Books with title Gabriel's Christmas Surprise

It's one week before Christmas! When Nora leaves Bear home with Mrs. Duck so that she can do some last-minute shopping, he promises not to hunt for presents. Bear tries to be good, but he happens upon his gifts during a game of hide-and-seek. All Bear wants is a train, but none of the boxes seems the right shape. Soon Bear begins shaking and snooping, poking and peeking at his presents.Now Bear is worried. Won't Nora be sad that he broke his promise! What will happen on Christmas morning?

Kippy can't wait to deliver Christmas gifts to his woodland friends. His parents remind him to come home before dark, but Kippy stops to play with each friend along the way. He eats watermelon seeds with Blossom Possom, plays tag with Fritzie Fox, teeter-totters with Robby Rabbit, jumps rope with Sneeter Snake, swings with Ricky Raccoon, and plays soldiers with Tubby Turtle. Too late, he realizes it's snowing heavily, he's not going to get home before dark--and he's lost. He finally finds what he thinks is his home, but his parents aren't there--nor are his belongings. He falls into a fitful sleep and awakens the next morning in his own bed with his parents standing next to him. His dad had found him in a nearby tree and brought him home. Kippy is so happy! As he somersaults into the living room to see what gifts Santa has left, Kippy's biggest Christmas surprise is waking up at home. This adorable children's book contains original, full-color artwork.

In an unusual holiday story, a band of stuffed bears embark on a secret mission that teaches young and old alike a joyous message about the true spirit of Christmas. The bears remove the Christmas gifts from under trees all over town, replacing them with notes that remind the people of those who are forgotten and alone on Christmas. What results is a wonderful celebration for all -- complete with gifts given and received, laughter, music, good company, and holiday cheer.

When Indians burn her home, kill her parents, and take her young brother captive, Kate Stewart has no one to turn to but Uncle Josh, a circuit rider in the back country of Pennsylvania. Her uncle takes Kate to the Moravian town of Bethlehem, where he thinks she will be safe during the fall of 1775. While staying in Bethlehem, Kate tries to understand the Moravians' love of peace and their friendship with all people, friends and enemies alike. But her hatred of Indians grows as she watches the endless stream of frightened refugees come to the town for shelter from Delaware and Shawnee raids in the French and Indian War. Word reaches Bethlehem that the Indians plan to attack the town on Christmas Eve. Kate wonders at the peace-loving Moravians, who calmly go about their work and continue their plans for the Christmas surprise for the children. During that fateful Christmas Eve Kate discovers that true strength lies in peace with all people and in trusting God.

Who sews Santa's red warm suit? Lift the flap . . . Mrs. Claus. Who wears a carrot for a nose? Lift the flap . . . Snowman. Featuring appealing Christmas characters, this interactive lift-the-flap book is full of vibrant, decorative illustrations. When the flaps are lifted on each page, the original picture is transformed into a new picture that illustrates a Christmas concept. The new, large format is perfect for a holiday gift.