Books with title Sophie'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.