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The Purpose of Christmas DVD Study Guide: A Three-Session, Video-Based Study for Groups and Individuals ...
Rick Warren
Zondervan, 2008
The Purpose of Christmas DVD study guide is for use by groups and families with The Purpose of Christmas DVD, which features three sessions taught by Rick Warren on why we celebrate Christmas and how it can change our lives forever.
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The Advent Jesse Tree: Devotions for Children and Adults to Prepare for the Coming of the Christ Child at ...
Dean Meador Lambert
Abingdon Press, 1990
GREAT DEVOTIONAL BOOK FOR CHILDREN & ADULTS ALIKE
THIS BOOK TRACES THE HERITAGE OF JESUS CHRIST IN THE OLD TESTMENT. ADULTS ENJOY THE CHILDREN'S DEVOTIONS AS WELL AS THEIR OWN. EACH DAY AN ORNAMENT IS PLACED ON A TREE TO GO WITH EACH DEVOTIONAL.
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Little Polar Bear Christmas Advent Calendar
Hans de Beer
North-South / Night Sky Books, 2005
Beautiful
The calendar is beautiful. It also has a good thickness to it, so I expect it should last for quite a few years.
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Eric Carle's Dream Snow Pop-Up Advent Calendar (Eric Carle)
Eric Carle
Chronicle Books, 2008
Dream Snow
Oh my gosh! We haven't used this calendar yet but just opening it up and looking inside is just as beautiful as the "Dream Snow" book! We can't wait to decorate the tree inside!
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Stories Behind the Best-Loved Songs of Christmas (Stories Behind Books)
Ace Collins
Zondervan, 2001
A great gift
I heard Ace Collins on a radio show talking about his book and sharing some of the stories/origins behind many of my favorite Christmas songs, both sacred and secular. Not only did I want the book for myself, but decided it would make a great gift, especially for ...
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A Treasury of Christmas Miracles: True Stories of God's Presence Today (Miracle Books Collection)
Karen Kingsbury
FaithWords, 2007
Christmas Miracles
A collection of inspirational stories that is wonderful to read to renew your faith especially at Christmas time. I highly recommend that you slow down and add reading a book like this to your Christmas preparation. It will help you to keep the hustle and bustle in ...
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Christmas Around the World
Mary D. Lankford
HarperTrophy, 1998
Wonderful! Appropriate for all ages!
As a third grade teacher, this book was a useful tool in teaching about Christmas Around the World. There are so few good books on this topic, and my students enjoyed the one page synopsis of Christmas for each of the countries discussed (about 10). The ...
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Holy Night Advent Calendar
Maja Dusikova
North-South / Night Sky Books, 2005
Good Service
Received item in timely manner; much appreciated.
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A Chicken Soup for the Soul Christmas (Chicken Soup for the Soul)
Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen
HCI, 2007
Heartwarming during the Cold Winter
A Scrapbook of Christmas Firsts: Stories to Warm Your Heart and Tips to Simplify Your Holidays
Chicken Soup books are always easy, inspiring, treasured reads. This one is no exception. I love the many heartwarming stories and recommend it to anyone who loves ...
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The Chocolate Snowman Murders (Chocoholic Mysteries, No. 8)
JoAnna Carl
NAL Hardcover, 2008
Yummy addition to this chocoholic series
I love Christmas murder mysteries. I'm not sure why I love them so much. Perhaps it is because the mysteries I tend to read are of the cozy/amateur sleuth type and they make me feel warm and cozy. Not sure what that says about me. But it is my reality and Joanna Carl ...
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Children Just Like Me: Celebrations!
Anabel Kindersley, Barnabas Kindersley
DK CHILDREN, 1997
Gorgeous full-color large photos
I love this book and I use it all the time to teach children about other faiths and cultures. The beautiful, realistic photos make it great for sharing. When I am not using it, it makes a nice coffee table book. My only criticism is that it always makes me want to ...
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A Box of Treats: Five Little Picture Books about Lilly and Her Friends
HarperFestival, 2004
Five Sweet Treats...and what that means
As mentioned in other reviews; this set of books is nicely smallish (5 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches), and beautifully drawn, and the 5 stories are lovely. What no one has yet bothered to mention is the answer to "What do you get?" in this smallish, prettily drawn and nicely ...
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Lighting a Lamp: A Diwali Story (Festival Time)
Jonny Zucker
Barron's Educational Series, 2004
Nice Introduction to Diwali!
I really am pleased how it approaches its subject matter. Most children's books about international holidays are too technical and long to be used as a read aloud. This book can be useful and provide useful information. If a student wants more they can read a more ...
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The Shortest Day: Celebrating the Winter Solstice
Wendy Pfeffer
Dutton Juvenile, 2003
How I like this story
(Review from 9 year old girl, dictated to mom)
A great book! With a great amount of knowledge.
This little book has science and history and is fun. I like this story so much, I want to read it every year while I am a child.
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Sammy Spider's First Hanukkah (Sammy Spider's First Books)
Sylvia A. Rouss
Kar-Ben Publishing, 1993
Wonderful introduction to Hanukkah for preschoolers
Sammy's First Hanukkah not only introduces preschoolers to Hanukkah in a way that is right on their level, it also reviews numbers and colors as well. A perfect book for the holidays.
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