Holidays & Celebrations

Maeve is talking a walk when she comes across a group of sad leprechauns. They are worried about people trying to steal their gold on St. Patrick’s Day. Afraid they will leave Ireland, Maeve decides to help them protect their gold—with a magical carnival!

Did you know moose like to eat pumpkins? Well, Halloween in Alaska is the perfect time for pumpkin-eaters! While trick-or-treating, Robin and her mother find a moose eating a jack-o-lantern. Will Robin be able to keep her pumpkin safe from becoming a snack?

When Aviva Davis and Holly Martin meet at the holiday pageant tryouts for their local senior’s center, they think they must be seeing double. While they both knew they were adopted, they had no idea they had a biological sibling, let alone an identical twin! The similarities are only skin deep, though, because while Aviva has a big personality and even bigger Broadway plans, Holly is more the quiet dreamer type who longs to become a famous author like her grandfather.

Winter break is over, and it’s another five months until summer vacation. A.J. and his friends aren’t looking forward to school starting back up, but they’re even less excited when Dr. Carbles, president of the Board of Education, cancels ALL school holidays. No Presidents' Day, no Memorial Day, and forget about any snow days! Morale is down, but Mrs. Roopy, the librarian, has a trick up her sleeve. Instead of celebrating traditional holidays, the school will celebrate real holidays that no one has ever heard of!

Two thousand years ago, a ship sailed east, alone on an endless sea. The people onboard were fleeing the same war that the Maccabees fought in the ancient land of Israel. They took with them their faith and their traditions, knowing they would sail for more than a year. When a great storm crushed their boat on the shores of India, only a few survived. Some say the prophet Elijah plucked them from the sea. But they were welcomed by the people of the new land. They survived and adapted, with new spices for their food and new clothing and culture to borrow, but never strayed from their faith.

Retrouvez dans cette compilation les titres suivants : Le Noël de la cigale et la fourmi; Un Noël parfait ! ; Lettres au Père Noël ; Ensemble pour Noël ; Le plus beau de tous les cadeaux ; La lune pour Noël ; Les lutins de l'armoire. Le magazine de référence qui éveille les enfants aux contes des souvenirs de lecture pour la vie ! À l'âge où l'enfant ne sait pas lire, il a besoin d'histoires mettant en mots et en images ce qu'il ne saurait dire ou appréhender autrement, et de récits pour se représenter le monde et ses émotions.

Charles Dickens' Eine Weihnachtsgeschichte führt uns in das düstere London des 19. Jahrhunderts, wo der hartherzige Ebenezer Scrooge nur an Geld und Macht denkt. Doch in der Nacht vor Weihnachten wird er von drei Geistern besucht, die ihm die Fehler seiner Vergangenheit, die Trostlosigkeit seiner Gegenwart und die Dunkelheit seiner Zukunft vor Augen führen. Wird Scrooge das Herz öffnen und den wahren Geist der Weihnacht entdecken? Ein Weihnachtsmärchen voller Wärme, Mitgefühl und Hoffnung – perfekt für die besinnliche Jahreszeit.

Se quegli elfacci di Babbo Natale (quelli che consegnano regali ai bambini buoni) non fossero poi così buoni? E se gli Skramp (quelli che consegnano incubi ai bambini malvagi) non fossero così cattivi come li hanno sempre raccontati? Jack è stanco di consegnare incubi, e ha in mente un piano per cambiare tutto. Ma dovrà fare i conti con Babbo Natale e con un’elfa imprevista che sconvolgerà tutto. Non importa se ti senti più Elfo o Skramp, quello che conta è lasciarsi trasportare dall’avventura insieme a Jack lungo "La via dei Giocattoli" alla ricerca della vera essenza del Natale.

Retrouvez dans cette compilation les titres suivants : Le plus beau des cadeaux ; Le père Noël chez les martiens ; Le pacte de Noël. Avec 2,9 millions de lecteurs, J'aime lire est le magazine jeunesse le plus lu en France ! Ses courts romans écrits et imaginés spécialement pour les enfants de 7 à 10 ans nourrissent leur imaginaire tout en les faisant entrer dans le monde enchanté de la littérature de jeunesse. Découvrez ou redécouvrez ces histoires contées et enrichies sous forme audio.

Retrouvez dans cette compilation les titres suivants : Noël tous les jours Comment le sapin devint l'arbre de Noël Les Assistants du père Noël La Bêtise du père Noël Les Chaussettes du père Noël Un Noël pas comme les autres Le Jour où Jeannot Grillon vit le père Noël Clara Bistouille Le Noël des toits La Première Visite du père Noël La Naissance du bébé de Noël Balthazar et l'étoile La Befana La Visite des mages Saint Nicolas et les trois enfants La Visite des araignées.

It’s Christmas Eve, and Timmy can’t sleep. The excitement of the holiday keeps him wide awake, until a mysterious noise grabs his attention. Could it be Santa? Sneaking down the hall, Timmy is shocked to find Santa Claus stuck in the chimney! With Christmas Eve in jeopardy and no time to waste, Timmy springs into action. He grabs a bundle of balloons he had left from a holiday party, hoping they might help Santa float free. His clever plan works, and Santa rises up through the chimney, saved by Timmy’s quick thinking. To thank Timmy for his kindness, Santa offers him a special treat.

No more gingerbread geometry for these little elves! It's June 25th, Leon's Day, and the halfway point to Christmas! That means elf school is out and it's time to get ready for Christmas!

"Thankful Around the World: How Children Celebrate Gratitude Around the Globe" is a heartwarming children's book that explores how kids from different cultures express gratitude through their unique traditions. This delightful story introduces young listeners to the diverse ways people give thanks across the globe. Follow a group of children as they share stories about their homes and celebrations, highlighting the universal message of thankfulness. Whether it's through food, festivals, or family gatherings, this book shows that no matter where we live, gratitude is something we all share.

Mentre Babbo Natale sta controllando la lista dei regali, Lucy la stellina e gli elfetti Buddy e Pretty si sono intrufolati nella misteriosa sala dove si trova la Magisfera per giocare di nascosto al PescaSogni. Ma non hanno fatto i conti con il Dr. Krampy, il cugino brontolone di Babbo Natale che ha in serbo per loro un desiderio segreto che non si aspettavano... Una splendida storia con protagonisti gli abitanti del Regno di Babbo Natale, un inno alla magia del Natale, al potere della speranza e alla bellezza di trovare la felicità anche nei momenti più inaspettati.

Willkommen in der zauberhaften Welt von Tomte und Snorre, zwei Wichtel, die unterschiedlicher kaum sein könnten und doch eines gemeinsam haben: Sie lieben die Weihnachtszeit! Während draußen der Schnee fällt und die Nächte immer eisiger werden und alles in sanftes Weiß fällt, erwachen die Wichtel zum Leben und schlüpfen ins Haus der Familie Klein, bereit für ein paar zauberhafte, aber auch turbulente Abenteuer.

Matty is sick, and very sad because he’s too sick to go to the Queen’s birthday party! But when he gets an unexpected visitor, it seems that Matty might not miss out after all…

Stories about Santa Claus and fairies.

Beginning with Creation, The Advent Storybook invites your family on a beautiful, chronological journey through ancient stories, tracing God’s faithful promise to send a Rescuer—Jesus. Each of the 25 Bible stories begins with a key verse and ends with a thoughtful question, helping you and your children think and talk about the reason we celebrate Jesus’ birth. This year, begin a new Christmas tradition. Create memories your family will cherish.

Theodore’s Plate, the initial volume (the “Book”), is set during Christmas. The Book introduces us to eight-year-old Theodore, the precocious child of a peasant family that lives deep in a dense forest during the Renaissance. The Animated Christmas Special provides a deeper and broader look at the world of Theodore.

One day seven-year-old Ruby was walking in the woods and saw a glow. The glow was three eggs. After one of the eggs hatched, Ruby found himself with a pet Christmas dragon, which he named Reindeer. Can Ruby, his sister, and their five cousins take care of Reindeer and entertain him? What kind of magic does a Christmas dragon have during the holidays?

Dive into the enchanting world of autumn with Autumn Wonders: A Collection of Fall Poems for Kids, designed for ages 5 to 12 and brought to you by British author and illustrator Mahsa Shirazi.

Settle down for this classic and well loved tale of The Snow Man by Hans Christian Andersen. A tale of a Snow Man who comes to life by a magical breeze and longs to be able to run.

Have you put a snack out for Santa Claus and his Reindeer? Get comfy and grab your teddy as we guide your little ones through a collection of calming and magical Christmas stories which are perfect for that car journey to see family, bedtime and siting around the fire together with a hot mug of hot chocolate.

In this short story, Benjay’s excitement for Halloween keeps hitting roadblocks. Will he go trick-or-treating or be stuck at home handing out candy? A delightful middle-grade short story that captures the magic and excitement of every child's favorite spooky holiday. An entertaining tale blending humor, adventure, and valuable life lessons about resilience and family bonds.

Snuggle down with this collection of magical Christmas fairy tales from some of your favourite storytellers. These calming stories will have your little one dreaming of talking snowmen, magical trees and a talking cuckoo! Get settled, grab your teddy and lets begin on a magical Christmas adventure!