A Christmas Spider's Miracle

A Christmas Spider's Miracle PDF Author: Trinka Hakes Noble
Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press
ISBN: 1410307948
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32

Book Description
Long ago in a faraway place there lived two mothers. One, a humble peasant woman who struggled daily to provide for her children. And the other, a mother spider who also worked hard to care for her family. And although it would appear they were as different as night and day, these two mothers had more in common than would first seem. As the only holiday gift she can give her children, one cold Christmas Eve the peasant woman goes to the forest to get a tree, never noticing that someone has made a home among its branches. During the night, the mother spider spins webs decorating the tree, resulting in a Christmas that neither mother will ever forget. Based on an old Ukrainian story, Trinka Hakes Noble (The Orange Shoes) crafts an original heartwarming tale of the grace that can be found in the true spirit of Christmas. Trinka Hakes Noble's numerous picture books include The Scarlet Stockings Spy (IRA Teachers' Choice 2005), The Last Brother, The Orange Shoes (IRA Teachers' Choice 2008), and Apple Tree Christmas. Ms. Noble lives in northern New Jersey. Stephen Costanza attended the Philadelphia College of Art. His picture books are Mozart Finds a Melody, Noodle Man: The Pasta Superhero, and Ten Big Toes and a Prince's Nose. He lives in Belfast, Maine.

The Spider Who Saved Christmas

The Spider Who Saved Christmas PDF Author: Raymond Arroyo
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781644132111
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Radiating the wondrous spirit of the season, The Spider Who Saved Christmas rekindles an ancient legend, casting new light on the story we thought we knew. Created by New York Times Bestselling Author Raymond Arroyo, The Spider Who Saved Christmas spins the enchanting faith-filled tale of Nephila, a cave-dwelling spider who plays a pivotal role central to the Christmas story. This instant classic reveals the origin of Christmas tinsel and reminds us that hope can always be found even in dark places where we least expect it.

Anansi and the Moss-Covered Rock

Anansi and the Moss-Covered Rock PDF Author: Eric A. Kimmel
Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group
ISBN: 1430129751
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36

Book Description
"Anansi the Spider, a master trickster, uses the powers of a magical rock to dupe his neighbors...a musical introduction sets the mood...the text of the book is read clearly and expressively."-Booklist

Anansi Goes Fishing

Anansi Goes Fishing PDF Author: Eric A. Kimmel
Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group
ISBN: 1430129778
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32

Book Description
Anansi the Spider's plan to trick his friend Turtle into doing all the work while he teaches Anansi to catch fish somehow gets turned around. While Anansi doesn't learn his lesson, he does learn the invaluable skill of weaving.

Anansi and the Talking Melon

Anansi and the Talking Melon PDF Author: Eric A. Kimmel
Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group
ISBN: 143012976X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32

Book Description
"The expressive male narrator charms the listener by impersonating the characters...Short segments of music and brief sound effects add interest...useful for all reading and listening situations." - Booklist

Cobweb Christmas

Cobweb Christmas PDF Author: Shirley Climo
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0060290331
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32

Book Description
All her life, Tante had heard tales about marvelous happenings on Christmas Eve. Animals might speak aloud. Bees might hum carols, or cocks crow at midnight. Tante wished she could witness a bit of Christmas magic, too. Everybody loves Christmas at Tante's. The old lady decorates a wonderful tree and makes certain to have something for all who come to visit, be it the nearby village children or the shy animals of the pine forest. The only creatures Tante overlooks are the spiders she has swept out of her cottage while cleaning. But the curious spiders want to come inside and see Tante's tree, too. When a midnight visitor lets them into the old lady's home, they unknowingly spin Tante the very gift she has longed for--a gift that has inspired the draping of tinsel on Christmas trees ever since. This Old World tale about the warmth and wonder of Christmas will leave children enchanted with the magical possibilities of the season.

Mother Fox and Mr. Coyote / Mamá Zorra y Don Coyote

Mother Fox and Mr. Coyote / Mamá Zorra y Don Coyote PDF Author: Victor Villaseñor
Publisher: Arte Publico Press
ISBN: 9781558855786
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 42

Book Description
Mama Zorra distracts a hungry coyote from eating her and her three cubs by persuading him that the moon's reflection in a pond is actually a giant wheel of cheese.

Fluffy, the Secret Santa

Fluffy, the Secret Santa PDF Author: Kate McMullan
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780439319423
Category : Christmas stories
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
At Christmastime Fluffy the class guinea pig discovers that he likes both getting presents and giving them.

The Spider's Gift

The Spider's Gift PDF Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780823417438
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32

Book Description
Although Katrusya's family cannot afford to celebrate Christmas, they cut a small pine tree in the forest, decorate it with buttons, and when baby spiders hatch in its branches, they especially enjoy the silvery webs that appear.

Charlotte's Web

Charlotte's Web PDF Author: E. B. White
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062406787
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 196

Book Description
Don’t miss one of America’s top 100 most-loved novels, selected by PBS’s The Great American Read. This beloved book by E. B. White, author of Stuart Little and The Trumpet of the Swan, is a classic of children's literature that is "just about perfect." Illustrations in this ebook appear in vibrant full color on a full-color device and in rich black-and-white on all other devices. Some Pig. Humble. Radiant. These are the words in Charlotte's Web, high up in Zuckerman's barn. Charlotte's spiderweb tells of her feelings for a little pig named Wilbur, who simply wants a friend. They also express the love of a girl named Fern, who saved Wilbur's life when he was born the runt of his litter. E. B. White's Newbery Honor Book is a tender novel of friendship, love, life, and death that will continue to be enjoyed by generations to come. It contains illustrations by Garth Williams, the acclaimed illustrator of E. B. White's Stuart Little and Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House series, among many other books. Whether enjoyed in the classroom or for homeschooling or independent reading, Charlotte's Web is a proven favorite.