With the aid of Merlin, Santa Claus must defeat the evil machinations of the devil Pitch to ruin Xmas!

"Christmas is an important religious holiday for Christians. But many people around the world also celebrate it with secular traditions, such as exchanging gifts and decorating trees. This title delves into the holiday's rich history, exploring its beginnings as a winter solstice festival, its ties to the early Christian church, and the development of modern traditions such as Santa Claus. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give...

From the creators of the Academy Award®-nominated Ernest & Celestine comes another hilarious, heartwarming tale of animal misfits destined to become a classic.The countryside isn't always as calm and peaceful as it's made out to be, and the animals on this farm are particularly strange: a fox who mothers a family of chicks, a rabbit who plays the stork, and a duck who wants to be Santa Claus. If you think life in the country is a walk in the park,...