Styrene plastic novelties flourished in the 1930s and 1940s. Cheap and cheerful, styrene toys, decorations, and party favors brought bright color to holiday celebrations. This book is packed with more than 600 color photos, a price guide, and interesting information.

Once sold inexpensively in five and dime stores, novelties and toys made of colorful, durable polystyrene plastic are eagerly sought by collectors today. Showcased are holiday related and other items made by the major manufacturers, including E. Rosen, Irwin, and Knickerbocker. Features chubby Santas, bunnies, roosters, Valentine hearts and figures, Halloween pumpkins, witches, and many more. Collector tips and current values included.

A little reindeer is very nervous when Santa chooses him to help pull his sleigh. What if he can't fly? What if his nose won't light up? He tries and tries, but he just can't seem to get the hang of it. Will the little reindeer be ready to fly on Christmas Eve?

From bobbles and tree trim to precious symbols of faith, this collection of holiday-themed projects will keep needlecrafters busy throughout the year. Featuring a wide-variety of ideas, the volume is full of gift ideas for people of all ages. With decorations to add a warm and friendly glow to any home at Christmastime, this complete guide also includes a unique fireplace cardholder to display yuletide greetings.

Includes designs and patterns for making decorations and gifts for the classic holidays of the year.

Three children getting ready for Christmas count down from ten to one in anticipation of Christmas morning. On board pages.

A stuffed buffalo, a plush stingray, and a plastic ball venture outdoors and discover snow for the very first time in this delightful wintry picture book. Lumphy, StingRay, and Plastic—the toys from the beloved chapter books Toys Go Out, Toy Dance Party, and Toys Come Home—are back in a glorious full-color picture book, perfect for gift-giving this holiday season. Acclaimed author Emily Jenkins and Caldecott Medal–winning illustrator Paul Zelinsky have created a book destined to become a classic. Children who have loved listening to the Toys trilogy, as well as those meeting the toys for the very first time, will be thrilled to see Lumphy, StingRay, and Plastic venture outdoors to play in the snow. Together the toys build a snowman, make snow angels, and, when day is done, head back inside their cozy house and wait for the return of the Little Girl.