Books with title The Christmas Present

Mabel Martin’s parents have given her two choices—become the mail order bride to a Mr. James Carter in California, or give up her inheritance and live in poverty in her hometown. So soon, she is on train headed west, to a dusty little town in Arizona. Mabel is accustomed to a life of privilege and wealth, and is not all at happy with the weather-beaten farmhouse and lack of luxury. James Carter has made a fortune in the silver mines, but he prefers a simple life. A kind and intelligent man, he is known for his generous nature, and is loved by the town. But when James announces a Christmas party to help welcome Mabel to town, she is not pleased. What kind of party can they have out here, in the desert, with a group of strangers in the house? But the holiday spirit can find us, wherever we are. And sometimes, so can love.

On Christmas Day morning, a nine-year-old boy, Neal, as an act of charity, gives away his most treasured present to an orphaned friend who has not been so lucky. As a reward, and before midnight, Neal is taken by Santa and his five incredibly distinctive reindeer on a magical ride. Suddenly, their journey goes terribly wrong; they are captured and become imprisoned on the oppressively godless Endland, ruled by the evil dictator King Misery. This is a land where the people are enslaved and exist in a world of misery, dullness, and fear. Here, the climate has been drastically changed, creating animal and plant extinction because of King Misery's actions, who is also known as the polluter of the planet. Can Santa, his reindeer, and Neal free the Endlish from this misery and ultimately save us all?

Did you know that at the very moment you were born Mrs Claus allocated you an elf? It’s true! Your very own elf who watches to see when you have been naughty and nice. Every year, just before Christmas, your elf reports to Santa and Mrs Claus so they can decide what presents you can have from your list. Yet there are some people who don’t believe in Santa. I know, it’s crazy… but it’s true! Once they stop believing in Santa, then their elf is banished from the North Pole and only allowed to return when they start believing in him again. Gabriel the Elf is worried. His child is beginning to think that Santa isn’t real. He doesn’t want to be sent away from all his friends at the North Pole, but what can he do? There is only one thing he can do… He must prove that Santa is real.

Let's take a trip back in time to the day that changed the world! Travel along to Bethlehem, where a miracle is waiting to take place. There will be angels and shepherds and wise men waiting to share in the event. Don't close your eyes for this surprise! God meant this gift for all the world to see. You won't have to wait for Santa to find out about the best Christmas present ever. Making a lasting impression, author April McConnell Leland offers an endearing look into God's greatest gift: his son, Jesus.

It’s Christmas in Arendelle and Anna and Elsa want to make it the best one ever! Find out how the royal sisters from Disney’s award-winning movie Frozen celebrate. Girls ages 4 to 6 will love this Step 2 reader that comes with press-out ornaments featuring pictures of the characters, and festive glitter on the cover! It makes a perfect holiday gift!