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Bexley, Thayer and the Mystery of Santa Claus invites listeners on a captivating journey that uncovers the deeper truths behind the legend of Santa Claus. Blending timeless holiday magic with meaningful life lessons, this book reimagines the story of Santa as a symbol of kindness, courage, and connection—a light that lives within us all. Designed for listeners aged 10 to 12, yet layered with insights to engage adults, Bexley, Thayer and the Mystery of Santa Claus bridges the gap between childhood wonder and growing curiosity.

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

É véspera de Natal no Polo Norte — e as meias vermelhas favoritas do Papai Noel sumiram! Sem elas, ele não pode entregar os presentes!

Als der achtjährige Jonte in der Vorweihnachtszeit seltsame Geräusche auf dem Dachboden hört, ahnt er nicht, dass sein Leben sich für immer verändern wird. Zwischen alten Kisten und vergessenen Erinnerungen entdeckt er eine winzige, verborgene Tür – und dahinter eine Welt, die nur diejenigen sehen können, die an Magie glauben. Dort begegnet er Nisse, einem Wichtel mit großem Herzen, spitzer Zunge und einer Menge Geheimnisse. Gemeinsam stürzen sie sich in ein Abenteuer, das Jonte tief in das Reich der Wichtel führt.

Noah and Alex James might have saved Christmas for one year, but the battle for the North Pole is just beginning. After a quiet year at home, the James brothers are feeling a little let down. They haven’t heard from Santa, their magic crystal has stopped working, and it feels like life has gone back to normal. But things are about to heat up.

Es ist Heiligabend, und Pippin möchte, dass einfach alles perfekt wird. Es gibt nur ein klitzekleines Problem … Er ist ein Welpe. Von Mehleplosionen in der Küche über Kletterabenteuer im Weihnachtsbaum bis hin zu Geschenkband-Katastrophen – Pippins perfekt geplanter Weihnachtsabend verwandelt sich in ein perfekt schreckliches Chaos!

Are your children bursting with Christmas wonder and excited about the holidays? Would they like stories about kindness, courage, and believing in something bigger than themselves? Or maybe you just want Christmas stories that actually mean something? Then this audiobook was made for you. Voiced by a real narrator with a holiday feel, these fictional and never-heard-before stories will fill your home with laughter, wonder, and important morals that really help kids to develop!

C’est la veille de Noël, et Pippin veut que tout soit absolument parfait. Mais il y a un minuscule problème… C’est un chiot. Entre les explosions de farine dans la cuisine, les aventures dans le sapin et les catastrophes de rubans emmêlés, le Noël parfaitement planifié de Pippin se transforme en un désordre parfaitement catastrophique !

Ollie is no ordinary elf — he works hard at the North Pole, but he dreams even bigger. Instead of snowdrifts and sleigh bells, Ollie longs for sunshine, surfboards, and rolling waves. With a heart full of courage and a love for adventure, he’s ready for something magical.

Die Weihnachtszeit könnte doch so schön sein, wenn… ja, wenn man die feinen Schneekristalle, die goldenen Sterne und die funkelnden Verzierungen auch wirklich sehen könnte. Als Matilda ihre erste Brille bekommt, eröffnet sich ihr eine ganz neue Welt am Christkindlmarkt. Alles scheint plötzlich klar, hell und wunderschön. Bis eine verletzende Bemerkung sie ins Wanken bringt. Doch jemand ganz Besonderes zeigt Matilda, dass eine Brille mehr ist als nur ein Hilfsmittel.

There's much excitement in the Dixon household as the Friendship Fairies' dad has bought his own bakery – and he's planning on opening it just in time for Christmas! The girls are busy helping him get ready, and enjoying sampling the wares as they go. But when a little elf from nearby Red Forest comes seeking their help, they down tools and jump into action, for in the magical forest, disaster looms...

Neste livro ilustrado de Natal, cheio de humor e diversão, os super puns do Papai Noel fazem o trenó voar mais rápido do que nunca, espalhando brinquedos, alegria e gargalhadas para crianças em todo lugar. Perfeito para famílias que adoram histórias natalinas engraçadas e leituras divertidas em voz alta para crianças de 3 a 8 anos, esta aventura “pum-tástica” vai se tornar uma das favoritas da sua estante ano após ano. Com ilustrações alegres e surpresas hilárias, Os Super-Puns do Papai Noel provam que, às vezes, o riso é o melhor presente de Natal.

In Sloth Finds His Perfect Tree, Sloth shows up at a Christmas tree “forest” in early December with one clear mission: find the perfect tree to call home. Sounds simple, right? Not for Sloth. The beautiful trees are vanishing faster than Sloth can count them. Still, with quiet determination, a whole lot of heart, and more than a few charming missteps, Sloth keeps going. His journey is one filled with hope, laughter, and gentle persistence.

Hilja und ihre kleine Schwester Taimi sind sich sicher: Den Weihnachtsmann und die Weihnachtswichtel gibt es wirklich! Aber ein paar Beweise dafür wären nicht schlecht, findet Hilja. Wenn sie in der Adventszeit also nicht gerade Pfefferkuchen backt, auf der Treppe Schlitten fährt oder ein recht eigensinniges Krippenspiel aufführt, dann sucht Hilja nach Hinweisen für den Weihnachtszauber. Aber alles, was sie und Taimi entdecken, ist, dass Opa zu viele Agentenkrimis liest und die Johannisbeer-Omi heimlich Schokolade nascht, obwohl gar kein Bonbontag ist.

La veille de Noël, tout se passe bien au pôle Nord... jusqu'à ce qu'un petit lutin fasse une erreur magique ! La grande et douce barbe du Père Noël prend soudain vie et part pour sa propre aventure. Maintenant, le Père Noël doit courir dans la neige, dans le ciel, et même autour des cheminées pour rattraper sa barbe espiègle et fugitive. Parviendra-t-il à la récupérer à temps pour Noël ? Découvrez-le dans ce conte de fêtes drôle et réconfortant qui fera rire et applaudir les enfants tout au long de l'histoire. Parfait pour une lecture festive avant de dormir!

"La Liste de Souhaits Loufoque du Père Noël" est un livre pour enfants enchanteur qui ravira à coup sûr les enfants et leurs parents grâce à son humour et son cœur. Ce conte fantaisiste emmène les lecteurs dans un joyeux voyage à travers une série de souhaits hilarants et imaginatifs envoyés au Père Noël. Des skateboards à propulsion fusée aux dragons qui éternuent des fleurs, le livre déborde de créativité, encourageant les enfants à rêver grand et à penser hors des sentiers battus.

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.

It's Halloween and RJ has come to spend the night with Rebekah and Mouse. What starts out as a quiet night in with scary movies and snacks turns into a visit to one of the scariest haunted houses that the gang has ever encountered. Will they be the only kids to not run away in fear? Or will they have the courage to open the door to the one place that none of their other friends dared to enter?

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.