Download or read book Saint Nicholas written by Julie Stiegemeyer and published by . This book was released on 2007-07-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A retelling of the legend in which Saint Nicholas generously supplies the dowries for three girls from a poor family.
Download or read book The True Saint Nicholas written by William J. Bennett and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2009-10-14 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Former secretary of education and New York Times bestselling author William Bennett blends his historical expertise with his gift for storytelling into a heartwarming book about the man who ultimately became known as Santa Claus. Beloved writer and speaker William Bennett brings the legendary Saint Nicholas to life in this fascinating and faith-affirming book that will change the way you think about Santa Claus and the meaning of Christmas. Bennett reflects on Saint Nicholas’s storied life, which has spanned seventeen centuries across Europe, Asia, and Africa, and reveals an inspiring tale of devotion to God and an example of eternal goodness. The True Saint Nicholas: Why He Matters to Christmas focuses on three aspects of Saint Nicholas—historical facts from his life, his legacy in the centuries following his death, and the legendary status that transformed his likeness into the present-day jolly, toy-bearing Santa Claus. The book vividly captures the heart and life of someone who lived long ago—and yet whose life remains an inspiration for everyone to aspire to a higher order of generosity, giving, and devotion to others. An instant classic by one of America’s most respected thinkers, The True Saint Nicholas is a memorable keepsake to be shared with family and friends every year to evoke the true spirit of Christmas.
Download or read book The Legend of Saint Nicholas written by Anselm Grun and published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. This book was released on 2014-08-08 with total page 15 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An introduction to the saint who is the inspiration for giving.
Download or read book The Saint Who Would Be Santa Claus written by Adam C. English and published by . This book was released on 2012-11 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The real story of Santa-and why he became a Saint
Download or read book The Legend of St Nicholas written by Dandi Daley Mackall and published by Zonderkidz. This book was released on 2014-09-23 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Snuggle up with little ones this Christmas season and read about the origin of St. Nicholas, the story of a man who spent his life secretly helping the poor all over the world, giving gifts on Christmas Eve to remind people of the greatest gift of all, Jesus Christ. This captivating picture book about thefaith-based origin of St. Nicholas is illustrated by?New York Times bestselling illustrator Richard Cowdrey and written by Dandi Daley Mackall. The Legend of St. Nicholas: Is perfect for readers 4-8 who are curious about the origin of St. Nicholas or Santa Claus Celebrates the holiday season and teaches little ones about thejoy of giving to others and helping those in need Shows how countries celebrate Christmas traditions across the world Is a faith-based look at the Christmas holiday and giving or receiving gifts With beautiful illustrations and a heartwarming story,?The Legend of St. Nicholas?is a great family read for the Advent and Christmas season.
Download or read book The Legend of Saint Nicholas written by Demi and published by Margaret K. McElderry Books. This book was released on 2003-10-01 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From his very first day of life, when he rises from his bath to pray to God, it is clear that Nicholas is a miraculous child with a spiritual destiny. As he grows he is deeply saddened by the sickness, suffering, and death that he witnesses every day. Looking to use his special gifts to affect change in the often desperate world around him, Nicholas dedicates his life to worshiping the Lord and helping those in need. Through his good works, Nicholas becomes the youngest man to ever become a bishop and the patron saint of seafarers, children, and prisoners. He performs more than twenty miracles, including bringing those wrongly killed back to life and going to people in need as an apparition, providing solace and inspiration. In The Legend of Saint Nicholas, Demi describes pivotal events in the history and life of the saint, weaving a rich tapestry of luminous imagery into the story of his connection with Christmas and our modern-day Santa Claus. Demi's gilded artwork brings Nicholas to life in a way sure to mesmerize readers new to the story of this fascinating and important historical figure.
Download or read book The Immortal Nicholas written by Glenn Beck and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-10-27 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Bestselling author Glenn Beck re-tells the story of Santa Claus, imagining him at the first Christmas and casting him as a guardian for the infant and adult Jesus"--
Download or read book Saint Nicholas the Giftgiver written by Ned Bustard and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2021-10-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Around Christmas we think a lot about presents, but have you ever wondered why we give gifts? Learn about the life of Saint Nicholas and discover why he became known as one of the greatest giftgivers of all time. Told as a delightful poem, this colorfully illustrated children's book also includes tools to help parents engage in conversation about the content.
Download or read book Loyola Kids Book of Saints written by Amy Welborn and published by Loyola Press. This book was released on 2011-09-29 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book of SaintsWho are the saints, why are the lives of saints important for children, and what can children learn from lives and actions? In Loyola Kids Book of Saints, the first in the Loyola Kids series, best-selling author Amy Welborn answers these questions with exciting and inspiring stories, real-life applications, and important information about these heroes of the church. This inspiring collection of saints’ stories explains how saints become saints, why we honor them, and how they help us even today. Featuring more than sixty saints from throughout history and from all over the world, Loyola Kids Book of Saints introduces children to these wonderful role models and heroes of the church. Ages 8-12.
Download or read book There Really is a Santa Claus History of Saint Nicholas Christmas Holiday Traditions written by William J. Federer and published by Amerisearch, Inc.. This book was released on 2002 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Includes U.S. president's Christmas addresses."
Download or read book The Story of Saint Nicholas written by Laura Wagner and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2013-11 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As one of the best loved saints of all time, the image of Saint Nicholas is uniquely celebrated in different countries across the globe. As a bishop, Nicholas was devoted to charitable works by secretly giving gifts to those in need. He continues to inspire us through the act of selfless giving and by spreading the universal gifts of peace, love and good will to all.
Download or read book The Miracle of Saint Nicholas written by Gloria Whelan and published by Bethlehem Books. This book was released on 1997 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Alexi learns from his babuskha that a Russian village church has been closed for sixty years, the resourceful young boy decides to prepare it for a Christmas miracle.
Download or read book The Secret Society Of Saint Nicholas written by Katherine North and published by . This book was released on 2020-11-18 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a book for kids (and their parents) who are heartbroken about Santa Claus. "You might think there is no more magic in the world. But the truth is much more interesting." You see, Saint Nicholas didn't HAVE magic-- he was an opening for magic. But he was never supposed to be the only one.The story got twisted, you see. Real magic was never about presents or a man in a red suit-- real magic is wilder and deeper than that. You might call it love, or kindness, or human goodness. The question is, will you become part of true magic? Will you bring more kindness and courage into the world? Will you join the Secret Society of Saint Nicholas?
Download or read book The True Story of St Nicholas written by Foster Eich and published by . This book was released on 2014-12-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you know that St. Nicholas was a real person, a Christian leader in the fourth century? You'll enjoy knowing about the person behind "Santa Claus."
Download or read book Saint Nicholas and the Nine Gold Coins written by James H. Forest and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Baker s Dozen written by Aaron Shepard and published by Skyhook Press. This book was released on 2021-09-14 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why not give more? Van Amsterdam the baker was well known for his honesty as well as for his fine Saint Nicholas cookies. He always gave his customers exactly what they paid for -- not more and not less. So, he was not about to give in when a mysterious old woman comes to him on Saint Nicholas Day and insists that a dozen is thirteen! The woman's curse puts an end to the baker's business, and he believes it would take Saint Nicholas to help him. But if he receives that help, will it be exactly what he imagined? Find out in this inspiring legend from Dutch colonial New York about the birth of an honored American custom. TEACHERS AND LIBRARIANS -- A READER'S THEATER SCRIPT OF THIS BOOK IS AVAILABLE IN AARON'S BOOK "FOLKTALES ON STAGE," OR FREE ON AARON'S WEB SITE. ///////////////////////////////////////////////// Aaron Shepard is the award-winning author of "The Legend of Lightning Larry," "The Sea King’s Daughter," and many more children’s books. Once a professional storyteller, Aaron specializes in lively retellings of folktales and other traditional literature, which have won him honors from the American Library Association, the New York Public Library, the Bank Street College of Education, the National Council for the Social Studies, and the American Folklore Society. Wendy Edelson has applied her award-winning skills to a wide range of illustration projects, including picture books, pet portraits, posters, and puzzles. Among her clients have been Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo, the Seattle Aquarium, Pacific Northwest Ballet, the U.S. Postal Service, Cricket Magazine, McGraw-Hill Education, and the American Library Association. ///////////////////////////////////////////////// HONORS American Bookseller Pick of the Lists Trumpet Book Club selection Valerie and Walter's Best Books for Children "The good will of legendary Saint Nick resonates in this tale about the origin of the term 'baker's dozen.' . . . Shepard's easy-to-follow retelling has an appropriate Old World flavor." -- Publishers Weekly, Sept. 18, 1995 "A particularly nice holiday story accented by paintings full of detail. . . . Well-paced and a good length for groups or individuals, this is right on target for audiences. Edelson's artwork is filled with marvelously-alive characters who almost step from the pages." -- Ilene Cooper, Booklist, Sept. 15, 1995 "A lush new version of a traditional tale. . . . Well-chosen words and a nicely-paced text that begs to be told aloud. A treat for the holiday season." -- School Library Journal, Oct. 1995 "Aaron Shepard retells a favorite colonial legend with the voice of the storyteller." -- Jan Lieberman, TNT, Fall 1995 "A fine tale of generosity for St. Nicholas Day or any day." -- Marilyn McPhie, Storybag, Special Review Issue 1997 "A story with a message to be heard during the holidays and all year long." -- Children's Book Review
Download or read book The Story of Santa Claus written by Joseph A. McCullough and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2014-09-20 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The perfect Christmas gift, this beautiful book explains how the bearded, red clad, big bellied, reindeer driving jovial gent came to be the face of Christmas, and reveals the historical origins of Saint Nicholas over seventeen hundred years ago in the Eastern Roman Empire. In a winding, magical tale filled with mystery and good will towards all men, Joseph McCullough travels across Europe (and the North Pole... of course) to uncover the exploits of Santa in a book that is sure to fill even the most jaded scrooges with a little bit of Christmas magic. And for any nervous parents out there – don't worry, there are no Father Christmas 'spoilers' between the pages of this book – ensuring the wonderous children's whisperings of Santa will continue... for another couple of years at least!
