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The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus is a 1902 children's book, written by L. Frank Baum, author of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. The book is the origin story of Santa Claus and persuasively explains how he began to deliver toys to children, why he arrives via chimney at night, and how he came to travel by a sleigh pulled by reindeer.

The snow has started to fall, and the holiday season has begun in Canada. As the weather gets cooler, things start to change around Bailey’s house. Mommy and Daddy take Bailey to a new place, they put a big green tree in the living room, and they light candles on the coffee table. Bailey even gets a new present that he can use with his Daddy. Bailey is confused with all of this change at first, but he feels safe knowing that everyone around him is happy, and that Mommy and Daddy and their families are spending time together.

Melrose and Croc return in style in this beautiful audiobook, all about being the very best of friends. From the creator of the Blue Kangaroo series, these adorable characters will soon be your best friends too! Melrose and Croc are the best of friends. They love all the things about each other that make them who they are.

Amalia the Elf loves everything about making teddy bears . . . Watching Grandma and Mama sew! Feeling the soft, velvety fur! Imagining the bears in their new homes! . . . except the bear-making part. Worried about disappointing her family, Amalia goes straight to Santa for advice. But it’s Mrs. Claus who knows how to solve Amalia’s problem—and who needs help with a secret of her own.

Bei Oma Inge ist es einfach am schönsten! Deshalb verbringen Martha, Mikkel und Mats ihre Weihnachtsferien in Sommerby. Alle freuen sich auf ein gemütliches Fest. Doch dann hat es ein Marder auf Omas Hühner abgesehen. Und die Steuermannsinsel soll verkauft werden, wogegen natürlich ganz Sommerby demonstriert. Als der Ort kurz vor Heiligabend auch noch eingeschneit wird, ist das Chaos perfekt. Aber eines ist klar: Die Kinder lassen sich ihr Weihnachten durch nichts und niemanden vermiesen!

It’s Christmas Eve, and Santa’s workshop is in full swing! But there’s one problem—Jimmy the Elf has lost his shoes, and without them, he can’t finish wrapping presents for all the children! Jimmy’s feet are freezing, and time is running out. Luckily, his friend Nicole is ready to help! Together, Jimmy and Nicole set off on a snowy adventure through the magical forest, meeting some of their animal friends along the way. They ask the playful squirrels, a big friendly bear, and even a sleepy snow fox if they’ve seen Jimmy’s shoes.

In A Christmas to Remember in the Forest, Mike Robb takes listeners on a heartwarming journey through a snowy forest where love, friendship, and holiday magic come together. Grandma Robbin and Grandpa Raul are excited for their family's Christmas visit, but there’s so much to do! With their cozy cabin nestled in the peaceful woods, they call upon their friends—the animals of the forest—for help. Together, the deer, rabbits, birds, and squirrels joyfully gather to decorate the cabin, string lights through the trees, and create a magical winter wonderland.

Join Luna as she embarks on magical adventures including exploring the library bookshelves with her dad, finding friendship and appreciation for art, celebrating the magic of Christmas and discovering the power of community and the connection to the world through gardening. Immerse yourself in Luna's world and let her stories inspire and delight you.

Ben, a little boy from an isolated orphanage, delighted by the beauty of Christmas in the neighboring town, decides to embark on a thrilling adventure to discover the holiday he has never experienced. To fulfill his dream, the boy must overcome his fears. His only hope to be noticed by the townspeople is the accordion with which he hopes to charm their hearts. To learn to play this instrument, Ben must begin to face the taunts of the children in the orphanage.

Leonie freut sich: Bald ist Weihnachten! Und bis dahin ist noch viel los: In der Kita backt und bastelt sie gemeinsam mit Matteo und Ayse. Und Leonie spielt mit der kleinen Holzkrippe. Sie weiß, dass ihre Familie Weihnachten feiert, weil das kleine Jesusbaby an dem Tag vor langer Zeit geboren wurde. Ayse weiß das auch, aber sie feiert Weihnachten nicht wie Leonie. Macht nichts, die beste Freundin ist Ayse trotzdem und der Besuch bei ihr mit Mama macht Spaß. Auf den Weihnachtsmarkt geht es auch und schließlich ist Bescherung. Wie wunderbar.

With four prim and proper sisters, a grumpy neighbor, and a talent for stirring trouble, Charlie worries this will be the year he finally ends up on Santa’s Naughty List. When one of Charlie’s pranks goes wrong, it seems all hope for a happy Christmas is lost. But this is the season of miracles and second chances. A magical quest awaits deep in the forest - a place of glittering snowflakes and fairy tale creatures - but only if Charlie can open his heart. Will cheeky Charlie find a way to right his wrongs, or will his latest adventure land him on Santa’s naughty list forever?

All Daisy wants for Christmas is a little brother or sister. Her parents have tried everything to make her dream come true, but nothing is working. So Daisy takes matters into her own hands, praying every day and writing a letter to Santa Claus about her one and only wish. Daisy's parents are touched by her strong belief and grateful for her help, but as they explain, sometimes you have to wait. God will give you the perfect gift when the time is right.

Few winter stories are more affecting than Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Match Girl. Written in 1848, and strictly speaking a New Year's Eve story, it showed so clearly then, as it does now, that the Christmas holidays do not represent fireside, food, and presents for all. This story never fails to move, yet it somehow avoids serious sentimentality.