Prepare your young children for Christmas by reading aloud these delightful and inspiring stories. Familiar customs such as the Advent wreath and the Christmas tree, as well as traditions from other parts of the world, are woven into charming stories with colorful illustrations. Included are stories from the Bible related to the birth of Christ, along with tales of children learning the true meaning of Christmas.

With lovely illustrations by three different artists, this book features five imaginatively told stories about Jesus from the New Testament that will captivate a child’s heart and stir a desire to know more about our Savior, the Son of God, who came to earth to offer us eternal life.

The five Biblical stories are:

• The Birth of Jesus
• In the Jerusalem Temple
• The Calling of the Disciples
• Jesus Heals
• From Death to Life

Both young and old will enjoy the story behind the writing of the famous Christmas song. "Silent Night." Beautiful artwork will give everyone a festive feeling and keep the younger children fascinated while they listen. The family or church group can rejoice together as they sing the traditional hymn together. Hardcover.

Using one of the most famous works in classical music—Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony—here is the perfect way to introduce a young child to the world of classical music. This charming and Using one of the most famous works in classical music—Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony—here is the perfect way to introduce a young child to the world of classical music. This charming and interactive picture book with its panel of 19 sound buttons is like a ticket to a concert hall, taking readers on a journey from the exciting first moment when the musicians begin tuning up to the end of the first movement (attention newcomers: don’t clap yet!). At each step of the way, readers learn the basics of classical music and the orchestra: What is a conductor? What is a symphony? Who was Beethoven? The different aspects of music: melody, harmony, tempo, theme. And the families of instruments—strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion.

But the best part is that every critical idea is illustrated in gorgeous sound. The sound panel allows readers to hear the different parts of the symphony and voices of the music—the famous beginning of the Fifth, what a clarinet sounds like, the difference between a violin and a viola, what a melody is, and what harmony is. Kids will want to match their voices to the A note that tunes the orchestra, dance to the rhythmic passages—and, of course, sing along to da-da-da-daah!