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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?

Zeb comes from a family of farmers—zombie farmers. Each week they pickle, bake, fry, and sell their grain-fed, free-range brains to be enjoyed by the masses. Zeb understands that brains are food, not pets… until one day he comes across the tiniest, pinkest, squishiest brain he ever did see! Can he convince his parents that his brainy bestie is better off as a member of the family than family dinner?

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.

When a large diamond goes missing from Silvershell Manor, who better to get to the bottom of the mystery than detective Violet Veil and her dog Bones. But nothing is quite as it seems when it comes to the missing heirloom and when a trail of origami birds leads them to Elizabelle Crane, a young casino owner and debt collector, Violet realises that it’s all just turned into a game of high stakes . . .

Hans Christian Andersen’s The Fir Tree is a poignant and timeless holiday tale that reflects on the themes of longing, joy, and the passage of time. The story follows a little fir tree, who dreams of growing up and experiencing the grand adventures of life beyond the forest. As it watches the world around it change, the fir tree discovers the importance of appreciating the present moment and the bittersweet lessons that come with growing older.

From the North Pole to your own backyard, these tales will transport young listeners to a world of wonder and joy. Meet a brave little reindeer, a grumpy gingerbread man with a heart of gold, and even a magical wreath that decides to explore the town! Each story is filled with humor, heart, and the true spirit of Christmas.

Callum Drift has been head of E.L.F. security at the North Pole for hundreds of years, and his worst nightmare just came true. Santa, code name “Red One,” has been kidnapped. Cal will do anything he can to save Red One, even if it means teaming up with the world’s most infamous bounty hunter, Jack O’Malley. Together, this unlikely duo crisscrosses the globe on an action-packed mission to figure out who took him and why. Will they be able to find Red One and save Christmas?

Thirteen-year-old Ian Grim has always lived under a cloud of whispers and suspicion—a perpetual outsider, marked by a darkness within he doesn’t understand. But the veil of mystery begins to unravel the night his mother vanishes and his father threatens his life. While on the run, Ian learns of a shadow war raging between humanity and the infamous Reaper, and of the Ridirean Anam, Soul Knights who wield their spirits against the ever-growing, supernatural forces.

Hans Christian Andersen’s poignant and moving classic in an award-winning audiobook by Almost Tangible. A young fir tree stands in the forest. It longs to grow and discover the world and find out where all the other trees are disappearing to..."Oh, grow, grow, become big and old, that is the only wonderful thing in this world"! Set against the backdrop of Christmas, The Fir Tree is a poignant and bittersweet tale about the importance of living in the moment and not allowing life to pass you by - a wonderful, evocative listen for young and old alike.

Ten-year-olds Tommy and Johnny do everything together. Whether it's riding the school bus, having sleepovers, or watching the same old movies every single Christmas, the two of them are inseparable. During one of their traditional December movie nights, Tommy makes a wish that if he had just one Christmas wish, it would be for him and Johnny to be together forever. But little does he know, there's magic around. Magic that can make his dream come true.

"Bin kein Klabauter auf der See, bin ein Klabauter im tiefen Schnee!" - Pumuckl fällt immer ein neuer Schabernack ein, mit dem er Meister Eders Leben ordentlich durcheinanderwirbeln kann. Im Winter gibt es für den kleinen Klabautermann besonders viel zu entdecken: Adventskalender und Schneeballschlachten, Lebkuchen und Weihnachtslieder, Christbäume und Geschenke. Stefan Kaminski nimmt uns mit seiner einzigartigen stimmlichen Vielfalt direkt in Meister Eders Schreinerwerkstatt mit. Ein Lieblingshörbuch mit 24 tollen Geschichten für gemütliche und lustige Winterabende.

Join Fancy Nancy as she plans a surprise party in New York Times bestselling team Jane O'Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser's beginning reader Fancy Nancy: Super Secret Surprise Party. Shh! Fancy Nancy and her classmates are planning a surprise party—that means it's top secret! Together Nancy and...

So ein Pech: Hase Langbein hatte so ein schönes Weihnachtsgeschenk für seinen Freund Umbärto. Aber er hat es zu gut versteckt und nun kann er es nicht mehr finden. Zum Glück hat Pixi eine rettende Idee! 5 tolle neue Weihnachtsgeschichten mit Pixi und seinen Freunden.

Eule Eulilia verschläft beinahe ihren Geburtstag, Kapitän Sternhagel bekommt Geburtstags(überraschungs)gäste vom Südpol, Rosis Geburtstagspicknick fällt (fast) ins Wasser, und Pixi feiert das wunderbarste Schatzsucher-Geburtstagsfest überhaupt. Fünf tolle Geschichten über Geburtstagskinder, Torten, Geschenke und die besten Freunde, die man sich vorstellen kann!

Hurra, hurra - Der lustige Kobold ist wieder da...

Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny used to live alone in a boxcar. Now they have a home with their grandfather, and they're fixing up their boxcar so they can ride it in the big Greenfield Founder's Day parade. There's just one problem: Someone has stolen the boxcar... with their dog Watch in it! If only they can find the missing boxcar, it will lead them to Watch.

It's that time of year again! Time to celebrate the past and ring in an exciting new year. This year Rebekah, RJ, and Mouse are doing it up in style at a party Mouse is throwing... only there seems to be one big issue! The host is missing! Will Rebekah and RJ be able to solve one last important mystery of the year?

Stay tuned for a brand-new show coming in winter 2018 to PBS Kids: Pinkalicious & Peterrific! When Pinkalicious wakes up on Easter morning, she finds a note from Edgar Easter Bunny that sends the Pinkerton family on an eggsciting Easter scavenger hunt! #1 New York Times bestselling author...

The fourth meerkat story in the hilarious Awesome Animals series – awesome adventures with the wildest wildlife. Told in Ian Whybrow’s unique style this hilarious Christmas adventure is a must-have for little meerkat fans. More hilarious adventures featuring Uncle Fearless, Skeema, Mimi and...