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 A Child's Celebration of Christmas
- Enjoy the holidays with this humorous collection of Christmas songs. Share
songs from your childhood and some modern tunes as well. (Though I really like
Odds Bodkin, I'm not fond of his song, The Takeover Before Christmas).
1. Everyone's A Kid At Christmas Time - Stevie Wonde
2. Little Saint Nick - The Beach Boys
3. Frosty The Snowman - The Roches
4. Jingle Bells - Don Charles Presents The Singing Dogs
5. Takeover Before Christmas, The - Odds Bodkin
6. All I Want For Christmas - Spike Jones
7. Nothing But A Child - Robin Williams/Linda Williams
8. Arbolito - Tish Hinajosa (in English)
9. Behold That Star - Pete Seeger
10. Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer - Gene Autry & The Pinafores
11. Run Rudolph Run - Chuck Berry
12. I'm Gettin' Nuttin' For Christmas - Art Moony
13. Christmas In Hollis - Run DMC
14. Up On The Housetop - Jackson Five
#1334 $15.98 $13.99
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 A Christmas Carol by Charles
Dickens (audio recording) - this rendition of Dickens' classic story is based on
Patrick Stewart's critically acclaimed, one-man stage production that played to
sold-out audiences. Stewart, perhaps best known as Captain Picard of Star
Trek: The Next Generation and a member of the Royal Shakespeare company,
uses his incredible voice to play all roles, from Scrooge to Tiny Tim. I have
always enjoyed listening to Patrick Stewart, and this recording is one of my
favorites that I listen to with my family every holiday season. Abridged.
Running time: 110 minutes.
Cassette: #9324 $16.00 $9.99
Sale! Limited quantities.
CD: #3796 $14.95
"A low-tech audio Christmas card: no sound
effects, no gimmicks, just one of the great voices of the contemporary classical
stage, creating as vivid a cast of characters as Dickens imagines. The Royal
Shakespeare Company veteran...doesn't so much read the story as inhabit it with
infectious delight." - Entertainment Weekly
"Not only is Patrick Stewart wonderful, but this is surely one of the best
performances of A Christmas Carol ever recorded...By sheer energy and dramatic
skill, Stewart invests this story with not merely life, but freshness,
excitement and wonder." - The Washington Post
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 Draw Christmas Thumbprints: Festive Art
at Your Fingertips (Klutz)
- is a draw-right-in-it holiday treat for anyone ready to
become an instant artist. All the materials are included: two ink pads (red and
green, naturally), a black felt-tip pen and a 46-page book of design ideas. All
you need to bring is a thumb or two.
This little stocking stuffer overflows with simple-to-do Christmas art: Santa
Claus, elves, toys, lights, trees, decorations, gingerbread folks, presents,
snow people, wreaths, Rudolph and his reindeer buddies and more. Special holiday
projects include your own thumbprint wrapping paper, gift tags and greeting
cards. Altogether, it's everything you need to have thumb fun for the holidays.
Includes six "Merry Christmas" tags ready for decorating.
For ages 4 and up. 46 pages.
#0035 $7.95
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Five Little Christmas Activity Books by Anna Pomaska, et. al. includes five little books: The Little Christmas Activity
Book (crossword puzzles, mazes, hidden words, and more), Little Christmas
Stickers, The Little Night Before Christmas Coloring Book, Fun with Christmas
Stencils, and The Little Christmas Stained Glass Coloring Book.
A great stocking stuffer. We only have one copy, so buy now and save for
Christmas.
Paper. Total of 164 pages between all five books. 4 3/16" x 5 3/4".
#5684 $5.00
Out of print, one copy available.
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 Jan
Brett's Christmas Treasury by Jan Brett -
Featuring seven Jan Brett books in
one: The Mitten, The Wild Christmas Reindeer, Trouble with Trolls, The Twelve
Days of Christmas, The Hat, Christmas Trolls, and The Night Before
Christmas. This treasury draws upon the cultures of the countries in which
her stories are set and brings readers both original tales and classics as
charming, lively, and timeless as Brett's art. Beautifully and colorfully
illustrated.
Hardcover, 176 pages. Recommended for ages 4-8 but this is a treasure for
anyone.
#7416 $39.95 $28.99
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 Klutz Knitting Kit (Klutz) by Anne
Akers Johnson - Just a couple of months before Christmas my 13-year-old
daughter, Lane, decided that she wanted to learn to knit so she could create
personalized gifts for her friends without spending a fortune. I had the Klutz
Knitting kit in my pile of items to review, so I pulled it out and handed it to
her with instructions "to try it out and come to me with questions." Well, by
Christmas she had not only taught herself to knit, but she'd made 7 hats, 5
scarves, one purse and 20 scrunchies (for a Christmas craft sale). I anticipated
answering her various questions, but she had not a single one for me in those
early days.
She's had such great success that she graduated to knitting amazing sweaters
and jackets from Vogue knitting magazines just a few months after learning to
knit. Lane has such a passion for her newfound love that yarn is her preferred
gift and any spending money she has goes toward yarn. She hangs around my adult
knitting friends and attends a monthly knitting club with one of them. She has
even designed some of her own pieces.
Update: Lane won "Best in Show" for knitting at the local county fair and won
first place in all eleven of her entries!
Will anyone using the Klutz Knitting kit have the same success? I don't know (my
daughter is already a better knitter than I am), but the Klutz Knitting kit
provides all the tools needed for a beginner to learn the craft of knitting. As
with all of their books, Klutz uses colorful and clear illustrations,
photographs and easy-to-understand instructions to help a beginning knitter go
from the very basics of how to hold the needles and yarn to completing a
project. The kit comes with over 200 yards of acrylic yarn, knitting
needles, a crochet hook, a yarn needle, and 2 buttons and instructions for six
projects: hat, pocket purse, scarf, sunglass case, purse, and cell phone sock.
Note: This book uses the "English" style of knitting (also known as the
"American" or "Throw Method"), which is the most popular method in the U.S. and
also thought to be the easiest method for a beginning knitter.
The publisher states that the kit is for ages 10+, perhaps because of the
needles; but a younger child should be able to use the kit with adult
help/supervision. Of course, the kit can also help adults who have never knitted
before or who need a little more help.
The book portion is made of 96 colorful pages, and the rest of the material
comes in an attached box. Comes with a free storage pouch.
#3842 $24.95 $18.75
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 My First Oxford Book of Christmas Poems by John Foster - Here is a
festive collection of poetry for children, with poems from Charles Causley,
Eleanor Farjeon, Clement C. Moore, Berlie Doherty, A.A. Milne, and many more.
Beautifully illustrated by Mark Marshall, Joanne Partis and Melanie Williamson,
these are poems to enjoy again and again, from opening the first window on an
advent calendar to putting away the Christmas decorations on twelfth night.
Paper, 96 pages. 9.9"x7.25"x.3".
#3532 $9.95
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The Nutcracker illustrated by Nancy Sippel
Carpenter. This cute board book comes on a gold string. Can be used as a gift
tag (there's a to:/from: space to fill in on the back) or as ornament to hang on
the Christmas tree. 10 pages. 3"Wx3.5"L
#978X $1.99
(4 copies)
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 The
Nutcracker by E.T.A. Hoffmann, Adapted by Jaent Schulman, illustrated by
Renee Graef - Each December, generations of children delight in the ballet
version of the quintessential Christmas story The Nutcracker. But few
have had the opportunity to revel in the richly detailed original tale. Now, in
this glorious new edition, acclaimed children's book author and editor Janet
Schulman returns to the source: E.T.A. Hoffmann's The Nutcracker and the King
of Mice. Here we meet Marie, her Nutcracker, the Sugar Plum Fairy, and all
the other delightful characters, and we discover the answers to questions left
unanswered by the ballet, like why the Nutcracker and the King of Mice were
enemies.
Artist Renée Graef adds her own enchantment with stunning, jewellike paintings
that bring the story thrillingly to life. As an added bonus, included is a free
audio CD with Tchaikovsky's inimitable musical score and a reading of the
complete story by actress Claire Bloom.
Hardcover, 40 pages. 8.5"x11". One copy available. The jacket cover has some
edgewear and there is a crease on the back cover.
#8144 $19.95 $13.99
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Oh Nooooo
Volcano! (Curiosity Kits) This is the classic science fair project and the
perfect kit for your young disaster lover. The quick-dry plaster gauze makes it
easy to shape. Then just paint it with the enclosed paints and use the included plastic cup and recipe
for "lava" to make your volcano erupt over and over! Kit makes a 4
1/2" x3" volcano.
Ages 4-14
#0393 $10.00
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 Oyasumi - Goodnight
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Elizabeth Falconer (Parents'
Choice Gold, NAPPA Gold Awards) - Elizabeth Falconer's koto music is magically
paired with Aiko Shimada's voice. The lullabies are sung mostly in Japanese and
are a very peaceful way for anyone - not just babies - to fall asleep. That
said, you don't need a bedtime excuse to listen to these songs. They can be
played anytime, but they are particularly soothing after a stressful day.
Highly recommended.
Pieces: Oborozuki yo, Furusato, Sakura, Sakura, Momiji, Takeda no Komoriuta,
Aiko's Lullaby, Aka Tonbo, Aogeba Totoshi, Umi, Mimura no Angwa, Hatsu Yuki,
Kirakira Boshi, Hama Chidori, Hagoromo no Komoriuta, Komoriuta, Oyasumi.
All ages. Total Playing Time: 57:33#KW005 $13.00
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 The
Polar Express written and illustrated by Chris Van Allsburg - A magical
train ride on Christmas Eve takes a boy to the North Pole to receive a special
gift from Santa.
The Polar Express is a heartwarming story about the power of belief that
resonates across generations and cultures. We invite you to settle in and take a
ride on the Polar Express–it's a journey you won't soon forget.
Hardcover picture book, 32 pages. Caldecott Medal Winner. Ages 5-8.
11.7"x9.1"x0.5".
#9496 $18.95 $12.75
(Over 32% off! One copy available).
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Mr. Pretzel: Yoga Bendo - A pocket-sized, completely bendable
yoga master with his very own yoga mat and "Om" bandana. You can bend Mr.
Pretzel into a variety of poses.
Includes miniature yoga mat and guide to nine
poses.
Mr. Pretzel makes a great gift for a yoga teacher or student.
#659X $7.99
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 Simply
Green Giving: Create Beautiful and Organic Wrappings, Tags, and Gifts from
Everyday Materials by Danny Seo - Danny Seo, the eco-conscious, creative
wunderkind, and host of "Simply Green," presents fun and eco-friendly ideas for
creating gorgeous gifts, wrappings, and tags from everyday materials. The book
has 50 quick and simple projects to create beautiful handmade treasures and
gifts for any occasion.
Hardcover, 160 pages. 8"x6"x.6"
#2774 $19.95 $13.99
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 Window
Art (Klutz) - This book and paint set was an
instant hit among my children and every one of their friends! They have regular
“socials” at our house, and the creation of window art is a favorite activity at
these gatherings.
Window Art comes with six bottles of peel-off paint: five 22 ml/.74 oz bottles
of color (purple, blue, green, yellow, and red) and one 40 ml/1.36 oz bottle of
black paint for outlines. The book contains more than a 100 ready-to-trace
designs. The craft is simple: place the included plastic sheet over the desired
design, trace the outline with black paint, and fill it in with color. Let it
dry and then stick it on any glass surface, such as a mirror or window. Since a
whole group of kids like to participate at once in our house, we use clear,
plastic report covers to allow more than one person to work at the same time and
to extend the amount of available space for their art.
The only drawback is that there isn't enough paint in the set to satisfy the
demand for someone who likes to create lots of art or for a group of users.
Fortunately, a deluxe refill kit it available and is
highly recommended.
Spiral-bound hardcover book and paint
#6436 $19.95 $14.95
Window Art Book Only - No paints or plastic sheet.
Book Only #6436X $5.00
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 Window
Art new version (Klutz) - This
new version of the Window Art kit has all new designs and the paint set
now includes two bottles of glitter paint.
The updated Window Art kit comes with six bottles of peel-off paint that
are different than the original kit: five 22 ml/.74 oz bottles
of color (white, blue, orange, glitter green, and glitter yellow) and one 40 ml/1.36 oz bottle of
black paint for outlines. The book contains more than a 100 new, ready-to-trace
designs. The craft is simple: place the included plastic sheet over the desired
design, trace the outline with black paint, and fill it in with color. Let it
dry and then stick it on any glass surface, such as a mirror or window.
The only drawback is that there isn't enough paint in the set to satisfy the
demand for someone who likes to create lots of art or for a group of users.
Fortunately, a deluxe refill kit it available and is
highly recommended.
Spiral-bound hardcover book and paint. Ages 6+.
#1671 $21.95 $16.45
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 Window
Art Deluxe Refill Kit (now includes two bottles of paint with glitter!)
- Non-toxic, easy-to-use, these paints go with the Window Arts books, or they can
be used to make your own freestyle designs. Window Art paints are a bondable
plastic material, and it is recommended that finished window art be stuck to glass
and mirrors only since it could permanently bond to plastic and wood surfaces.
The kit contains ten 22 ml/.74 oz bottles of color (red, turquoise, sparkle
yellow, glitter green, violet, emerald green, royal blue, orange, clear, and
white) and two 40 ml/1.36 oz bottles of black outline.
#4498 $19.95
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Yoga Pretzels: 50 Fun Yoga Activities for
Kids and Grownups by Tara Guber & Leah Kalish, introduced by
Baron Baptiste and illustrated by Sophie Fatus - When you need a break or want a
challenge, just open your Yoga Pretzels deck to have fun and feel good. Wherever
you are, whatever your age, you'll find all the inspiration you need with these
fifty fun activities to choose from. The cards are oversized, with colorful
illustrations, and are color-coded in nine categories.
#6046 $14.99
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Las
Navidades: Popular Christmas Songs from Latin America selected and
illustrated by Lulu Delacre - A bilingual collection of popular Christmas songs
from Latin America, illustrated to depict the Hispanic culture's rich and
exuberant holiday celebrations. Arranged chronologically from Christmas Eve to
the Epiphany, both English and Spanish versions can be easily sung with the
musical scores at the back of the book.