An Ellis Island Christmas - by Maxine Rhea Leighton

Sleepy but strong, I clip-clopped along to rest in a stable with straw. The wonder of the first Christmas miracle is movingly told with descriptions of scented pine, warm candlelight, fresh hay, and a "sweet angel sound" as a gentle donkey welcomes the baby Jesus. Each page has adorable, moonlit images of the humble farm animals that were there to witness and comfort. This luminous, soothing song of hope, friendship, conviction, and faith is one that families will return to each Christmas for years to come. This books is available on Amazon. Don’t forget to check out our Holiday Book Collection at: www.SlothDreamsBooks.com

Long ago in a faraway place there lived two mothers. One, a humble peasant woman who struggled daily to provide for her children. And the other, a mother spider who also worked hard to care for her family. And although it would appear they were as different as night and day, these two mothers had more in common than would first seem. As the only holiday gift she can give her children, one cold Christmas Eve the peasant woman goes to the forest to get a tree, never noticing that someone has made a home among its branches. During the night, the mother spider spins webs decorating the tree, resulting in a Christmas that neither mother will ever forget. Based on an old Ukrainian story, Trinka Hakes Noble crafts an original heartwarming tale of the grace that can be found in the true spirit of Christmas. This books is available on Amazon. Don’t forget to check out our Holiday Book Collection at: www.SlothDreamsBooks.com

Little Snowshoe Bunny doesn’t know if he believes in Santa after the forest animals tell them about their gifts from the Animals’ Santa. Will little bunny find a gift from Santa or will he find out if the Animals’ Santa is true? Listen in to find out now! Don’t forget to check out our seasonal Book Collections at: www.SlothDreamsBooks.com

Every year Farmer Tuttle loads his truck with Christmas trees fresh from his farm and drives down to the city to sell them. Then he picks out a special Christmas hat to bring home to Mrs. Tuttle. But one year, people stopped buying real Christmas trees. Fake ones were more convenient, they said. So Farmer Tuttle had to return home without a hat to give his wife. The Tuttles worried; if they couldn't sell their trees anymore, what would they do? Just when they're about to sell all their trees to a man from the sawmill, a mysterious letter arrives requesting Farmer Tuttle's finest tree. This books is available on Amazon. Don’t forget to check out our Holiday Book Collection at: www.SlothDreamsBooks.com

Enter into the land of sweets, nutcrackers, mice, and dancers from around the world! Listen in as we read one of the most popular traditions in the world, The Nutcracker. Available on Amazon. Check out our Christmas book Collection at: www.SlothDreamsBooks.com

A festive read-aloud brimming with all the joy and excitement of Christmastime — beginning, of course, with picking out a tree! Part of the magic of the Christmas season stems from the traditions that families and friends take part in every year: hanging up stockings; putting lights in the windows; and, one of the most important of all, picking out and taking home the Christmas tree. With style and warmth, debut author Patricia Toht and Jarvis, the author-illustrator of Alan’s Big, Scary Teeth, evoke all the rituals of decorating the tree — digging out boxes jam-packed with ornaments and tree trimmings, stringing tinsel, and, at long last, turning on those twinkling lights. Joyously drawn and rhythmically written, this celebration of family, friends, and the holiday season is as merry as the tradition it depicts. Don’t forget to check out our seasonal Book Collections at: www.SlothDreamsBooks.com

In Mexico, the poinsettia is called flor de la Nochebuenao flower of the Holy Night. At Christmastime, the flower blooms and flourishes, the quite exquisite red stars lighting up the countryside. This Mexican legend tells how the poinsettia came to be, through a little girl's unselfish gift to the Christ Child. Beloved Newbery honor-winning author and Caldecott honor-winning illustrator Tomie dePaola has embraced the legend using his own special feeling for Christmas. His glorious paintings capture not only the brilliant colors of Mexico and its art, but also the excitement of the children preparing for Christmas and the hope of Lucida, who comes to see what makes a gift truly beautiful. This books is available on Amazon. Don’t forget to check out our Holiday Book Collection at: www.SlothDreamsBooks.com

Celebrate Christmas with Charlie Brown and the rest of the Peanuts gang in this gorgeous deluxe storybook retelling of the beloved Christmas special! Christmas is almost here, which means ice-skating, Christmas carols, and sparkly lights everywhere—even on Snoopy’s doghouse! Everyone is enjoying the holiday celebrations except Charlie Brown. Can the Peanuts gang help Charlie Brown discover the true meaning of Christmas? Find out in this beautiful deluxe storybook with a cloth cover, lush foil stamping, and incredible illustrations! This makes the perfect holiday gift for fans of Peanuts and the classic Christmas special. This books is available on Amazon. Don’t forget to check out our Holiday Book Collection at: www.SlothDreamsBooks.com

Papa has already left Poland, and Krysia longs to see him again. "First we must cross the ocean to get to Ellis Island in America," says Mama. "That's where Papa is waiting for us." Saying goodbye to her home is hard, and the ocean voyage is long and stormy, but finally, on Christmas Eve, Krysia sees the Statue of Liberty! Dennis Nolan's richly rendered illustrations powerfully evoke the uncertainty, wonder, and hope of this young immigrant's experience. An Ellis Island Christmas is a holiday story to treasure, year after year. This books is available on Amazon. Don’t forget to check out our Holiday Book Collection at: www.SlothDreamsBooks.com

Can Pete the Cat Save Christmas? Listen I’m and find out how Pete the Cat saves Christmas. Available on Amazon. Check out our Winter & Holiday Collection at: www.SlothDreamsBooks.com