Magical portraits of a photographer’s dog, in elaborate Christmas compositions Bark! The Herald Angels Sing will bring a smile to even the most devoted Scrooge. Decked out in the finest of holiday garb, strutting against backgrounds that evoke locales as varied as Charles Dickens’ London and the ice floes of Antarctica, an adorable dog strikes a pose. Another Christmas card in the bag. But the scenes weren't always so ornate. Photographer Peter Thorpe's first dog holiday shoot went more like this: dog, pair of antlers, red Rudolph nose, done. That card went out to family and friends—and the rest, as they say, is history. From Rudolph in 1990 to Santa in 2015, Paddy and Raggles, donned in festive costumes, adorned cards every December without fail. Collected here, the photographs—and the outtakes—include Paddy as tree-topper and Raggles dressed as a sheep in a stable, Robin Red Breast, and, of course, Ebenezer Scrooge. In prose that accompanies each image, Thorpe describes his inspiration for a given card. He kept to photographic traditions of yesteryear, making his own sets and props—no digital retouching here. With sly humor and faux how-to directions, he suggests how readers might attempt to capture the same scenes with their pups. (Spoiler alert: Dog models must be able to balance on top of a Christmas tree and their owners will need woodworking skills to build giant mousetraps.) This book is sure to become a tradition of its very own.

Magical portraits of a photographer’s dog, in elaborate Christmas compositions Bark! The Herald Angels Sing will bring a smile to even the most devoted Scrooge. Decked out in the finest of holiday garb, strutting against backgrounds that evoke locales as varied as Charles Dickens’ London and the ice floes of Antarctica, an adorable dog strikes a pose. Another Christmas card in the bag. But the scenes weren't always so ornate. Photographer Peter Thorpe's first dog holiday shoot went more like this: dog, pair of antlers, red Rudolph nose, done. That card went out to family and friends—and the rest, as they say, is history. From Rudolph in 1990 to Santa in 2015, Paddy and Raggles, donned in festive costumes, adorned cards every December without fail. Collected here, the photographs—and the outtakes—include Paddy as tree-topper and Raggles dressed as a sheep in a stable, Robin Red Breast, and, of course, Ebenezer Scrooge. In prose that accompanies each image, Thorpe describes his inspiration for a given card. He kept to photographic traditions of yesteryear, making his own sets and props—no digital retouching here. With sly humor and faux how-to directions, he suggests how readers might attempt to capture the same scenes with their pups. (Spoiler alert: Dog models must be able to balance on top of a Christmas tree and their owners will need woodworking skills to build giant mousetraps.) This book is sure to become a tradition of its very own.

Packed with over 300 hilarious jokes all about the festive season. It's guaranteed to have children chuckling through carols, sniggering at Santa, laughing all the way to Lapland and keeping the whole family giggling long after the cracker jokes have run out. It's the perfect stocking filler. Christmas has never been so much fun!

With Christmas and a holiday wedding fast approaching, there's happy chaos in the air at Waterford Farm. However, not everyone in the Kilcannon clan is caught up in the magic of the moment. Matriarch, octogenarian, and beloved blogger Gramma Finnie hears the clock of her long life ticking far to fast, while her great-granddaughter, teenager Pru, feels squeezed out of planning her mother's nuptials. But when this unlikely duo is tasked with the project of producing the "somethings" for the wedding and only have Christmas Eve to get the job done-Gramma Finnie and Pru have a purpose and a plan. They set off to find the perfect old, new and blue treasures, but it doesn't take long for things to spin out of control faster than Gramma's Toyota in a snowstorm. Detoured by a stray border collie, thwarted by nature and an elf parade, and trapped by a rifle-toting mountain man, it will take more than the power of the Kilcannon clan to save these two from a Christmas catastrophe. It will take the luck of the Irish, a love story from long ago, and a whole lot of help from the angels to make this holiday merry and bright.

The Society of American Travel Writers recognized Brooklyn! with a bronze award in the Best Guidebook category of the 2004 Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Competition. With nearly 2.5 million residents, kaleidoscope of cultures, and gutsy attitude, Brooklyn is the place for families, hipsters, artists, and entrepreneurs---plus emigres from abroad, the Midwest, and even Manhattan. In this, the most comprehensive guide to Brooklyn--with more than 1,500 listings--a mother-daughter research team delivers the goods on how to explore New York's most authentic borough. Perfect for the native, the tourist, or the newcomer, this updated and expanded edition of Brooklyn! includes: - Exploration: Complete rundowns of what to see and do in twenty-nine distinct neighborhoods - Food: From cheesecake and pierogis to Asian fusion and American eclectic - Nightlife: Live music, edgy clubs, casual hangouts, theaters, movies - Culture: World-class museums, theater, music, cinema, dance, art, you name it - Shopping: Vintage clothes, trendy boutiques, fresh mozzarella, Russian furs, SCUBA gear, and just about anything else you can think of - Getaways: A never-before-published list of Brooklyn B&Bs and other accommodations - Family Ideas: Activities for kids, shops for teens, and info on Brooklyn's top schools - What's New: Insights on what's changing in half a dozen popular neighborhoods

Ho, ho, ho-larious jokes for kids! This entertaining holiday-themed joke collection will keep kids 6 and up laughing all season long. Curated by the editors at Highlights, Best Kids' Christmas Jokes Ever contains over 500 age-appropriate, hilarious jokes in a variety of types, like riddles, knock-knocks and more. What did the dog say to the Christmas tree? My bark is louder than yours! This humor collection features hundreds of clever jokes as well as hilarious black-and-white cartoons to round out the fun. These wholesome jokes will appeal to kids' sense of humor and are great for sharing at school, play dates or parties. With jokes about Santa, reindeer, Christmas carols and more, kids will amuse themselves—and their friends and family—with this jolly joke book. Joke books encourage kids to read for fun and provide screen-free entertainment for road trips, rainy days and more—a great option for reluctant readers! Plus, sharing jokes with friends and family isn’t just fun; wordplay found in jokes and riddles boosts young readers’ language skills. Telling jokes also helps kids build confidence and social-emotional skills to help them succeed in school.

This collection of 101 festive holiday stories will warm readers’ hearts and spread the wonder of the holiday season with its tales of love, joy, and awe. A fantastic holiday gift and a great way to start the season! Christmas is an exciting and joyous time of year, a time of family, friends, and traditions. You will delight in reading the 101 merry and heartwarming stories about holiday traditions, family, and goodwill. Remember, all our stories are “Santa safe” so they can be enjoyed by the whole family.