You Can Come And Celebrate With Me A Collection Of Christmas Stories

A collection of short stories inspired by hope and love - inspired by caring and sharing - the underlying essence that is and will hopefully always be Christmas.

You Can Come And Celebrate With Me: A Collection of Christmas Stories had a very humble beginning back in 1989. It started in the living room of my brother Eric and his wife Nancy's small apartment in Edwardsville, Illinois. Eric had given the Disney puppet, Figment of Imagination, as a gift to our daughter, Kiersten. Figment, the puppet, is a storyteller and he tried his best with a little help to entertain Kiersten, her slightly older cousins, Emily and Caitlin, and her one younger cousin, Ariel, for a good portion of the afternoon on Thanksgiving Day. Figment told silly stories of pirates, and monsters, and just about anything these four imaginative girls requested. From these stories came the idea for A Christmas Adventure (an illustrated story about a group of good hearted Mississippi River pirates which will appear in another volume) and from that story a family Christmas tradition began. The stories are simple. They are, or at least they began as children's stories, but like children they have grown in concept and content as the children have grown. The underlying premise of each story has some connection to an event or events that happened during that year - as the years have passed, many of these premises have unexpectedly remained timeless. The stories might be about sea turtles, or hurricanes, or the Civil War, yet each has a common theme. A theme that goes beyond Christmas, or maybe one that is, and has always been Christmas. They talk of caring and of sharing. They talk of hope, of joy, and of love. They are truly a pleasure to write, and hopefully as much of a pleasure to read. I hope that you enjoy this simple collection of Christmas stories.

Now available in a board book, this festive celebration of friends, family, and love at Christmas from best-selling illustrator Tim Warnes is perfect for sharing with a little one. Little Bear, Mommy Bear, and Daddy Bear all LOVE Christmas! There are presents to wrap, treats to bake, and decorations to hang on the Christmas tree. But is there something that they love even more? The popular picture book story from the illustrator of the best-selling board book I Love You to the Moon and Back is now available in board book for the youngest readers and is perfect for sharing with a child at Christmas. With a "To" and "From" dedication page for gift-giving.

"Stories Before Christmas" is a delightful collection of 15 original Christmas stories and verse written for all ages. Readers will find Santa making deliveries during a Midwest ice storm, experience Christmas on Mars, meet a Christmas ghost in a morgue, grapple with a Christmas void of sunshine, laugh at Christmas plans gone awry, discover a retelling of the first Christmas in a land far away from Bethlehem, and more. Within the pages of "Stories Before Christmas" readers can discover a lighter side of Christmas as well as the joys and true meaning of Christmas. The anthology is family-friendly and intended to bring a smile to faces and conjure memories of Christmases past. Some excerpts from our stories: "That red ornament was the biggest and newest bulb on the tree. But it wasn't a bulb to me. It was Mars. You know, that big red planet where the Martians live?" "I woke at dawn on Christmas morning, ran into the living room, and saw nothing from Santa under the tree. Santa had somehow missed me! Devastated, I crept to my bed and cried myself back to sleep." "I stopped celebrating Christmas when my mother died. I have too many good memories with her at Christmastime. It was her favorite holiday. I do not want to celebrate it without her." "I stood there staring at the cans of vegetables, cranberries and cherries. It looked like Mrs. Johnson was giving away our Christmas dinner." "You know what I mean," her voice was quivering and rising higher, "There is a Santa. Grandma Bertha told me so." "Have you been a good boy, Billy?" asked Santa.Mother always told me Santa kept track of my behavior, so I wondered why he had to ask."Yes, he has," my mother answered, before I could. "I guess we're all hoping for a Christmas miracle, in one way or another, aren't we? Seems like we're on the wrong world for that!" "What about this one, Mom?" Evan asked, staring at a dense seven-foot Scotch pine. Lifting the price tag, Margery saw that both its height and price were out of reach."Maybe next year," she said, squeezing his shoulders. "Let's keep looking."

This second book of Christmas stories by Glenn W. Martin is not intended to be a sequel to his first book, "Christmas Stories My Grandpa Wrote For Me," which was written for children, and had religious themes. This book shows another side of the Christmas holiday, as seen through the eyes of characters like Santa and the elves at the North Pole, of children who love the excitement that Christmas brings, and of animals and others who watch humans celebrate, and want to celebrate, too.You will see what happens when Santa decides to wear a green suit, when Mrs. Claus delivers the presents one Christmas Eve, and when the elves decide to throw Santa a big party. You will find out if Peter Pine Tree gets his Christmas wish, see what happens when the animals in the forest decide to go caroling, and hear how the squirrels solve the Christmas crisis. And you will experience Amber's Christmas Parade, hear about Marty Mouse's obsession with cheese, and learn about a very special Christmas gift, especially for Browser.This book of Christmas stories was written to be enjoyed by people of all ages.

Celebrate the uniqueness of each and every child, or monster, in this interactive board book that invites little hands to open flaps and explore touchable elements. 2018 Purple Dragonfly Book Awards, 1st Place, Category: Special Needs/Disability Awareness 2018 Purple Dragonfly Book Awards, 2nd Place, Category: Charity/Making a Difference Look at the people all around you. No two people are the same! Some have freckles. Some wear glasses. Some may even use a wheelchair to get around. Join Elmo and his friends as they celebrate everyone's differences in this interactive book with flaps to lift and textures to feel on every page! Featuring the new character Julia!

Celebrate the birth of Christ with children from around the world! Learn about the customs and festivals that honor Christ's birth in the lands where they live.

Enjoy six individual novellas in this volume two extravaganza! Compiled especially by editors to create an entertaining mix of contemporary and historical stories, this Christmas Collection has something for every "Christmas Romance" reading enthusiast. The Woodcarver's Snow-kissed Christmas by Izzy James : Reed is a man with a past, and Ann is a woman who wants to control her future. Can a risky proposition at Christmastide make them see each other in new light and bring a happily ever after for both of them? (historical romance) Saved by a Christmas Angel by Karen Malley: All Justin wants is a weekend in the mountains with his friend, but an unexpected accident leaves him in Lauren's care. He's not interested in Christmas or God, but will he change his tune after meeting Lauren? (contemporary romance) A Love Valley Christmas by Mary L. Ball: All Ty wants is a fresh start and a new pair of cowboy boots until he meets Susie. As Christmas Eve rolls around, can he convince Susie that love after thirty-five is worth the risk? And will Susie lead Ty to see that the Lord can be trusted? (contemporary romance) Silent Signals by Linda Carroll-Bradd: After losing half his cattle herd in the Great Blizzard of 1886, rancher Konrad Windsor needs a way to keep his cattle contained. Tomboy Anora Huxley trains the Australian Shepherds and Kelpies that run her family's herd. When these to clash, will Anora's heart be swayed by Konrad's grand gesture at the Christmas Eve church bazaar? (historical romance) Joy Express by Jody Day: An unspeakable evil descends upon Bailey as she awaits her ride to the opening ceremony of Barkley House. Can Scott find his pregnant wife, and will the shocking revelations that accompany Bailey's ordeal allow her to ever find joy again? (contemporary romantic fiction) Redeeming Christmas by Carol James: Olivia and Gabriel both have past hurts and secrets. Will they find the courage to share their secrets with each other and with God, and allow Him to redeem Christmas? (contemporary romance)