Which will be your favourite story - Santa and his elf problems, Mustard the magical cat or the mischievous 'hooligoats' - and what is a 'hooligoat' anyway?
Perhaps you like the idea of reading about Roman soldiers, hunchbacks or small, everyday miracles? Then again, who could resist finding a bear under a tree or seeing what a talking door has to say for itself?
Most importantly, though, what exactly is unusual about this particular Mary?
There's something for everyone to 'pick and mix' in this selection of stories for all ages.