Download or read book A Christmas Spider s Miracle written by Trinka Hakes Noble and published by Sleeping Bear Press. This book was released on 2011-09-01 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book The Spider Who Saved Christmas written by Raymond Arroyo and published by . This book was released on 2020-10-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book The Spider and the Christmas Tree written by Sonia Strockyj and published by RoseDog Books. This book was released on 2019-09-11 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Spider and the Christmas Tree By: Sonia Strockyj The family was poor and, even though they had a Christmas tree, they couldn’t afford to decorate it with ornaments as they have done in the past. And so, on Christmas Eve, the mother and her children went to bed knowing that they would have a bare Christmas tree on Christmas morning. The spider in the home heard the mother’s prayers and saw the children’s sad faces and decided they would not see the Christmas tree bare in the morning. The spider created beautiful webs on the Christmas tree, decorating it with elegant and beautiful silky patterns.
Download or read book The Legend of the Christmas Tree written by Rick Osborne and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2011-04-25 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On a visit to a tree lot, the Johnson family sees three beautifully decorated trees standing in the center of the lot. A mysterious silver gift-wrapped box is under one of the trees. The old lot owner notices their intrigue and what he tells them, not only marks the beginning of a new family tradition, but also brings meaning and understanding into their Christmas celebration. In The Legend of the Christmas Tree, children ages 4 to 8 will discover the wonderful story of how the evergreen tree first became a symbol of Christmas and a way to tell people about God. The beautiful illustrations by Bill Dodge add a wonderful richness to the story and help bring meaning to one of our best-loved traditions---decorating the Christmas tree.
Download or read book Earl written by Erin Rafanello Ferguson and published by Austin Macauley. This book was released on 2019-08-29 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Erin Rafanello Ferguson wrote this story about little Earl after becoming frustrated with the furry spiders that invaded her home when she cut down a living Christmas tree from a Christmas tree farm. She was shocked, but after a few years of having the same issue, she decided she didn't want herself or her family to be afraid of them any longer. She decided to name one of the spiders Earl, and her family giggled about him all throughout the Christmas season. A story was born and a tradition of accepting the spiders was found in Earl: The Christmas Tree Spider. This story takes you through Earl's journey from the forest to a loving home he gets to call his own. With Christmas cheer throughout, and even Santa Claus, this book brings the warmth of the season home to its readers.
Download or read book Who Would Like a Christmas Tree written by Ellen Obed and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2009-09-28 with total page 37 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who would like a Christmas tree? That all depends on when you ask. In January, in February, in March, in April . . . the black-capped chickadees, the field mice, the white-tailed deer, and the woodcock, come to claim the tree. They want it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, for shelter and protection, for a place to start a new family. Can a Christmas tree be all that? Yes, and even more . . . The year has just begun!
Download or read book Cobweb Christmas written by Shirley Climo and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2001-10-02 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book The House without a Christmas Tree written by Gail Rock and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2014-11-04 with total page 69 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It’s Christmastime in 1946, and all Addie wants is a pair of cowboy boots and a Christmas tree Ten-year-old Addie lives in Clear River, Nebraska, population fifteen hundred, with her stoic but loving father and quirky grandmother. Carla Mae is her neighbor and best friend in the fifth grade. Carla Mae’s house is different than Addie’s—she has five siblings and another on the way, while Addie is an only child. It’s the week before Christmas, and shopping lists are at the front of the girls’ minds. Addie’s house doesn’t have a tree—her dad says they are a waste of money, and they’ll be opening presents at Uncle Will’s anyway. Uncle Will has a tree, but to Addie, it doesn’t feel like Christmas without a tree of their own. Then she comes up with the perfect plan. Will it make this the best Christmas they’ve ever had, or will her father never forgive her?
Download or read book Someone Saw a Spider written by Shirley Climo and published by Harpercollins. This book was released on 1985 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of myths, folklore, and superstitions about spiders from around the world, with some facts about how they live.
Download or read book The Web in the Halo written by Mary V. Marchi and published by Author House. This book was released on 2012-04-23 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A little spider unexpectedly gets carried home from a tree farm in the holiday Christmas tree. The little spider finds himself in a strange new home but shortly becomes comfortable in it and full of questions about the holiday called Christmas. The spider also realizes that he is all alone and he wonders about how he will grow up. In the days before Christmas he watches a family prepare for a holiday he knows little about. He learns by listening and by being patient. He learns new words that eventually all come together to help him understand the holiday called Christmas. The illustrations are done by the author and enrich the captured imagination created by the written words of the story.
Download or read book The Legend Of The Christmas Spider written by Andrew Gorman and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2022-12-20 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Through the ages, there have been legends passed down explaining how things came to be. The Legend of the Christmas Spider is no exception. This book tells the story of how we might decorate our Christmas trees in this day and age. Though the origin of this folktale has been lost in time, it is very well known in Eastern Europe, especially Western Ukraine. In that part of the world, it is widely held as good luck to find a spider or a spiderweb on the Christmas tree, so it comes as no surprise to find spider-shaped ornaments during the holiday season. Some homes still use artificial spider webs and apply it to their Christmas tree as a tradition.
Download or read book Jesus Me and My Christmas Tree written by Crystal Bowman and published by Zonderkidz. This book was released on 2013-02-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Let's decorate the tree! Little ones can't wait to put up the Christmas tree?a clear sign of exciting things to come. But what's the meaning of this holiday tradition? Learn the symbolic meaning of the Christmas tree, from lights and ornaments and the star on top to the blessing of presents underneath.
Download or read book Allie the Christmas Spider written by Shirley Menendez and published by Dutton Juvenile. This book was released on 2002 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A family's sparce Christmas is brightened thanks to the efforts of a special spider.
Download or read book Little Blue Truck s Christmas written by Alice Schertle and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2014 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Little Blue Truck is spreading cheer by delivering Christmas trees to his animal friends. Can you help count each green tree?"--
Download or read book Under the Christmas Tree written by Nikki Grimes and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2002-10-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of twenty-three poems showcase the many facets of Christmas.
Download or read book 10 Trim the Tree ers written by Janet Schulman and published by Knopf Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2011-09-13 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Help your children count down to Christmas with ten little neighbors trimming the tree in their building's lobby. 1 shiny golden star at the very tip top. 2 strings of flashing lights that just won't stop. Janet Schulman and Linda Davick, the creators of 10 Trick-or-Treaters and 10 Easter Egg Hunters, return with this brightly colored Christmas board book that begs to be read aloud again and again.
Download or read book The Angel the Spider and the Christmas Tree written by Alice Dare and published by Bridge Resources. This book was released on 1996-01-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
