Books with title Gabriel's Christmas Surprise

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.

Here within these festive pages you will find an expectant receiver of Christmas goodness. The love of Christmas reaches far and wide, throughout the world, even to the animal kingdom. Our little Mole is also just about to receive his fondness hearts Christmas desires! So sit back, put your feet up and enjoy a closer look into a simple example of fulfilled Christmas Joy! May you be blessed! Story and illustrations by:Lana C. Kuystermans.

Luella and her neighbor Mr. Santos love to meet at Henrys pond to feed their duck friends and visit about the happenings of the day. The Christmas holiday has arrived. Change is in the air. The ducks will be flying to warmer places. Mr. Santos will be away on vacation. Luella will discover a special surprise about a special someone. Luellas Christmas Surprise is the second book in the Luella books series.The Luella Books are wholesome and family oriented. They were written especially for children in the primary grades. Parents and grandparents will enjoy reading these books to their children!Ann Vogt, school teacherAfter reading the first four books in the Luella Books series, I enthusiastically recommend them for children and their parents! Ms. Gaenzles writing style reflects both her love for children and her appreciation of those small but important childhood experiences. The books also encourage a love and appreciation of nature and wildlife - especially for our feathered friends. Enjoy!Teresa Alexander