ONE CHILL EVENING IN BETHLEHEM, young Naomi hears of an amazing sight: at the inn's stable, there are three men rich as kings, with rubies round their necks and gold on their fingers. Eager, Naomi rushes to catch a glimpse. But by the time she arrives, the men are gone.Yet Naomi discovers a different treasure: a baby boy, with parents kind and wise. And when she receives the gift of a flute from the baby and his family, her life is transformed forever and her world is full of music. It is ...

From the city of Pompeii-frozen in time by volcanic ash and lava-to the Coliseum's famed gladiators-treated like rock stars-ancient Rome had it all: Gods and Goddesses, infamous emperors, crippling warfare, and beautiful art. Spartacus, the famous gladiator and slave, led a revolt against a tyrannical government. Conspirators violently murdered emperor Julius Caesar. Virgil wrote epic poetry, and Jesus of Nazareth was proclaimed the messiah. Learn the stories behind the famous names, all b...

Come for a visit in Bear Country with this classic First Time Book® from Stan and Jan Berenstain. Sister and Brother are ready for Christmas and have made their lists for Santa Bear. But it’s up to Mama and Papa to show them that the true meaning of the holiday is about giving – not receiving. This beloved story is a perfect way to celebrate Christmas, all the while teaching your children about the true meaning of the season. Includes over 50 bonus stickers!

Early Readers are stepping stones from picture books to reading books. A blue Early Reader is perfect for sharing and reading together. A red Early Reader is the next step on your reading journey.Horrid Henry is desperate to be Joseph in the school Christmas Nativity play. The trouble is, Miss Battle-Axe has made him the inn-keeper. There's only one thing for it - Henry's got to make his own part BIGGER!Full colour illustrations from the fabulous Tony Ross on every page!

Goose is lost. It's Christmas, his parents are dead and now his dog Mutt has gone missing. Those around him aren't doing much better: his uncle Frank's wife has walked out, and his nan is losing her mind.But then Anthony appears - a man who seems to know everything about those he meets, but nothing at all about himself.Who is he, how does he know so much, and can he help Goose and the others recover what they've lost?So begins a dramatic adventure through love, loss...

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...

Spread some Christmas cheer with Nate the Great in this holiday adventure! Beginning readers are introduced to the detective mystery genre, perfect for the Common Core. Kids can problem-solve with Nate, using logical thinking to solve mysteries!Annie's dog is unhappy. When Fang is unhappy, everyone is unhappy. Especially Nate the Great. So Nate agrees to sniff out Fang's mysteriously missing Christmas mail. It's cold and snowy. But Nate the Great and his dog, Sludg...

After SpongeBob SquarePants' pet Gary starts biting everyone, a rumor spreads through town that he has a rare snail disease, and as the Snail Bite panic builds, everyone's zombie-like behavior leads to a manhunt for Gary.

The title story, "Christmas Every Day," is one of the most famous stories in the collection. It tells the humorous tale of a little girl who wishes for Christmas to come every day, only to realize the consequences of her wish when it leads to chaos and exhaustion.The other stories in the collection cover a range of themes and settings, reflecting Howells' versatility as a writer. They often explore aspects of American life and society, with a keen eye for detail and nuance.William Dean How...

Now a Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Original Movie!A heartwarming Christmas mystery!Every Christmas in the small town of Pine River, a tree appears in the town square-the Angel Tree. Some people tie wishes to the tree, while others make those wishes come true. Nobody's ever known where the tree comes from, but the mystery has always been part of the tradition's charm.This year, however, four kids who have been helped-Lucy, Joe, Max, and Cami-are determined to solve th...

Toot goes to a family reunion in Scotland, promising Puddle that he'll be back in Woodcock Pocket in time for Christmas. However a huge snowstorm strands him far away from home on Christmas Eve. Full-color illustrations.

Mr. Krabs has to learn some manners, and SpongeBob SquarePants wants to teach him! Can SpongeBob get his boss to say "please" and "thank you" before he shows up at Pearl's School?