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Secret Santa
By Sabrina James. 2007
Noelle, a hopeless romantic, just knows that her gifts have to be from her senior crush, Charlie, don't they? And…
geeky Froggy thinks the game is the perfect way to get super-popular Celia to fall for him except she thinks his gifts are from Jake, the school's resident bad boy, and starts to crush on him! Meanwhile, queen bee Shawna is furious that someone is giving her boyfriend romantic gifts, and enlists Amber-dork David to help her find out who it is. But David wants something in return for his help: a date with Shawna! Romantic mishaps abound, but all is revealed the night of the Winter Dance, where there's more than one surprise waiting under the mistletoe! This funny, sweet novel is perfect for the holidays and the ideal stocking stuffer.The Very Fairy Princess: Here Comes the Flower Girl!
By Emma Hamilton, Christine Davenier. 2012
Gerry is asked to be the flower girl in Aunt Sue's wedding, and she couldn't be more excited. Her imagination…
runs wild with thoughts of extravagant decorations, a billowy white gown, and hundreds of guests. When she finds out the bride prefers a small celebration, Gerry can't help but be disappointed... but she soon realizes that having the wedding in her own backyard will let her put her creative stamp on everything. Even when disaster strikes in the form of rain on the big day, Gerry finds a way to bring sunshine to the party, reminding everyone that the most important thing at a wedding is the most special sparkle of all - happiness and love. Christine Davenier's whimsically elegant illustrations include lush garden scenes and plenty of wedding flowers in this spirited follow-up to The Very Fairy Princess and The Very Fairy Princess Takes the Stage from the renowned mother-daughter team.Happy Halloween, Curious George
By H. A. Rey. 2008
Halloween is here, and Curious George is getting ready for the big night. There are so many costumes to try…
on, treats to share, and games to play! George has so much Halloween fun picking out the perfect pumpkin, decorating his house, and celebrating with his friends that he's not sure he's ready for the day to end. Follow the little monkey through his fun-filled day with this ebook of poems. Happy Halloween, Curious George is a sweet treat to help Curious George fans of all ages get in the Halloween spirit.Scotland for Christmas
By Cathryn Parry. 2015
These secrets won't stay hidden Jacob Ross needs Isabel Sage. She's a beautiful, brilliant heiress to Scotland's wealthiest family fortune-but…
Jacob isn't interested in her looks or money. Isabel holds the key to questions about his past. And when he gets a weekend assignment as her bodyguard, Jacob finally has a shot at getting the truth. But Jacob never expected Isabel to be anything other than a spoiled rich girl. Never expected to feel such a connection. And when Isabel realizes why he's really there, she'll be furious at being used. Jacob will have to convince her that she's become so much more than an assignment...The Littles Give a Party
By John Peterson. 1972
It's a dangerous life, being smaller than six inches tall so it's truly amazing that Granny will be turning eighty…
on her Fourth of July birthday. Instead of being excited about it, she's worried that she's too old and has stopped paying attention to anything. Tom and Lucy, her great grandchildren and their family think a big party will cheer her up. The trouble is, most of Granny's favorite people think they are too old to travel to the party and riding in Cousin Dinky's glider is too risky. The Little's have a long list of adventures ahead to pull off the party. They must rig up a swimming pool, smuggle hot dogs, and hardest of all, they have to sneak young Henry's toy airplane out of his room at night to fly the guests to the party. Except for having to hear Dinky's terrible singing, it's all worth it because Granny is so excited to see her friends. Bookshare has many more books about the family who uses thimbles for wastebaskets and finger puppets on cereal boxes for costumes. Some of the Little's books are: The Littles, The Littles Take a Trip, The Littles and the Surprise Thanksgiving Guests, The Littles to the Rescue, Tom Little's Halloween Scare, The Littles and the Trash Tinies, The Littles Go to School, The Littles Get Trapped, and The Littles and the Missing Cat.A Glorious Christmas
By Sara Arden. 2014
Madelyn Morrison is going home for Christmas to get an interview with America's newest sweetheart. Madelyn grew up with the…
hero, so she knows she'll get the interview, but she has bigger problems. The biggest stands six foot two inches and his name is Johnny Hart. He left her standing at the altar. And there's no part of the small town that doesn't hold some memory of him and her broken heart.From the moment Johnny Hart met Madelyn, he knew she was too good for him. Then he fell hard, he fell fast, and for a moment he believed they could have everything. Until reality intruded...and he behaved like a coward. Now fate has brought her back to Glory and given him a second chance. Dare Johnny believe that the magic of the holidays could bring him the most special gift of all?The More the Merrier
By Anne Fine. 2003
The Christmas holiday is traditionally a time for families to gather together. But more definitely does not mean merrier in…
Ralph's household -- not with Uncle Tristram hurling spuds at the cat, cousin Titania in her frilly dresses, nutty Great-Aunt Ida and others. Mum's on the verge of a breakdown and Ralph's been banished to his bedroom.Under the Mistletoe
By Katherine Garbera. 2014
A red-hot festive fling! Two weeks of no-strings naughtiness. That's all wealthy businessman Will Spalding wants for Christmas. That's all…
he ever wants from a relationship. He didn't expect to find it at the Lars Usten Lodge in snowy Utah, until the cute little blonde next door almost whacked him in the head with her cell phone. Hooking up with a handsome stranger is exactly what event planner Penny Devlin needs to put her obnoxious ex out of her mind forever. In fact, Will may just be the best Christmas present she's ever given herself! But as the holidays work their magic, Penny realizes Will has found a place in her heart, not just her bed. How can she carry on, knowing he's determined to walk away when their two weeks are up?Veggie Birthday To You! (VeggieTales)
By Linda Hartzler. 2007
From Back Cover: Birthdays are special, just like you! Bob the Tomato and Larry the Cucumber are always telling children…
how much God loves them. So, it's only fitting that they would love to share that one special day--their birthday--with everyone! Come along as we find out how all your favorite Veggies love to celebrate--with you!Tom Little's Great Halloween Scare
By John Peterson, Roberta C. Clark. 1975
It will soon be Halloween and Uncle Nick is coming to stay with Tom and Lucy's family. He is retiring…
from the Mouse Brigade which protects the Trash Tinies from dangerous mice. He's bossy but he also tells great stories of his adventures. While they are getting used to the new member of the family, Tom and Lucy are trying to think of something scary to do for Halloween. Littles look like tiny people but they have long, thin tails. Tom dreams up a plan that will scare the tails off everyone. In the middle of the trick the Bigg family comes home and now the Littles are in real danger! Uncle Nick and Tom try and fail to fix the problem. It's Lucy and Uncle Nick's trained white mouse who save the day. Check the Bookshare collection for many more books about the Littles.Mei Mei's Lucky Birthday Noodles
By Shan-Shan Chen. 2014
A loving story of adoption, Chinese culture and a special birthday treat Mei-Mei is Chinesebut not Mom and Dad! When…
she was a baby, Mom and Dad flew all the way to the other side of the world to adopt her and bring her home. Lucky for Mei-Mei, her parents want her to know all about her roots in China's wonderful culture. That's why, on her birthday, her mom always makes her a traditional Chinese treatlong noodles, for a long and happy life. And this year, Mei-Mei is big enough to help her mom make them! Through a simple story and bright illustrations, Mei-Mei's Lucky Birthday Noodles takes young readers through this special day, from the moment an excited Mei-Mei wakes up in the morning and puts on her favorite dress, through helping Mom measure water, clean veggies and rinse noodles, to a great birthday celebration with family and friends. After the story comes a kid-friendly recipe for this tasty traditional dish. Younger kids can help Mom or Dadjust like Mei-Meiwhile older kids can make it themselves, with supervision. Along with the birthday excitement and a great Chinese treat, readers will see the adoptive experience at its besta lot of love and the sharing of roots, showing both parents and kids one of the many ways adopted children from all over the world can learn about the country they come from and take pride in its culture.The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus
By L. Frank Baum. 2015
In 'The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus', the author of 'The Wizard of Oz' gives us a glimpse into…
the magical history that surrounds the life story of Santa Claus. This book will become part of your family's Christmas tradition for years to come.Sadri Returns to Bali
By Elisabeth Waldmeier, Susan Tuttle Laube. 2002
The Galungan festival in Bali marks the victory of dharma (order) over adharma(disorder). It is celebrated by the Balinese Hindus,…
who believe that duringthese ten days of prayers, offerings, and feasting, their revered ancestors return to their former homes to be welcomed and entertained. Using this entrancing setting, Swiss illustrator and painter Elisabeth Waldmeier relates the exhilarating festival of the fun-loving Balinesc people through the eyes of a former child dancer, Sadri, who descends to his previous home to participate in the annual rapturous village celebrations. A delightful story accompanying enchanting and detailed illustrations, this book will captivate both children and adults alike.A Horse for Christmas (Thoroughbred Ashleigh #2)
By Joanna Campbell. 1998
Before Thoroughbred, Ashleigh Griffen lived at Edgardale, her family's farm in Kentucky. Nothing could be more perfect than life on…
the farm with her family, her favorite horses, and her best friend, Mona. Ashleigh loves helping with the horses--and dreaming of becoming a jockey some day. . . Will Ashleigh lose the horse she loves? When Ashleigh Griffen first found Lightning, the poor mare was thin and sick. But now, because of Ashleigh's loving care, Lightning is a beautiful, healthy horse. Ashleigh dreams of all the wonderful things she will do once her family has officially adopted the mare. But then the humane society announces that they've found another home for Lightning--and they're going to take her away right before Christmas! Ashleigh is frantic. How can she make them understand that Lightning belongs to her?The Case of the Christmas Snowman (Jigsaw Jones Mystery #2)
By James Preller. 1998
It's nearly Christmas and the class is bustling with holiday excitement. But Lucy is not happy at all. She's lost…
her father's rare coin. Jigsaw is sure he can solve the mystery, even if it means interviewing a tough suspect, Bigs Malone, the biggest kid in the second grade.Monster High: Why Do Ghouls Fall in Love?
By Margaret Green. 2015
A love themed Monster High storybook perfect for Valentine's Day!Based on a previously released Monster High DVD, find out how…
Valentine's Day came to be--when the vampire Valentine courted Draculaura! © 2015 Mattel. All Rights Reserved.The Swimming Pool Mystery #6
By Martin Widmark, Helena Willis. 2015
Jerry and Maya, classmates and best friends, are on the case again and ready to solve the latest caper in…
this international bestselling series! It's Christmastime in Pleasant Valley and the town is getting ready to celebrate. But when all the lockers at the Pleasant Valley swimming pool are emptied during the Big Holiday Swim, it looks like Christmas won't be very merry. Once again, Jerry and Maya use their super sleuthing skills to help the police chief track down the mysterious thief before he ruins Christmas for the whole town!Stanley's Christmas Adventure
By Jeff Brown, Macky Pamintuan. 2003
Who will save Christmas?Santa Claus is not his usual, jolly self. In fact, he's in a terrible mood. He doesn't…
believe that children appreciate Christmas anymore. This year, he has decided that he is not going to deliver any Christmas presents!Luckily, his daughter, Sarah Claus, knows who to call for help. The Lambchop family! But can they convince Santa that there are still good children in the world? Just leave it up to Stanley.Margaret and Midnight: Run the Race
By Valerie Boever. 2014
Margaret and Midnight: Run the Race, tells the story of a young girl growing up in Alaska with her new…
puppy, who instantly becomes her best friend, and their many adventures that follow. It is a story about love, devotion, hard work, family, and goals. All these make life worth living and make our futures bright and beautiful.Sadri Returns to Bali
By Elisabeth Waldmeier, Susan Tuttle Laube. 2002
The Galungan festival in Bali marks the victory of dharma (order) over adharma(disorder). It is celebrated by the Balinese Hindus,…
who believe that duringthese ten days of prayers, offerings, and feasting, their revered ancestors return to their former homes to be welcomed and entertained. Using this entrancing setting, Swiss illustrator and painter Elisabeth Waldmeier relates the exhilarating festival of the fun-loving Balinesc people through the eyes of a former child dancer, Sadri, who descends to his previous home to participate in the annual rapturous village celebrations. A delightful story accompanying enchanting and detailed illustrations, this book will captivate both children and adults alike.