{"product_id":"christmas-in-heaven-hardcover","title":"Christmas in Heaven - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAnthony DeStefano\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBernadette Carstensen\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn charming rhyming verse, \u003ci\u003e Christmas in Heaven\u003c\/i\u003e tells the poignant story of a little boy who is sad because his grandmother has passed away. It is Christmastime, and the boy asks his grandfather where his grandmother might be. The grandfather responds by telling the boy his fondest hope--that his grandmother is in Heaven. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe boy closes his eyes as his grandfather describes that Christmas is Jesus' birthday and that a great, festive party is taking place in Heaven. It's a scene filled with angels and saints, music and laughter, joy and love, and most of all, abundant life!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful little book will give children an unforgettable vision of Heaven while strengthening in them the theological virtue of hope -- a hope that will assist them throughout their lives in dealing with fear, grief, pain, and suffering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt will also introduce them to the incredible world of the saints. Indeed, the most beloved saints and angels make appearances in \u003ci\u003eChristmas in Heaven\u003c\/i\u003e, all doing the things they're best known for: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSt. Honor?, patron saint of bakers, is making Jesus' birthday cake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSt. Cecilia, patron saint of music, is leading the choir\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSt. Lucy, patron saint of the blind, is lighting the Christmas tree \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSt. Gabriel is blowing his horn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSt. Nicholas is leaving presents under the tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSt. Th?r?se is giving out flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSt. Francis is surrounded by little animals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSt. Patrick is handing out shamrocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book includes a helpful two-page glossary with short descriptions of each saint depicted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eChristmas in Heaven\u003c\/i\u003e combines a delightful teaching on the saints with a sweet story of a boy who, through the eyes of faith, gets to see his grandmother again in Heaven. It is sure to tug at the heartstrings of readers young and old, bringing yuletide joy to all.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.3 x 10.3 x 9.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 17, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51752415691040,"sku":"9781644139998","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/ae9ba02a40f2cff446a5e14e19bf1cac.webp?v=1779995215","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/christmas-in-heaven-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}