Books with title The Slug That Saved Christmas

Norman the Slug with the Silly Shell is back and he's on fabulous, festive form. A Christmas treat for Sue Hendra fans everywhere. When a sack of presents lands - THWACK - right by Norman's stocking he is overcome with excitement. He really must have been a very good slug this year. But after a frenzy of unwrapping he spots a label - and realises that none of the presents were meant for him, but had in fact fallen off Father Christmas's sleigh. Norman knows he has to get the presents to the family they're meant for - but how can he manage it on time? Can one little slug save Christmas? Sue Hendra graduated from the University of Brighton in 1994 and has been working as an illustrator of children's books since then. With Paul Linnet, she is the author/illustrator of the hugely successful Barry the Fish with Fingers. Sue lives in Brighton. Praise for Supertato: 'Hendra introduces another very silly but irresistible creation in the grand tradition of Barry, Norman, Keith et al.' The Bookseller Praise for Norman the Slug with the Silly Shell: 'Lovely glittery illustrations and simple text make this a must for pre-schoolers.' The Daily Mail Praise for No-Bot the Robot with No Bottom: 'Fabulously funny and wonderfully warm.' Liverpool Echo ‘Fans of Barry, Norman and Keith will absolutely adore this new wonderfully eccentric new character.’ Mumsnet

Christmas is not endangered.Since the dawn of television, we have been treated to countless holiday specials featuring storylines where Christmas is threatened-Christmas must be canceled due to stormy weather; Christmas is drained of its magic because children don't believe in Santa anymore; or nefarious villains steal the wealth of presents in order to destroy Christmas. We are tempted to conclude, as these stories suggest, that Christmas is a frail and fragile thing which needs a hero to save it!Hence, we have seen Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer save Christmas, a town of mice who save Christmas, Sesame Street's Elmo saving Christmas, a Veggie Tales toy that saves Christmas, and even Ernest the redneck had to save Christmas once.This may be entertaining, but it is supremely silly.Christmas is not endangered, frail, or fragile. Christmas is God's work to infuse divine grace into the world. The power of Christmas is the nativity of Jesus Christ, which no creature ever could have devised or delivered. No creature needs to "save Christmas." On the contrary, it is Christmas that saves us. God's gift of Christmas has the inherent power to melt or mend hearts and introduce us to a new beginning in life. This is the reason for this happy little story, The Boy That Christmas Saved.It's Christmas morning in the Hoffheffer home, but seven-year-old Hiram is hiding in his room for shame. Hiram knows he has been a bad boy and fears the consequences. When Hilda and Hector, Hiram's parents, grow worried about him, they use some extreme and humorous tactics to placate their son. They discover, however, that salvation and new beginnings are things that only God can do, and Christmas is the perfect day for it.

Christmas is not endangered.Since the dawn of television, we have been treated to countless holiday specials featuring storylines where Christmas is threatened-Christmas must be canceled due to stormy weather; Christmas is drained of its magic because children don't believe in Santa anymore; or nefarious villains steal the wealth of presents in order to destroy Christmas. We are tempted to conclude, as these stories suggest, that Christmas is a frail and fragile thing which needs a hero to save it!Hence, we have seen Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer save Christmas, a town of mice who save Christmas, Sesame Street's Elmo saving Christmas, a Veggie Tales toy that saves Christmas, and even Ernest the redneck had to save Christmas once.This may be entertaining, but it is supremely silly.Christmas is not endangered, frail, or fragile. Christmas is God's work to infuse divine grace into the world. The power of Christmas is the nativity of Jesus Christ, which no creature ever could have devised or delivered. No creature needs to "save Christmas." On the contrary, it is Christmas that saves us. God's gift of Christmas has the inherent power to melt or mend hearts and introduce us to a new beginning in life. This is the reason for this happy little story, The Boy That Christmas Saved.It's Christmas morning in the Hoffheffer home, but seven-year-old Hiram is hiding in his room for shame. Hiram knows he has been a bad boy and fears the consequences. When Hilda and Hector, Hiram's parents, grow worried about him, they use some extreme and humorous tactics to placate their son. They discover, however, that salvation and new beginnings are things that only God can do, and Christmas is the perfect day for it.

This is a story, of one little boy’s generosity at Christmas time. It follows the child’s unselfish gift to Santa Claus all the way to the North Pole. It recounts Santa’s trials and tribulations with his special gift. Then it tells us all what made the gift so very special. It will surprise and delight when we learn how this gift of love and kindness ultimately saves Christmas.

A bilingual (SPANISH AND ENGLISH) children's book for ages 3-7 that contains 32 pages, with full color illustrations by award-winning professional Rosemarie Gillen on 27 pages. In glossy cover paperback. The book tells the story of a mouse that sees Santa's gift bag near a fireplace on Christmas Eve. The mouse unwittingly goes into the bag for candy and gets swept up when Santa grabs the bag and puts it on his sleigh. They ascend into the sky and Santa soon discovers the mouse. He says the mouse is eating all his candy and must be let off at the first house they visit. The mouse says he can be more useful than Santa might think. When Santa's lead reindeer Dasher gets something in his eye, the mouse has his opportunity. The sleigh has started to careen recklessly though the heavens. The mouse scampers out on the narrow reins in the cold and wind and gets the piece out of Dasher's eye. The sleigh is now righted. Christmas has been saved for all the children. At the first home the mouse is left off by Santa, who gives the little creature a reward and lots of praise. At the end the mouse is in a warm house watching the sleigh ascend in the sky. Santa calls out "Merry Christmas" and tells the mouse, "You saved the day!" This is a heart-warming story that will be inspiring to all children who love little animals and identify with them. It is also an easy and enjoyable way for any child to start learning a new language.

JOURNEY TO THE EDGE OF MAGICIf magic has a beginning, can it also have an end?When Amelia wants a wish to come true she knows just the man to ask - Father Christmas.But the magic she wants to believe in is starting to fade, and Father Christmas has more than impossible wishes to worry about. Upset elves, reindeers dropping out of the sky, angry trolls and the chance that Christmas might be cancelled.But Amelia isn't just any ordinary girl. And - as Father Christmas is going to find out - if Christmas is going to be saved, he might not be able to do it alone . . .

WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BELIEVE IN MAGIC?It is Christmas Eve and all is not well. Amelia Wishart is trapped in Mr Creeper's workhouse and Christmas is in jeopardy. Magic is fading. If Christmas is to happen, Father Christmas knows he must find her.With the help of some elves, eight reindeer, the Queen and a man called Charles Dickens, the search for Amelia - and the secret of Christmas - begins . . .