Books with title Very Marley Christmas

Winner of the 2016 Gold eLit Award for Best Holiday Story!When Santa’s workshop is destroyed by a ferocious storm, even the richest man in the world is stumped for a way to save Christmas. Just when everyone seems to give up all hope, the unstumpable Ava Buttons, together with her friends, discover a way to make Christmas wishes come true. Motivated by a desire to help others, Ava converts even her naughtiest friend, Rowdy Meyers, from an enthusiastic getter to a champion giver. This heartwarming, family-friendly story celebrates perseverance, taking initiative and the pure joy of selfless giving. Very Christmas is a refreshing departure from the typical holiday picture book. Featuring a unique design without pagination or chapter numbers, children are encouraged to remember pages based on a memorable font, word, or page color. The characters throughout the book are purposefully not illustrated so readers have the freedom to dream them up and see themselves reflected in the story. There’s no evil character and, in fact, the story is all-inclusive: the lessons throughout apply to every gender, class, race, and age. This book creates opportunities for families and classrooms to talk about diversity, inclusivity, responsibility, activism, generosity, selflessness, and compassion. These are critical universal lessons for the holiday season and beyond. Colorful and captivating, Very Christmas is the perfect addition to an existing holiday tradition or an excellent way to begin a new one that will last all year long.

With all the excitement of Christmas approaching, it's no surprise that Marley, the lovable pup with a nose for trouble, wants to get in on the action. Anticipating his very first snowfall and Santa's arrival, Marley jumps in to help his family every way he can. But Marley, being Marley, always ends up on the wrong side of right. It's not long before he tears down the twinkle lights, attacks a chain of paper snowflakes, and mistakes the Christmas tree for . . . well . . . his very own indoor bathroom. Will Marley's good intentions ruin everything before Christmas begins? Or will he manage to share some Christmas magic with his family after all?This follow-up to the #1 bestselling Bad Dog, Marley! delivers a heartfelt holiday story with many hilarious Marley mishaps along the way.

Mary is an elf who works in Santa Claus's toy shop, and to her, like all the elves of Winterland, Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year - until the unimaginable happens, and Christmas is cancelled! Mary refuses to accept things as they are, and with her friends Nole and Candice, breaks into the Department of Naughty and Nice, steals Santa's sled, and discovers the true Spirit of Christmas. But can she save Christmas in time? That might just take a miracle...