One thing I know for sure: This will be a book that gets passed down through the generations.--Catholic Mom
The Joy of Advent is an easy, guided celebration of Advent and Christmas for any family that hopes to bring richness and meaning into the holiday season.

From Advent through Epiphany, activities for all ages including daily Bible readings, reflections, songs, and prayers, provide a guided celebration that will infuse depth and delight throughout the Advent and Christmastide season. The Joy of Advent gives families the opportunity to come together and focus their hearts on the scarlet thread of Christmas--Christ's love and sacrifice--woven through the tapestry of Scripture, and utilizing the Jesse Tree, to create poignant memories and beloved traditions.

Readers will:

• Create meaningful traditions and activities that family members will enjoy year after year.
• Experience companionship through accessible readings and thoughtful reflections.
• Appreciate the amazing story of God's redemptive work in the world.
• Have every day moments transformed into lasting memories of rich spiritual significance.
• Extend the celebration of Christmas through the full Twelve Days of Christmas.

Features of The Joy of Advent:
- PERFECT GIFT for Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany celebrations, and St. Nicolas exchange.
- TIMELESSLY CLASSIC PACKAGING: With a beautifully ageless, full-color, holiday design, this family activity book is perfect for decorating a coffee table or bookshelf, and the sturdy hardcover package ensures durability.
- DESIGNED FOR FAMILIES WITH KIDS: This book includes family devotions and reflection questions for different age levels, and activities the whole family can enjoy together.

In September, Mama Earth sighs out the first autumn frost, which crunches under children's feet. Mama Earth looks after nature's plants and animals throughout the year--singing lullabies to fat bears in the fall, dressing evergreens in icicles in winter, and waking up the crocuses in spring. And in the summer, Mama Earth sends warm sunbeams to her beloved children, so they can play outside and enjoy the amazing world around them.

With enchanting text and radiant artwork, A Year with Mama Earth offers a joyous celebration of nature's beauty and the changing seasons.

Count up to ten and back again with this sweet and clever Halloween bedtime story starring your favorite monsters!

Gliding through the moonlight
come the monsters big and small,
sliding up your stairway
and oozing down your hall.
They aren't very scary,
in fact they're rather sweet.
So snuggle into bed and let them whisper,
Trick or treat!

Violet loves to tell stories to her baby brother, Peter. This time she's narrating them right into their own fairytale.

If you love stories of imagination, such as Little Red Riding Hood, Where the Wild Things Are, and Charlie and Lola--you'll adore spending time with these two courageous siblings.

Once upon a time, a brave little girl and her brother set out on a long, long journey, Violet tells Peter. A journey fraught with danger and peril.

Riding their building's elevator and traveling the hallways past apartment doors to bring soup to a sick neighbor, Violet and Peter encounter both real and imagined adventure--getting lost in the laundry room, running into a troll, and escaping scary noises in the nick of time, only to find that their poor sick neighbor looks . . . like a wolf

Clever, thought-provoking, and with an unforgettable ending, Violet and the Woof is a book that explores the power of imaginative storytelling and will have kids asking: What's real?

Sweetened Condensed is two parts sugar, three parts milk: the life of a writer and mother of six encapsulated into raw moments of lyrical free verse with the author's black and white photography. Rebecca Grabill's first collection brings her readers home to rural Michigan and into the world of a woman on the path less traveled-- wife, daughter, teacher, author, artist, poet. Tender poems are shot through with a bracing dose of realism, writes reviewer Caroline Grant, Sustainable Arts Foundation. Author, Mary Logue describes them as Full-bodied, rich. Ron Koertge (Olympusville) decries, I loved the easy, outright affection in poem after poem. Each one is written with a skill that never calls attention to itself but is there on every page.

One Star, Three Kings: A Beautifully Illustrated Journey of the Magi

Who were the Wise Men, really?

Join Balthasar, Casper, and Melchior as they follow the star to Bethlehem, bringing their treasures to the newborn King. One Star, Three Kings is a gorgeously illustrated children's book that blends a captivating retelling of the Magi's journey with Scripture, history, and legend.

Through rich storytelling and vibrant artwork, this book brings to life the deeper traditions surrounding the Wise Men, their prophetic mission, and their role in the Feast of Epiphany. Follow the kings from their possible childhood homes to the East where they joined together to study the stars. See how their legendary origins may echo back even to the time of Daniel and how they bring back together the peoples scattered at the Tower of Babel.

Children and parents alike will be drawn into the mystery, wonder, and joy of the Magi's adventure as they seek--and find--the Light of the World.

Inside this enchanting book, readers will:

• Meet the Magi - Discover where these wise travelers may have come from and how their story connects to ancient history.
• Explore the Prophecy - Learn about the Old Testament signs that guided the Magi's search for the King.
• Follow the Star - Uncover the mysteries of the celestial sign that led seekers of the newborn King to Bethlehem.
• Understand the Gifts - Discover the meaning behind gold, frankincense, and myrrh--and what they tell us about Jesus.
• Celebrate Epiphany - Learn about the traditions of Epiphany and how families can celebrate today.

Perfect for family read-alouds, faith-based classrooms, and holiday traditions, One Star, Three Kings is a must-have addition to any Christmas book collection. This engaging, faith-filled retelling invites young readers to walk alongside the Magi as they witness the miracle of Jesus' birth and discover the true meaning of Epiphany.

For fans of:
*Christmas books for kids
*Bible stories for children
*Beautifully illustrated Christian books
*Faith-based holiday books
*Nativity and Three Kings stories

Step into the wonder of One Star, Three Kings--a timeless tale of faith, discovery, and the journey of a lifetime!