The box includes the following books:
Paperback: The Christmas Owl
By Gideon Sterer, Ellen Kalish Illustrated by Ramona Kaulitzki
Bursting with Christmas magic, discover the heart-warming true story of a little owl who's discovered living in the world's most famous Christmas tree. When Little Owl’s home is cut down by people saying it will make a beautiful Christmas tree, she’s not sure she wants anything to do with Christmas, whatever that is. But when she wakes up, she finds that her tree has been transported to the Big City! Far from home, she's soon to find out the true meaning of Christmas.
Inspired by the real life story of the little owl who found her way to New York in the famous Christmas tree outside the Rockefeller Center and who featured in Marvel's hit series Hawkeye on Disney+. Co-written by Ellen Kalish, caretaker of the real owl, The Christmas Owl is a charming story of friendship, compassion, and the true meaning of this special time of year..
By Emily
"This is a heartwarming story for very young children. It's a thoughtful and well written book."
By Alice
"This story from a real event is related simply in a delightful way to entertain very young children (3,4) and interest slightly older ones (5,6). Other animals are drawn into the story, and the illustrations are beautiful. I wish we all knew a little owl like the Christmas Owl."
Paperback: Always Carry Me With You
By Hervé Eparvier Illustrated by Ramona Kaulitzki
This is a love letter from father to daughter, written to delight and comfort.The father wishes he were a humble pebble,always in her pocket.
He tells her . . .
- A stone can be beautiful.
- A stone can live forever.
- A stone can be used to skim over water, leaving round ripples on the surface.
- A stone can come from your backyard, or from as far as outer space!
- A stone can be BIG like a mountain, or small like a pebble.
Through his imagination, he shows her the beauty and magic to be found in such a seemingly ordinary, humble object. But above all, he tells her he dreams of being a little stone pebble – all smooth, and round, and soft, sitting snugly at the bottom of her pocket.
A little pebble she can hold
so tightly in her hand, to keep her company, to give her comfort, to make her feel brave and safe.
A little pebble she can carry with her – like a lucky charm, and a symbol of his love, which will always be with her.
This book is a perfect parent-child read, a winning Father's Day gift, and a soothing tale for children and families navigating big feelings and events in their children's lives, such as starting school, building confidence and working through separation anxiety.
By Ana Ulloa
"Faby Ryan’s memoir Always Carry me with you will definitely take you on a roller coaster of emotions. In this book, you’ll find thoughtful recollections on Faby’s life, her struggles, her moments of joy, and the relationships between her and her daughter, surviving many obstacles in life.
It’s Faby’s moving story of the search for finding the way to heal from a loss. She talks about her strength to continue this journey called life and her self-discovery. I took this book on a flight and I couldn't hold my tears back while on the plane. This book gives you a reminder of how life is so fragile."
By Travis Acord
"This was a wonderful story. I truly liked the author. She continually researched and found ways to improve not only her daughter's health but her marriage. She is a fighter! This is a great story and well written."
Paperback: The Funniest Christmas Joke Book Ever
By Joe King
Why did Father Christmas start sneezing as he went down the chimney?
Because he had the floo!
How does Rudolph know when Christmas is coming?
He looks at his calen-deer.
Who is never hungry at Christmas?
The turkey - he's always stuffed.
These and many more hilarious jokes for a very merry Christmas!
By February Millier
"This book is packed full of corny jokes - some I've heard a thousand times whilst others are new (to me).... They are all new to my daughter! She loves it and has spent much time reading them to me."
By Daveleen
"Bought it for our 11 year old grandson, and we shared jokes throughout the week. A great buy."
