Celebration Time

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.

‘Tis the Season to Feel Inadequate is a collection of humorous essays about holidays, special occasions, and other times our celebrations make us feel not-so-celebratory. It’s understanding for those who think Christmas form letters can be honest—or they can be interesting. And it’s empathy for anyone who’s ever gotten poison ivy on Naked Hiking Day, or eaten all their Halloween candy and had to hand out instant oatmeal packets to their trick-or-treaters.

There's a chill in the air and frost on the trees, and Little Bear has something to say: 'I love wrapping and ribbons and balls of bright string, And gift tags, and glitter – the joy that they bring! I love giving presents, and getting them too, But the thing that I love more than Christmas is –' But Little Bear keeps getting interrupted by the mail carrier, the oven timer, the carollers. Can you guess what Little Bear loves even more than Christmas?

On a snowy night, Snowman lends a helping hand to Bird, Rabbit, Farmer, and Traveler when they are in need. The next day when the sun comes out and melts Snowman, Bird, Rabbit, Farmer, and Traveler work together as a team to rebuild Snowman. The Giving Snowman is a book about kindness and gratitude. Children can learn through the story that giving to others is a virtue that connects all of us and makes our lives more beautiful.

Tim Tannenbaum hat einen Traum. Er will der schönste Weihnachtsbaum der Welt werden. Seine Freunde Elfi Eichhorn und Werner Wildschwein sind davon gar nicht begeistert. Doch Tim gibt keine Ruhe und bittet Ernestina Eule ihm mit Magie zu helfen. Er lässt alles hinter sich und fällt in der Stadt prompt auf eine gemeine Maus herein. Elfi und Werner müssen ihn retten, und es beginnt ein aufregendes Abenteuer. Tim lernt, worauf es im Leben wirklich ankommt, und ist ganz erstaunt, als sein Traum doch noch in Erfüllung geht.

Facing a Christmas without their dad, Marty and Julie send letters to Santa asking for his help to bring their dad home for the holidays. Prof. Brett Beenie, meanwhile, is in Alaska continuing his evil plot to steal the reindeer’s flight and keep Christmas from coming this year. Elf Eric is at the North Pole working hard at getting ready to present a jet as a backup plan to Santa, who still remains loyal to the reindeer.

"Miracle and Jroc's Pumpkin Patch Adventure" is a delightful tale perfect for early listeners, featuring two lovable Rottweilers who help their African American human parents get ready for Thanksgiving. Join Miracle and Jroc as they explore the pumpkin patch, encounter silly surprises, and enjoy a festive day filled with fun, food, and family. This charming story, filled with humor and heart, is sure to become a holiday favorite for children and dog lovers alike!

George and Kate enter Whittaker Magnet School via the "Leave No High-Scoring Child Behind" program. They quickly learn that all Whittaker students do is practice taking tests. Higher scores bring more students, and more tax money! And as if Whittaker isn't strange enough, there may be a demon roaming the halls. Acclaimed author Edward Bloor's Story Time is a darkly hilarious spoof on modern education.

This is the fifth magical installment of The Isley Adventure Chronicles. In this audiobook, Isley and his gang embark on another heart-tugging mission. They travel back in time to the past of the colorful celebrations of V-E Day. Hear Winston Churchill’s Victory speech and join in the joyous dancing. A day you will never forget.

This story takes place on a distant planet, far beyond our galaxy. Two brothers, Sinclair and Ivan Frost, are faced with a difficult challenge that may jeopardize Christmas and Sinclair's duties as the Giver of Snowville - a special power given to their family nearly a century ago by the Star Queen. Meanwhile, Sinclair's best friend, Randall, and the citizens of Snowville struggle to keep it all together.

Mais elle montre aussi aux enfants qu’au cœur de l’histoire de Noël, il y a une excellente nouvelle qui mérite d’être chantée et annoncée partout : le Fils de Dieu, Jésus, est né pour que nous puissions être amis avec Dieu pour toujours !

Dash is not the most popular kid in school and often shunned by neighborhood kids. His peers call him different, weird, and other hurtful words. Grief and sadness are his closest friends. But all that is about to change when Dash hears his name whispered on the winds.

Manche Menschen denken bei Weihnachten an "Stille Nacht". Weit gefehlt! Die Heilige Nacht war voller Geschrei, Gesang und Gebrüll! Es war genauso laut wie auf unseren Weihnachtsfeiern. Diese originell nacherzählte Weihnachtsgeschichte lädt dazu ein, etwas Lärm zu machen, damit Kinder sie miterleben. Vor allem aber führt sie die Kinder in stille Anbetung über dem Wunder der Menschwerdung Jesu: Gottes Sohn wird Mensch, um uns mit Gott zu versöhnen. Ausmalbilder helfen, die Geschichte zu reflektieren.

Some people think that Christmas was a "Silent Night". Far from it. It was filled with shouting, singing and screaming! It was as noisy as any of our Christmas celebrations. This fun and fresh retelling of the Christmas story comes with invitations to make some noise, so that children can join in as parents read to them. But it also shows children that at the heart of the Christmas story is something we should all be quiet and see: God’s Son Jesus was born, so that we can be friends with God forever.

Forced by her moms to spend Christmas at her grandmother's dusty old house, 10-year-old Charlotte discovers the impossible: an ancient family quilt that travels through time! Now, she's trapped in the past with just a needle and thread and a whole lot of questions. The only people who can help are her mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. The problem is that they're 10 years old, as well!

Let’s celebrate Thanksgiving Day by singing songs and learn why the turkey is such an amazing bird. Did you know that only male turkeys gobble? Or that wild turkeys are intelligent, sensitive, and social animals? Kids will learn that wild turkeys sleep in trees and can fly up to 55 mph for short distances. Turkey jokes will make everyone laugh around the Thanksgiving Day table. Grab a fork and spoon and drive right into a delicious dish of learning!

"Are we there yet"? Every parent has heard this classic kid question on a long car ride - and after listening to this astonishingly inventive new audiobook, you'll never look at being bored the same way again. Let's face it: Everyone knows that car rides can be boring. And when things get boring, time slows down. In this audiobook, a boy feels time slowing down so much that it starts going backward - into the time of pirates! Of princesses! Of dinosaurs!

In The Mailbox Tree, time travelers Grant and Alex must journey back into history on an incredible voyage through Christmas past. Revisiting the dangerous time of the first Hanukkah, the wild celebrations of Roman Saturnalia, Charlemagne’s great Boar’s Head Feast, and Charles Dickens’ London, the boys must look for clues in the pages of time to solve the riddle that will save Christmas Future.

The Christmas Stories by Robert Louis Stevenson is a captivating compilation of holiday tales by the celebrated Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson. This anthology includes three cherished stories that beautifully capture the essence of the Christmas season: Christmas at Sea, Markheim, and Winter Time. Robert Louis Stevenson showcases his versatile storytelling skills in these Christmas stories. Through his vivid prose, he invites listeners to explore the magic and wonder of Christmas, as well as the complexities of human nature during this special time of year.

Christmas is a time of year that is filled with expectation, excitement and promise for many. It is especially so for the very young, who will likely be eagerly awaiting the arrival of Father Christmas and a sack full of gifts. Of course, this can cause problems with overexcited youngsters finding it hard to get to sleep because of the anticipation.