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Bald ist Heiligabend. Für Julian ist das der schönste Tag des Jahres. Lebkuchen und Clementinen, das Knistern und Knacken im Kamin, das flackernde Licht der Kerzen. Außerdem wird Julian an Heiligabend zehn Jahre alt. Doch dieses Jahr ist alles anders. Juni, Julians große Schwester, ist tot. Ein tiefer Schatten liegt über der Familie. Und Julian hat eigentlich nur ein Gefühl: Weihnachten ist abgesagt. Bis Julian Hedvig begegnet. Hedvig hat graue Augen, redet schneller als der Wind und liebt Weihnachten über alles. Ganz langsam glaubt Julian, dass es doch ein Weihnachten für ihn geben könnte.

Un ragazzo e il suo giocattolo preferito stanno per cambiare tutto... Jack ama il suo maialino di pezza, Mimalino, detto Lino. È sempre stato lì per lui, nei giorni belli e in quelli brutti. Una vigilia di Natale, però, succede qualcosa di terribile: Lino si perde. Ma la vigilia di Natale è la notte dei miracoli e delle cause perse, è la notte in cui tutto può prendere vita... anche i giocattoli.

Snuggle into bed and read these delightful stories in the lead up to Christmas! From Santa's lost sleigh bell to the clever goose who made it snow, there's a festive adventure for everyone in these jolly short stories from Enid Blyton, the world's best-loved storyteller. These traditional tales...

The editor of a newspaper responds to a little girl's question of whether or not there really is a Santa Claus. This story goes to the very heart of the holiday season, marking a time of celebration, wonder and love.

Naughty Elf needs to help Santa get some children back from the naughty list on to the good list in time for Christmas, but can he do it in time? Find out when you listen to these delightful Christmas tales, all of which reinforce messages of good behavior.

A Stinky Sleigh Ride: A Fart-Filled Christmas Adventure for Kids and Families; The best Chapter Books For Kids Ages 8–12 Key Features: Hilarious Christmas Comedy for Kids: Packed with laugh-out-loud moments and festive mischief that will make children (and parents!) giggle from start to finish. Heartwarming Holiday Message: A story that celebrates kindness, friendship, and the true spirit of Christmas—mixed with just the right amount of fart-tastic fun. Perfect Christmas Read-Aloud: Ideal for family reading, classroom laughter, or bedtime stories during the holiday season. For Fans of ...

The eagerly anticipated follow-up to Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World. Overflowing with wonderfully engaging facts, vibrant music and sound effects, it is a celebration of just some of the inspirational women who put their mark on the world we live in. Prepare to be inspired. List of women featured: Elizabeth Blackwell, Qiu Jin, Boudicca, Flora Drummond, Pocahontas, Noor Inayat Khan, Harriet Tubman, Valentina Tereshkova, Ada Lovelace, Sayyida al-Hurra, Hatshepsut, Josephine Baker, Mary Wollstonecraft and Mary Shelley.

Twelve-year-old Phoebe Callahan longs to enjoy a storybook Christmas. So after she learns that she and her three girl cousins will spend their holiday vacation in New England on their grandma's island estate, she plans the Christmas of her dreams. When she reaches Gull Island, the cold breeze and cloudy skies foster her fondest fantasy - a white Christmas. Phoebe imagines her grandma's stately three-story home with lights in every window.

Ebenezer Scrooge is a miser who lords over his poor employee, Bob Cratchit, and hates the joys that Christmas affords everyone but himself. After being exceptionally miserable at the office on the day of Christmas Eve, Scrooge returns home to be haunted by three spirits who attempt to motivate a change in the old man's demeanor - lest he continue on his current path and face almost certain eternal damnation.

Merry Christmas from the treehouse! The 156-Storey Treehouse is the twelfth audiobook of Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton's wacky, laugh-out-loud treehouse adventures. Read by Stig Wemyss, Australia's most loved narrator of audiobooks for children and young adults. 'The kind of book I would have...

Jack est très attaché à son cochon en peluche de petit garçon. Ils ont tout vécu ensemble, les bons comme les mauvais moments. Jusqu’à cette veille de Noël où arrive la catastrophe : le cochon est perdu ! Mais la nuit de Noël n’est pas une nuit comme les autres. C’est la nuit des miracles et des causes désespérées, le moment où même les jouets peuvent prendre vie. Alors, Jack et le cochon de Noël - une peluche de substitution un peu agaçante - embarquent pour une aventure magique et périlleuse au pays des choses perdues.

Keir thinks he knows about bad luck. His elven mother is dying of a wasting disease. His human father, severely injured in the war, struggles to walk. A brutal Winterfall clasps his mountainous kingdom in talons of ice. The people are starving. His family, his little sisters, depend on him to see them to Dragonmas Day. They need a miracle. But who believes in miracles anymore?

The Big Book of Christmas: Classic Stories and Poems is a grand compilation that assembles a treasure trove of holiday tales and poems from a remarkable array of authors. This extensive collection includes 100 classic works, each thoughtfully illustrated, to immerse readers in the magic and wonder of the Christmas season. This anthology spans a rich tapestry of Christmas literature, including timeless favorites such as "The Gift of the Magi," "The Red Room," "A Letter from Santa Claus," "The Fir Tree," "Song of the Holly," and many more.

Hello, I’m Tippytoes. I’m magical, I’m yellow, and I love nothing more than a good magical spell. Unfortunately, my spells don’t always listen to me. Well, I’m only a fairy in training at the moment, you know?! Just imagine, while helping my fairy teacher, I sneeze a magical snowflake into a tree and the entire room erupts into a snowstorm.” Hey, I couldn’t have known that my teeny tiny sneeze would react to the spell my fairy teacher cast earlier, could I? Ok, ok, I admit. I was admiring the magical Christmas tree. But honestly, what kitty could resist such temptation? ...

Hans Christian Andersen’s The Fir Tree is a poignant and timeless holiday tale that reflects on the themes of longing, joy, and the passage of time. The story follows a little fir tree, who dreams of growing up and experiencing the grand adventures of life beyond the forest. As it watches the world around it change, the fir tree discovers the importance of appreciating the present moment and the bittersweet lessons that come with growing older.

Reflect on the meaning of Jesus’ birth this Advent with Sarah Young’s Jesus Listens for Christmas: 25 Prayers and Devotions for Kids. Your family will journey into the heart of the nativity story with Scripture verses, prayers, reflections, and simple activities as you anticipate and...

In O. Henry's classic story about Christmas and the holiday spirit, a young married couple deal with the challenge of buying secret Christmas gifts for each other with very little money...

The Naughty List Tells Him Where to Hunt at Christmas Ten-year-old Clyde Lester is certain a winter monster is hunting him. Each knock on the window and voices through the vents feels like proof that the disappearances are his fault, a lesson his mother has repeated for years. With his Seven-year-old cousin Deborah living with them, her quiet innocence brings warmth and kindness into the house. I that safety, Clyde begins to realize the guilt he carries was never his to hold. After uncovering a heart so cruel, Cryo-Croc raises one name to the top of his naughty list, stalking his prey by ...

What if Scrooge was a kid? This is an immersive musical tale of Scrooge finding out what Christmas is all about. He buys a game system that takes him on an electric adventure through time with the help of his strange friends. A new modern twist on the classic holiday story A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens for kids obsessed with technology. Go on the holiday adventure with the audiobook version filled with new songs and twists of fantasy that will be entertaining for hours.

Seven little Christmas secrets are waiting for Mia to uncover before the cookies run out, the silver bells vanish, and the silent star above the village goes dark. Does your child love the magic and warmth of Christmas? Do they enjoy stories about friendship, honesty, and finding joy in simple things? Meet Mia, a curious girl who loves adventure, and her two best friends: Foxlet, a snow fox who's always hungry,and Owlet, a wise little owl. This treasury has seven Christmas stories that are just right for beginning readers (ages 4-8) and perfect for bedtime reading during the holidays. ...