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Synopsis: Grandpa and Muffin Save Christmas recounts the delightful children's story about the team who takes over a family-owned Christmas tree farm after Grandma is injured in a fall. It's the holiday season, but Grandma can't help out very much this year on the family farm. Her cute six- and eight-year-old granddaughters step up to help Grandpa and their dog Muffin, so everyone can still buy their Christmas trees and enjoy a wonderful and joyous season. They all learn an important lesson about how weather and faith both play a role in the way things work out in life. Join along as this blessed family has the opportunity in several ways to fulfill their family motto: "May I always be a blessing." About The Author: A native of California, Carol Cherry Anderson now lives in Bella Vista, Arkansas, with her husband Charles. They are the parents of five adult children and boast a total of 24 grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is a graduate of Cal State University, earning her MS degree in journalism and educational psychology. Careers included counseling and news reporting. Faith and volunteer work have always been vital parts of her life. The author previously published four adult inspirational novels that honor military families. This is her first children's book. Prior to 1987, she wrote as Carol Cherry Porter.

The Pixies are fed up being left out of Christmas preparations each year by Santa and the elves, so they craft a cunning plan to make Santa late and wreak havoc on the world's children. They travel the globe, eating everything left out for Santa and putting Pixie dust into stockings so that on Christmas morning, the dust will transform into whatever the child fears most. Can Santa put a stop to Pixie Plans and save Christmas Day?

From award-winning author Sara Cormany, Even When is a raw and reflective devotional that ushers readers into God's presence during difficult times and reminds us that even our hardest stories are written by the hand of a good God. In these uniquely challenging and unprecedented post-pandemic times, the notion that God's goodness ensures an easy journey has been met by the unfaltering truth that life is hard. It's not a question of if there will be trials, but when. Sara Cormany knows this reality all too well. However, through personal health complications and family tragedy, she has chosen to believe that Jesus is enough. Even When beautifully weaves together the inevitability of hard times with the unyielding heart of God's goodness and inspires readers to experience His presence amid the storm in their lives. Each devotion begins with an "Even when..." statement, followed by a poignant personal story, a Bible verse, and a thought-provoking question that will encourage readers to embrace the truth that God is enough -- even in our darkest moments. This powerful devotional helps readers to: Become more comfortable with the difficult truth that life not only can, but will be hard. Reflect on where God has shown up in their own hardships.Experience God's goodness while enduring life's challenges.Explore what it looks like to "suffer well" and trust God as Jesus did on the Cross. Love God and know God's love in a fallen world. Vulnerable and authentic, Even When strikes a universal chord and points readers toward the heart of God's goodness in even the most challenging of circumstances, knowing that even when life is hard, He is always good.

Bring the beloved Christmas carol, "Jingle Bells," to life with this hand-painted children's book. The classic hymn "Jingle Bells" has been sung for generations. It's a nostalgic part of the Christmas season that reminds the young and old of the gift of spending time with loved ones during the holidays. This book brings the joy of the season into your home by inspiring adults and children alike to sing along to this familiar tune together!Start a new tradition by collecting each book from the Christmas Carol Series and add this timeless book to your holiday collection.

From Ben Peterson, the combat veteran and founder of the nonprofit Engage Your Destiny, comes a bold debut forged from Peterson's own story of spiritual resilience and hard-earned wisdom. Engage Your Destiny invites readers to walk with God and uncover practical action steps to fulfill their God-given purpose. Daring and vulnerable, Engage Your Destiny connects to the unseen aches and desires of the human heart to overcome our struggles and live out our dreams. Peterson fearlessly shares his own stories of pain, trauma, abuse, and addiction with readers. His honest insight and powerful stories display how God can break through to even the most unlikely corners of a person's life. Since his own recovery from a personal low point in his life, Peterson's life's passion has been to testify to what is possible when you walk closely with God. Engage Your Destiny dives deep into hard topics, showing readers how God continuously shows up in even the most difficult of circumstances when people allow Him to lead their lives. From mundane everyday tasks to life's mountain highs and valley lows, each chapter takes readers moment-by-moment through a story of God showing up in impossible ways. Interspersed within are tangible action steps, helping readers to reflect on these stories thoughtfully and infuse practical applications into their personal journeys.Peterson outlines effective ways to: Confront adversity with courageIdentify the brokenness in your heartFind healing in a way that is both fun and inspirationalWalk closely with God toward fulfilling your dreamsFully engage your God-given destinyEngage Your Destiny powerfully illustrates that no matter what you're going through, God's destiny for your life is within reach, and you have the ability to embrace it.

A coloring book that works as an Advent calendar, with numbers and Christmas related words in German and English.

Only special wild creatures live in the snow.Many are white, and hidden from sight.But have you heard a rumour about a Snow Bomino?Snow Bomino is a heart-warming starlit adventure about a lovable misunderstood monster who lives in a snow covered forest, struggling to make friends....until he happens upon a little white arctic Fox. A perfect story to emphasize the importance of friendship, sharing, understanding and kindness, and how helping each other can change everything for the better.A wonderful new winter's tale beautifully written with breathtaking illustrations. A budding classic in a magical night time setting that children will engage with from start to finish and will want to read again and again.

Everyone knew that Grace loved cats and kittens. The only present she wanted was a real kitten. She was hoping that somebody would give her a pet kitten. She had presents of all different shapes and sizes. What do you think she got for her presents?

Have you ever had an invitation? What was written on it? Where did you go? Who was there, and what did you do? There was a surprise visitor at the party in this story.

Babsi is frustrated. The short vacation that was planned for her and her family in Bergfels Village is cancelled. The Christmas market in Bergfels, which her wife wanted to report on, will not take place.Furthermore, the bazaar, which her daughter, Hannah, was involved with planning this year, is in the balance. As if that wasn't annoying enough, Hannah and her friend also run into trouble with the law.Their jaunt to the local ruins of Sturmstein Castle has unexpected consequences, in which a certain Countess Ida of Bergfels-Blumenheide is not uninvolved.What none of them suspects: within the ruin's wrecked walls, the mouse, Murina, has to stand trial - only for doing people a favor, of all things.In this short story about the ruins of Sturmstein Castle, the main characters of Claudia Haase's previously published short stories all join up, but the volume can also be read independently.

Findes påskeharen og hvordan ser den ud?Tyrannosaurussen ser sig selv som rædselsvækkende og grusom og elsker at skræmme de mindre dinosaurer med tunge tramp og høje brøl.Men de små dinosaurer kalder ham påskeharen og banker på hans dør for at få påskeæg. For hans hjem er faktisk fyldt med påskeæg.Måske er Tyrannosaurussen i virkeligheden påskeharen? Nu kommer han selv helt i tvivl.Der er basis for mange gode grin i denne humoristiske billedbog med masser af detaljerede illustrationer.

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Take a delightful journey through God's string of lights, stretching from "Let there be light" to Heaven, illuminated by Jesus Himself. Enjoy many radiant bursts along the way, including the garden, the manger, the cross, the empty tomb, and the Light of the world. This story is a beautiful reminder of God's brilliant plan throughout history and His ultimate gift of salvation.

Oh no! It's closing time on Christmas Eve in Dilly's Department Store and Starky Star, Garnie Garland, Lila Lights and Tingles Tinsel still haven't found a home for Christmas. As the key turns in the lock in pitch darkness, the Little Leftovers feel so sad and lonely. But wait! Suddenly, a big gust of wind blows the doors wide open! The Little Leftovers are whisked away on an exciting journey, passing over many brightly lit houses in towns and villages dotted with colorful rooftops of all different shapes and sizes. Find out the delightfully surprising ending and discover how Santa Claus helps the Little Leftovers find a home while joyfully bringing Chrissy Christmas Tree to life!This endearing tale about sincere kindness, warmth and compassion, gives real meaning to the genuine spirit of Christmas. It will be sure to leave children in wonder and awe as they discover how a caring heart can truly impart the authentic gift of unselfish giving.

# Most Eligible Scrooge is the perfect Christmas steamy romantic comedy for you if you love Hallmark movies and romcoms with, um, the door open (aka it's getting "hot" in Swans Cove). Of all the PR stunts, fake-dating my brother's best friend, Mr. Sizzling Hot Grumpy? This holiday season, love's clearly on the naughty list. Right?Fake-dating my brother's grumpy best friend aka my once-upon-a-time high school crush? Definitely not on my Christmas list. Especially after he played Grinch with my heart last Christmas Eve. But when a scandalous video of me sneaking into his luxury hotel in just a teddy with Dasher the Cat in my arms goes viral, we've got no choice: turn him from the "Most Eligible Scrooge" to "Mr. Fixer-Upper Heartthrob" and save my PR gig. Sure, Landon knows all my buttons (annoyingly well) and has this maddening way of making me swoon all over again, but we've got ground rules. Top of the list? No falling in love. Even if we get stranded in the most romantic small-town renovating a house for the holidays. Dear Santa, it's me, Julie. if you're listening: grant me this one wish and I'll toss in some extra cookies. And carrots for the reindeer, of course. # Most Eligible Scrooge is the perfect steamy romantic comedy for you if you enjoy:Brother's Best Friend trope;Holiday romcoms;Fake Dating;Grumpy book boyfriends;Billionaire romance;Boss romance.

An unlikely attraction is the only hope to save Christmas before it disappears forever. Aelia is a cheerful elf who loves nothing more than the Christmas season and all that comes with it. Nothing beats the love and joy of the holidays. When a threat comes to destroy everything she loves, she must find help in the most unlikely place. Gatlin hates Christmas. Rather than enjoy the holiday, he prefers traveling with his herd of reindeer alone. A blip in magic endangers those the reindeer shifter must protect, and he needs to find a solution. Drawn together by uncertain circumstances, the two must face the threat that endangers everything they both care for most. Can they save Christmas before it's too late? Reining Joy is a standalone holiday fantasy romance. If you like steamy, slow burn and grumpy/sunshine, you'll love this reindeer shifter romance. Read Reining Joy today for a holiday shifter fantasy that will make you swoon.

Christmas in the small town of Timberton, Montana, is always filled with holiday traditions, exquisite cuisine, and heartfelt camaraderie. Betty's annual cookie exchange will delight many a sweet tooth, and Mist's elegant Christmas Eve dinner will enchant even the most discerning of palates. And there are a few surprises in store each year to bring a touch of wonder to the season.When a majestic evergreen tree is placed in the center of town, inviting ornaments containing wishes, townsfolk and visitors are soon pondering what their hopes and dreams might be. Although wishes can't always come true, some just might with a bit of holiday magic. As always, one thing is certain: no one ever leaves Timberton without renewed hope for the future.

My family is famous for two things in our small town:Our annual Christmas party And....Our feud with The Pearce family. Our families hate each other. It's a tale as old as St. Nick himself.So, imagine what happens when a harmless little argument with Jackson Pearce ends with us both behind bars for the night.As if that wasn't bad enough... The punishment for our crime?The only Christmas party we're allowed to have is one together. At Town Hall.But... It gets worse.That means that I'll be forced to spend time with Jackson and his enormous ego while we plan this party and somehow keep our families from strangling each other with tinsel this holiday season.It doesn't help that he is annoyingly attractive and goes out of his way to push my buttons.With his old, dirty, work boots, and his stupid veiny forearms, he works his way into my perfectly organized life and leaves everything in disarray.Will we actually be able to survive this... Festive Feud, or will we end up back where we started?

A warm and witty collection of gentle stories of Cotswold life, set in Wendlebury Barrow, the village featured in the bestselling Sophie Sayers Cozy Mystery series.But you won't find any murder mysteries or crazy crimes in these stories - just uplifting, short festive tales, full of favourite characters from the Sophie Sayers novels, and generously sprinkled with Debbie Young's characteristic humour.Join Sophie Sayers, her friends and neighbours, as they share village Christmas traditions, from Christmas shopping in the Hector's House bookshop and carol-singing on the village green to ringing in the New Year in the ancient bell tower.There's also a glimpse into the backstory of Sophie's late Great Auntie May, from whom Sophie inherited her cottage, with May's late-in-life romantic reunion with her childhood sweetheart, Joshua (now Sophie's elderly next-door-neighbour).Look out for a guest appearance by Gemma Lamb, Joe Spryke and the girls of nearby St Bride's School, home to Debbie Young's popular Gemma Lamb Cozy Mystery series.Thepaperback edition of this quick-read collection makes the perfect stocking filler or Secret Santa gift, to be enjoyed by anyone who loves heartwarming, funny stories set at Christmas time.The ebook makes the perfect gift-to-self to divert and relax you as you prepare for your own Christmas celebrations. If you enjoy this book, you'll love the third Sophie Sayers Cozy Mystery, Murder in the Manger, for a novel-length Christmas story, and the second Gemma Lamb Cozy Mystery, Sinister Stranger at St Bride's, set in the run-up to the quirky boarding school's Christmas Fair.

Der junge Adlige Florian verbringt die Rauhnächte bei seinem Freund Theo auf dem Rauschberg. Doch mehr noch als den Naturgewalten muss sich Florian einer Sache stellen: der verdrängten Trauer um seine zu früh verstorbenen Eltern. Während er in den zwölf magischen Nächten viele neue Rituale kennenlernt, setzt er sich immer wieder mit seinen eigenen Gefühlen auseinander.Eine zauberhafte Geschichte von Freundschaft und Trauer während der Festtage. Eine Geschichte zu Christine Kulgarts Debütroman "Rauschberg", die die Beziehung der Charaktere zueinander vertieft.

Richard Rohr invita a los lectores a no sólo prepararse para el nacimiento de Jesús el día de Navidad, sino para la venida del Cristo cósmico, quien nos trae el verdadero reino del cielo a la tierra. Se ofrece un listado de las lecturas diarias de las Sagradas Escrituras y se incluyen además preguntas para la reflexión.