I am thrilled to offer this reprinted edition of a delightful Christmas story about a little girl doll that knits (and knit and knits) the perfect scarf for all of her friends! I adore all of the Lonely Doll books, but this was the first to attract my attention when it was given to me as a gift when I was 9-years old. It remains the all-time favorite from my childhood! In this age of color, the beautifully detailed black-and-white photographs lends a certain realism and timelessness to the story. I was certain then, and still believe the Lonely Doll and her Teddy Bear companions are alive and well! Highly recommended for children ages 3 and older.
In the days leading up to Christmas, Mary and Joseph's path to Bethlehem is fraught with difficulties, but as the stories in this book reveal, a small miracle happens on each day. The story of each miracle brings us a little closer to Christmas, until we finally reach the stable in Bethlehem where the light in the lantern is waiting in anticipation of the Christ Child's birth. With 28 individual stories, this book may be used as an "Advent Calendar," with the first week's stories relating to the mineral world, the second week's stories to the plant world, followed by the animal kingdom and finally to the human beings. Imported from England
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Special books to celebrate the winter, Advent and Christmas season with young children.
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The Winter Book: Songs, Chants & Stories for
the Yuletide Season
By Claudia Chapman
Paperback, 108 pages
The author invites us to "take part in the time honored Celtic tradition of telling stories and sharing songs as the nights grow long with winter." This collection of stories, songs and essays is arranged as an advent calendar, with something new to read each day. Interspersed between the readings are ten beautiful new Yuletide carols, written in the language of nature. Filled with spirit, yet still universal, they are suitable for sharing at Winter Concerts, Solstice Celebrations or on Christmas Eve. But this is more than just a book for the Advent season. The calendar of days begins with October 31st (the Celtic New Year) and includes All Souls Day, Martinmas (Nov. 11) and Thanksgiving readings before launching into the traditional Yuletide season from December 1st through 26th. There are special animal stories for Christmas Eve and a Mummers play for New Year's Day. The calendar ends on Epiphany (Jan. 6) with a poem about a mystical journey by the stag, the eagle and the salmon. Included are drawings the author created for her son's advent calendar and directions for starting your own family tradition. I thoroughly enjoyed every page of this engaging book. I’m sure you will agree, it will add a touch of beauty and joy to the season and, like me, you will look forward to the daily readings as the season progresses!
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The Winter Book: Songs, Chants & Stories for
the Yuletide Season
By Claudia Chapman
Paperback, 96 pages
Don't miss this book described above under the "Winter & Christmas" section! Laid out like an Advent calendar, there are stories, chants, songs and poems for every day -- plus more!
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It's more than just a book for Advent!
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“Joseph the carpenter lived with his wife Mary, in the town of Nazareth. He had a workshop, an ox and a donkey. Mary was expecting a baby. One day, Mary and Joseph had to travel to another town, Bethlehem.” The traditional Christmas story is told in uncomplicated language and gently illustrated through beautifully-rendered tableaux of Waldorf dolls made from felt and wool, with colorful backgrounds. Young children will love the different patterns and textures in the pictures and parents will enjoy an alternative interpretation of the well-known story. Very likely, this book also will encourage your children to use their dolls to act out the story. This is a perfect choice for ages 2-7.
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NOTE: Although this book is designed for the family, it is not written strictly for children. A couple of the daily reflections are definitely from a parent's perspective, in which the author recalls what it was like when her child discovered that parents are Santa. (Dec. 15th & 17th readings). Please be aware and do not read these sections aloud to your young child, so as not to reveal any secrets they may not be ready to hear.
