Come and explore Mr. Kringle’s special little toy shop, where he spends his days helping every customer find just the right toy. When a box arrives at the shop with a small stuffed bunny inside, Mr. Kringle determines to find him a loving home in time for Christmas. Could the little girl who peers through the toy-shop window be the one who provides just the home he seeks?Meet Teddy, the stuffed bear who befriends Bunny, and watch their friendship deepen as, one by one, the other to...

This book is a “must read” for anyone who is presently caring for their aging parents, anyone who will eventually care for their aging parents or anyone planning on growing older. The author brings her decades of professional experiences as a psychotherapist, an attorney, a coach and a daughter to this book. She simultaneously chronicles her own heart-warming and touching journey as well as providing a comprehensive guide on doing effective family caregiving in the 21st century. Many repor...

Dragons are powerful, elemental, magical, and most of all sensual.This tome of delights and transgressions speaks to the sublime wonder as these beings stroke mortal flesh and change it. Their bodies and minds warping to fit new desires and the shapes of inhuman pleasure.In this volume you can see a princess who is given a treasure of new form, an introvert learning to squeak out loud, and a knight being brought down to size.These Altered States will meet all your

Celebrate Christmas all year round with Nina, the littlest elf in Santa's workshop!Nina doesn't finish the teddy bear she's making in time for it to get loaded onto Santa's sleigh but, encouraged by Santa Claus himself to not give up, she works far into the night. While Santa is out delivering presents, a baby is born. Santa comes back for Nina's bear-and guess who he takes along to deliver it?

Molly Moccasins is a new kind of book series encouraging all young adventurers to read, play, think, investigate and imagine in their everyday lives while supporting early learning and literacy development. Within each story, Mollys toes tingle in her special moccasins inspiring adventure and reminding her that, a curious mind is never bored.In this story, Molly and her father go to the park to play and practice some sports. What she didnt expect was to be hit on the head by a kite. Ouch! ...

Elliot Moose is on the loose once more. As he jumps aboard his bright red fire truck and takes off to the next rescue, he feels courageous. All his friends want to ride on the truck and be firefighters too. Nobody wants to be rescued. One by one, Elliot’s friends climb aboard until there is no more room on the truck. When suddenly they all need a rescue for real, it is his two youngest and smallest friends who save the day. This lively new addition to the Elliot Moose series is a charming ...

This book allows families to begin a Christmas tradition focused around the Nativity story for the 9 days leading up to Christmas. Each day children wake up to find a wrapped gift, which contains a figure from the Nativity. The story follows that character’s role in the story of Christmas. Wonderful illustrations bring the story to life as new characters are introduced each day.

Based on the Balanchine ballet, this sumptuous package is the perfect gift for any fan of The Nutcracker-young or old. The nicely balanced text (not too much, not too little) captures all the best moments and sets the stage for Alison Jay's richly imagined art. Sharp-eyed readers will notice tiny details playing out thrillingly over the course of the story (keep an eye on the gifts under the Christmas tree!). From the cozy Christmas party to the delectable Marzipan Palace, Alison ...

"Dear God, on this Christmas, instead of toys and lots of stuff, I want Christmas for the whole wide world, especially those without enough."My Christmas List is a thoughtful children's book written as a rhyming prayer that will remind kids of the true needs people have during the holiday season and all year long around the globe, from starving children in Third World countries to adults in need of work and all who don't yet know Jesus as Savior.

When disaster strikes the North Pole who will help Santa save Christmas? When Santa and his elves realize that they have left the name tags off all the Christmas gifts panic strikes the North Pole. How will they figure out which child gets what present? Is Christmas doomed? Just when all seems lost out pops Baby Santa from under a pile of bright Christmas paper. Santas inquisitive young son has helped wrapped all the gifts and knows just where each one is going. Baby Santa wants to ride in...

From the creators of You Are My I Love You, a traditional and heartwarming Christmas book for new mothers, fathers, and their little miracles of joy.Nothing beats the magic of time spent between parent and child, and perhaps no time is more magical than Christmas. Presented in gentle rhymes and illustrations as warm and glowing as a winter’s fire, here is one such Christmas. Maryann Cusimano Love and Satomi Ichikawa, the team behind the international bests...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Join Llama Llama as he prepares to celebrate the holiday season in this festive picture book that reminds readers about the true importance of gift-giving.Gifts are nice,But there’s another—The true gift isWe have each other.The holidays are getting close, but if there’s one thing Llama Llama doesn't like, it's waiting. He and Mama Llama rush around, shopping fo...