The Legend of the Christmas Witch

The Legend of the Christmas Witch PDF

Author: Aubrey Plaza

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2021-11-16

Total Pages: 57

ISBN-13: 0593350804

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From Parks and Recreation star Aubrey Plaza and creative partner Dan Murphy comes the long lost tale of the Christmas Witch, Santa Claus's much misunderstood twin sister. The perfect gift for the holiday season and beyond! Gather ‘round the fire to hear a Christmas legend that has never been told before...until now. Each year a mysterious figure sweeps into town, leaving behind strange gifts in the night. No, not Santa Claus, but his sister… The Christmas Witch. Her story begins many, many years ago when her brother was torn away from her as a child. Raised alone by a witch of the woods, Kristtörn's powers of magic grew, as did her temper. Determined to find her long lost twin, she set out on a perilous journey across oceans to find him. But what she found instead was a deep-seated fear of her powers and a confrontation that would leave the fate of Christmas hanging in the balance. From award-winning producer and actress Aubrey Plaza and her creative partner Dan Murphy comes a holiday story unlike any told before. With all the richness of classic folklore, they’ve woven a tale of bravery, love and magic. Whatever you thought you knew about Christmas…think again.

The Christmas Witch

The Christmas Witch PDF

Author:

Publisher: Dell Books for Young Readers

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 50

ISBN-13: 9780553371871

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On the first Christmas, Befana missed her chance to go to Bethlehem to welcome the newborn Baby. Now, each year, the good Christmas Witch leaves cookies and gifts at the homes of sleeping children, still hoping to find the Christ Child. Perfect for early independent readers, this simple retelling captures all of the wonder of the Italian legend.

The Legend of Old Befana

The Legend of Old Befana PDF

Author: Tomie dePaola

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2017-11-07

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 1481477633

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Because Befana's household chores kept her from finding the Baby King, she searches to this day, leaving gifts for children on the Feast of the Three Kings.

The Christmas Witch

The Christmas Witch PDF

Author: Ilse Plume

Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13:

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Retells the traditional Italian tale of the poor peasant woman who, long ago, set out to find the Christ Child and wanders to this day, carrying a sack of gifts to distribute to good children at Christmas.

Merry Witchmas

Merry Witchmas PDF

Author: Petrell Ozbay

Publisher: Astra Publishing House

Published: 2021-09-21

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 1635923182

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Ginger the Halloween witch has a big Christmas wish--a visit from Santa Claus. But Santa doesn't believe in witches--until Ginger's letter to him magically appears on his desk! This book is a perfect Christmas gift or stocking stuffer for kids. Ginger spends a lot of her time creating spells, and flying through the night on her broom. But she is different from the other witches -- because she also ADORES Christmas! Even with Ginger's good deeds and endless Christmas cheer, she's never received a single visit from Santa. What's a Christmas-loving Halloween witch supposed to do? In this twist on the Christmas holiday's traditional "believe" concept, Ginger's wish of a Merry Witchmas comes true thanks to some holiday magic and good cheer.

The Legend of the Christmas Witch

The Legend of the Christmas Witch PDF

Author: Dan Murphy

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2021-11-16

Total Pages: 56

ISBN-13: 0593350820

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From Parks and Recreation star Aubrey Plaza and creative partner Dan Murphy comes the long lost tale of the Christmas Witch, Santa Claus's much misunderstood twin sister. The perfect gift for the holiday season and beyond! Gather ‘round the fire to hear a Christmas legend that has never been told before...until now. Each year a mysterious figure sweeps into town, leaving behind strange gifts in the night. No, not Santa Claus, but his sister… The Christmas Witch. Her story begins many, many years ago when her brother was torn away from her as a child. Raised alone by a witch of the woods, Kristtörn's powers of magic grew, as did her temper. Determined to find her long lost twin, she set out on a perilous journey across oceans to find him. But what she found instead was a deep-seated fear of her powers and a confrontation that would leave the fate of Christmas hanging in the balance. From award-winning producer and actress Aubrey Plaza and her creative partner Dan Murphy comes a holiday story unlike any told before. With all the richness of classic folklore, they’ve woven a tale of bravery, love and magic. Whatever you thought you knew about Christmas…think again.

The Christmas Fox

The Christmas Fox PDF

Author: Anik McGrory

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2016-10-18

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 1101935006

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Give the gift of Christmas with this beautiful holiday tale that celebrates the true meaning of the season. "Come!" drummed a woodpecker one cold, wintry day. "A baby is coming. There's work to be done!" One by one, from field and forest, the animals make their way to a barn. The cow has sweet-smelling hay to offer the baby. The bluebird has the gift of song. And a lamb has soft, cozy wool. But the shy little fox has nothing to offer . . . or so he thinks. With its gentle text and warm, expressive illustrations, this irresistible take on the Nativity story invites even the youngest child to discover the truest gifts of the Christmas season: the ones that come from the heart.

A Christmas-tastic Carol

A Christmas-tastic Carol PDF

Author: Max Brallier

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2014-10-16

Total Pages: 38

ISBN-13: 0698193202

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Ice King stood at the window of his castle. “I HATE Christmas,” he cried out. “What a miserable hassle! People celebrating, dancing and stuff! To them all I say, ‘Bah! Hum butt!!!’” Adventure Time takes on Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol in this beautifully envisioned deluxe jacket picture book. This is the perfect holiday gift for all Adventure Time fans. From the Hardcover edition.

The Legend of the Poinsettia

The Legend of the Poinsettia PDF

Author: Tomie dePaola

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 1997-10-06

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 0698115678

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In Mexico, the poinsettia is called flor de la Nochebuenao flower of the Holy Night. At Christmastime, the flower blooms and flourishes, the quite exquisite red stars lighting up the countryside. This Mexican legend tells how the poinsettia came to be, through a little girl's unselfish gift to the Christ Child. Beloved Newbery honor-winning author and Caldecott honor-winning illustrator Tomie dePaola has embraced the legend using his own special feeling for Christmas. His glorious paintings capture not only the brilliant colors of Mexico and its art, but also the excitement of the children preparing for Christmas and the hope of Lucida, who comes to see what makes a gift truly beautiful.

The Krampus and the Old, Dark Christmas

The Krampus and the Old, Dark Christmas PDF

Author: Al Ridenour

Publisher: Feral House

Published: 2016-09-12

Total Pages: 327

ISBN-13: 162731041X

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The Krampus, a folkloric devil associated with St. Nicholas in Alpine Austria and Germany, has been embraced by the American counterculture and is lately skewing mainstream. The new Christmas he seems to embody is ironically closer to an ancient understanding of the holiday as a perilous, haunted season. In the Krampus' world, witches rule Christmas, and saints can sometimes kill.