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Deep in a snowy wood stands a little pine tree with a special destiny: when it grows up, it's going to be the famous Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square. The Christmas Pine is based on a true story. It celebrates a special tradition that stretches back over seventy years. Every year, the Mayor of Oslo in Norway presents the British people with a spectacular Christmas tree. The tree is a symbol of peace and friendship, and a thank you for the UK's support during World War II.

Do you believe in fairies? Join Tinker Bell's sisters on a magical festive adventure. Inspired by Tinker Bell, from the book Peter Pan, by J. M. Barrie. Before Tinker Bell flew to Never Land and met Peter Pan she lived on Sheepskerry Island with her fairy sisters - Clara, Lily, Rosie, Silver and Squeak the baby. The young fairies go to fairy school and love tea parties, dressing up and exciting adventures. Young readers will love the enchanting stories and beautiful illustrations in this charming new series.

This is a story about a lump of coal who can think, talk, and move itself around. Is there a more charming holiday tale to behold? Probably, but Lemony Snicket has not written one.

Do you believe in Santa Claus? You will after you've experienced this magical Christmas classic that pits cynics against Santa-believers. Miracle on 34th Street begins when a last-minute replacement in the annual Thanksgiving Day Parade claims to be the genuine Santa. Is he the real thing or just a charlatan in a red fuzzy coat? In a classic courtroom climax, the department store's Kris Kringle must convince everyone, including a skeptical little girl named Susan Walker, that Santa Claus really does exist.

Three humorous Christmas stories about Mrs. Claus! If your child loves fun adventure stories, they'll love these festive Christmas tales about Mrs. Claus....

Twas the night before the night before Christmas (that's Christmas Eve Eve). And Santa was wiping his brow on his sleeve. Green elves were sewing, blue elves were counting, red elves were carving. The pressure was mounting! It's the day before Christmas Eve and Santa is ever so busy...he's got presents to wrap, reindeer to wake and a sleigh to start. But has he forgotten something? And, more importantly, will he be ready in time?

Julen närmar sig med stormsteg och i den lilla bokaffären ska ägaren Rune äntligen få ett besök av en känd författare. Han har köpt in massor av böcker som han hoppas få sålt under dagen. Svea och Annie är stamkunder i bokaffären, fast i ärlighetens namn köper de sällan något, men de är ofta där och läser. De älskar nämligen böcker.

Schön eingekuschelt sind Benjamin und Otto am Weihnachtsnachmittag eingeschlafen...

On a Halloween night, eight boys are led on an incredible journey into the past by the mysterious "spirit" Moundshroud. Riding a dark autumn wind from ancient Egypt to the land of the Celtic druids, from Mexico to a cathedral in Paris, they will witness the haunting beginnings of the holiday called Halloween.

Der alte Süßwarenhändler hat eine Idee, er möchte ein neues Bonbon erfinden, welches Kinder und Erwachsene an die wahre Bedeutung des Weihnachtsfestes erinnern soll. Seine Enkeltochter Katie kommt ihm dabei zur Hilfe. Gemeinsam erfinden sie eine Süßigkeit, deren Form, Aroma und Farbe von Jesus Christus erzählen.

Tiptoe into the magic of Christmas Eve with a crew of mischievous (yet merry!) mice who have a secret plan—to sneak into Santa’s kitchen for a midnight feast!

Le Père Noël et sa licorne magique, Séraphina, attendent l'hiver avec impatience. Mais en cette fin d'automne, il fait bien trop chaud pour espérer voir de la neige. Inquiets, les deux amis décident de rendre visite au Roi des Neiges. Cependant, les événements s'enchaînent et ils se retrouvent soudain en mission de sauvetage au pôle Nord. En chemin, ils découvrent que même dans le Grand Nord, l'environnement est en danger. Partez à l'aventure avec le Père Noël et sa licorne ailée, Séraphina. Découvrez ce fabuleux conte de Noël moderne et partagez de beaux moments avec vos enfants.

Meet Rudy, a cheerful and bouncy young reindeer with a shiny red nose and big dreams of joining Santa’s reindeer team. But Rudy’s not quite like the others—and that makes him wonder if he’ll ever belong. In A Nose That Knows the Way, children will follow Rudy’s exciting journey as he tries to prove himself through reindeer games, friendship, and one magical moment that shows everyone just how special he truly is.

While doing some last-minute shopping on Christmas Eve, a man has a magical experience. He watches a child preparing to get on Santa's lap through a shop window and is reminded about a special Christmas memory. When the child gets down, Santa makes eye contact with the man, and they are immediately taken back to a moment they had shared (in his past). So the story unfolds as he stares through a window of time at a glimpse from Christmas past....

This year, the girls are everywhere but home for the holidays. From a tropical cruise to a ski trip to Switzerland, it promises to be a Christmas to remember. Becca, Megan, Emma, Cassidy, and Jess have plenty of reading material to bring on their trips, too, because the book club is tackling the Betsy-Tacy series before their next meeting on New Year's Eve.

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.

There's something spooky going on at the ranch! When Halloween arrives, Hank - the self-appointed Head of Ranch Security - has got his hands full of adventure. First there's a problem with the Tricker Trees. Then the ranch is invaded by two skeletons, a witch, and a pirate. And when Hank goes to investigate a strange sound in the cake house, he's sure it can only be one thing...a ghost. Can Hank rid the ranch of this unwanted visitor? Or is he destined to be spooked for good?

It's Christmas! And Archie is SO EXCITED! He's full of ideas to make this the most Christmassy Christmas EVER … Uh-oh – look out!

A typical first-time before-Christmas trip to see Santa gets weird when Santa pulls a red coin from a kid’s ear and says it is good for one “Santa wish.” Other magical Christmas stuff is there for the looking! How are a red coin, a clump of hair, a bubble light, and a cookie crumb alike? They can all be magical if Santa has any say in it. Listen to this heartwarming live retelling of finding the magic Christmas!

In Stella’s Dream Delivery, meet Stella, a sparkling star fairy with the most magical mission—delivering sweet dreams to children all around the world! With her glowing, starlit sleigh, Stella travels across the night sky, sprinkling holiday magic like stardust and creating peaceful, wonder-filled nights for all.