Kiowa County Public Library District

Each animal gives Jesus a special gift that first Christmas night.

With his own tree and a Clifford-size stocking hanging on the door, Clifford seems ready for Christmas, but he is not prepared for Santa sliding down the chimney and falling into his stocking.

"...[P]resents the story of Jesus' birth in simple, easy-to-read text complemented by vibrant illustrations. Your children will learn about: the angel Gabriel telling Mary she is going to have a baby; why Mary and Joseph needed to return to Bethlehem; the humble birth of Jesus in a stable; the angels who told the shepherds the good news; and the wise men who followed the star to bring Jesus gifts. Also included is a music CD featuring the story, word...

Describes the origins of thirty-one famous Christmas songs, including "Jingle Bells," "O Holy Night," and "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," and provides the lyrics to each.

"Christmas is music. Christmas is joy. Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year in this heartfelt holiday picture book based on popular carols!...[This picture book features] nods to favorite lyrics from 'Jingle Bells,' 'Deck the Halls,' 'The 12 Days of Christmas,' 'Joy to the World,' and more!" --publisher's website.

In this old English Christmas carol the friendly stable beasts tell of the gifts they have given to the newborn Jesus.

Christmas carols from all over the world with sections devoted to Christmas hymns and chorales, solo songs, carols, rounds, and canons.