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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.

Just days before Mother’s Day, something strange is happening in the Animal Kingdom—every single mom has mysteriously disappeared.

Irrespressible Max wants to stay up late on Christmas so he can see Santa Claus.

Max's overbearing big sister, Ruby, suggests that the chocolate chicken in the birdbath should go to the one who finds the most Easter eggs. But unflappable Max has other ideas.

A little English, a little Russian, and a lot of heart make a birthday celebration you won't want to miss! When Sara's grandma, Catherine the Great, suddenly announces, "This year for my birthday, I want no presents! I have music in my Russian bones, and laughing in my heart. I have the day and the night, and I have all of you," Sara is surprised. How can Grandma have a birthday party with no presents?" Her mama explains that a no present can be anything from a kiss or a hug to a game of gin rummy - as long as it comes from deep inside you.

This is story of Santa's visit on a snowy Christmas Eve, beautifully brought to life with festive music.

Buddy McGee eagerly awaits a promised Christmas visit from his friend, the thing from outer space.

Splat is trying hard to be good before Santa's arrival, but he just keeps messing up. Join the fun and find out if all his hard work will be enough for him to get the presents he dreams of.

A wealthy, arrogant merchant learns the true meaning of Hanukkah when he takes the family of a poor peddler to court for savoring the smell of his wife's pancakes from outside their window.

Known as the Thanksgiving Address, this Native American good morning message is based on the belief that the natural world is a precious and rare gift - from the moon and the stars to the tiniest blade of grass.

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.

Christmas Everywhere takes you on an amazing Christmas journey. Our story travels around the world looking at how different countries and cultures celebrate Christmas. Did you think that everyone celebrates the same way you do? While some themes at Christmas such as family, generosity and celebration are constant, the way people enjoy Christmas across the globe can be very different

Usually Annabelle loves her birthday party, but this year everything keeps going wrong! Will she be able to make it the best birthday ever, or will it be a total disaster?

Join George, a young and courageous explorer with all the pluck of a little Indiana Jones, on a very festive quest – to find Father Christmas himself! This time George is heading to the North Pole to deliver lots of presents to Santa for a change! But oh no – Santa and the elves are in trouble, and Rudolf has lost the light from his red nose! Can George step up and save Christmas?

Barbara Costello—also known as Brunch with Babs—brings a fresh perspective to these tired clichés, giving adults and kids alike some shared laughter and modern wisdom. With twinkling warmth and her signature question, Babs reminds listeners what is truly timeless: a mother’s love for her child.

Wir läuten die Zeit des echten Gruselns ein. Ein schriller Schrei durchfährt das Dunkel. Es trifft sie eisig kalter Stoß. Und unheildrohendes Gemunkelerwächst zu schaurigem Getos’. (Wolfgang Rödig)In unserem sechsten Band der Reihe „Wo die wilden Geister wohnen“ versammeln sich die düstersten Gestalten, die man sich nur vorstellen kann. Hier sind sie alle vertreten: die unheimlichen Klabautermänner, die Schreckgespenster, die unsichtbaren Geister ... und natürlich die furchterregenden Walpurgishexen, die auf dem Brocken um Mitternacht auf ihren Besen ihr Unwesen treiben.

Erlebe Pippi Langstrumpfs große Weihnachtsüberraschung, geh auf Tannenbaumsuche mit Lotta, feiere mit Mama Muh und finde heraus, ob Pettersson und Findus ihr Weihnachtsfest doch noch retten können. Ganz viel schwedischer Weihnachtszauber auf einem Hörbuch!

So schön wie auf Lillasund war Weihnachten noch nie! Dick verschneit liegt die Insel Lillasund in der winterlichen Schärenlandschaft. Ida und Elsa stapfen mit ihren geliebten Ponys durch meterhohe Schneewehen, Lichter erhellen alle Fenster, und durch die gemütliche Stube weht der Duft von Pfefferkuchen. Auf dem Österviksgard proben die Reitschüler*innen eine Weihnachtsaufführung mit Pferden! Auch Ida und Elsa sind natürlich mit von der Partie. Doch irgendjemand huscht im Dunkeln umher und treibt auf dem Reiterhof seinen Schabernack.

Milly can't wait to spend a summer at Grandad's cottage by the sea, and is even more excited when she discovers Grandad and Gramps' Pride flag in the attic. Grandad insists he's too old to go to the London celebrations, especially now Gramps isn't around any more, but Milly has an idea to get the local community together and bring Pride to Grandad.