An adorable craft book filled with everything you need to make the perfect holiday gift!

Illustrations by Scott McKowen accompany the lyrics to the traditional holiday song that describes gifts given on each of the twelve days that lead up to Christmas.

The uplifting family festive read from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Christmas for Beginners Can the imperfect family really have the perfect Christmas? Juliet Joyce adores Christmas. She loves the presents, the tree, the turkey, the tinsel, everything. Already the festive spirit is upon her, which is just as well as this Christmas things are starting to get out of hand. Her son Tom is out of work and bringing home a slew of unsuitable partners; pregnant daughter Chloe and her little boy have moved back in; Juliet's father, Frank, is getting over a heartbreak of his own and Rita, her eccentric mother, is behaving more erratically each day. And has the chaos got too much for Juliet's husband Rick? With the big day fast approaching, Juliet hopes that she can stop everything spiralling out of control, because the only thing she wants is her family all around her and her home to be filled with love at Christmas . . . Your favourite authors love Carole Matthews: 'A gorgeous novel that will delight' KATIE FFORDE 'Fun, fantastic and brimming with Matthews magic' MILLY JOHNSON 'A life-affirming story full of joy and hope' CATHY BRAMLEY 'An irresistibly warm-hearted story' TRISHA ASHLEY 'Warm, witty and hopeful - I was charmed' SARAH MORGAN 'The queen of funny, feel good fiction' MIKE GAYLE

The bestselling star of No, David! turns Christmas traditions upside down with laugh-aloud humor. Readers of all ages will vividly remember trying to peek at hidden gift packages; writing scrolls of wish lists to Santa; and struggling to behave at formal Christmas dinner parties. Always in the background, we know Santa Claus is watching, soon to decide if David deserves a shiny new fire truck or a lump of coal under the tree. From playing with delicate ornaments to standing in an endlessly long line for Santa, here are common Christmas activities--but with David's naughty trimmings. A surefire hit that is destined to be an annual classic.

Wanting it all can cost you everything. Against all odds, Nicholas Alexander finally has everything he wants---the woman he loves as his wife and their perfect, healthy son. Catherine Reed, now Alexander, is blissfully happy married to her childhood crush and caring for their beautiful baby boy, Jace, who’s as stubborn and strong-willed as his father. It’s all she ever dreamed of, but one thing is missing: her family. Determined to heal from the past and give Jace the extended family she feels he deserves, Cat works hard to reconcile with her relatives, spending time getting reacquainted and mending fences. But Nicholas can’t just forgive and forget what her family almost cost them. He wants Cat and Jace to be safe and he wants to keep them to himself. He also yearns for another child, but Cat’s focus is elsewhere. A storm is brewing between them. Will they be able to weather it together or will Cat’s desire to have it all cost them what they already have?

What child does not love to receive mail? What if your child could receive, open, and read his or her own personal mail from God about the nativity story and the true meaning of Christmas? Glenys Nellist captures the story of advent and the birth of Jesus in this unique and playful picture book. Written as if God is speaking, each personalized message gives the young reader a sense of wonder as they discover anew the Christmas holiday and the birth of Jesus. A very special Bible verse, entitled God's Perfect Promise, also accompanies each story and letter as God's personal words of love, promise, and hope. Christmas Love Letters from God: Is perfect for children ages 4 to 8 years old Cleverly combines both prose and poetry as the story of Jesus' birth unfolds Includes seven stories, beginning with Isaiah's prophecy, followed by Mary and Joseph’s journey, and ending with the visit of the wise men Following each story, the child will find his or her own letter from God, folded into a small envelope attached to the page with a fill in the blank for their personalized name Makes a great gift for Christmas or Advent, stocking stuffer, or kids book exchange Was a 2017 ECPA Christian Book Award Finalist (Children category) Check out other titles from Glenys Nellist’s acclaimed series: Love Letters from God: Bible Stories, Love Letters from God: Bible Stories for a Girl's Heart, and Easter Love Letters from God: Bible Stories.

"Known for his bold and refreshing take on color, Will Taylor, the founder of Bright Bazaar--one of the world's leading interior design blogs--shares his secrets to choosing colors that work for every room in your house. Structured around the different spaces within the home, the book breaks down the how, when, and where of using different shades and color combinations"--

Have you ever had a holiday cookie that came with a set of instructions? You’re about to. In this sweet, heart-warming holiday romance, a precocious twelve-year-old named Luci, short for Lucia, never met her mom because she died giving birth. Her dad, a Florida Gulf Coast Island veterinarian, loved his late wife so much that he does not date or look at any other woman even though women are attracted to him. He still wears his wedding ring and, every Saturday night, shares a box of her mom’s memories, hoping to keep her alive in Luci’s heart. Luci’s elderly Swedish next-door neighbor Meta loves Luci like an adopted granddaughter. When Luci’s dad gets called in for an emergency on her birthday which happens to be Saint Lucia’s Day, Luci and her dog Chester visit Meta. Meta gives Luci a surprise birthday gift as she leaves to take home and open later with her dad. Then the holiday magic begins. A CHRISTMAS WISH FOR LOVE is an enchanting and inspiring story you will want to share with others!

Play When the nerdy college sweetheart you married becomes a woman-magnet rock star how do you hang on to happy-ever-after? Determined to save their marriage, a rising rock star talks his wife into a sexy time-out, away from their two kids and manic Christmas preparations. Jared Walker’s plan? To seduce Kayla as a stranger. When he discovers she prefers the gentle dreamer he used to be, he’s stunned. Can he rekindle their old magic, while convincing her he’s changed for the better? Kayla wants to trust the passionate promises of the man she first fell in love with in college. But fame is a jealous mistress. When his music career heats up will he remember to put his young family first? “I ADORED this novella. Play is deeply romantic and wonderfully emotional. I can’t wait for more from the Rock Solid series!” ~Nalini Singh, NYT bestselling author of the Rock Kiss novel series. Kiss Me, Santa Single mom versus single-minded Grinch. Whose Christmas spirit is going to break first? To his horror, a reclusive American finds he’s bought a house in a New Zealand street famous for its Christmas lights. It’s his community-minded neighbor’s task to ensure no one—but no-one—breaks a hallowed twenty-year tradition. A Kiwi Christmas story that proves that December is best served hot! “I love the believability and the likeability of Bliss’s characters generally, and she was in top form here. There were some laugh-out-loud scenes and some poignant ones. I expect to be rereading this one for Christmases to come.” ~Janga.