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Margret Birkenfeld und der Wetzlarer Kinder- und Kükenchor singen, spielen und erzählen Geschichten, Lieder und Szenen rund um das Wunder von Jesu Geburt. Eine Wiederauflage der LP Nimm die Freude mit aus dem Jahr 1979.

In Thanksgiving with Animal Friends, young listeners are invited to explore the heartwarming world of cute forest animals as they share what they are most thankful for. Each animal finds something special to appreciate—whether it’s the sunshine, the soft earth, or the joy of spending time with friends and family.

E.T.A. Hoffmann's The Nutcracker and the Mouse King is one of the most beloved children's stories of all time and a Christmas classic. The story is the basis for the popular ballet "The Nutcracker." In the story, a young girl named Marie is given a precious nutcracker as a Christmas present by her godfather, the enigmatic Drosselmeier. When the nutcracker is broken, Marie attempts to repair it and stays up late to tend to her new toy, but when the nursery is invaded by an army of mice, the nutcracker comes to life to both drive off the mice and escort Marie to a magical land of living dolls.

An adorable translation into Irish of a children's Halloween story from the series Life in an Irish School. Irish translation company Cead Mile Focal took Avril O'Reilly's Halloween story and translated it into poetic, lively Irish. This is a funny tale about two friends who must bring a baby brother along when they go Trick or Treating. They fear that his uncool costume will spoil their chances of collecting many sweets. Events take a turn when The baby brother's friend, Caoimhe, just happens to be dressed as the queen of Irish literature, Peig Sayers!

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....

After visiting Boston, Judy Moody's in the mood for liberty and freedom - freedom from her parents' rules and her pesky little brother, that is. But Judy's plans to declare independence, just like the Patriots did in 1776, wind up getting her into hot water. For sure and absolute positive, the founding fathers never had problems like hers! Will Judy be able to prove, once and for all, that she's ready for a bit more independence?

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?

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. This beloved poem, originally published in the early 19th century, has become a cherished part of Christmas tradition, delighting children and adults alike with its enchanting depiction of Santa Claus and his magical sleigh.

When The Haunted Dungeon, a notorious Halloween attraction, reports an actual ghost stirring up trouble beyond the splattered walls and latex masks, Thelma and the Riverfish Valley Paranormal Society are on the case. But once she investigates, Thelma quickly learns this isn't a normal haunting. A terrifying local legend is lurching to life underground, and it's connected to a darkness that's trying to twine its way around her heart.

An Heiligabend läuft am Nordpol alles glatt... bis die Magie eines kleinen Elfen schiefgeht! Der große, flauschige Bart des Weihnachtsmanns erwacht plötzlich zum Leben und macht sich auf zu einem eigenen Abenteuer. Nun muss der Weihnachtsmann durch den Schnee, den Himmel und sogar um Schornsteine herum jagen, um seinen schelmischen, ausgebüxten Bart einzufangen.

For ages 8-99, Wish Upon a Haunted Star is a spooky, tongue-in-cheek tale about the abandoned Lone Star Drive-In, the rumors of its haunting, and a reluctant investigator who quite possibly has more curiosity than he has common sense.

From snowball races through enchanted forests to secret sleigh-saving missions and magical reindeer rescues, every tale in this audiobook is filled with heart, courage, and holiday wonder. These action-packed short stories feature brave kids, daring deeds, and festive magic—perfect for listeners who love a little excitement before drifting off to sleep.

Owl is throwing a Halloween party and needs help from his friends. Bat, Cat, Fox, Raven, and Spider each find their courage while bringing a special gift to share. With deep breaths, happy hearts, and a sprinkle of Halloween magic, they show that bravery shines brighter than they ever imagined.

One little girl is counting down to Christmas with her unicorn friend. There's lots to do before Christmas day, but her unicorn is a bit mischievous … He munches all the mince pies, scribbles on the Christmas cards, makes a lot of mess and when the carol singers arrive, cover your ears, because unicorns REALLY can't sing! But as the big day grows closer and closer, will the two friends get their Christmas wish?

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.

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.

When notorious troublemaker Rayleigh Mann sneaks out to go trick-or-treating on Halloween, he gets more than he bargained for - in the form of a monster straight out of his nana's stories. The weirdest thing though? The monster tells Rayleigh that the father he never knew is actually the Bogey Mann, the most terrifying of all monsters, the Supreme Scarer himself. And there's more - Bogey is missing and Rayleigh is the only one who can find him.

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.