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Long ago in London Town, at a time when the muffin man's cries began the day and the lamplighter ushered in the night, two young orphans lived together in the bleak, cold shelter of a public workhouse.

It is five days until Christmas, and Winston has a Very Curious Mystery to solve. He has hazy rememberings of another mouse, and he just knows that someone very important to him is lost. After promising Oliver that he will be back in time for Christmas, no matter what, Winston sets out on an exciting round-the-world adventure to find the missing mouse, helped along the way by wonderful old friends and delightful new ones, too.

For the Tenth Doctor, the festive season always brought adventure. In fact, he's saved Christmas across space and time more times than we ever knew. Join the Doctor (and Donna and Martha and Rose, and other friends old and new) for incredible tales of daring and danger. From Daleks plotting to save humanity to Sycorax working to exploit it...from star-narwhals massing on the Moon to a toy factory in space. Because even in the jolliest of seasons there's a world or two to save.

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.

Kris Kringle, forced out of a retirement home for refusing to deny he is Santa Claus, is hired as a seasonal Santa at Macy's in Manhattan. Customers warmly accept him as the very spirit of the season. Susan, the young daughter of Doris Walker, the store's personnel director, likes Kris but does not believe in Santa Claus and tells him that he is merely a Macy's employee. Other children believe that he is the genuine, legendary Real Thing.

È importante accontare ai bambini la vera storia della Befana. Quella della Befana è infatti una magia particolare. È l'ultima delle feste che concludono il periodo di Natale e si dice che l'Epifania tutte le feste porta via, ma in realtà - ne sono sicuro - è quella che i bambini davvero aspettano con più trepidazione. Insieme a questo titolo riceverete un file PDF accessibile dalla vostra Libreria.

Sing, dance, sign. Join Emma Memma for a magical story time.

Tony Robinson stars in this BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation of E. T. A. Hoffmann's renowned Christmas story, which inspired Tchaikovsky's ballet The Nutcracker. It is Christmas Eve, and young Mary and Fred are opening presents from their godfather, Drosselmeier the toymaker. Mary's favourite gift is a nutcracker soldier, and she is disappointed when his jaw breaks on a particularly hard nut.

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.

"Ruth-Violas jul" er en kalenderfortælling fyldt med overraskelser. Ruth-Viola vil gerne være juledame, når hun bliver stor. Men findes juledamen egentlig? Sammen med sine tre venner Rose, Omar og Hans-Eigil går Ruth-Viola på jagt efter hende. På deres jagt må de meget igennem. Både et luciaoptog med cykellygter og et helt særligt krybbespil med får og levende buske. Og så er der også en sur centerchef og en træt bibliotekar, der giver de fire børn kam til deres hår. Men mest af alt bliver Ruth-Violas jul hjerternes fest.

Embark on a Whirlwind of Festive Fun! ‘The Craziest Day of Christmas’ Join us on a merry adventure through the whimsical world of Christmas in this heartwarming tale. The festivities in Merrydale Grove take an unexpected turn on ‘The Craziest Day of Christmas,’ where laughter, surprises, and the magic of the season collide! A Hilarious Holiday Journey: Buckle up for a rollercoaster ride through the craziest day of the year! Benny Bunny, Olivia Owl, Sammy Squirrel, and Riley Raccoon are gearing up for festivities that promise laughter, mischief, and a touch of Christmas magic.

Six wonderfully fun and festive audio stories to entertain little ones over the Christmas season. Compiled by HarperCollins Children’s Books, this audio download is a magical collection showcasing some of the best-loved characters in children’s literature.

Few have seen the West Virginia creature known as Mothman, but everyone agrees nothing good happens when he’s around—there always seems to be an accident or some other mishap. Is he really an unlucky charm? Even he’s unsure. When Rudolph takes an unexpected vacation one foggy Christmas Eve, Santa Claus comes to Mothman with a request: “Mothman with your eyes so bright, won’t you guide my sleigh tonight?” Whether he saves Christmas or accidentally destroys it, one thing is for certain: the holidays will never be the same.

Christmas is coming, and what Leo wants more than anything in the world is a pet hamster. And guess what? He gets one on Christmas morning! Leo names his new pet Hampstead, after an autocorrect mistake on his wish list. Everything is great, that is, until Leo realizes that Hampstead is down in the dumps. What can Leo do to cheer Hampstead up?

Zehn festliche Geschichten – von geheimnisvollen Botschaften bis hin zu verlorenen Rentieren und märchenhaften Waldpfaden. Wahre Werte der Weihnachtszeit – jede Erzählung vermittelt spielerisch Mut, Zusammenhalt und die Freude am Schenken.

24 Adventsgeschichten für Kinder. Dieses Hörbuch lädt Kinder ab 7 Jahren und ihre Familien ein, die Adventszeit auf eine ganz besondere Weise zu erleben. Hinter jedem „Türchen“ wartet eine neue Geschichte – mal voller Magie, mal aus dem Alltag gegriffen, immer aber mit Herz und Wärme. Freue dich auf Abenteuer mit Weihnachtsfeen und Wichteln, auf fröhliche Schneetage, duftende Keksstunden und stille Momente, die den wahren Zauber der Weihnacht spürbar machen. Manche Erzählungen sind leicht und verspielt, andere berühren tief und vermitteln Werte wie Freundschaft, Mut und Mitgefühl.

This beautiful holiday collection offers 51 soul-soothing Christmas stories designed to help children relax, feel loved, and drift off to sleep with hearts full of warmth. Perfect for bedtime, quiet time, or family listening, each story celebrates the tender themes of generosity, love, empathy, and the magic of giving.

Wie bitte?! Mama fällt Weihnachten aus? Und wer kümmert sich jetzt um Adventskalender, Plätzchen, Geschenke und Weihnachtsbaum? Natürlich Karlchen! Mit ihr als Weihnachtsmann und Opa als Wichtel wird Weihnachten der Hammer. Unglücklicherweise läuft schon das Befüllen des Adventskalenders nicht ganz nach Mamas Geschmack, und Karlchen und Opa werden von Mama gefeuert. Noch vor dem zweiten Advent! Doch Karlchen wäre nicht Karlchen, wenn sie nicht schnell eine neue Weihnachtsaufgabe finden würde. Ja, sie findet sogar ihre wirklich wahre Weihnachtsmission.

Auf vier Pferden begeben sich Emil und seine Begleiter auf den Weg ins östliche Erzgebirge. Ihr Weg ist mit Gefahren gespickt: Lichterengel Klothilde wird von einem Troll überfallen, Pflaumentoffel Hansi von einer Riesenratte gebissen. Doch mit jeder Herausforderung wird Emil mutiger. Gemeinsam mit seinen treuen Begleitern überwindet er alle Gefahren.