Join Elmo as he helps his mommy and Aunt Sue bake Christmas cookies the day before Christmas.

Forget naughty or nice—this is a battle of good vs. evil.Discover the origins of St. Nick and follow along as the Guardians start their quest to rid the world of nightmares in the first Guardians chapter book from Academy Award winner William Joyce that inspired the beloved film, The Rise of the Guardians.Before SANTA was SANTA, he was North, Nicholas St. North—a daredevil swordsman whose prowess with double scimitars was legendary...

The holidays are in full swing at Riverdale High, and Archie is determined to be Veronica’s Secret Santa. When he pulls someone else’s name, he has no choice but to find out who has Veronica so he can switch with them. This leads him on a wild goose chase around school—it turns out a lot of people wish they had picked someone else, and it sets off a chain-reaction of switching names! Will he ever find out who is the mystery person who picked Veronica’s name? Find out in “Secret Santa Secre...

It is Christmas Eve and, for the toys in Mr Blossom's shop, it is their last chance to be sold. Holly, a small doll dressed especially for Christmas, wishes hard for her own special child. But the day ends and Holly is left in the window.On Christmas morning a little lost orphan girl finds herself outside the toyshop. Ivy has never had a doll to love, but when she sees Holly, she knows at once that this doll is meant specially for her. But Ivy has no money, and the shop is...

A delightfully original companion book to Jan Brett's bestseller The Mitten.When Lisa's woolen stocking flies off the clothesline, Hedgie finds it and pokes his nose in. He tries to pull it out, but the stocking gets stuck on his prickles -- and the fun begins.A mother hen comes by, then a noisy goose, a talkative barn cat, a playful farm dog, a mama pig and her piglets, and a pony. They all laugh at Hedgie, especially when he pretends he's wearing...

Song of the Stars,?written by bestselling author Sally Lloyd-Jones, takes children on the journey of Advent and the anticipation of Jesus’ arrival. All of creation comes together in this poetic and majestic telling of the Christmas story.Join every creature as they celebrate the arrival of Jesus!It’s time! It's time! Snuggle close with little ones as you read through this beautiful story about how all of creation is waiting for an...

Celebrate the wonder and joy of Christmas Eve in this gorgeously illustrated picture book of the classic rhyme!With glorious illustrations by Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator Roger Duvoisin, this edition of Clement C. Moore's "The Night Before Christmas" is a perfect holiday read-aloud for families. And with a tall, narrow size, it's also just right for tucking into a Christmas stocking, making it a wonderful holiday gift.Available for the first time in ...

Christmas is in trouble! Will Elmo and Elf find the numbers for the counter-downer? Or will Christmas be cancelled?

Christmas candy comes to life in this charming holiday board book from the world’s #1 bestselling author.No sugar, no fat.C'mon, take a look!The best Candies ever . . . Candies in a book!Treat yourself to the sweetest story you'll read this holiday! The Candies save Christmas when they rescue the loneliest, scraggliest little tree from the lot in a happy ending kids will beg to read again ...

For two sixth graders who feel about school the way Scrooge feels about Christmas, a magical trip into Dickens's tale is just what their spirits need.It's Christmastime at Palmdale Middle School, and the sixth grade class has organized a holiday banquet for local families in need. Best friends Devin and Frankie—short for Francine—are excited to eat, but they forgot to bring in food donations. They also didn't read A Christmas Carol for Mr. Wexler's English...

The Christmas Pumpkin is an illustrated children’s book inspired by some actual events. When a young boy finds a neglected green pumpkin and decides to decorate it for Christmas, the community laughs at his idea. With the support of his family, and his own self confidence, the boy decides to carve a star like the star the Three Wise Men followed on Christmas eve. Read what happens when James shows everyone what a green pumpkin can do for Christmas. A sweet story about self confidence and h...

This gorgeous holiday book—part of the Legends series from Zonderkidz—explores the true story behind the tradition of hanging and filling Christmas stockings. Kids will learn about what it means to give to others, and how they can share God’s love during the Christmas season.Inside, you and your children can discover:How the Christmas stocking was inspired by the life of Saint Nicolas, and why it became a way to give to those in needWhy givi...