Holidays & Celebrations

Jack loves his childhood toy Dur Pig. DP has always been there for him, through good and bad. Until one Christmas Eve something terrible happens - DP is lost. But Christmas Eve is a night for miracles and lost causes, a night when all things can come to life...even toys....

Santa & Son, from Children's author David Walliams. It’s the night of Christmas Eve. In the most famous toy shop in the world, a robbery is underway. The shop’s Santa and his son are locked inside with the baddies. Can our heroes stop them using just the toys in the shop as weapons? Pogo...

A dazzling collection of magical tales by the world's best-loved storyteller. Perfect for children aged 5 and up! There are tales of the most powerful enchanters and conjurers in Fairyland in this bumper collection of short stories by Enid Blyton. But their spells don't always go smoothly! From...

A cosy Christmas mystery for Alice-Miranda! Join Jacqueline Harvey's MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING character in a delightful Christmas adventure. Christmas is almost here, and Alice-Miranda and her closest friends are celebrating early at Highton Hall. But it's not all gingerbread, parties and...

From New York Times bestselling adult author Joseph Fink comes a wickedly fun middle grade novel about a Halloween-obsessed girl named Esther Gold, who goes out trick-or-treating for one last year, only to find her town under the thrall of a mysterious presence. Esther Gold loves Halloween more...

When his friends aren’t successful at spooking the children who visit the haunted house, Gus must present his unique superpowers to give them a scare....

Crumbling cheese treats! It was Halloween, the spookiest day of the year....

If you were asked to choose the most fabulous character in English literature, who would it be? Perhaps the one and only Ichabod Crane. When this superstitious schoolmaster moves into the quiet village of Sleepy Hollow, he quickly starts vying for the affection of heiress Katrina Van Tassel.

A fantastic audio collection of hilarious stories about the bear from Peru, performed by Julie Walters, based on the Emmy award-winning TV series – The Adventures of Paddington. Join everyone’s favourite marmalade-loving bear as he tries to tackle household chores, takes part in the Brown...

Enjoy five fun-filled audio picture book stories – read by Julia and Malcolm Donaldson! A bumper five-story audio collection from master storyteller Julia Donaldson – perfect for entertaining little ones in the car or at storytime! Contains: Spinderella Night Monkey Day Monkey Follow the...

After his harsh beginnings as a rough-and-tumble orphan on the streets of Victorian London, Jake Everton, the twelve-year-old Lord Griffon, takes his rightful place as the long-lost heir of an aristocratic family with magical powers.

The mice of Brambly Hedge have been delighting adults and children alike for more than forty years. This delightful collection contains the first four classic books. The mice of Brambly Hedge have many adventures but they always have time for fun too. All through the year, they mark the seasons...

In this collection there is mystery and magic, laughter and mischief, the joy of shared times and plenty of delicious food....

Tiga and friends are famous throughout Sinkville for their part in the Witch Wars competition, but there's so much more of Sinkville to discover!

When Dipper and Mabel explore an abandoned—and haunted—convenience store with Wendy and her teenage friends, scary things happen...and the teenagers become trapped by ghosts....

Clifford loves to help Emily Elizabeth, but his big red paws break eggs instead of painting them....

What should Carly Beth be for Halloween this year? TERRIFIED!....

Discover the joy of gift-giving in the top-ten bestselling Christmas stocking-filler from bestselling author, Ben Miller. All Tog wants to do is work in Santa's workshop and one wonderful day, the letter from Santa arrives: Tog has been selected as an apprentice elf! Making toys is a lot more...

‘A sheer delight for all kids both big AND small’ Ruth Jones 'Bubbles with warmth and mischievous humour . . . irresistible' Alexander Armstrong 'Wonderful, funny, magical' Chris Evans on How I Became a Dog Called Midnight Enter a world of wonder with this heartfelt Christmas classic...

Experience the magic of the holiday season with the timeless classic, "'Twas the Night Before Christmas," brought to life by the warm and engaging narration of Jim Hanemaayer.

When their reclusive, curmudgeonly landlord decides not to renew their lease, the five Vanderbeeker siblings have 11 days to do whatever it takes to stay in their beloved home....

A wonderful selection of stories to read and share. From sandcastles at the beach to enchanted ice-creams, step into the summer with these delightful characters....

Who said family holidays were hard? Dad's got this holiday sorted....

Fans of Lauren Myracle and Wendy Mass will love acclaimed author Lisa Greenwald’s new series about two best friends who kick-start middle school with a bucket list of eleven things they need to do to become AMAZING before their joint twelfth birthday party. The first day of middle school means...

Grammy Award Nominee for Best Spoken Word Album! Tiny Tim, Bob Cratchit, and Ebenezer Scrooge come to marvelous life in Patrick Stewart's critically acclaimed solo interpretation of A Christmas Carol. The star of X-Men and The Royal Shakespeare Company, Stewart has performed his one-man stage...

The Encanto is buzzing with excitement as the community prepares for the first ever Festival of Bands—and with Mirabel in charge of planning, it’s sure to be a magnificent night of melodies and memories. Antonio and his animal friends are eager to help Mirabel and are at her service every step of the way. But when things don’t go as planned, it seems the festival is doomed to be more mayhem than music.

It's the Lunar New Year, which just happens to be Mulan's favorite festival! There is a lot to do to prepare for this important celebration, and for the first time, Mulan is old enough to help out. But everything Mulan does seems to turn out wrong. Follow along with Mulan in this special Lunar New Year story that captures the unique sense of magic, imagination, and possibility that surrounds the holiday!

The North Pole has gone high-tech, and Christmas will never be the same. Santa Claus is a legend, but in a world of satellite radar, heat-seeking sensors, and backyard drones, his old wooden sleigh is a sitting duck. To save the holiday, genius elf Barnaby Brightwire has spent the last year in a secret underground hangar building the unthinkable: Sleigh 2.0.

A magical, heart-warming mystery for the whole family! In the quiet, snow-dusted village of Evergreen Valley, the most wonderful time of the year has hit a snag: the color is fading, the bells have stopped ringing, and the cocoa has lost its sweetness. The Christmas Spirit is missing!

The stage is set. The costumes are sticky. The sheep is barking. Could this really be the best worst Christmas ever? Joe has one job: to be the quiet, serious narrator of the Pinecone Elementary Christmas Pageant. He dreams of a perfect show, complete with silent angels and dignified wise men. But his best friend, Penny, has other ideas. Penny is playing a fluffy sheep, but she keeps forgetting how to "baa" and only remembers how to "WOOF-BAA!" Soon, the whole show is tumbling into absolute, hilarious chaos: The Angel costume vanishes. The Innkeeper keeps giggling.

Little Brian's dad was in the US Air Force, and for little Brian, moving from one place to the next was all he knew from birth through most of his childhood. He was born on Andrews Air Force Base (AFB) in the Washington, DC area, also known as The President's Base, where the US president's airplane, called Air Force One, is kept. Brian's dad worked as an expediter in the First Helicopter Squadron on Andrews Air Force Base. Little Brian always felt like a significant part of his Irish-American immediate family.

Meet Snowy, a super-curious snowflake with a big Christmas mystery to solve! Perfect for a cozy bedtime story, join him as he gently tumbles through a magical winter wonderland, making jolly friends who share all the sparkly secrets of the holiday season. This enchanting tale captures the magic of Christmas, making it a delightful listen for little ones eager to explore the wonders of winter and the joy of friendship.

It is the Fourth of July and Olivia is celebrating it with her cousins, Graham and Amelia. It’s a warm, sunny day, and they decide to take a hike in the nearby woods to admire the natural beauty of their surroundings in anticipation of family fun and games and picnic dinner. Suddenly, as they’re talking about the origin of “Independence Day,” they come upon a strange-looking machine featuring the years 1776, 1863, and 1963. Can this be a time-machine? Will they consider a little Fourth-of-July time-travel trip? What do you think?

In a quiet winter town, a little boy finds comfort in the twinkling lights and gentle songs of Christmas — the only time he feels safe enough to dream out loud. Afraid to speak for fear of being judged, he discovers an unlikely friend in the forest — a red fox who listens with her heart. Through their silent friendship, he learns that courage can bloom even in the softest whispers… and that kindness and understanding can make every day feel like Christmas.

Le jour où les cartes de la Saint-Valentin se sont enfuies. La Saint-Valentin commence comme n’importe quel autre jour… jusqu’au moment où les cartes frémissent, les chocolats roulent, et les cœurs s’enfuient soudain sur de minuscules pieds de papier. Alors qu’un enfant curieux se met à courir à travers le quartier, quelque chose de surprenant se produit. Les valentins en fuite ne disparaissent pas du tout. Au contraire, ils répandent sourires, rires et gentillesse partout où ils passent — se glissant dans des poches, flottant dans les rues et trouvant le chemin de mains prêtes à les recevoir.

Fox thinks Christmas is about presents, Badger thinks it's about pudding, Magpie thinks it's about singing... Tortoise and Hedgehog begin to feel rather overwhelmed with all the noise and fuss. But in a quiet moment of reflection they learn the most important lesson of all: Christmas is about being with the ones you love.

In Teil 2 von Die Rettung des Weihnachtsfestes setzen Bluey, Cookie, Norbert, Rudolph und Blitzen ihre Suche nach dem verschwundenen Weihnachtsmann fort. Ausgestattet mit einer Spur aus Postkarten führt ihr Weg sie mithilfe der magischen Schneekugel nach Bangkok. Dort begegnen sie dem weisen Elefanten Ananda, der ihnen erzählt, warum der Weihnachtsmann eine Weltreise begonnen hat. Zwischen Tempeln, Farben, Gerüchen und tropischer Hitze begreifen die Freunde, dass der Weihnachtsmann müde ist – und wieder daran erinnert werden muss, warum er so wichtig ist.

Eva's teacher, Miss Featherbottom, is getting married. All of her students have been invited to the wedding. And Eva starts a Secret Wedding Planners Club! But before Miss Featherbottom walks down the aisle, her necklace goes missing. Eva wants to help! She quickly turns her Wedding Planners Club into a Detectives Club. Can Eva track down the missing necklace before Miss Featherbottom's wedding is ruined?

"Die verlorenen Seiten" ist ein fantasievolles Märchen über Erinnerungen, Ordnung und den Zauber der Geschichten. Als in einem alten Märchenbuch plötzlich Seiten fehlen, gerät die vertraute Welt von Hänsel und Gretel aus den Fugen. Nichts verläuft mehr wie gewohnt – Wege verschwinden, Figuren verändern sich, und das Märchen droht vergessen zu werden. Gemeinsam mit dem Jungen Max beginnt eine abenteuerliche Reise durch ein Märchenreich, in dem Humor und Spannung Hand in Hand gehen.

Nella notte che precede la Pasqua, mentre il mondo riposa sotto un morbido cielo primaverile, qualcosa inizia silenziosamente a muoversi. Sotto la terra, minuscoli germogli si risvegliano—portando con sé speranze, pazienza e la promessa di nuovi inizi. Con l’avvicinarsi del mattino, questi piccoli germogli crescono senza farsi vedere, ricordando ai bambini che il cambiamento non avviene sempre in modo rumoroso o tutto insieme. A volte il coraggio cresce lentamente. La gentilezza mette radici con dolcezza. E la fiducia sboccia quando ci viene dato tempo e cura.

On the night before Epiphany, while Italy sleeps beneath a winter sky, small wishes begin to stir in children’s hearts. They are not loud or glittering wishes, but gentle hopes and timid dreams—the courage to try again, the wish to be kinder, the hope of believing a little more in oneself. That night, La Befana glides silently above the rooftops, gathering these wishes with a special lantern. Not to judge them, but to protect them, cherish them, and plant what is meant to grow.

El Día de San Valentín comienza como cualquier otro… hasta que las tarjetas se mueven, los chocolates ruedan y los corazones de pronto salen corriendo sobre diminutos pies de papel. Mientras un niño curioso recorre el vecindario a toda prisa, ocurre algo sorprendente. Los valentines fugitivos no desaparecen en absoluto. En su lugar, reparten sonrisas, risas y bondad por donde pasan: caen en bolsillos, flotan por las calles y encuentran su camino hasta manos que los esperan.

Que se passe-t-il lorsqu’un chiot aime la Saint-Valentin un tout petit peu trop ? Faites la connaissance de Maple, une adorable chiotte pleine d’enthousiasme, avec un cœur débordant d’amour… et un panier rempli de cartes de Saint-Valentin. Bien décidée à partager la joie, Maple offre des valentins à tous ceux qu’elle croise — y compris le facteur, la boîte aux lettres, un écureuil surpris et même l’aspirateur !

Hazel and her mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother all go to visit each other on Mother's Day. But where's great-great-grandmother?

What can a little witch do when her witchy spells and potions don't turn out right? She just keeps on trying until it's time for bed. The readers then discover her true identity. A lovely surprise!

Ein eiskalter Winter bringt Chaos nach Playmobil City! Julian rutscht auf Glatteis aus, Hannah bricht sich den Zeh, und im Krankenhaus überschlagen sich die Ereignisse. Zuhause warten Schneefall, Weihnachtsmarkt und ein echtes Weihnachtswunder. Ein warmherziges, spannendes und humorvolles Weihnachtshörspiel über Mut, Familie und kleine Katastrophen im großen Winterzauber.

Gerade als Bommel beschlossen hat, den restlichen Winter in seinem Bau zu verbringen, wird er von einem alten Hasen namens Pinsel um Hilfe gebeten: dessen Existenz als Osterhase hängt davon ab! Während Bommel noch zögert, ist seine beste Freundin, die mutige Maus Pippa, sofort Feuer und Flamme. Zögerlich machen sie sich auf … Nicolas Alexander Böll erzählt warm und unaufgeregt die zeitlose Ostergeschichte für die ganze Familie.

When Easter Morning Bloomed is a gentle and heartwarming Christian book that invites children into the beauty, hope, and joy of Easter.

There's much excitement in the Dixon household as the Friendship Fairies' dad has bought his own bakery – and he's planning on opening it just in time for Christmas! The girls are busy helping him get ready, and enjoying sampling the wares as they go. But when a little elf from nearby Red Forest comes seeking their help, they down tools and jump into action, for in the magical forest, disaster looms...

On the night of the Three Kings, when homes glow softly and children place their shoes with hope, a bright guiding star watches over the sleeping land. But this year, the star shines more gently—as if it, too, is ready to rest.