A delightful tale that helps children discover that they are uniquely gifted by God to serve Him and others.

"Special Gifts" shares the stories of some very special mothers and their children, who all have very special gifts - emotional, behavioral or developmental disorders such as ADD, Asperger's Syndrome, Autism, Bi-Polar Disorder, Non-Verbal Learning Disability or PDD. This collection offers support, hope, and a glimpse inside of the lives of these amazing souls.

From two extraordinary talents, a beautifully crafted picture book for the Christmas season. The three wise men, or the three kings, are familiar figures in the Christmas tradition. Newbery medalist Linda Sue Park has taken the brief biblical references to the three as the starting point for a new story. In it we meet a boy who is learning his father’s trade; a man who gathers resin from certain trees; a merchant in the marketplace; and three strangers in brightly colored robes who are shopping for a gift for a baby. Illustrated by Bagram Ibatoulline with exquisite paintings, this simple, moving tale of ordinary people involved in an extraordinary event brings new resonance to the well-known gift list of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

Two-time Caldecott Honor author/illustrator Lane Smith tells a whimsical story about a little rabbit searching for the best gift for someone very special. A thoughtful little Rabbit sets out to find the perfect gift for his Nana. He knows she will love anything he brings her but Rabbit wants this gift to be extra special. As he travels on his quest, Rabbit encounters an assortment of creatures-a crow, a smiling full moon, a stickler (whatever that is), a big fish, and a volcano. Each is certain they offer the best advice but nothing they suggest seems right for his Nana. It's not until Rabbit reaches the highest peak, that he finds exactly what he's been searching for. The award -winning illustrator of bestsellers including Penguin Problems and Giraffe Problems, brings originality and gentle humor to a story that parents and grandparents will be sharing with their children for years to come.

"The Gift of the Magi" is a short story by O. Henry first published in 1905. The story tells of a young husband and wife and how they deal with the challenge of buying secret Christmas gifts for each other with very little money. As a sentimental story with a moral lesson about gift-giving, it has been popular for adaptation, especially for presentation at Christmas time.

Ernie the Elf is working late on Christmas Eve on a very special Christmas gift. As Ernie works feverishly to finish, Santa is gearing up for his last run to deliver Christmas toys to girls and boys. Our story begins when Ernie the Elf discovers that Santa has already left on his final run and Ernie must figure out how to get this gift to a very special girl for Christmas. With help from old and new friends, Ernie faces challenges and with some luck he just might get to Santa in time.