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Imbued with a sense of wonder, and a strong connection to the natural world, Laura Alary's books invite young listeners to engage with the liturgical seasons of the church year. Breathe is a journey through Ascension, Pentecost, and Ordinary Time.

In this playful counting adventure, colorful balloons arrive one by one, building excitement for a celebration full of surprises.

It's Rabbit's birthday and that means party time in the Hundred Acre Wood! With all our beloved characters in attendance, name badges are a must. But spelling can be tricky, as Booh Pear, Tiddle and Wiglet find out . . . With gentle rhyming verse by bestselling author Jeanne Willis, inspired by A. A. Milne's classic poem 'Teddy Bear', this is a delightful and heart-warming rhyming adventure about true friendship and having fun, with charming illustrations from Mark Burgess, in the style of E.H. Shepard.

Julia ist enttäuscht, dass sie dieses Jahr nur einen Adventskalender aus Papier bekommen hat. Sie hatte sich doch einen mit Schokolade gewünscht! Aber das auf dem Kalender abgebildete Haus glitzert so geheimnisvoll, dass sie nicht widerstehen kann: Sie öffnet das erste Fenster des Kalenderhauses. Da bemerkt sie, dass das Haus bewohnt ist und sie die Menschen, die darin leben, besuchen kann. Das Abenteuer beginnt!

The Mystery of the Lonely Egg is an adventurous tale about a good-natured wanderer looking for something very important. Can dreams come true? You have to read the story to find the surprising answer.

Anyone can tell jokes. The most important part of any joke is the pause before giving the ending or punch line. Goblin jokes can be told anytime, as well as Halloween.

Während der kleine Karl-Heinz seinen sechs Geschwistern die Weihnachtsplätzchen wegfuttert, hat Einzelkind Bisy die Qual der Wahl zwischen drei Adventskalendern. Die beiden kennen sich da noch nicht, aber sie haben eines gemeinsam: Sie fiebern Heiligabend entgegen. Bis dahin sind aber noch zwei Tage Zeit für jede Menge Spinnerei wie einem todesmutigen Klingelstreich, frechem Plätzchenraub und nervigem Weihnachtsbaumkauf. Und der alles entscheidenden Frage: Gibt es den Weihnachtsmann wirklich? Das Rätsel muss gelöst werden!

Join Jingle, the spunky little elf with a big imagination, and Jolly, a reindeer who’s never short on jokes, as they zoom through the North Pole spreading holiday cheer! Whether they're tickling snowmen or sneaking cookies from Santa’s kitchen, this duo knows how to turn every frosty moment into fun.

Christmas has arrived! Get comfy and settle down to a collection of cheery Christmas bedtime stories, that will have your child drifting off to a deep slumber to dream about Santa Claus and snow.

Are you ready for a spooky story? Grab your torch and join us for a collection of 6 spooky stories that will have your little one believing in ghosts, bats and spooky houses. These stories have been handpicked to entertain your little ones without giving them any nightmares.

Having missed Christmas battling cancer the past two years, Benjay is excited to celebrate all the holiday traditions with his family. Christmas activities take a perilous turn with a robbery at the century-old bank where Benjay’s mother works. Benjay’s new Bubble friend Peepers has a feeling that her human friend is in danger. Her fears intensify with the ominous vision from a visiting Elder. With a secret motive, the Bubble Elders launch a mission to verify the vision. Peepers and her older brother Fret leave to investigate the curious vision, not knowing the danger they will encounter.

When the Katz family moves in, C.J. the mouse is scared. Nibbling jelly doughnut crumbs in the kitchen, he hears a soft voice say, "Hello." The Katz family is spinning a dreidel and eating chocolate coins. It looks like fun, but a mouse can't play with cats! "Hello again," says the soft voice. "Please don't go. I could use a friend." Can C.J. overcome his fear and make some new friends just in time for Hanukkah?

Step back in time and experience the story of the first Christmas like never before. Journey with Mary and Joseph down the long, dusty road to Bethlehem, feel the chill of the night air, and hear the sounds of a town with no room to spare. Find warmth and wonder in a humble stable, surrounded by the sweet, earthy smell of hay and the gentle sounds of sleepy animals. In "The First Christmas: A Stable, a Star, and a Savior," the nativity story comes alive with vivid, sensory detail.

A Christmas Candle is a symbol of hope. Ten-year-old Jake lives with his parents in the countryside, and his grandfather lives close by. Jake encounters a snowstorm on his way to fulfill his promise to deliver some wood to his grandfather and gets lost. Jake learns quickly about the magic of Christmas, familial love, having hope even in trouble, and the possibilities that abound when one believes with all of one's heart.

Beep! Beep! It’s Halloween! Little Blue Truck is picking up his animal friends for a costume party.

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.

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!