Author: Santa Claus Publisher: Running Press Adult ISBN: 0786741058 Category : Humor Languages : en Pages : 116
Book Description
Ever wonder what Santa does with all those letters? (And all those cookies?) After a particularly long, cold night staring at nine smelly reindeer butts, the old man lets loose with the real answers to those stupid, whiny, hard-to-read letters from kids. Turns out, we really do get what we deserve. Dear Billy, I know you honestly believe that the good deeds you rattled off represent your behavior for the entire past year rather than the activities that occurred during the two hours leading up to the writing of this letter. Two hours of good behavior hardly justifies a new Playstation, let alone a trip to Disney World!! Your pal, Santa
Author: The Elves Publisher: Indiana University Press ISBN: 0253017947 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 225
Book Description
A “poignant” collection of real letters sent to Santa Claus—a town in Indiana—from the 1930s to the twenty-first century, from both children and adults (The New York Times). For countless Christmases, children—and sometimes adults—have stuffed their dreams, wishes, and promises into envelopes. Over many decades, millions of these letters have poured into Santa Claus, Indiana. Arriving from all corners of the globe, the letters ask for toys, family reunions, snow, and help for the needy—sometimes the needy being the writers themselves. They are candid, heartfelt, and often blunt. Many children wonder how Santa gets into their chimneyless homes. One child reminds Santa that she has not hit her brothers over 1,350 times that year, and another respectfully requests two million dollars in “cold cash.” One child hopes to make his life better with a time machine, an adult woman asks for a man, and one miscreant actually threatens Santa’s reindeer! Containing more than 250 actual letters and envelopes from the naughty and nice reaching back to the 1930s, this moving book will touch hearts and bring back memories of a time in our lives when the man with a white beard and a red suit held out the hope that our wishes might come true. “Often very affecting . . . also offers an unusual window into American history.” —Library Journal “The letters . . . are alternately silly and somber, hilarious and heartfelt.” —The Weekly Standard
Author: Kenneth Dennis Publisher: Kenneth C Dennis ISBN: Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 50
Book Description
Rebecca Helmsley's husband dies in January 2020 and must make a life before the Coronavirus happens and returns to her job. She is furloughed from her job when COVID-19 stay at home orders hits and went into depression. Santa receives two letters from her kids and performs a selfless act of asking Santa Claus for help, and Santa goes and visit them a week before Christmas. He then got transported into the dragon world by the Aragorn Dragons. Santa Claws, Storm and Blake must return Santa back to the human world and save the dragon and human world Christmas before the King Aragorn (Evil Elf) and his clan of dragons destroy Christmas. This is one story that you can pass down to your kids.
Author: Martha Brockenbrough Publisher: Arthur A. Levine Books ISBN: 9780545700306 Category : Generosity Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
When she was five years old, Lucy wrote her first letter to Santa and left it by the plate of cookies; when she was eight, she wrote her last Santa letter--and left it on her mother's pillow.
Author: Yin Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 1101650303 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 44
Book Description
Willy wants to cheer his best friend, Carlos, up. And what better way to do so than a Christmas visit from Santa Claus himself? But when Santa answers Willy's e-mail pleading with him to visit the 19th floor of their inner-city apartment building, he doesn't quite know what is in store for him. Yin and Chris Soentpiet, the author-illustrator pair who created the ALA notable Coolies, bring us a heartwarming and modern Christmas story with the lush illustrations that Soentpiet fans have come to love.
Author: Noël Piper Publisher: Crossway ISBN: 9781433519802 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 132
Book Description
God is the treasure of our lives. He is part of everything we do, think, act, and say-literally, he is a part of us. This precious heirloom of Christ himself must be passed on to future generations. But how? Treasuring God in Our Traditions presents the importance of passing along Christ-centered traditions and a Bible-saturated legacy in Christ to future generations. Noël Piper helps her readers recognize how the "everyday" routines of life and the "especially" celebrations of holidays and dates can be practically passed down to future generations. When parents and grandparents seek to pass along the treasure of God to their children and grandchildren, they will develop and deepen their love for him. When family traditions are rooted in the Bible, the next generations will see that the greatest treasure that anyone can have is the treasure of God.
Author: Theodore A. Turnau, III Publisher: New Growth Press ISBN: 1645070670 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 210
Book Description
Parents often feel at a loss with popular culture and how it fits in with their families. They want to love their children well, but it can be overwhelming to navigate the murky waters of television, movies, games, and more that their kids are exposed to every day. Popular culture doesn’t have to be a burden. The Pop Culture Parent equips mothers, fathers, and guardians to build relationships with their children by entering into their popular culture–informed worlds, understanding them biblically, and passing on wisdom. This resource by authors Ted Turnau, E. Stephen Burnett, and Jared Moore, provides Scripture-based, practical help for parents to enjoy the messy gift of popular culture with their kids. By engaging with their children’s interests, parents can explore culture while teaching their children to become missionaries in a post-Christian world. By providing realistic yet biblical encouragement for parents, the coauthors guide readers to engage with popular culture through a gospel lens, helping them teach their kids to understand and answer the challenges raised by popular culture. The Pop Culture Parent helps the next generation of evangelicals move beyond a posture of cultural ignorance to one of cultural engagement, building grace-oriented disciples and cultural missionaries.
Author: P.A. Cousins Publisher: AuthorHouse ISBN: 1665509023 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 88
Book Description
Christmas Eve is right around the corner, and an accident at the North Pole that happened with just a few days to go now suddenly has the elves scrambling to find a last-minute solution for Santa’s round the world flight. As teams of reindeer train for their flight, will the elves be able to come up with a fix? The Workshop is already in full overdrive to wrap up every child’s Christmas wish – and the clock is ticking! Santa’s Silver Belle is a truly original Christmas fable - one rooted in traditions of Christmas’ past that brings the North Pole into the modern era. A book for all ages, each generation will take away something different from this tale that will become a new Christmas tradition for the whole family.
Author: Betsy Bird Publisher: Scholastic Inc. ISBN: 1338566342 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 40
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A delightfully devious Christmas story from beloved librarian Betsy Bird and Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat. Freddy Melcher is Santa's #1 Fan. He has Santa posters, Santa action figures, and even Santa underwear. But there is one prize Freddy desperately wants: A photograph taken with Santa, fresh out of the chimney. Oh, is it risky! It's awfully hard to sneak anything by someone who can see you when you're sleeping and knows when you're awake. That's why Freddy has been extra good this year . . . at hiding his plans. Will Freddy get away with his delightfully devious scheme to outwit Santa Claus himself and capture the ultimate selfie?
Author: David Knoll Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc. ISBN: Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 92
Book Description
"Being nice and kind should be rewarded." The story begins in the North Pole where Santa seeks to find the nicest of the nice and the kindest of the kind--that's the "Kid of the Year." Follow the enchanted and joyous adventure of Jen-bunny, as she begins her journey when her favorite stuffed animal wakes her up. They are then transported to the magical land of Santa where she becomes a princess, flies on a reindeer, and rides in a very small French race car named S'cargo. She meets the prince of the elves, gets rescued by giant army snowmen, and so much more. Each chapter is an adventure in itself leading up to the grandest adventure of them all, the great sleigh ride around the world on Christmas Eve. There's never a dull moment and plenty to smile, laugh and cheer about. The theme of the joy of kindness is displayed throughout the book, including a very clever anti-bullying message. Visit: santaskidoftheyear.com to find out how you can become "Kid of the Year."
Author: Santa Claus
Author: The Elves
Author: Kenneth Dennis
Author: Martha Brockenbrough
Author: Yin
Author: Noël Piper
Author: Theodore A. Turnau, III
Author: P.A. Cousins
Author: Betsy Bird
Author: David Knoll