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What if somewhere along the way we've all got the Santa story a bit wrong? Join Blanche Claus and her best friend, Rinki, for a funny festive sleigh ride you'll never forget! From Sibéal Pounder, best-selling author of the Witch Wars and Bad Mermaids series, this tale of friendship and mince-pie feasts is the perfect book to curl up with this winter. Funny, feminist and with a huge heart, it's a gloriously Christmassy adventure that will delight even the biggest Grinch.

Something terrible is going on, my person-pal! Something so DREADFUL, it’s enough to curl your tail with TERROR (if you have one, of course)...A spine-jangling howling has been heard in the middle of the night, favorite toys have been stolen, trash bags have been shredded and all the best pee-spots have been re-scented! It must have something to do with the night of the howly wiener, which is only days away....

This December, spend a few moments of each day leading up to Christmas helping your family focus on the true joys and meaning of Advent with 25 Days of the Christmas Story: An Advent Family Experience. This is a devotional perfect for families of all shapes, sizes, and schedules. Each of the 25 days highlights a different person, place, or object from the Christmas story - from the prophet Isaiah to Baby Jesus, from the Christmas star to the gift of frankincense.

This magical Ladybird treasury features a wonderful collection of traditional Christmas carols. Perfect bedtime listening to settle young children excited for Santa's arrival. Specially commissioned music and sound effects to capture the imagination of little ones.

I’ve Loved You Since Forever is a celebratory and poetic testament to the timeless love felt between parent and child. This audio edition of the beautiful picture book is inspired by Today show coanchor Hoda Kotb’s heartwarming adoption of her baby girl, Haley Joy.

When a thunderstorm grounds all flights following a huge Muslim convention, four unlikely kids are thrown together. Feek is stuck babysitting his younger sister, but he'd rather be writing a poem that's good enough for his dad, a famous poet and rapper. Hanna is intent on finding a lost cat in the airport—and also on avoiding a conversation with her dad about him possibly remarrying. Sami is struggling with his anxiety and worried that he'll miss the karate tournament that he's trained so hard for.

The tinsel is up in the bakery, the lights are twinkling and the mince pies are sold out. It's Christmas Eve! Greg the Sausage Roll is so excited he could burst. And when he's scooped up as a last-minute treat for Santa, he's catapulted into a magical festive caper beyond his wildest dreams. Hold on tight for a spectacular sausage roll-er coaster of an adventure!

In the magical land of Bunnyville, where joy and wonder fill the air, the Golden Egg holds the key to Easter's magic. When the precious egg is stolen just days before the big day, Sunny the Easter Bunny and his team of loyal friends must embark on a thrilling adventure to retrieve it. From facing clever traps in the mysterious Whispering Woods to confronting an old rival, Thistle, Sunny and his team prove the power of forgiveness, teamwork, and second chances.

Glitter, gold, and lots of green are filling the hallways at school as everyone is getting ready for the big St. Patrick's Day festival. Rebekah, Mouse, and the whole gang are especially excited about the big treasure hunt. But suddenly, they find themselves hunting more than just the treasure.

George and his father are about to spend their third Christmas without George's mother. Since she died, Hugo Bishop has thrown himself into his work and has no time for George - and he definitely has no time for Christmas. It feels like they're living life in black and white. Then, George stumbles across Marley's Curiosity Shop. There he finds a mysterious snow globe, which - though George can't quite understand how - appears to show a scene from George's past. A Christmas in which he and his family were together and happy.

One magical night four children discover that their Halloween jack-a-lantern is alive and a brilliant tap dancer. They befriend the charismatic pumpkin and learn about the secret world of pumpkins, where it is the jack-a-lanterns' duty to protect children from Halloween monsters. With the Dancing Pumpkin leading the way, they all set off on a thrilling adventure that shows them the importance of courage, friendship, and virtue.

Kennst du das Leuchten in Kinderaugen, wenn sie eine neue Welt entdecken? Lina findet beim Osterfest eine alte Schaukel – und landet mitten in einem geheimen Zwergenreich…Lina begegnet sieben einzigartigen Zwergen, die im verborgenen Gutes tun. Jede Figur steht für einen Wert: Mut, Geduld, Kreativität, … – kindgerecht erzählt. Ein ideales Hörbuch für ruhige Abendstunden, das gleichzeitig wichtige Werte vermittelt. Besonders geeignet für Kinder im Vorschul- und Grundschulalter.

Fidelia Wirbelwind ist eine hundertelljährige Junghexe mit grünem Kleidungsstil, noch grüneren Ideen und einem Talent für glitzerndes Chaos. Aus harmlosen Türchen purzeln plötzlich hüpfende Tassen, freche Schneemänner, singende Kränze und fliegende Plätzchen. So entfaltet sich Tag für Tag ein neues Abenteuer voller Glitzer, Herz und Winterzauber.

From silly mix-ups and sweet surprises to timeless traditions and magical memories, Christmas Bedtime Stories for Kids (Part 3) wraps your child in cozy, comforting stories that celebrate connection, kindness, and family love. Each tale is short, soothing, and perfect for toddlers and kids to drift off to sleep with the spirit of Christmas in their hearts.

A day without laughter is a day wasted! Nobody understands every joke. When someone doesn’t “get it”, you can say,“I don’t get it either,” or say, “Do you want me to explain it, or do you want to figure it out on your own?” When someone gets the joke, they may moan and groan or laugh or say nothing. Anyone can tell jokes.

Jack Finch is seeing stars. And it has nothing to do with Christmas. Snowball wars are being waged against the Tree Street Kids, and Jack has taken a hit to the eye from one of Buzz Rublatz’s polar projectiles. Jack plans the perfect defense–the Abominable Snowman-ator. But building your greatest invention is tough when you’re also practicing for the starring role in the school nativity play. One cold, starry night, a neighborhood catastrophe disturbs the peacefulness of the snow-covered streets and twinkling lights. What's that terrible orange glow down the block?

When Laney and Ben stumble through the door of Kringle’s Emporium, they step into a world of hidden wonders. But the emporium is more than a shop of curiosities. It is Kris Kringle’s travelling hiding place, and the magic of Christmas is in danger. Along with Ben’s mischievous sister Millie, the pair decipher the shop’s enchanted objects to face a global mission. All the while, they must avoid the shadowy organisation threatening to steal Kringle’s powers and the school bullies determined to ruin their unlikely friendship.

In Elf Toys, meet Toby the clever elf and his merry band of helpers as they prepare the most joyful gifts in their enchanted workshop. From dancing dolls to giggling robots, every toy has a touch of sparkle—and a whole lot of heart.

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.

Winter break is over, and it’s another five months until summer vacation. A.J. and his friends aren’t looking forward to school starting back up, but they’re even less excited when Dr. Carbles, president of the Board of Education, cancels ALL school holidays. No Presidents' Day, no Memorial Day, and forget about any snow days! Morale is down, but Mrs. Roopy, the librarian, has a trick up her sleeve. Instead of celebrating traditional holidays, the school will celebrate real holidays that no one has ever heard of!