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Curious George Goes to a Costume Party
By H. A. Rey. 2001
George and the man with the yellow hat arrive at a Halloween party--but they aren't wearing costumes. No matter--there are…
plenty in an old trunk upstairs, and soon George is trying on all kinds of outfits. But when he wants to look in the mirror, George finds he has to jump on the bed. Downstairs, the partygoers begin to hear noises. Then the lights go out and they hear a crash! Uh-oh. Did someone say the word ghost?Bats at the Library
By Brian Lies. 2008
Another inky evening’s here— The air is cool and calm and clear. Can it be true? Oh, can it be?…
Yes!—Bat Night at the library! Join the free-for-all fun at the public library with these book-loving bats! Shape shadows on walls, frolic in the water fountain, and roam the book-filled halls until it’s time for everyone, young and old, to settle down into the enchantment of story time. Brian Lies’ joyful critters and their nocturnal celebration cast library visits in a new light. Even the youngest of readers will want to join the batty book-fest!The Story of Christmas
By Helen Dardik. 2017
A long time ago, in the town of Nazareth, there lived a young woman named Mary. One day, an angel…
appeared before her and told her that she would give birth to a baby. The baby would be the son of God, and she would name him Jesus.Every year, children of all ages revisit this nativity tale of Mary and Joseph, the three wise men, the angels and the shepherds, and baby Jesus in the manger. Share this simple introduction to a remarkable and classic Bible story with young ones in this second book in a delightful new series. With stunning art by Helen Dardik and simplified text for little readers, The Story of Christmas is sure to become a favorite of families for years to come.1-2-3, You Love Me
By Jill Howarth. 2017
A counting board book about love for family and friends while teaching kids to count from 1 to 12. From…
one bear hug to twelve pretty red roses, 1-2-3, You Love Me will foster lots of hugs, kisses, and affection between parent and child while teaching young ones to count from one to twelve. With charming love-filled illustrations, sturdy pages, and clever rhyming text, this is the perfect gift for baby for Valentine's Day or any time of year. Sipping on yummy shakes, cuddling puppies, counting the colors in a rainbow, and making music with friends are all ways that children can express their love for their friends and family with Jill Howarth's delightful board book.The ABCs of Christmas
By Jill Howarth. 2016
Tiny Blessings For a Merry Christmas
By Amy Parker, SArah Walsh. 2016
Sweet, simple blessings that encourage thoughtful gratitude during Christmastime. Christmas Blessings are everywhere . . .in the twinkle of sparkling…
lights, in dreams of glistening snow, with family around the table. Let's be thankful for the peace and love this time of year brings! Parents and children will enjoy these simple blessings and creating new holiday memories with this sweet padded-cover board book.Christmas with Ida Early
By Robert Burch. 1983
The Sutton Family needs a house keeper, Ida Early takes the job in the family's rural Georgia home during the…
Depression. Ida becomes the unwitting target of the children's matchmaking schemes during the holiday season.It's Pumpkin Time!
By Zoe Hall. 1994
A brother and sister plan early for Halloween fun by planting pumpkin seeds in their garden in the summer. Later,…
they watch as the seeds sprout and eventually grow into bright orange pumpkins for their jack-o'-lanterns. This bright picture book, with its vivid cut-out illustrations, provides an excellent introduction to how things grow.Franklin's Christmas Gift
By Paulette Bourgeois. 1998
Franklin loves Christmas but he can't decide which of his toys to donate to a school collection for needy children…
because he thinks all of his toys are too special to give away. Perfect to read aloud. Full page pictures are described. RL 2 ages 4-7Cowboy SEAL Christmas (Navy SEAL Cowboys #3)
By Nicole Helm. 2018
"Nicole Helm writes my favorite cowboys." —New York Times Bestselling Author MAISEY YATESThree former Navy SEALs Injured in the line…
of duty Desperate for a new beginning... Searching for a place to call their own.Single mom and Revival Ranch's on-site therapist Monica Finley has dedicated her life to helping brave servicemen and women, but former Navy SEAL Gabe Cortez is the one man whose shell she just can't crack. Yet with the holidays fast approaching, she may finally have a plan. In a bid to get Gabe to open up, she'll ask for as much help as possible—cutting down the Christmas tree, stringing lights, the whole nine yards.Who could possibly be a Grinch with so much holiday cheer in the air?Gabe has always hated Christmas—the holiday never fails to remind him just how alone he truly is. But the more time he spends with Monica and her young son, the more he finds himself drawn to their cozy little family...and the more he begins to realize his long-suppressed Christmas dreams may finally be coming true.Navy SEAL Cowboys Series: Cowboy SEAL Homecoming (Book 1) Cowboy SEAL Redemption (Book 2)Cowboy SEAL Christmas (Book 3)What People Are Saying About Nicole Helm: "Brings to life the simple beauty of a Montana ranch while highlighting the healing power of love."—Publishers Weekly for Cowboy SEAL Homecoming "[A] sweet romance with wonderfully complex characters...this is a perfect story for cozying up to a fire."—RT Book Reviews for True-Blue Cowboy Christmas, 4 Stars "A wonderful romance."—USA Today Happy Ever After for Cowboy SEAL HomecomingHorse Diaries #15: Lily
By Ruth Sanderson, Whitney Sanderson. 2018
For all lovers of horses and history! In the latest book in the Horse Diaries series, meet Lily, a strawberry…
roan Welsh pony with a competitive heart!SOUTH WALES, 1939: Lily, a strawberry roan Welsh pony, loves Pony Club! She and her rider, Gwen, compete in and win lots of events, including Lily's favorite--jumping! Then Bridget joins the Pony Club. The English girl was sent from London to escape the bombings brought on by war. Gwen tries to be friends, but Bridget is sour and mean. Even worse, Bridget and her horse, Bron, make the perfect jump look easy. Now Gwen and Lily have some real competition. . . .The Most Wonderful Time of the Year: a laugh-out-loud love story you won't be able to put down
By Joanna Bolouri. 2016
The bestselling laugh-out-loud romantic comedy to warm your heart over the holidays!Emily has a satisfying job, great friends and, most…
importantly, a wonderful flat, exactly 411 miles away from the judgemental, interfering family she reluctantly sees once a year. In fact, the only minor stress in her life is her twenty-something neighbour Evan and his penchant for flirting, loud music and even louder sex . . . but he's nothing she can't handle.Emily also has a boyfriend called Robert and it's going really well. So well, in fact, that Emily is hoping to take him home to meet her family. Finally no more pitying looks from her younger, married siblings. But when the relationship suddenly falls apart, Emily is heartbroken. How on earth is she going to face her family now? Enlisting the help of party-boy Evan, Emily is determined for Robert to meet the parents no matter what, even if it isn't the real Robert . . .Last Dance in Havana: Escape to Cuba with the perfect holiday read!
By Rosanna Ley. 2016
From the #1 Kindle Bestseller comes an exotic tale of love, family and friendship'The perfect holiday companion' - Heat'The ultimate…
feel-good read' - Candis'Sun-soaked escapism' - Best**********Cuba, 1958Elisa is only sixteen years old when she meets Duardo and she knows he's the love of her life from the moment they first dance the rumba together in downtown Havana. But Duardo is a rebel, determined to fight in Castro's army, and Elisa is forced to leave behind her homeland and rebuild her life in distant England. But how can she stop longing for the warmth of Havana, when the music of the rumba still calls to her?England, 2012Grace has a troubled relationship with her father, whom she blames for her beloved mother's untimely death. And this year more than ever she could do with a shoulder to cry on - Grace's career is in flux, she isn't sure she wants the baby her husband is so desperate to have and, worst of all, she's begun to develop feelings for their best friend Theo. Theo is a Cuban born magician but even he can't make Grace's problems disappear. Is the passion Grace feels for Theo enough to risk her family's happiness?********SEE WHAT EVERYONE IS SAYING ABOUT ROSANNA LEY:'An impeccably researched and deftly written narrative that kept me hooked until the end' - Kathryn Hughes, bestselling author of The Letter 'Loved it from start to finish. A brilliant holiday read' - Amazon reviewer 'Perfect for fans of Santa Montefiore, Victoria Hislop and Leah Fleming' - Candis 'On so many levels a fantastic read' - Amazon reviewer'A fascinating story with engaging themes' - Dinah Jefferies, bestselling author of The Tea Planter's Wife 'Warm, enthralling, one of my favourite authors' - Amazon reviewerThe Villa: Escape to Sicily with the Number One Bestseller
By Rosanna Ley. 2014
THE #1 KINDLE BESTSELLER. An unforgettable story set off the sun-soaked coast of Sicily for fans of Dinah Jefferies, Victoria…
Hislop and Santa Montefiore.'The perfect holiday companion' - Heat'The ultimate feel-good read' - Candis'Sun-soaked escapism' - Best**********When Tess Angel receives a solicitor's letter inviting her to claim her inheritance - the Villa Sirena, perched on a clifftop in Sicily - she is stunned. Her only link to the island is through her mother, Flavia, who left Sicily during World War II and cut all contact with her family. When Tess goes to Sicily, Flavia realises the secrets from her past are about to be revealed and decides to try to explain her actions. Meanwhile, Tess' teenage daughter Ginny is stressed by college, by her blooming sexuality and filled with questions that she longs to ask her father, if only she knew where he was...********SEE WHAT EVERYONE IS SAYING ABOUT ROSANNA LEY:'An impeccably researched and deftly written narrative that kept me hooked until the end' - Kathryn Hughes, bestselling author of The Letter 'Loved it from start to finish. A brilliant holiday read' - Amazon reviewer'Perfect for fans of Santa Montefiore, Victoria Hislop and Leah Fleming' - Candis 'On so many levels a fantastic read' - Amazon reviewer'A fascinating story with engaging themes' - Dinah Jefferies, bestselling author of The Tea Planter's Wife 'Warm, enthralling, one of my favourite authors' - Amazon reviewerNonna Tell Me a Story: Lidia's Christmas Kitchen
By Laura Logan, Lidia Bastianich. 2010
America's favorite Italian-American cook, Lidia Bastianich, shares the story of the Christmases she used to celebrate in Italy with her…
five grandchildren. When Lidia was a child, she spent Christmas with her grandparents, where she learned to cook with her Nonna Rosa by preparing food in their smokehouse and kitchen. Lidia and her brother would also find a big beautiful juniper bush to cut down for their holiday tree. And they made their own holiday decorations with nuts, berries, and herbs they collected for their meals. This delightful picture book is filled with the story of Lidia's Christmas traditions, delicious recipes, and decorating ideas all perfected over the years by Lidia and her family.Willie Bea and the Time the Martians Landed
By Virginia Hamilton. 1983
Forget Me Not
By Marion Ekholm. 2016
Dear Trish, someday I want to marry you... Craig Cadman has proposed to Trish Lowery at least a dozen times.…
Of course, he started when he was nine and kept at it until her parents moved away when they were both teens. Clearly, she didn't take him seriously. Because now, after ten years, she's back...and engaged to someone else. He has to remember that. Just do the job, help her renovate her gram's Victorian house and keep a professional distance. But Craig can't forget those old feelings. Is working together just stirring up nostalgia...or is this something more?Zwölf Tage (Deruchladen Ser. #2)
By Feliz Faber, Isabelle Rowan. 2016
Fortsetzung zu Eine RandbemerkungWeihnachten ist für viele die Zeit der Liebe und Freude, doch für drei Männer in einem Buchladen…
namens Margins wird die heiße australische Weihnacht auch zu einer Zeit des Nachdenkens über das, was einst war und das, was noch kommen wird und zeigt ihnen auf, wie wichtig Heimat und Familie sind. Ihre Lebenswege führen im Buchladen zusammen, doch dabei hat jeder seine eigenen Hürden zu meistern: David fällt es schwer, mit seinem Sohn wieder eine Verbindung aufzubauen; John erfährt etwas über den Vater, der ihn verlassen hat, und Jamie macht sich darauf gefasst, Weihnachten zum ersten Mal allein verbringen zu müssen.Il dono di Luke (Serie Rapporto Mattutino Ser.)
By Sue Brown, Cristina Fontana. 2016
Un libro della serie Serie Rapporto MattutinoSimon Bryan, sovrintendente al Lost Cow, è preoccupato per Luke, che da dodici anni…
è il suo capo e il suo possessivo compagno. Ancora turbato dall'alluvione che gli ha portato via il cavallo, Luke ha posticipato l'operazione al ginocchio, e i suoi incubi stanno aumentando. La cosa peggiore, però, è che sta nascondendo le proprie emozioni al suo uomo. Per aiutare l'amante a superare questo momento, Simon prepara un regalo di Natale speciale, ma sarà il dono di Luke che cambierà la loro relazione per sempre.Counting Down (Counting Ser. #2)
By Kelly Jensen. 2017
Counting: Book TwoIt’s been a week since a Christmas Eve blizzard changed the course of Marcus Winnamore’s life. Plan A…
is now Plan B, and the first item on his new agenda is taking Henry Auttenberg on a date. They’ve been invited to a New Year’s Eve party, and Marc is counting down the hours until midnight… until he can kiss Henry in front of his colleagues and friends. Things don’t quite work out to plan. Finding the elevator out of service, Marc and Henry check the stairs, only to choose the wrong door and become locked in the basement. Close quarters once again make for close conversation, and as they explore every avenue of escape, they also explore the deepening attraction between them. For Marc, this isn’t an experiment. Will he still feel that way when he has to admit to someone other than Henry that he’s gay?