family’s typical Christmas joys and travails in small-town Depression-era Indiana has entered our imagination and our hearts with a force equal to It’s a Wonderful Life and Miracle on 34th Street. This edition of A Christmas Story gathers together in one hilarious volume the gems of autobiographical humor that Jean Shepherd drew upon to create this enduring film. Here is young Ralphie Parker’s shocking discovery that his decoder ring is really a device to promote Ovaltine; his mother and father’s pitched battle over the fate of a lascivious leg lamp; the unleashed and unnerving savagery of Ralphie’s duel in the show with the odious bullies Scut Farkas and Grover Dill; and, most crucially, Ralphie’s unstoppable campaign to get Santa—or anyone else—to give him a Red Ryder carbine action 200-shot range model air rifle. Who cares that the whole adult world is telling him, “You’ll shoot your eye out, kid”? The pieces that comprise A Christmas Story, previously published in the larger collections In God We Trust, All Others Pay Cash and Wanda Hickey’s Night of Golden Memories, coalesce in a magical fashion to become an irresistible piece of Americana, quite the equal of the film in its ability to warm the heart and tickle the funny bone.
Download or read book Christmas Around the World written by Chuck Fischer and published by Little, Brown. This book was released on 2007-10-29 with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master pop-up artist Chuck Fischer's most glorious creation yet -- CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD is the perfect holiday gift. Featuring France, Germany, Russia, Latin America, Scandinavia, Great Britain, Italy, and the United States, every spread is packed with delights: a luxurious central pop-up image, plus removable booklets, pullouts, mini pop-ups, and more. The text illuminates unique Christmas traditions, gift legacies, and portraits of mythic figures, such as England's Father Christmas and Italy's Le Befana. Like Christmas in New York, CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD is destined to become a treasured keepsake and a bestseller for years to come.
Download or read book Christmas in New York written by Holly Greene and published by Little Blue Books. This book was released on with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A gorgeously escapist Christmas romance set in magical NYC from the bestselling author of the ESCAPE TO ITALY and ESCAPE TO THE ISLANDS series. Grab a mug of hot chocolate, sit back and escape to New York this Christmas.... When Londoner Penny decides to visit her best friend Kate in New York for Christmas, the surprise appearance of a previous suitor sends her plans for a relaxing, carefree visit into complete disarray. When she and Mike last saw each other, the timing couldn't have been worse. But when Mike decides to show Penny the very best of what a snowy, festive, New York has to offer at Christmastime - resolving to make it a trip to remember - will she be able to resist his charms this time round?
Download or read book The Christmas Alphabet written by Robert Sabuda and published by . This book was released on 2004-10-01 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A unique alphabet book offers twenty-six paper sculptures that celebrate the season of Christmas from A to Z.
Download or read book A Magnificent Christmas written by Tim Gilroy and published by . This book was released on 2019-11-19 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Max and Natalie will not be spending the Christmas holiday with their daughter and her family this year. The primary reason is because of a conversation held years ago about Santa Claus. Emotions escalate since their family had always spent Christmas together. . . There doesn't seem to be any hope until a surprise package from Israel is delivered to the Matthews home. It starts a cascade of supernatural events (including going back in time to the very first Christmas) that lead to A Magnificent Christmas adventure that could never be forgotten.
Download or read book Magnificent Mabel and the Christmas Elf written by Ruth Quayle and published by Nosy Crow. This book was released on 2020-11-05 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet Mabel - she's MAGNIFICENT. Sometimes life isn't fair for Mabel Chase. Like for instance a naughty Christmas Elf gets her into LOTS of trouble. And the new boy in her class at school REFUSES to be her friend. And no-one lets her look after her little cousin, even though she is BRILLIANT with toddlers. But none of that matters in the end ... because Mabel is still MAGNIFICENT. The second book in a hilarious new series, highly illustrated throughout and with three short stories, this is ideal for newly-confident readers. Look out for: Magnificent Mabel and the Rabbit Riot Magnificent Mabel and the Magic Caterpillar
Download or read book The Best Christmas Pageant Ever written by Barbara Robinson and published by Samuel French, Inc.. This book was released on 1983 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The six mean Herdman kids lie, steal, smoke cigars (even the girls) and then become involved in the community Christmas pageant.
Download or read book Sacred Christmas Music written by Ronald M. Clancy and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2008 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take a musical journey in time--from the dawn of the Church's liturgical song through the Baroque's great choral and instrumental works to representative pieces of the 20th century. This is the sacred tradition of Christmas music, explored here in a stunningly illustrated book and a magnificent CD. It covers vocal and instrumental pieces from a variety of national and historical periods and styles, all of which have earned a place in the canon of great musical masterpieces. Not only will musicians and non-musicians alike find this an easily accessible guide, but they'll feast on a sumptuous gallery of thematically and historically corresponding full-color art (including a 14th century manuscript illumination and a nativity scene by Fra Angelico), and revel in some of the best recordings of the music ever made. There's rich, interesting background on every work, from Latin hymns and liturgical chants to Bach's cantatas to contemporary carols. The CD includes the Vienna Boys' Choir performing "Anima Nostra"; Arcangelo Corelli's "Christmas Concerto"; The Trappist Monks of the Abbey of Our Lady of Gethsemani singing Gregorian Chants; excerpts from Handel's "Messiah"; and the beloved "Silent Night." No other collection brings together all these elements in such an aesthetically pleasing and educational way.
Download or read book Sure on This Shining Night written by Samuel Barber and published by G Schirmer, Incorporated. This book was released on 2003-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The classic artsong by Samuel Barber is now available in an easy choral edition. Ideal for developing ensembles in middle and high school. Available for: SATB and SA.
Download or read book A Northern Christmas written by Rockwell Kent and published by Wesleyan University Press. This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 39 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1941, A Northern Christmas is Rockwell Kent's uplifting account of the 1918 Christmas he spent with his 9-year old son in a one-room, moss-caulked log cabin on a remote Alaskan Island. Published here in its original format, with Kent's striking illustrations, this charming keepsake edition is sure to delight a new generation of readers.
Download or read book The Household Journal written by and published by . This book was released on 1909 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book It s a Wonderful Regency Christmas written by Edith Layton and published by Untreed Reads. This book was released on 2019-11-26 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The magic of the holiday season comes alive with six winning Regency romance stories by a master of the genre. Originally published in separate anthologies, and out-of-print for many years, these Christmas-themed novellas by legendary Regency romance author Edith Layton are in one volume for the first time ever! This collection includes the following stories: The Duke’s Progress It’s a Wonderful Christmas The Gingerbread Man The Last Gift The Amiable Miser Dogstar
Download or read book A Christmas Greeting written by Hans Christian Andersen and published by BoD - Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-08-19 with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A Christmas Greeting: A Series of Stories" by Hans Christian Andersen is a collection of heartwarming and enchanting tales that capture the magic and spirit of the holiday season. Through a series of stories, Andersen takes readers on a journey filled with wonder, imagination, and messages of love and compassion. The collection opens with the titular story, "A Christmas Greeting," where Andersen himself appears as a character and shares his thoughts and wishes for the holiday season. He expresses his desire for people to come together and embrace the true essence of Christmas, emphasizing the importance of goodwill and understanding. In "The Little Match Girl," Andersen weaves a poignant and touching narrative of a poor young girl trying to sell matches on a cold winter night. Through her vivid imagination, the girl experiences moments of warmth and happiness, making her dire circumstances even more heartrending. The story serves as a reminder of the importance of empathy and the need to care for those less fortunate. Another notable tale is "The Snow Queen," a captivating story of friendship and bravery. The bond between two friends, Gerda and Kai, is put to the test when Kai falls under the spell of the Snow Queen. Gerda's unwavering determination and courage in her quest to rescue her friend highlight the power of love and loyalty. Andersen's collection also features stories like "The Fir Tree," which reflects on the fleeting nature of time and the value of appreciating the present moment, and "The Little Fir Tree," which imparts lessons about contentment and the beauty of simplicity. Throughout the book, Andersen's exquisite storytelling and timeless themes resonate with readers of all ages. His tales evoke a sense of nostalgia and capture the magic of the holiday season, while also conveying deeper messages about human nature, compassion, and the pursuit of happiness. "A Christmas Greeting: A Series of Stories" is a delightful and thought-provoking collection that celebrates the wonder and joy of Christmas, making it a cherished read for generations and a reminder of the enduring power of storytelling.
Download or read book Mackenzie s Magnificent Magical Adventures written by MacKenzie Alana Clarington and published by . This book was released on 2020-12-14 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mackenzie takes on her biggest magical mission yet, when she is asked by Santa to help save Christmas. Find out what happens in this exhilarating holiday adventure you're sure to love.
Download or read book Proceedings written by Columbus Horticultural Society, Columbus, O. and published by . This book was released on 1902 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Bookseller written by and published by . This book was released on 1901 with total page 1156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vols. for 1871-76, 1913-14 include an extra number, The Christmas bookseller, separately paged and not included in the consecutive numbering of the regular series.
Download or read book The Searchlight on Congress written by and published by . This book was released on 1925 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
