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.
Festivals, with their rich stories and colourful traditions, are an ideal way for children to learn about other cultures. A Year of Festivals introduces the main religious festivals as they occur through the year. The books include prayers, songs, quotations from religious writings, colourful photographs and fun activities to bring the festivals to life and help children join in the celebration…
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!
A heart-warming story, set in the days leading up to Christmas, about one little girl's magical encounter with a unicorn. Christmas is just days away. A little girl called Milly and her Mum are staying at Grandpa's house. Dad has been kept away but will join them just as soon as he can. But Milly feels a little forlorn, away from her friends and without her Dad. And then something wonderful ha…
Dr. Seuss's small-hearted Grinch ranks right up there with Scrooge when it comes to the crankiest, scowling holiday grumps of all time. For 53 years, the Grinch has lived in a cave on the side of a mountain, looming above the Whos in Whoville. The noisy holiday preparations and infernal singing of the happy little citizens below annoy him to no end. The Grinch decides this frivolous merriment m…
After waiting for days and days and days, it’s finally Christmas Eve. And that’s when you can try to catch Santa. . . . From Jean Reagan and Lee Wildish, creators of the bestselling HOW TO... series, comes a delightful new offering, written again in a hilarious instructional style. Two sibling narrators give clever tips for “catching” Santa (be crafty! be clever! be gentle!) on Chr…
Babies and toddlers will love holding, touching, and reading this merry little board book with soft, cozy reindeer antlers. With Sandra Magsamen's signature message of love, this book shows every little deer how special they are during the holiday season and all through the new year. An adorable reissue of a beloved novelty board book from Sandra Magsamen, the bestselling creator of over…