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A heart-wrenching story about a poor little girl forced to sell matches on Christmas Eve. As she stumbles barefooted into a cold and lonely alley, she is enchanted by visions of Christmas wonders and her beloved grandmother long passed. "The Little Match Girl" is a tale that makes us all grateful for what we have this holiday season.

Cosy up and get ready for a magical Christmas with this festive collection of 12 Puffin tales! Featuring much-loved Puffin authors Shirley Hughes, Michael Morpurgo, Tom Fletcher and more!

Experience the magic of the holiday season with the timeless classic, "'Twas the Night Before Christmas," brought to life by the warm and engaging narration of Jim Hanemaayer. This beloved poem, originally published in the early 19th century, has become a cherished part of Christmas tradition, delighting children and adults alike with its enchanting depiction of Santa Claus and his magical sleigh.

Comme chaque année, Noël se prépare au Royaume des jouets avec le concours de tous : lutins, fées, yétis, marmottes... Et là, on s'active beaucoup car il ne reste plus que quelques semaines avant la nuit fatidique où il va falloir distribuer les cadeaux. Bref, on n'est pas en avance pour fabriquer et emballer les cadeaux.

Ten Little Elves set off on a mission to rescue Christmas. But what will the Ten Little Elves do when they meet a growling polar bear? A yowling yeti? And a scary Ice Queen? Count along with the Ten Little Elves in this action-packed, rhyming adventure!

Alyssa the Snow Queen Fairy makes sure that everyone is happy throughout winter in both the human and fairy worlds. But when nasty Jack Frost steals her magical objects, everything becomes an icy misery! Can Rachel and Kirsty help get them back before Fairyland freezes over? There's a magical snowflake, an enchanted mirror and an everlasting rose in this audiobook. Listen to it to find out if Kirsty, Rachel and Alyssa can discover them!

This classic poem, "The Night Before Christmas" by Clement Clarke Moore, has been translated into Scots by Scottish author Kirsty Strange. Blending Scottish humor with a jaunty musical score by James Strange, this version is a fresh take on a classic while preserving the original poem's festive and nostalgic essence. So snuggle doon and enjoy this nostalgic trip with your bairns as you experience the magic of Christmas with a Scottish twist.

This delightful collection of Christmas stories includes the full-cast dramatization of A CHRISTMAS CAROL, THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS DAY, and the holiday favorites THE LITTLE MATCH GIRL, ‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS, and THE ELVES AND THE SHOEMAKER.

Findus in Weihnachtsnot: Wer rettet seinen Gabentisch? Seit Tagen ist es so bitterkalt, dass Pettersson und Findus nicht aus dem Haus gehen möchten. Kaum ist es ein bisschen wärmer, verstaucht sich Pettersson den Fuß und kann nicht mehr laufen. Jetzt ist Findus in großer Not: Wie kommen die beiden zu einem Tannenbaum? Woher soll er Fleischklößchen, Stockfisch und Pfefferkuchen nehmen? Doch am Heiligabend wartet eine wunderbar weihnachtliche Bescherung auf den Alten und seinen Kater…

This is not about a mole, of any type, in part or in whole. It is also not about a lid, per se, even though it features on the storyline grid. But this tale is about a “Mole-Lid,” at least in the way that sounds to the HeussKid, who is a good kid after all. He would not steal Christmas, a “Mole-Lid,” or anything else, for that matter. But he is not afraid to make an unpopular move.

So ganz versteht das Sams dieses Weihnachten noch nicht. Was genau sind das für Flügelwesen, die angeblich im Himmel wohnen? Und warum stellt man sich einen Baum mitten ins Wohnzimmer? Herr Taschenbier muss eine ganze Menge erklären. Vor allem die Sache mit den Geschenken findet das Sams sehr interessant. Es hat auch gleich eine Idee, was es seinem Papa zum Fest schenken könnte. Doch dazu muss es erst einmal in die Sams-Welt reisen.

Peggy and her family have won a dream winter holiday to Lapland! But sadly, Dad's work means that he can't go with them. Chloe is sad because their trip won't be as special if her whole family isn't together for Christmas. Peggy knows there's only one person who can help them - Santa Claus! Can she find a way to to become an elf and work some Christmas magic?

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.

Der Dezember naht - und für Petronella Apfelmus und ihre Freunde beginnen die Vorbereitungen für das Weihnachtsfest. Wie freut sich die Apfelhexe, als der Poststorch ihr einen magischen Adventskalender bringt, denn hinter seinen Türchen verbirgt sich so manche Überraschung! Auch Lea und Luis sind schon mächtig in Weihnachtsstimmung: Mit ihrer Klasse bereiten sie eine große Aufführung vor.

It’s Love Day! Mr Brown has forgotten to book a table for the Browns’ special Love Day dinner, and Paddington is on a mission to deliver Love Day cards to all his friends.

Are you looking for non-religious kids' Christmas stories? If so, you will enjoy our collection: Kids' Christmas Book with Santa Claus and Non-Religious Stories: Xmas Holiday Story Books for Children. Note that these are public domain works that were originally written by the indicated authors. All of the stories have been modernized and re-written for the 21st century.

Nothing beats Halloween. It's Drew Brockman's favorite holiday. And this year will be awesome. Much better than last year. Or the year Lee and Tabby played that joke. A nasty practical joke on Drew and her best friend, Walker. Yes, this year Drew and Walker have a plan. A plan for revenge. It involves two scary pumpkin heads. But something's gone wrong. Way wrong. Because the pumpkin heads are a little too scary. A little too real. With strange hissing voices. And flames shooting out of their faces.

A Christmas Carol is Charles Dickens's classic tale of the redemption of Ebenezer Scrooge. In this all-new full-cast dramatization, we re-live the iconic story where the mean old businessman is visited by the spirits of Christmases past, present and future. With a cast of eleven actors performing the well-known roles of everyone from Jacob Marley to Tiny Tim, this fresh production breathes new life into a much-loved seasonal favourite.

A.J. and the gang are celebrating Saint Patrick’s Day with all the classic activities. But when A.J. spots a little man dressed head-to-toe in green sneaking around, it can only mean one thing: a real-life leprechaun! And one that’s wreaking havoc all around the school! Will the Ella Mentry School kids be able to catch the leprechaun before he causes even more trouble?

Busy Betty has always been busy. Every day she wakes up with a million questions and a billion ideas! And today she has an amazing idea: she’s throwing her mom a birthday party. Shhh.... It’s a surprise!