Santa had always delivered toys by himself. One day as he worked he realized it was too much to do alone. First he had to build his sleigh. Then he needed helpers to pull it on Christmas Eve. The children of the world depended on him. He called all the animals together and they tried hard to prove themselves as the best for him. In “Santa’s Choice”, Santa greets the animals to find out that not all are suited to the job. The elephant is too heavy and would cave in the roof of the house. Then there was the monkey who made Santa laugh so hard, no work could get done! Out of all the animals, Santa picked the ones that were strong and silent. They even had antlers that looked like frosted pine trees. The reindeer were the winners, but Santa didn't know what he was getting into. In “Reindeer Training”, Santa finds he must train seven reindeer that are all girls. Watch them in Santa’s village as they test the jolly old soul with demands and games. One reindeer gets too much fan mail, and doesn’t want to pull the sleigh. Another reindeer doesn’t want to “muss her face” with the harness. Santa puts his foot down and then they finally decide to work together. They complete flying lessons, and proudly help Santa deliver gifts on Christmas Eve. Funny, colorful, and heartwarming, these two stories will thrill kids from 1 to 91.
30 pages, paperback
Donkey returns to the manger where he carried Mary to safety many years ago. It is a cold Christmas eve. Other animals arrive who want to rest in that same place. Donkey argues that he is the only one worthy to stay, but Owl, the animal leader, finds a way to silence him. While Cow and Camel speak of their holy service, Donkey learns a lesson in faith, compassion, and fellowship. The book is a faith-based work that comes with coloring pages and discussion. It is a perfect springboard for exploring the challenges of faith, and fellowship in the lives of children 4-6, while also discussing the roles of the animals in the Bible.
Eleven-year-old Sun Lee lives in a hut with her father in post-World War 2 Shanghai, China. When she attends Mission Bible School, American customs come home with her. This creates some difficulty as she communicates new ideas to her father. Bible studies make Sun Lee excited to offer Christ a gift for Christmas. Her secret plan accidentally feeds a one-legged beggar and wins the respect and admiration of her father. The book includes historical background, sample discussion questions, coloring pages, and an improvised play sheet. This faith-based story offers a rich opportunity for 9-12-year-olds to explore and discuss compassion, conviction, and faith as related to their modern lives. Since her father is a single parent, additional opportunities to discuss the intricacies and importance of appreciating solo parents.
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