Each of these short stories was written specifically for Christmas. They combine concern for social ills with the myths and memories of childhood and traditional Christmas spirit-lore. The stories include "A Christmas Carol", "The Chimes", "The Battle of Life" and "The Cricket on the Hearth".
The Wizard of Oz was first published in 1900 and, since then, has been immortalized on stage and screen. Its enduring appeal is coupled with fresh, new illustrations in this stunning edition, which would make an excellent gift. A complete and unabridged, illustrated edition of L. Frank Baum's classic tale of magic and adventure. Join Dorothy and her little dog Toto on the yellow brick road, as they set off to explore the magical Land of Oz. Can they find the Wizard, defeat the Wicked Witch of the West, and return to Kansas? Part of the hugely collectible Usborne Illustrated Originals series, presenting classic children's stories as sumptuous gift editions, each newly illustrated by wonderful artists and beautifully designed. Excellent production values including head and tail bands, a ribbon marker and stylish end-Paperbacks make this book an heirloom of the future.
A freshly baked gingerbread man escapes when he is taken out of the oven and eludes a number of animals until he meets a clever fox.
Write Your Own Special Letter
Children will love this festive picture book which tells the journey of a young boy's letter to Santa Claus. Rhyming text and bright, colorful illustrations make this book a wonderful read-along story for the whole family and the perfect way to get children into the holiday spirit.
Dazzle was the most beautiful duckling. Everybody thought so including Dazzle himself! Dazzle went to a lot of trouble to keep himself clean and shiny, he didn't want to get his lovely feathers wet ... but how can a duck not get wet?
Jack thinks he's clever to sell the old cow for five magic beans. But Jack's in trouble--this mother thinks the beans are worthless and throws them out the window where they grow overnight to a giant beanstalk. Jack climbs the beanstalk and encounters a giant with a hen thay lays golden eggs.
Pepper, feeling low because the other ponies laugh at him when he tries to practice for an upcoming horse show, has a dream that shows him why he is the perfect pony for his owner, Lucy, which gives him confidence to try his best.
