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The Coal Man works hard all year, searching dark mines for the coal that Santa Claus drops into the stockings of naughty boys and girls. He's saving up money to take himself, his mule, and his trusty canary to a sunny island. This year, when the Coal Man makes his delivery to the North Pole, he gets a big surprise. Santa's not using coal anymore! Will the Coal Man ever get his day in the sun? With a little Christmas magic, he just might. Joe Kulka delivers a highly unusual holiday story with vivid illustrations and plenty of heart. Full-Color Illustrations, Original Artwork.

Curious George learns there are many things that can be unwrapped after the Man with the Yellow Hat gives him an orange in an effort to distract the little monkey from a gift he has brought home for a friend.

Step-by-step instructions are given for reusing and upcycling materials to make all sorts of eco friendly spa products, including face masks,bubble bath bombs, shower pom-poms, and vanity kits. There is a page that gives tips on giving a fun pamper party and another that shows how to do several kinds of stitches. Includes a glossary and a list of web sites for more information on recycling and crafts.

"Handmade holiday gifts are a wonderful way to show people you care about them. Readers learn to make a variety of holiday gifts themselves as they follow along with step-by-step instructions and helpful photographs. The creative gifts readers can make include photo coasters, journals, backpacks, and birdhouses. They learn the basic techniques needed to make these gifts, and then they're able to practice those techniques in many fun ways. Each project is presented in a colorful way that's sure to capture and hold the attention of readers"--Provided by the publisher.

"Eddie is five-and-a-half and thinks she is the only one in her family without a special talent. So when she hears her sister say "birthday-Mommy-fluffy-little-squishy," she worries that her sister will give Mom the better present. From that moment on, she is determined to find a fluffy little squishy of her own"--Dust jacket.

Six-year-old Timmy O'Neil comes to live with Mary and David Holmes on a cloudy day in September. He brings with him a small shoe box filled with the very few treasures he owns. During the Christmas season, Timmy finds a chance to offer his small treasures to a very special someone.

"Emma is playing ball with her brothers on an unusually warm winter afternoon. But an errant toss from her brother Matt hits her right on the nose! Luckily, it's nothing more serious than a little swelling, but it's enough to make her lose an important modeling job at The Special Day salon. Mona hires "mean girl" Olivia Allen to fill in. Olivia is thrilled, not only for the job, but also for a chance to spread some nasty rumors about Emma. Worst of all, now Emma can't afford the beautiful holiday gifts she planned to buy her family and friends. Emma's Cupcake Club pals remind her that the best gifts come from the heart, and don't have a price tag" -- from publisher's web site.

Emma loses an important modeling job due to an injury she got while playing with her brothers. How will she pay for the beautiful holiday presents she planned for her family and friends?.

When Nancy's third-grade class has a secret Santa exchange, Nancy gives her gift but receives nothing in return. What is the mystery behind her secret Santa?.

"Step-by-step instructions, tips, and full-color photographs will help teens and tweens create personalized presents"--.