Books with title The Bears' Christmas Surprise

Timmy is no ordinary Teddy Bear. He comes into different people's lives in his own poetic way and changes them forever: the special needs boy who is bullied, the lonely elderly gentleman, and the down-on-his-luck homeless man. And what better time to do his magic, than at Christmastime? Follow Timmy as he travels from the assembly line and into the hearts of those who need him the most.

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.

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.

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?

Apollo is a pawsome schnauzer with a special Christmas secret. When he realizes that he’s late for his Christmas mission, he uses a precious jewel to make himself disappear. His family spends hours searching for him. They finally go home to try to enjoy Christmas, but it just isn’t as pawsome without Apollo. While is he is on his mission, he works quickly in hopes that he will make it home in time for Christmas. Join him on his adventure to find out if he enjoys a pawsome Christmas with his family, or if they are all sad on a snowy Christmas day.