Max, the smallest in his class, is disappointed that he has only one line in the Christmas play when others have much bigger roles.

Tonight a king will be born, and all the stars in heaven are competing to see who can shine the brightest for him. But when the stars see the poor family huddling in the shabby stable, they begin to think that this baby couldn’t be a king after all! That is, all the stars except the smallest, loneliest star in the sky, Little Star. He recognizes the baby Jesus as the King of kings and understands His special message of love. Read on to discover the extraordinary way Little Star serves his King on that cold, dark night. Certain to become a Christmas classic, this delightful tale connects the star atop the Christmas tree to the true meaning of Christmas—the birth of Jesus.

One book plus 16-piece nativity set.

Now in paperback--the heartwarming holiday tale of Little Porcupine, who proves that everyone can be a star. Full color.

Decorated throughout with silver and gold foil highlights, this illustrated story of the first Christmas is retold in rhyme for the very youngest of children.

The Story of the Christmas Star is a charming tale written for children, but with a timeless message for all. It is a fictionalized account based on the historical event of the birth of Jesus and the excitement this caused in the heavens and on earth. The same joy and excitement are still felt in our hearts today and during the Christmas season. It is a timeless story that speaks to all. As an allegory, the story sends hope to the marginalized in the society who want to be seen and heard. The littlest stars in our story find a way to express themselves in a very beautiful and miraculous way.

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Christmas Hope series comes another heartwarming, inspirational story for the holidays. Thirty-two-year-old Amy Denison volunteers at Glory’s Place, an after school program where she meets seven-year-old Maddie, a precocious young girl who has spent her childhood in foster care. Unbeknownst to Amy, Maddie is a mini-matchmaker, with her eye on just the right man for Amy at Grandon Elementary School, where she is a student. Amy is hesitant – she’s been hurt before, and isn’t sure she’s ready to lose her heart again – but an unexpected surprise makes her reconsider her lonely lifestyle. As Christmas nears and the town is blanketed in snow and beautiful decorations, Maddie and the charming staff at Glory’s Place help Amy to see that romance can be more than heartache and broken promises. In The Christmas Star, Donna VanLiere delivers yet another sweet, joyous story that is sure to capture readers' hearts.

Simon Adams is certain of what he's not: he's not one of those dead-beat Dads. He's a thoroughly modern "involved" Dad. Watch him stagger through the pee, the poo, and the puke in a sleep-deprived haze. Observe as he becomes a second class citizen in his X-chromosome controlled domicile. And feel as Simon tries to juggle career ambitions and his family in an act worthy of the best circus performers. No, you're not alone; this is what it's like for everyone.

Very young children are introduced to the beautiful story that changed the world, the birth of the Savior at Christmas. With glorious illustrations by the acclaimed children's book artist Maite Roche, the little ones see and learn about the Wise Men who followed the star to Bethlehem, the sheep and donkeys, the angels and the shepherds, and the Baby Jesus and his Mother Mary, born in the humble stable in Bethlehem.

On a silent night, Little Owl, some shepherds, camels, and traveling men follow a star to see a baby in a manger.