The Origin of the Milky Way and Other Living Stories of the Cherokee (Caravan Book)
Cherokee people have lived in the Great Smoky Mountains for thousands of years. During all this time, they have told stories to each other to explain how things came to be, to pass on lessons about life, and to describe the mountains, animals, plants, and spirits around them. The Origin of the Milky Way and Other Living Stories of the Cherokee collects 26 stories that are great for kids and are still being told by storytellers today.
Christmas in Legend and Story, Illustrated Edition
An exceptional collection of Christmas stories, legends, and poems, that have distinct literary merit, a spirit of reverence, and an appeal for children. Chosen from a wide variety of sources by a pair of children's librarians, the stories represent the work of many writers. The selections are arranged chronologically. Illustrated with famous paintings, rendered in black and white. Suitable for ages 8 and up.
Added by: badaboom | Karma: 5366.29 | Fiction literature | 30 November 2011
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Doctor Who Short Trips: A Christmas Treasury
Celebrate a Doctor Who Christmas with this luxury treasury of stories, poems, games and recipes for all the family.
Join the Doctor as he visits a Christmas truce in the trenches, gets caught up in an alien plot concerning the recording of Do They Know It’s Christmas? and even manages last-minute shopping in Oxford Street!
From heartwarming to heartbreaking, witty pastiches to chilling ghost stories, these tales are the perfect seasonal journey into time and space.
Added by: badaboom | Karma: 5366.29 | Fiction literature | 30 November 2011
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The Magical Christmas Cat
Put a little meow in their stockings this year with these all-new tales of Christmas and felines - from beloved bestselling authors! The bestselling author Lora Leigh and top-selling authors Nalini Singh, Erin McCarthy, and Linda Winstead Jones have a special gift for readers this year: never-before published holiday stories featuring passionate romance, paranormal adventure, and a distinctly alluring feline touch. With four new stories - including one featuring Lora Leigh’s genetically altered Feline Breeds—this is a collection packed with more surprises than Christmas morning, and more chills than the snowiest winter night
