Celebration Time

Christmas can mean anything.... For Missy, it's solving murders in 1909. For a little girl in Dublin, it's Plasmavores knocking at the door. For Davros, it's a summons from the Doctor, who needs the mad inventor's help.

Since 1851, The New York Times has published thousands of obituaries—for heads of state, celebrities, scientists, and athletes. There’s even one for the person who invented the sock puppet. But, until recently, only a fraction of the Times’s obits chronicled the lives of women or people of color. The vast majority tell of the lives of men—mostly white men. Now, in the first book connected to the trailblazing series, Overlooked shares 66 extraordinary stories of women, BIPOC and LGBTQIA figures, and people with disabilities who have broken rules and overcome obstacles.

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.

While staying at the Winding River Lodge, the Aldens hear an old legend about a zombie who lives in the forest! Everyone knows zombies aren’t real - but when Benny sees a strange figure lurching through the woods, the Boxcar Children begin to wonder if the old legend is true after all....

‘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.

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.

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.

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.

Rediscover the Christmas story. These tales look at the real Christmas story by those who saw it. Four short stories look at the story of the birth of baby Jesus as seen by the donkey in the stable, the shepherds on a hillside, the star gazing down on the little town of Bethlehem, and the baby's mother, Mary. Based loosely on the Bible story about the arrival of the baby Jesus, these tales take a refreshing look at the nativity story at the heart of Christmas.

When a little fir tree is taken to be sold in the city along with other tall trees, plants, and shrubs, it becomes sad. But a young couple has special plans for choosing a Christmas tree that their family will treasure for years and years. Find out how the littlest fir tree becomes a Christmas tree forever in this heartwarming story about family, love, and Christmas tradition.

Celebrate the season of miracles with this collection of short stories about the lives of ordinary people and the lessons they learn during an extraordinary time of year. You’ll meet a young boy who reevaluates his perceptions after he’s forced to spend Christmas with his stern grandfather, an attorney who seemingly has everything but really has very little; a burned-out homecoming queen who grows weary of her own excuses for failure; and many other memorable characters.

A soft and gentle rhyming story book about a toddler who is waiting for Santa.

Ophelia was in the first grade. She didn’t like hugs. When her classmates tried to hug her, she said, “Don’t hug me!” So, her classmates didn’t hug her. She wriggled out of mommy’s arms when mom hugged her. However, she changed after seeing Fred, a cute goblin. What does Fred do with her? How did Fred change her? Let's listen to this audiobook to find out the answer.

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!

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.

Far away in the Arctic, Snowball, a little penguin, wants to win a game competiton for the Valentine's Day Celebration. He wants to be a winner, and he continues to practice and practice, but he can't do better than the other penguins. Who will help him win in the Valentine's Day Celebration?

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!

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.

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.

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 !