Books with title Christmas In The Country

Take a stroll through the countryside with Little Windows: In the Country -- and meet some furry friends along the way! The rural scene changes as each window reveals more of the countryside, letting children feel a part of the story as they turn the sturdy pages. DK Little Windows invite readers to explore wonderful new worlds created just for preschoolers. Look through the acetate window set into each page to see the next beautiful photographic scene. Captivating, sturdy, and with easy-to-follow stories, DK Little Windows are sure to make reading time magical.

Barry Laverty, M.B., is looking forward to his first Christmas in the cozy village of Ballybucklebo, at least until he learns that his sweetheart, Patricia, might not be coming home for the holidays. That unhappy prospect dampens his spirits somewhat, but Barry has little time to dwell on his romantic disappointments. Christmas may be drawing nigh, but there is little peace to be found on earth, especially for a young doctor plying his trade in the emerald hills and glens of rural Ireland.Along with his senior partner, Doctor Fingal Flahertie O’Reilly, Barry has his hands full dealing with seasonal coughs and colds, as well as the occasional medical emergency. To add to the doctors’ worries, competition arrives in the form of a patient-poaching new physician whose quackery threatens the health and well-being of the good people of Ballybucklebo. Can one territory support three hungry doctors? Barry has his doubts.But the wintry days and nights are not without a few tidings of comfort and joy. Between their hectic medical practice, Rugby Club parties, and the kiddies’ Christmas Pageant, the two doctors still find time to play Santa Claus to a struggling single mother with a sick child and not enough money in the bank. Snow is rare in Ulster, and so are miracles, but that doesn’t mean they never happen. . . .

The Christmas Tin is a most delightful read for the young at heart anytime during the year! This endearing book is based upon a true story featuring the older of the two authors when she was a young girl and conveys the timeless message that "love truly is the best gift of all." Children will especially enjoy all of the colorful illustrations contained within this treasure. There is a corresponding activity at the end of the book to encourage children to do something kind for someone who is experiencing hardship or loss.

These humorous board books will entertain even the youngest children. Each time a page is turned, a new animal appears, and its mouth pops open. Ducks, frogs, pigs, lions, and hippopotamuses are just a few of the whimsically drawn creatures found in these titles. A brief description of each animal and its characteristic sound accompanies each illustration.