Books with title Celebrate! Tis the Season

Make it a merry Christmas with four stories of the special way the holidays warm our hearts… CHRISTMAS HOMECOMING * Fern MichaelsFormer Air Force Pararescueman Kevin Matthews is back home in Texas, working at his family’s Christmas tree farm while deciding his next move. Or maybe he won’t move at all, if sparks keep flying with the town’s new surgeon, Kate Stafford . . . AN UNEXPECTED GIFT * Kate PearceWidower Billy Morgan wishes his grown children still needed him. Good thing his longtime friend, Bella, does. She’s planning her son’s Christmas wedding and Billy is happy to help. Along the way they just might discover their own occasion to celebrate . . . CHRISTMAS IN BLUE HOLLOW FALLS * Donna KauffmanAttorney Moira Brogan expects her brother’s Christmas wedding to be a peaceful affair. She doesn’t expect to be cornered by an unwanted lothario, rescued by a gorgeous Aussie chef—or be swept off her feet by said chef. Nursing a broken heart, the last thing she wants is a new romance. But Hudson Walker has other ideas . . . HOLIDAY HOMERUN * Priscilla Oliveras Event planner Julia Louisa Fernandez dreams of a life in Chicago. But her family in Puerto Rico expects her to take over the catering business. Former pro baseball player Ben Thomas knows what that’s like—and when they meet, he might be the one to inspire a winning strategy, just in time for the holidays . . .An Official Military Spouse Book Club Pick

Celebrate the gift of family in this cheerful middle grade book series that captures the magic of the holidays.When Chloe's dad announces that they'll be spending the weekend leading up to Christmas in a snowy lodge with his new girlfriend and her daughter, Sandy, Chloe could not be more excited! She's determined to be best friends with her could-be sister, even though her dad keeps warning her that Sandy might not be happy about their trip. As Chloe's dog and Sandy's cat begin to fight, it's clear that this won't be the happiest holiday for anyone. And with an incoming blizzard threatening to snow them in, the girls, their parents, and their pets will need to find a way to get along in time to save Christmas!

Twelve year-old Amie Bernstein finds out what true celebration means.Join Amie as she and her cousin, Kitt Lazar, explore every street of London and experiment every dessert Cook makes. Oncle Gad starts to teach her piano, and merrily they jingle along in his new sleigh in the white winter wonderland. Christmas approaches with music in the air!But when her maid’s beau turns Anti-Semitism, Amie is furious and decides to make mends.

Since arriving in Vietnam, the only things that have helped Lt. Rebecca Phillips have been her sense of humor and dedication to saving lives. When a Christmas Day medevac run goes awry, Rebecca must depend on her wits to survive in the jungle.Michael, Snoopy, Sarge and the rest of the squad wouldn't have chosen to spend Christmas patrolling the jungles of Vietnam -- if they'd had the choice, that is. So what was an Army nurse doing wandering hurt and frightened in those same jungles? She wasn't supposed to be there -- not in the middle of a war. They certainly couldn't have imagined the harrowing story she had to tell.*Originally published under the name Zack Emerson*

The holiday season comes to Camden Falls in this remarkable new novel from Ann M. Martin.Christmas is coming to Camden Falls, and Flora and Ruby don't know how to feel about it; it's their first Christmas without their parents, and the memories are both happy and sad. Luckily, Flora and Ruby are surrounded by people who care about them -- from their grandmother Min to their friends Olivia and Nikki, who are dealing with challenges of their own. There's also an unexpected visitor: Flora and Ruby's aunt, whose presence promises to shake things up. It's going to be a Christmas that nobody ever forgets....

Advent is the season to prepare for the coming of Christ. But exactly what “coming” of Christ are we preparing for if he was born two thousand years ago in Bethlehem? Why, we’re preparing for him to come to each of us! These short stories about Advent and Christmas remind middle-grade readers ages 7–11 that Jesus comes to them every day, in many ways, when they open their hearts to him. Discussion questions follow each story, making this book perfect for classroom and homeschool use.

Celebrate the gift of family in this cheerful middle grade book series that captures the magic of the holidays.When Chloe's dad announces that they'll be spending the weekend leading up to Christmas in a snowy lodge with his new girlfriend and her daughter, Sandy, Chloe could not be more excited! She's determined to be best friends with her could-be sister, even though her dad keeps warning her that Sandy might not be happy about their trip. As Chloe's dog and Sandy's cat begin to fight, it's clear that this won't be the happiest holiday for anyone. And with an incoming blizzard threatening to snow them in, the girls, their parents, and their pets will need to find a way to get along in time to save Christmas!

Celebrate that magic of Christmas... This year, Riley Archer's seventh grade class is having an anonymous gift exchange called "Secret Snowflake." Riley is thrilled when she gets to be the Secret Snowflake for the cutest boy in school, Marcus Anderson, who she's had a crush on for two years. To make things even more exciting, there's a rumor going around the school that Marcus is Riley's Secret Snowflake too! Riley puts her heart into making homemade gifts for Marcus to let him know how special he is to her, even though her friends warn her that Marcus might think her homemade gifts are lame. When Riley starts receiving presents that are just as thoughtful as her own, she is sure that Marcus is just the boy she's always believed him to be. Is Riley's Secret Snowflake her secret crush...or will she be crushed when she finds out who it is? ©2017 Hachette Book Group. All rights reserved.

Celebrate that magic of Christmas... This year, Riley Archer's seventh grade class is having an anonymous gift exchange called "Secret Snowflake." Riley is thrilled when she gets to be the Secret Snowflake for the cutest boy in school, Marcus Anderson, who she's had a crush on for two years. To make things even more exciting, there's a rumor going around the school that Marcus is Riley's Secret Snowflake too! Riley puts her heart into making homemade gifts for Marcus to let him know how special he is to her, even though her friends warn her that Marcus might think her homemade gifts are lame. When Riley starts receiving presents that are just as thoughtful as her own, she is sure that Marcus is just the boy she's always believed him to be. Is Riley's Secret Snowflake her secret crush...or will she be crushed when she finds out who it is? ©2017 Hachette Book Group. All rights reserved.

Advent is the season to prepare for the coming of Christ. But exactly what coming of Christ are we preparing for if he was born two thousand years ago in Bethlehem? Why, we re preparing for him to come to each of us! These short stories about Advent and Christmas remind middle-grade readers ages 7 11 that Jesus comes to them every day, in many ways, when they open their hearts to him. Discussion questions follow each story, making this book perfect for classroom and homeschool use."

I’m Norma Elliot. I know what you’re thinking; who names their kid Norma nowadays? I feel the same as you. I’m a ginger―that means red-head. Actually, my hair isn’t red; it’s orange, but I guess red-head sounds better than orange-head. First, because it rhymes, and second, someone may get confused and think that my head is an actual orange. I’m ten years old and sharp―what my dad calls me―that means smart, not pointy.My story is about what I did during the winter season―no brainer. The title gave that away. It’s mostly about me learning life lessons and spending time with God, when I write to Him in my secret journal.Oh, I need to mention, I’m not perfect; definitely not. Thought I’d warn you, just in case you’re expecting to read a story about some cute little angel type girl. If you were, you might want to find a different story to read. But if you’re up for a story about a girl who’s a work in progress―what dad says our old house is―you may just like mine. I really hope you do.Anyway, bye for now.