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Luna outgrows her stroller just as Ernie needs one, and when he outgrows it he passes it along to Gigi, and soon many different families have received and shared the gift.

On a cold, cold night, animals take shelter in a barn. How many can stay warm inside? Can they make room for a fox, a bear - and even a man and a woman about to have a baby? This delicate fable echoes the Christmas story and teaches children about the hospitality and kindness that bring light and warmth to the holiday season.

Something is frightening the people of Crong -- something with long, sharp teeth, seven eyes, and an appetite for goats. The monster's name is the Voolith, and it won't stop until it has gobbled up everything in its path! When news reaches Edwinland, King Edwin decides he must cross the wilderness and defeat the Voolith in single combat. Even if he doesn't quite know what "single combat" means.

Molly and her mom do not always have enough food, so when they visit their local food pantry Molly she sees her classmate Caitlin who is embarrassed to be there, so Molly helps Caitlin realize everyone needs help sometimes.

Illustrations and simple, rhyming text introduce kids work together to give back to their community.

When Madeline Finn attends the Blessing of the Animals with Bonnie and Star, she finds herself thinking about the gifts each of us have to offer, and looks for an opportunity to share hers with the animals at her local shelter.

While Piggy is tidying up the attic, he finds colorful balls of wool. They're perfect for a nice, cozy sweater! Piggy decides to gift each of his friends a ball of wool, so they can knit sweaters, too! Then they can all play in the snow together. But when he gets home, there are no balls left. Luckily, Piggy's friends have a sweet surprise just for him...

Trollbella, a young queen, throws herself the most wonderful birthday party imaginable, but does not begin to enjoy it until she hears a laugh coming from the Ferris wheel.

"With beautiful illustrations evoking folk art traditions and sensitive storytelling, Babushka tenderly reminds us that nothing is more important during the holiday season than taking the time to show love for one another. This timeless Russian tale will warm your heart and fill you up with the joyful, generous spirit of Christmas"--Amazon.com.

George and his mother live in a mud hut in Kenya and are thankful for what they have while Ben and his family live in a big house in Oklahoma but always want more, until they fly to Kenya and learn a lesson in fullness and joy from the marvelous mud hut.