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The Books The Complete Collection of ‘Santa and the Spirit Of Christmas’
Kissed by an Angel
Santa relieves the concern of a boy who is distressed, because others tease him about his bountiful supply of freckles, by sharing the little known secret as to their origin and meaning.
Happy Chanukah
A five year old Jewish child finds himself in the midst of a Christmas
Party. To his wonderment he learns that Santa is acquainted with the
insights and meaning of Chanukah.
Legend of the Candy Cane
Santa delves into myth, traditions and his personal observations over
the ages to explain the history of the shape of this seasonal candy.
Evidence has shown it is a symbol of kingship from the time of the Pharaohs.
Santa attempts to answer the most asked question from children around
the world. In doing so he depends upon the magic of each child's imagination
and conviction that the impossible is feasible.
Santa explains why we put a star on our Christmas tree and why there
are so many stars in the sky. Children are delighted to read and learn
that shining in the night sky is their own star, according to Santa.
It was a well kept secret that Mrs. Clause places Santa on a strict diet for over half a year. In doing so Mrs. Clause insures there is space in the sleigh for the uncounted thousands of toys to distribute to all the good girls and boys.
All too often people are so busy with routine that they tend to 'tune out' visitors. This insightful story Santa tell’s how he handled the situation as it happened to him during the busy Christmas season.
Santa shares the closely guarded secret of how Rudolph and the reindeer travel in the dark Christmas nights. Children discover how Rudolph brings Santa and his sleigh, through heavy cloud cover, to their home.
On one of his pre-Christmas visits a little girl observed Santa using a walker. Concerned she asked her Omar if he will recover in time to visit her home. Discover how a gift 'from Santa' calmed her alarm.
Santa has a soft spot in his heart for the Children of the world and the Humble Snowflake. Let your loved ones discover the many attributes Santa feels best describe these two marvels of life!
Santa explores, with a group of adolescent girls, where the Christmas Spirit resides in between each holiday season. His conclusion to this often asked question is magical, insightful and practical.
This is a query many pre-adolescent girls and boys make of unsuspecting adults. In this “true life encounter” story, by a Youth Leader, parents will learn how he was able to have the youngsters answer the question while keeping the Christmas Spirit alive in their minds and hearts.
The Author
Bernard J. Muzeen, P.Mgr.
Child & Youth Advocate / AuthorBernard J. Muzeen has a history as an advocate, volunteer and professional leadership, with Children and Youth in Oshawa, Ottawa, Calgary, Kanata and Stittsville since 1958. He has shared insights into the social, educational, cultural, guidance, good citizenship challenges and accomplishments, realized with a touch of humour, in “The Guiding Hand”.
“I believe that all educators can benefit greatly from ‘The Guiding Hand’ as it exemplifies a humane and common sense approach to students in our classrooms.
I highly recommend this book as a vital piece of reading for beginning and veteran teachers alike. Dane Tutton, Superintendent of Education, Halton, Ontario.“SANTA and the SPIRIT of CHRISTMAS” is a collection true, charming and insightful stories of encounters between Children and Adolescents – 3 to 12 years of age – enjoyed with SANTA, a role the Author had played for fifteen years. These happy and spontaneous anecdotes are told from SANTA’S point of view, of events which occurred during visits to Day Care Centres, Children’s Play Groups, Public Schools and Seniors Residents, which have been illustrated by Stephen Sammon.
Other milestones in the Author’s life include:
• The Ottawa Boys Club evolved from a single Clubhouse for 800 boys to three
fully integrated Clubhouses serving 3,400 girls and boys, during the Author’s
22 years of professional and volunteer leadership.• Bernie answered the call of The Rt. Hon. Lester B. Pearson, Prime Minister
and joint Company of Young Canadians. He served two years as a Volunteer
in the Victoria Park, Calgary, before being appointed as Operations Officer in
the CYC’s National Office in Ottawa.
• HOPE {Helping Other People Everywhere} Beach Volleyball sought Bernie’s
assistance during their formative years. In twenty-five years since its inception,
H.O.P.E Volleyball has realized over $7M for charities in the Ottawa area.• Co-founder of National Child Day (with Janis Machin) established by an Act
of Parliament is celebrated each November 20th annually. 20,000 community
organizations celebrate National Child Day as they focus on the skills, needs,
hopes, aspirations, contributions and services of Children and Youth.Point of contact for: “The Guiding Hand” $25.00 taxes, handling and shipping.
16 Pebble Beach Court, Stittsville, Ontario. K2S 1B9
Tel: 1 613 813 0379 Fax: 1 613 813 9109Bernard J. Muzeen, P.Mgr.
Author / Youth WorkerHonours & Awards
The Queen’s Silver Jubilee Medal for Service to Children & Youth
Key to City of Rome, Georgia, for aid to Rome Boy’s Choir
Boys & Girls Clubs of Canada: Silver Keystone Award
Boys & Girls Clubs of Canada: Bronze Keystone Award
Citizenship / Service Awards: Oshawa, Calgary, Kanata & OttawaCitations from:
R.C.M.P. Keystone Club, Oshawa
Ottawa Police Service H.O.P.E. Ottawa
Ottawa Police Association Kanata Youth Centre OUR KIDS Ottawa Ottawa Mothers Club
St. John Ambulance Kinsmen Club of Ottawa Goulbourn Township O.R.C.S. School BoardAppointments
Ontario Legislative Select Committee on Youth {Oshawa Boys Club}
Juvenile & Family Court Committee, Calgary, Alberta
Chairman: International Committee of the Company of Young Canadians
Guest Lecturer: Universities of Ottawa and Calgary, also Algonquin College Goulbourn Township Task Force on Municipal Government Reform
Coordinator: Community Coalition for Safety in Ottawa-Carleton
Consultant: Aboriginal Sacred Assembly 1997
Spokesperson: Citizen Coalition for Fair Prices at the Pump
Community Advisory Board of Brockville Psychiatric Hospital“The Guiding Hand” provides the Author’s insight in dealing with the day-to-day crises of Children, Adolescents and Teenagers, which include:
¬ Physical and verbal abuse…
¬ A bully terrorizing younger children…
¬ Honesty for children who stole from a local store…
¬ Cultural awareness and respect…
¬ Good citizenship and leadership development…
The Author’s persistence in having youngsters participate in solving ‘their problem’ as each is master / mistress of their own destiny, and must live with the results.Written inquiries for Bernard J. Muzeen, to participate in Workshops, Conferences, Leadership Groups and Community Special Events are to be forwarded to:
16 Pebble Beach Court, Stittsville, Ontario. K2S 1B9
Tel: 1 613 831 0379 Fax: 1 613 831 9109
The Illustrator
Stephen Sammon
Illustrator & MuralistStephen Sammon, a resident of Bells Corner, Nepean, has demonstrated his “natural ability” in creative and whimsical art during his formative years at Elementary School and as an active Member of the Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa. This Artist & Muralist has honed and harnessed his creative skills to such a level they have been recognized locally, nationally and internationally in recent years.
“Recently the ‘SANTA and the SPIRIT of CHRISTMAS’ series of books sold on the WPBS-TV {Public Television} Art Auction in the USA for $220.00, well above the normal selling price. Much of the appeal and hence high selling price for the books has been attributed to the spectacular illustrations, which are done by Mr. Sammon.” The Editor, Stittsville News, December 11 2007.
Stephen’s murals have been awarded a wide range for public, private, health
institutions and corporate commissions. His most recent undertaking was the
‘heritage mural’ for the Community Centre, Richmond, Ontario.In the area where traditional art meet the digital world his ability, skill and
insight into developing cohesive messages has been sought after by both the
private and public sectors.Volunteer projects such as the donated mural to Candlelighters Sens Den at
CHEO, {Children’s Hospital for Eastern Ontario} in which he enlisted the
assistance of Children in the Cancer Treatment Program, is an example of the
murals Stephen has created for a dozen community organizations.The provision of “Live / Spiritual Painting Opportunities” for the participants
of: Leadership Workshops; Conferences; Employee Retirement Parties; and
Community Fundraising Projects, by Stephen, are in high demand.“Stephen’s colourful, imaginative, creative and artistic talents, as an Illustrator, are being the collection of “SANTA and the SPIRIT of CHRISTMAS” stories to life for children of all ages.” The Author Bernard J. Muzeen.
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Purchase info
Please select the title (or titles) of these ‘one of a kind stories’ from our collection.
Kissed by an Angel
Happy Chanukah
Legend of the Candy Cane
Secret of My Flying Sleigh
Your own Star
Mrs. Clause’s Diet
Santa’s Keys
“By Moon Glow.”
“LOOK..! Santa’s Hurt?”
Snowflakes & Children
“Where does the Christmas Spirit Live?”
“Santa, My Brother Teases Me!”
“Do You Believe in Christmas?”COST OF BOOKS / TAXES / POSTAGE / HANDLING.
$12.00 per individual book {your ‘internet order’ discount price}
$2.00 to cover the cost of postage and handling for a single book.
$1.50 for each additional book requested with original book, order to cover the cost of postage and handling.
Bulk Price
$9.90 to cover the cost of postage and handling for a complete set of 13 books.
Cheques / Money Orders payable to: S & S C c/o B. J. Muzeen.
Mail to: 16 Pebble Beach Court, Stittsville, Ont. K2S 1B9
THANK YOU for purchasing these unique Children’s Story Books.
Contact
For information regarding the cost and/or placing of orders
for individual books or the complete set, please contact:Chapters.ca
The Author:
Bernard J. Muzeen, P.Mgr.
Tel: 1-613-831-0379.
Fax: 1-613-831-9109
Send Bernard an email by adding your email address and a mesage below:The Illustrator:
Stephen Sammon
e-mail: stephen@santabooks.ca
www.pixelneck.comOur All Canadian Publisher,
Baico Publishing
www.baico.ca
Tel: 1-613-829-5141
Fax: 1-613-829-5152
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Ottawa, Ontario. K2B 5K7
