"Dad, you're wrong about Santa Claus! I can't sit on baby Jesus's lap or even see him! I can't send letters to Jesus! Santa Claus is the star of Christmas. He should be in the middle of our front yard!" Sammy is upset. He doesn't understand why his father makes Jesus the center of the Christmas decorations each year when Santa is the main focus everywhere else. Santa is just plain better! He's the one that brings the gifts, has the cool reindeer and makes everyone happy... or is he? Sammy is in for the surprise of his life when he finally meets Santa and learns what Santa really thinks about Christmas. When Santa Claus Prayed is a book that will really stay with you, whether you are young or old. See how we can celebrate both-Jesus in our hearts and Santa in our lives. This is a great book about the warm-hearted, but occasionally tense times that can take place at the end of each year. The memories we have and the ones we create will stay with us always; this book will be a great part of that. With this endearing short story, Gary Henry shows us we can celebrate the season just as much as the reason.

Celebrate the real reason for the season with Santa as he takes time from a busy Christmas Eve to pause and offer a prayer to the Lord. On Christmas Eve, a brother and sister stroll through their town, excitedly discussing the gifts they hope to find under the tree. Then they suddenly spy Santa quietly slipping into the church. They follow him inside, where they witness his humble prayer at the altar crèche and hear his greatest holiday wish: that children understand that Jesus is the focus at Christmas . . . and always.

An original Christmas fable about when Santa first learns about Jesus' message of grace.Unexpectedly, Santa finds himself on a his own spiritual and philosophical journey full of humour, self-reflection, wonder and redemption.Complemented by the beautiful and engaging illustrations of Matt Boutros, this book hopes to inspire many a conversation about faith, philosophy and the messages of Christmas, between adults and children alike.

If your child or grandchild has ever wondered where Santa fits in with the traditional Christmas story, now you can read them Santa's Birthday Gift. Finally, a book that ties two holiday traditions into one inspirational tale of wonder - as Santa brings gifts to baby Jesus. The cleverly-written, rhyming book reveals Santa's adventure from toymaker to star follower right into the heart of Bethlehem where he meets Baby Jesus in the manger. Delivering toys to a king is a touching experience for both Santa and readers alike, as they discover where the tradition began Santa makes a promise to Jesus to bring gifts to good boys and girls each year on Jesus' birthday. This delightful story is engaging and delivers meaningful lessons using recognizable nativity characters, and of course, Santa and Jesus.

The Child who comes to help Santa in his time of need reminds us all that Christmas is the birthday of the Lord.

"Dad, you're wrong about Santa Claus! I can't sit on baby Jesus's lap or even see him! I can't send letters to Jesus! Santa Claus is the star of Christmas. He should be in the middle of our front yard!"Sammy is upset. He doesn't understand why his father makes Jesus the center of the Christmas decorations each year when Santa is the main focus everywhere else. Santa is just plain better! He's the one that brings the gifts, has the cool reindeer and makes everyone happy... or is he? Sammy is in for the surprise of his life when he finally meets Santa and learns what Santa really thinks about Christmas. When Santa Claus Prayed is a book that will really stay with you, whether you are young or old. See how we can celebrate both-Jesus in our hearts and Santa in our lives. This is a great book about the warm-hearted, but occasionally tense times that can take place at the end of each year. The memories we have and the ones we create will stay with us always; this book will be a great part of that. With this endearing short story, Gary Henry shows us we can celebrate the season just as much as the reason.

On Christmas Eve in 1881, fifteen-year-old Matt discovers the joy of giving when his father uses money intended for buying him a rifle to help a needy widow.

Book of SaintsWho are the saints, why are the lives of saints important for children, and what can children learn from lives and actions? In Loyola Kids Book of Saints, the first in the Loyola Kids series, best-selling author Amy Welborn answers these questions with exciting and inspiring stories, real-life applications, and important information about these heroes of the church. This inspiring collection of saints’ stories explains how saints become saints, why we honor them, and how they help us even today. Featuring more than sixty saints from throughout history and from all over the world, Loyola Kids Book of Saints introduces children to these wonderful role models and heroes of the church. Ages 8-12.

One Christmas Eve, three children discover Santa kneeling by the fire, praying for their family. When asked why he is praying, Santa tells them the Christmas story, explaining how each person in the story gave to bless others. Santa's work symbolizes the mysterious delivery of God's blessings upon each soul around the world, but heavenly gifts are not Santa's to give. That is why on Christmas Eve, he asks God to bestow His divine gifts on each child and family he visits.

The true story of St. Nicholas and the real meaning behind our Christmas celebrations.