Download or read book The Christmas Star written by Donna VanLiere and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2018-10-16 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the New York Times bestselling author of The Christmas Hope series comes another heartwarming, inspirational story for the holidays. Thirty-two-year-old Amy Denison volunteers at Glory’s Place, an after school program where she meets seven-year-old Maddie, a precocious young girl who has spent her childhood in foster care. Unbeknownst to Amy, Maddie is a mini-matchmaker, with her eye on just the right man for Amy at Grandon Elementary School, where she is a student. Amy is hesitant – she’s been hurt before, and isn’t sure she’s ready to lose her heart again – but an unexpected surprise makes her reconsider her lonely lifestyle. As Christmas nears and the town is blanketed in snow and beautiful decorations, Maddie and the charming staff at Glory’s Place help Amy to see that romance can be more than heartache and broken promises. In The Christmas Star, Donna VanLiere delivers yet another sweet, joyous story that is sure to capture readers' hearts.

Download or read book The Christmas Star written by Marcus Pfister and published by NorthSouth (NY). This book was released on 1993 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The beloved story of the Christmas star that guided worshipers to the new-bornChrist child has been re-interpreted by Marcus Pfister, creator of the award-winning bestseller The Rainbow Fish. Full color throughout including five holographic foils that draw children into the story.

Download or read book Shooting at the Stars written by John Hendrix and published by ABRAMS. This book was released on 2014-10-07 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shooting at the Stars is the moving story of a young British soldier on the front lines during World War I who experiences an unforgettable Christmas Eve. In a letter to his mother, he describes how, despite fierce fighting earlier from both sides, Allied and German soldiers ceased firing that evening and came together on the battlefield to celebrate the holiday. They sang carols, exchanged gifts, and even lit Christmas trees. But as the holiday came to a close, they returned to their separate trenches to await orders for the war to begin again. Award-wining creator John Hendrix wonderfully brings the story of the Christmas Truce of 1914 to life with his signature style, interweaving detailed illustrations and hand-lettered text. His telling of the story celebrates the humanity that can persist during even the darkest periods of our history.

Download or read book Christmas Stars written by David G. Hartwell and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2004-11-05 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection includes 25 classic science fiction and fantasy tales of Yuletide wonder, including stories by Ray Bradbury, Arthur C. Clarke, the hard-to-find Philip Van Doren Stern fantasy that inspired the film "It's A Wonderful Life," and more.

Download or read book Under the Christmas Stars written by Grace Smith Richmond and published by McClelland & Goodchild, [191-?]. This book was released on 1913 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Mystery of the Christmas Stars written by Carolyn Snelling and published by Tate Publishing. This book was released on 2013-04-16 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the town called Loving, Christine and her family celebrate Christmas together, just as they do every year. But this year, a mysterious sign from God starts a chain of events that will change the lives of six children across the globe and touch hearts around the world. Using some unlikely helpers, God offers hope to heal the hurts of abuse, bullying, illness, and parental alcoholism.

Download or read book Song of the Stars written by Sally Lloyd-Jones and published by Zonderkidz. This book was released on 2012-12-25 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Families will treasure this fresh perspective on the nativity for years to come. Song of the Stars, written by bestselling author Sally Lloyd-Jones, enhances Advent traditions and adds depth to Christmas Eve readings of the Christmas Story. Beautifully illustrated and told from the perspective of the animals and all creation, Song of the Stars features: Easy-to-read text perfect for ages 4–8 that explores the joy, excitement, and celebration of creation and the coming of Jesus Meaningful text that discusses the concept behind observing Advent This gorgeous picture book is great for Christmas-themed story times and a thoughtful addition for your family library that will be treasured for many years.

Download or read book An Amish Christmas Star written by Shelley Shepard Gray and published by Kensington. This book was released on 2022-09-27 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Filled with faith, family, and a whole lot of heart, New York Times bestselling author Shelley Shepard Gray joins Charlotte Hubbard and Rosalind Lauer for three all-new holiday stories celebrating the spirit of the season, the warmth of simple Amish traditions, and the joys of coming home for Christmas. The crisp fragrance of pine trees and the warm spice of fresh cookies aren’t the only blessings that Christmas brings, and no one knows more about happy homecomings than three couples who are celebrating the greatest gift of all . . . BUGGIES, TRAINS, AND AUTOMOBILES * Shelley Shepard Gray Called home by family, John Miller and Ellie Coblentz are each looking for a way north from Pinecraft, Florida. With few options, they decide sharing the burden of travel must be the Lord’s plan for them. But can this bumpy, bad-weather journey home help them find their way into each other’s hearts, too? STAR OF WONDER * Charlotte Hubbard When Raymond Overholt comes to Promise Lodge, hoping to sell the barnboard signs he’s painted with stars and Christmas messages, spirited young Mennonite Lizzie Zehr is intrigued. But any courtship between them will face fierce opposition from the bishop of Raymond’s Old Order community—unless someone can convince him that at the heart of faith lies love . . . STARLIGHT EVERLASTING * Rosalind Lauer Newlyweds Rachel and Luke Coblentz can’t wait to celebrate their first Christmas together after years of courtship. But when Luke’s factory job threatens to keep them apart—from each other and their dream of a family—it will take faith to believe in the gift of a truly joyful ending . . .

Download or read book Christmas Star written by Roz Denny Fox and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2012-07-16 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Starr Lederman. She was named after the Christmas star. She's a woman who knows her own mind and heart, a woman who values family and family traditions. So she's determined to giver her almost-adopted daughter, SeLi, the most wonderful Christmas possible. SeLi, who's nine years old and wise beyond her years, knows what she wants for Christmas. A dad. Which means a husband for Starr—whether Starr wants one or not! In fact, SeLi's already got a man picked out. Now she's going to wish extra-hard on the Christmas star, and the name she'll whisper is Clay McLeod. Clay McLeod. He's a rancher with a soft spot for children and animals. He believes in family. But he's not interested in marriage—especially to a woman as headstrong as Starr. A woman he believes is having an affair with his brother. His married brother. At Christmastime, though, things have a way of working out.

Download or read book One Christmas Star written by Mandy Baggot and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2019-09-12 with total page 457 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Emily Parker is set to have the worst Christmas ever! Her flatmate's moved out, she's closed her heart to love and she's been put in charge of the school original Christmas show – with zero musical ability. Disgraced superstar, Ray Stone is in desperate need of a quick PR turnaround. Waking up from a drunken stupor to a class of ten-year-olds snapping pics and Emily looking at him was not what he had in mind. Ray needs Emily's help to delete the photos, and she needs his with the show. As they learn to work together they may just open their hearts to more than a second chance...

Download or read book LIFE written by and published by . This book was released on 1959-12-07 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: LIFE Magazine is the treasured photographic magazine that chronicled the 20th Century. It now lives on at LIFE.com, the largest, most amazing collection of professional photography on the internet. Users can browse, search and view photos of today’s people and events. They have free access to share, print and post images for personal use.

Download or read book Shiny Shapes My Christmas Star written by Roger Priddy and published by Priddy Books US. This book was released on 2016-09-13 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On a cold, winter night, a little girl wishes upon a star in this enchanting, illustrated board book for Christmas from bestselling author Roger Priddy. With glitter and foil to add sparkles of festive magic, and die-cut stars on every spread, this is the ideal festive Christmas book for every toddler's first library. See the young girl fly in Santa's sleigh, meet penguins and polar bears, and have a party with woodland animals. The story ends with the shiniest star of all on the little girl’s Christmas tree as she opens presents with her family. Graduated foil stars are die-cut into every page through to the glittery star on the inside back cover. The perfect seasonal gift book and stocking stuffer for children aged one and over

Download or read book The Christmas Star written by Chandra Felisa Wallace and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2022-08-01 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This delightful holiday tale tells the story of a precious, adorable Little Star, who has always looked through the lens of other people's success, talents, and achievements with envy and covetousness. Even though Little Star is a bit of a Sassy Frassie and speaks her truth, she has the saddest, overwhelming heartbreak of discontentment and the worst annoying heartache of disillusionment. Why? You ask. Because she always wants to be anything and everybody other than herself. However, she learns very quickly through a series of hard lessons tried and applied, that being someone or something other than you is a very difficult thing to do. Indeed! But with the much-needed help and the much-needed love of the Lord God Almighty, she finally finds the true contentment she has always wanted""in the place Little Star never thought was truly possible. And in the meantime and between time, our precious, adorable Little Star watches in amazement how the biblical story of the Savior's birth plays out before her. The nativity scene with the birth of the Son of God helps Little Star to realize the true meaning of Christmas, and why the Child is the real reason for the season. Amen! Hallelujah! Praise Him! The Christmas Star is a wonderful Christmas gift to you, wrapped in a beautiful box of joy, love, and magical transformation! Tied with a lovely colorful ribbon of divine Majesty and sealed with a big kiss of merriment and holiday cheer! Enjoy, Merry Christmas!

Download or read book Thumperino Superbunny and the Christmas Star Caper written by Amber L. Spradlin and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2012-09-01 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thumperino Superbunny and the Christmas Star Caper is the second book in a series chronicling the adventures of a house rabbit blessed with super-powers and a duty to make the world a better place. In this tale, Thumperino discovers that the star has been stolen from atop the tree in Christmas Tree Plaza. The holiday will be ruined for millions of children if the star isn't found in time for Christmas. He sets out on a mission to return this pinnacle of Christmas joy to New York City. Along the way, he uncovers a vile plot, rescues his fellow rabbits from an evil villain, and wins the trust of a special new friend. Most importantly, he learns a valuable lesson about overcoming physical challenges and stumbles upon strange new information about the source of his own super-powers.

Download or read book The Christmas Star written by Maïte Roche and published by Magnificat-Ignatius. This book was released on 2016-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Very young children are introduced to the beautiful story that changed the world, the birth of the Savior at Christmas. With glorious illustrations by the acclaimed children's book artist Maite Roche, the little ones see and learn about the Wise Men who followed the star to Bethlehem, the sheep and donkeys, the angels and the shepherds, and the Baby Jesus and his Mother Mary, born in the humble stable in Bethlehem.

Download or read book The Star in the Christmas Play written by Lynne Marie and published by Augsburg Fortress Publishers. This book was released on 2018 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All of the savannah animals are excited to audition for the school Christmas play, except Raffi the giraffe, who feels discouraged about being extremely tall, until he realizes that that he is just the right size to play the most important part.

Download or read book The Story of Christmas written by Patricia A. Pingry and published by Worthy Kids/Ideals. This book was released on 2022-10-04 with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the story of the first Christmas in this newly illustrated classic, perfect for little ones curious about the story behind their holiday celebrations. Expertly crafted for the attention span of toddlers, this simple book tells the biblical story of Christmas--from the Annunciation to the birth of Jesus and the arrival of the wise men. The story also helps little listeners understand the connection between the first Christmas and today's celebrations and traditions. With bright illustrations and a toddler-friendly length of about 200 words, this book is an age-appropriate way to introduce the story of the Nativity. A perfect addition for Christmas stockings!