Here in one volume are both of L. Frank Baum's Santa Claus stories: The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus, and A Kidnapped Santa Claus. In The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus, Baum gives us a glimpse into the magical history that surrounds the life story of Santa Claus. In A Kidnapped Santa Claus, we find out what happens when Santa is kidnapped shortly before Christmas.
In July 1845, Dickens contemplated forming a periodical focusing on the concerns of the home. It was to be called The Cricket, but the plan fell through, and he transformed his idea into a Christmas book in which he abandoned social criticism, current events, and topical themes in favour of simple fantasy and a domestic setting for his hero's redemption. The book was released on 20 December 184…
Every child knows about Santa Claus, the jolly man who brings gifts to all on Christmas. There are many stories that tell of his life, but the delightful version relayed in The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus is by far the most charming and original of all. Only L. Frank Baum, the man who created the wonderful land of Oz, could have told Santa's tale in such rich and imaginative detail.
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Menceritakan tentang seekor tikus bernama Millicent yang sedang menantikan Natal. Ia sudah membersihkan rumah, memasak, hingga semua tampak sempurna. Tapi ketika teman-teman Millicent membutuhkan pertolongan, rencananya menjadi berantakan. Ia khawatir tidak dapat merayakan Natal seperti apa yang ia impikan.
Bows and ribbons shimmer bright, sweet surprises wrapped with care. Whispers in the firelight, Christmas joy for us to share. Pita dan pita berkilau cerah, kejutan manis dibalut dengan hati-hati. Bisikan di api unggun, sukacita Natal bagi kita untuk berbagi.
Cracking Christmas is packed with fascinating facts about Christmas and all its trimmings: where the Christmas tree comes from, why we eat the festive food we do and the facts about Christmas number one singles and much more.
The "Festivals" series introduces young readers to festivals from different religions and cultures. Using a case-study approach which follows a young child as he or she is involved in the festival, each title looks at when it takes place, who celebrates it and why it is celebrated.
Tagelang ist es so kalt, dass der alte pettersson und sein Kater Findus ihre Nasen nicht vor die Tür stecken mögen, und gerade als es ein bisschen Wärmer wird, Verstaucht der Alte sich den Fu. Dabei ist morgen Heiligabend. Wie sollen die beiden jetzt zu einem Weihnachtsbaum kommen? Und wie zu Stockfisch, Fleischklöchen und Pfefferkuchen? Eine schön Bescherung!