An old woman will no longer leave her house, not even on Christmas. She prefers to stay home, rather than take the risk of falling or coming down with a cold. She settles into the solitude and isolation of her safe, interior world. But just as she's about to enjoy a peaceful dinner in front of the TV, her doorbell rings . . . This is a touching story about overcoming fear and the role of chance in life. India Desjardins is a journalist and writer who was born in Quebec in 1976. Pascal Blanchet was born in Quebec in 1980. He is interested in twentieth century design, architecture, and jazz.

When Santa falls ill and Christmas may have to be canceled, Pete the cat comes to the rescue.

Collects twelve holiday-themed stories, including "The night before Christmas," "The snow-man," and "The Nutcracker of Nuremberg."

A little yellow puppy named Biscuit helps decorate the tree and house on Christmas eve.

Christmas at Henry's house is full of fun and presents, but Henry learns that his best present is one he already had--his dog Mudge. Teacher's Guide available. Reprint.

Sophie's great-aunt Claus has Christmas cookies all year long and always takes a trip right around the holidays, leaving Sophie to wonder if there isn't more to her Auntie Claus than meets the eye. Tour. 75,000 first printing.

A photographic puzzle book features rhyming riddles that invite young readers to locate hidden objects--clocks, nickels, pickles, frogs, and others--among double-page spreads filled with holiday delights.

First published in 1958 and unavailable for nearly forty years, a classic Eloise holiday book finds Eloise celebrating the special time of year at the Plaza Hotel in her unique way. 150,000 first printing.

Happy holidays from coast to coast! Through lively, chatty letters home, each book--written and illustrated by authors and illustrators living in the featured area--follows a child on a holiday vacation, conveying fascinating, kid-friendly facts about where they can go and what they can do.