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"A heartwarming holiday tale based on the true story of seven-year-old Evan Leversage and the Ontario town that brought him Christmas in October Its October, but in seven-year-old Evans town, every house is decorated for Christmas and a giant holiday parade is about to begin. The bump in Evans head means he might not make it to December, so all his friends, family, neighbours, and thousands of strangers have moved Christmas just for him. Evan is delighted...
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It is the eve of Chinese New Year. Lanterns are hung in the shopping malls and Yao is preparing to wake the ancient sky dragon, Shen Long, from his year-long sleep. From the moment Shen Long opens his great amber eyes and unfurls his silver-blue tail, Yao will be propelled on a magical journey to battle the bad luck of the previous year and usher in the good. Will he succeed? Will his grandfather watch over him and protect him from harm? A beautiful...
3) New Year
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It's Lunar New Year, a time when families come together for a wonderful feast, and a father longs to be with his daughter - but she lives in another country. As he imagines how his daughter is spending the festivities, he recalls fond memories of time spent with her, feeling a sense of loss and dislocation. While he misses her deeply, he also recognizes her need to move away, grow up, and become herself. New Year is a stunning portrait of leaving...
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Lucky bunnies volume 2
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2020.
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"Every bunny loves a party! Petal is planning a Lucky Bunny burrow party with all sorts of fabulous games and sweet treats to nibble on! But when Twinkle and Star have an argument that makes both bunnies so hopping mad they can't stand the sight of each other, Petal doesn't know what to do. Can she save the party--and Twinkle and Star's friendship?"
8) Nutcracker
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2017.
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After hearing how her toy nutcracker got his ugly face, a little girl helps break the spell and changes him into a handsome prince.
10) The wishing tree
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2021.
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"A powerful wish and a magical tree. December 25 is around the corner but Theo hasn't seen any signs of Christmas in his town. No twinkling lights. No merry carolers. Theo wants to know : Don't people love Christmas anymore? With a little help from a magical tree, Theo makes a wish -- and soon he has his answer. Write down your Christmas wishes on the on the twelve punch-out cards included -- and you can make your own Wishing Tree, just like Theo!"...
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2020.
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It's almost Christmas Eve. Robin wants to celebrate Christmas Day with his grandfather. But Grandpa lives on the other side of the mountain. So, with his backpack and a lot of courage, Robin takes off on an adventure. An exciting and moving Christmas story about a brave little mouse. For adventurers ages 4 and up.
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Kate Douglas Wiggin was an important reformer of children's education at the turn of the century. During a period when children's use in society was often little more than for cheap labor, Kate Douglas Wiggin was dedicated to the betterment of youth. She was the first person to found a free kindergarten school in San Francisco in 1878. Her passion for children's rights carried over to her successful career as an author of children's books. In her...
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"Strictly speaking, there were only six poor travellers; but, being a traveller myself, though an idle one, and being withal as poor as I hope to be, I brought the number up to seven."
A poor traveller discovers a humble inn that offers six poor travellers a bit of money and free lodgings for the night of Christmas Eve. Though poor himself, the narrator is determined to contribute something as well and secures a delicious Christmas meal for everyone.
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She stooped once more to pick up something which had fallen out when the cover was jarred open. It was a pink papier-mâché angel, such as are often hung from the top of Christmas trees as a crowning symbol. Norah stood holding it between thumb and finger, staring amazedly. Who would think to find such a bit of frivolity in the house of Miss Terry! The Christmas Angel is a stirring reminder of what really matters at Christmas and throughout the year....
16) The Holly-Tree
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Charles John Huffam Dickens (1812-1870) was the foremost English novelist of the Victorian era, as well as a vigorous social campaigner. Considered one of the English language's greatest writers, he was acclaimed for his rich storytelling and memorable characters, and achieved massive worldwide popularity in his lifetime. The popularity of his novels and short stories has meant that not one has ever gone out of print. Dickens wrote serialized novels,...
17) Hanukkah
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Updated for 2020, young readers learn about Hanukkah through simple text, photos, and activities.
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The Little Princess wants to have two birthdays, just like the Queen, which means twice as many presents every year! When she realises how much fun two birthdays are, she decides she wants three, then four. But the more birthdays she has, the less special they are. Perhaps having one birthday a year isn't so boring after all...
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Classic Christmas carols are perfect for reflecting on the true meaning of the season. Discover how the angels proclaimed Jesus' birth to the frightened shepherds who were watching their sheep. "Angels we have heard on high sweetly singing o'er the plains, and the mountains in reply echoing their joyous strains. Gloria, in excelsis Deo! Gloria, in excelsis Deo!" The scripture verse from Luke 2: 13-15 is presented in the book as well. Suddenly a great...
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