Books with title Tom the Christmas Elf

This carefully crafted ebook: "The Christmas Child (Illustrated)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents.Excerpt: "And now Christmas was coming. Joan had never kept Christmas, and knew nothing about it. But at Aunt Priscilla's farm it was a great day, as it always had been since she could remember. Every relative who could come to the farm was invited weeks beforehand; and nothing else was talked of but Christmas Day. The Sunday evening before it came old Nathan's sermon was all about the shepherds in the field, and how they found the little babe lying in the manger; and he told the story so well that Joan did not go to sleep at all, but sat listening to him with her dark eyes wide open."Hesba Stretton was the pen name of Sarah Smith (1832-1911), an English writer of children's books. Her moral tales and semi-religious stories, chiefly for the young, were printed in huge numbers. She became a regular contributor to Household Words and All the Year Round under Charles Dickens's editorship.

Corinna the Christmas Elf has special toy-making skills. Santa, who admires her work very much, has just promoted Corinna to Senior Elf Factory Manager in his workshop. But one very cold Friday, when a dangerous storm threatens the workshop, Santa's elves fear they won't be able to meet their December deadline. This could be a disaster, and some children around the world may not get their Christmas toys from Santa. Will Corinna be able to fix the problem? Join author Suzanne Sumner Ferry as she takes listeners young and old on a sleigh ride through Santa's workshop.

It’s the week before Christmas, and Eric is already bored with his vacation. His parents have to work, his friends are out of town, and the city is snowed under. Then he opens his apartment door for an exterminator, and is dragged into the adventure of his life. Anje Gabrail carries a crossbow and lives for his work. When he discovers a rat in the basement of Eric’s apartment building, he asks the boy to help him kill it. At first Eric agrees, after all, he doesn’t have anything better to do. But as the week progresses, Eric finds himself in a fight to save not only the rat but himself as well. Avi delivers an unusual story full of the magic of Christmas. Narrator Jeff Woodman’s stirring rendition perfectly captures both Eric’s confusion and his growing sense of purpose as he confronts an angel in a most unlikely form.

Celebrate Christmas all year round with Nina, the littlest elf in Santa's workshop! Nina doesn't finish the teddy bear she's making in time for it to get loaded onto Santa's sleigh but, encouraged by Santa Claus himself to not give up, she works far into the night. While Santa is out delivering presents, a baby is born. Santa comes back for Nina's bear-and guess who he takes along to deliver it?

Christmas and the Lost Elf is a children's holiday book about a lost elf named Ernie who hides unnoticed in Santa's sleigh and finds himself left behind on Christmas Day in a place far away from the North Pole. There he meets various interesting characters while hoping to somehow find his way back home and, in the process, learns to appreciate Christmas in new and entertaining ways. This delightful and unique holiday tale is sure to keep young children (and their parents) engaged throughout Ernie's magical and fun journey. Other entertaining and learning children's books by the best-selling author include Abby Appleton's Apple Farm, ABC's of Earth's Creatures, A Kangaroo's Pouch, Greeley the Mean Goat, The Runaway Rabbit Named Robbie, Willa's Halloween Adventure, and titles from the popular A to Z Things series.

Christmas is almost here and the excitement is all around. The twinkling Christmas lights and the aroma of freshly baked cookies fills the air. You and your child will enjoy these special Christmas stories about Tinsel the Christmas elf. Each story is about Tinsel and his fun-filled adventures. Tinsel loves Christmas more than any other elf and wants to spread the holiday cheer with all the boys and girls in the world! This audiobook is wonderful for listening aloud at school, waiting rooms, traveling, and sharing with friends and family! These stories are great for quick bedtime stories!

The classic New York Times–bestselling tale of friendship, generosity, and the magic and wonder of the Christmas spirit On his annual search for Rockefeller Center’s next Christmas tree, the chief gardener spots an ideal candidate: a stately Norway spruce located on the grounds of a convent. There he meets Sister Anthony, a nun for whom the tree has special meaning. Orphaned and sent to the convent as a lonely young girl, Sister Anthony befriended the then-tiny spruce whom she lovingly named “Tree.” Over the following decades, as the tree grew, so did Sister Anthony’s appreciation for the beauty and wonder of nature. She is reluctant to see her oldest and closest friend chopped down and sent away to New York City. But when a fierce blizzard threatens the old tree’s existence, Sister Anthony realizes it’s time to let the world enjoy Tree as she has for nearly her whole life. Accompanied by charming illustrations and a new introduction by the author, The Christmas Tree is a heartwarming story of love and friendship, a modern holiday classic for all ages.

"Lyrical, spiritually enchanting...an important part of our literature." (San Francisco Review of Books) Strength will not save, but love just might! Would you love a heartwarming story to share? One infused with Christian messages? Then let the author's narration take you on a magical journey! In the spirit of Oscar Wilde's fairy tales, this audiobook will transport you through time and space and otherworldly encounters, even to the throne of God! The author dreamt up this story after witnessing the abandonment of trees onto sidewalks after Christmas in New York City, but here, his whispered love awakens the courage of a little boy to protect his beloved tree. This tale embodies all the magic of the festive season, complete with shepherds, wise men, angels, the Christ child, and even St. Nicholas himself! Now, be swept up in its timeless enchantments!

Christmas and the Lost Elf 2 is the sequel to the popular Christmas and the Lost Elf, a children's holiday audiobook about a lost elf named Ernie. In the follow-up story, an elf girl named Emma Elf accompanies Santa and some other elves and reindeer to find the perfect Christmas tree to bring back to the North Pole. After landing at a Christmas tree farm, Emma gets lost among the evergreens and meets various interesting characters as she tries to make her way back to Santa. This delightful and unique holiday tale is sure to keep young children (and their parents) engaged throughout Emma's magical and fun journey in the spirit of Christmastime.

Opening scene... December 1960: Thirteen-year-old Jenny Harper is exploring the caves with her brother Bill and their best friend, Mike. They see a strange shimmering light up ahead. Bill rushes ahead, disappears around the bend. Fade to present day. Thirteen-year-old Jack and his 12-year-old sister Amanda visit their Grandma Jenny in the mountains over the Christmas holiday. They hear the story of a mythical cavern that Grandma went searching for 50 years earlier with her little brother Bill and their best friend, Mike. Her brother was lost, never to be seen again. Drawn to the mystery, Jack and Amanda meet up with Daniel Madsen, a local boy diagnosed with Leukemia and only months to live. He tells them of a boy who went into the caves a few days before Christmas, 1910, and came out three years later telling of "The Christmas Cave", a world of amazing colors and lights. They find their way to the Christmas Cave and discover much more than they expected. Novella based on the screenplay The Christmas Cave, written by David R. Beshears.

The classic New York Times–bestselling tale of friendship, generosity, and the magic and wonder of the Christmas spirit On his annual search for Rockefeller Center’s next Christmas tree, the chief gardener spots an ideal candidate: a stately Norway spruce located on the grounds of a convent. There he meets Sister Anthony, a nun for whom the tree has special meaning. Orphaned and sent to the convent as a lonely young girl, Sister Anthony befriended the then-tiny spruce whom she lovingly named “Tree.” Over the following decades, as the tree grew, so did Sister Anthony’s appreciation for the beauty and wonder of nature. She is reluctant to see her oldest and closest friend chopped down and sent away to New York City. But when a fierce blizzard threatens the old tree’s existence, Sister Anthony realizes it’s time to let the world enjoy Tree as she has for nearly her whole life. Accompanied by charming illustrations and a new introduction by the author, The Christmas Tree is a heartwarming story of love and friendship, a modern holiday classic for all ages.