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It’s 1964 and ten-year-old Felix is sure of a few things: the birds and the bees are puzzling, television is magical, and this is one Christmas he’ll never forget. LBJ and Lady Bird are in the White House, Meet the Beatles is on everyone’s turntable, and Felix Funicello (distant cousin of the iconic Annette!) is doing his best to navigate fifth grade—easier said than done when scary movies still give you nightmares and you bear a striking resemblance to a certain adorable cartoon boy. Back in his beloved fictional town of Three Rivers, Connecticut, with a new cast of endearing characters, Wally Lamb takes his readers straight into the halls of St. Aloysius Gonzaga Parochial School—where Mother Filomina’s … More >>
$9.29
Wishin’ and Hopin’: A Christmas Story

Young mateys will find plenty of holiday joy in this humorous, colorful, and thoroughly piratical version of the beloved Clement C. Moore classic. On this ship of mischievous brigands—who have visions of treasure chests, not sugarplums, dancing in their heads—you wouldn’t expect a visit from nice St. Nick. Instead, here comes Sir Peggedy, with his peg leg and hook arm, cracking his whip and driving eight giant seahorses: Salty, Scurvy, Sinbad, Mollie, Cutthroat, Cross-Eyes, Roger, and Jolly.
Philip Yates’ rollicking rhymes and Sebastià Serra’s sprightly, fun-filled pictures—featuring whimsically multicolored seahorses, stockings hung on the ship’s bowsprit with tar, child-friendly pirates, an… More >>
$9.05
A Pirate’s Night Before Christmas

A version in Cajun dialect of the famous poem, “The Night Before Christmas,” set in a Louisiana bayou…. More >>
$4.42
Cajun Night Before Christmas

The ultimate collection of Christmas classics just got better with this third edition that includes even more of your favorites. 100 songs, including: Auld Lang Syne * Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella * Carol of the Bells * The Chipmunk Song * Christmas Time Is Here * Do You Hear What I Hear * The First Noel * Gesu Bambino * Happy Holiday * Happy Xmas (War Is Over) * Hymne * I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm * Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring * Jingle-Bell Rock * A Marshmallow World * Merry Christmas, Darling * My Favorite Things * The Night Before Christmas Song * Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer * Silver and Gold * Silver Bells * The Star Carol * Suzy Snowflake * What Child Is This? * Wonderful Christmastime * The W… More >>
$12.89
Ultimate Christmas: 100 Seasonal Favorites: Easy Piano

From England to Norway, Burgundy to Bavaria, and Rome to the top of the Swiss Alps, Rick Steves’ European Christmas gets you a seat at the family feast, up in the loft with the finest choirs, and into the kitchen with grandma and her best-kept holiday secrets. With enchanting photos and more than a dozen recipes, this great gift book captures the spirit of the season perfectly. After producing a hundred travel shows, Rick Steves and his public television crew finally went to Europe for Christmas. And the cameras were rolling. As only they can, Rick and his gang brought home a vivid and authentic portrait of how Europeans celebrate the holiday. This book is the companion to that PBS special. The Christma… More >>
$7.79
Rick Steves’ European Christmas

Baby is looking everywhere for the Christmas present—but where can it be? Little ones will love lifting the large, sturdy flaps to reveal special, holiday surprises: Christmas cookies, candy canes, ornaments, and more! Babies are sure to love this Christmas treat!6 5/8 X 7 3/8 board book has rounded corners. Includes 6 large, sturdy flaps…. More >>
$4.34
Where Is Baby’s Christmas Present?: A Lift-the-Flap Book

Bells jingle, sleds dash through the snow, trees are topped with sparkling stars, and children everywhere dream of candy canes and presents. But the best gift of all—the most magical gift of the season—is when we spend Christmas with those we love.
Once again, this New York Times-bestselling author and artist has created a special, beautiful book that families will want to share year after year. (And readers will want to look for the Spirit of Christmas image that Nancy has hidden on every page!)… More >>
$8.95
The Spirit of Christmas

This magnificently illustrated story of a warm-hearted Christmas tree will surely become one of the most beloved classics of future generations. Schneider’s storytalling will enthrall children and adults alike…. More >>
$10.89
Why Christmas Trees Aren’t Perfect

Beginning pianists will love playing these beloved favorites in musically attractive, easy arrangements: “Jingle Bells,” “Deck the Halls,” “Joy to the World,” “Silent Night,” “Away in a Manger,” “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing,” “O Little Town of Bethlehem,” “We Wish You a Merry Christmas,” 12 more. Illustrations.
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$2.43
My First Book of Christmas Songs: 20 Favorite Songs in Easy Piano Arrangements

Clement Moore’s beloved poem has been a cherished part of the holidays for over a hundred and fifty years, and Tasha Tudor’s delicate watercolors make this book a gift to her readers. Recreating her own Vermont farm home, her illustrations enliven the poem with all the charm of an old-fashioned country Christmas: handmade gifts under a candle-lit tree, stockings hanging by an open fire, and a magical visit from Saint Nicholas. Tasha Tudor’s affectionate watercolors evoke the warmth and gentleness of a simpler time. Her whimsical characters and period detail are the perfect match for the world’s most beloved Christmas poem, making this elegant gift edition one that will be treasured by families for generations…. More >>
$8.59
The Night Before Christmas: A Visit from St. Nicholas

Each Christmas we are given a promise from heaven. And each year on earth we make promises to each other. This is a story about how a promise from one person to another shows us the true meaning of faith, remembrance, and love.Seven years ago Gloria endured a family tragedy that almost shook her faith entirely. Each Christmas she places a card in an envelope on her tree, restating a promise she made to her husband before he died. Now, having moved from her small town and all the painful memories it held, she is building a life by caring for people in need. Whether it’s a young mother who can’t pay her electric bill or a family who needs some extra food, Gloria always finds a way. Miriam is a thorn in Gloria… More >>
$4.50
The Christmas Promise

A wonderful tale for Christmas about the origin of the hanging and filling of Christmas stockings. This story has universal appeal across the world…. More >>
$8.74
Legend of the Christmas Stocking