Christmas Children Fiction

The mouse came looking for his present. The tree was fresh and the cat indifferent. It was an evening our household will always remember.

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.

Do you know about The Grumpus? And his Dastardly, Dreadful Christmas Plan? And about the Awful Thing that happened at the North Pole on Christmas Eve? Perhaps I should tell you about it.... This heartwarming story follows the adventures of an unlikely hero as he journeys to the North Pole, unwittingly and somewhat reluctantly making lots of new friends along the way.

C'est Noël pour Moustache ! Avec son ami Médor il vont lancer une distribution de cadeaux dans la forêt ! Cela forme une grande chaîne de générosité qui va beaucoup plaire au Père Noël !

C'est la veille de Noël. Installée dans son canapé, Petite Taupe regarde la neige tomber. Elle soupire : que va-t-elle faire de cette longue journée ? Soudain : Toc, toc, toc ! Qui frappe à la porte de la Petite Taupe ?

It's been two years since Harper and Will discovered their mum's boyfriend Nick is Santa Claus—now their family is one bigger thanks to baby Yula Hall who's almost a year old. But baby Yula also seems to have Christmas magic she can't control (cue turning the sandpit into a snow pit, causing mischief at nursery by pulling whichever toy she likes out of any drawer and the house being wrapped up in Christmas paper!)

The Christmas Stories and Poetry by George MacDonald is a heartwarming and spiritually enriching collection of holiday tales and poems by the celebrated Scottish author George MacDonald. This anthology includes a selection of his most cherished works, such as "The Gifts of the Child Christ," "A Christmas Carol," "A Christmas Prayer," "Christmas Meditation," and more. George MacDonald's writings are known for their profound spiritual insights and the timeless moral lessons they convey. In this collection, he brings the magic and wonder of Christmas to life through his storytelling and poetry.

Der kleine Major Tom, seine Astronautenfreundin Stella und Roboterkatze Plutinchen müssen Weihnachten im Weltall verbringen. Eigentlich war geplant, dass die drei für das Fest auf die Erde reisen, doch dann entdecken Forscher eine Nova. Und weil Tom, Stella und Plutinchen das beste Teleskop im Weltall an Bord haben, erhalten sie den Auftrag, den extrem hellen Stern zu beobachten. Nach anfänglicher Enttäuschung schaffen es die Freunde, trotz allem Weihnachtsstimmung aufkommen zu lassen. Mit einer Frachtrakete sollen ihnen sogar Geschenke geliefert werden.

Single mom Lexie Bell hopes to make this first Christmas in their new home special for her six-year-old son, Brock. Festive lights and homemade fudge, check. Friendly neighbors? Uh, no. Stanley Mann lost his Christmas spirit when he lost his wife and he sees no point in looking for it. Until she shows up in his dreams and informs him it's time to ditch his scroogey attitude. Stanley digs in his heels, but she's determined to haunt him until he wakes up and rediscovers the joys of the season. He can start by being a little more neighborly to the single mom next door.

Little Hedgehog can’t wait to spend Christmas with his friends. But who’s eaten all the biscuits? Who’s that snoring at night? And why is Little Hedgehog’s hat missing?

Weihnachten ist die Zeit der Wunder. In diesen 15 Geschichten, erleben Sie die Magie und den Zauber der Weihnacht auf ganz besondere Weise. Lassen Sie sich verzaubern von warmherzigen Begegnungen, die das Herz erwärmen, und von fantastischen Abenteuern, die zum Träumen anregen. Ob Sie die wahre Bedeutung von Freundschaft und Zusammenhalt neu entdecken, oder einfach nur eine schöne Geschichte genießen möchten – hier ist für GROß und KLEIN was dabei.

In this captivating collection of stories by the author of Ballet Shoes, there are auditions on stage and antics on ice, trips to the pantomime, holiday adventures and laughter shared with family and friends. Charming, heartwarming and funny, this collection will bring joy to listeners of all ages. Originally written in the 1940s-'60s for annuals, magazines and the radio, these stories have never been collected before.

Stories of Santa Claus is a 1902 children’s book. Santa Claus, as a baby, is found in the Forest of Burzee by Ak, the Master Woodsman of the World (a supreme immortal), and placed in the care of the lioness Shiegra; but thereupon adopted by the Wood Nymph, Necile. Upon reaching young adulthood, Claus is introduced by Ak to human society, wherein he sees war, brutality, poverty, child neglect, and child abuse. Because he cannot reside in Burzee as an adult, he settles in the nearby Laughing Valley of Hohaho.

It’s Christmas – but poor Santa has a cold! So Little Hedgehog sets out with a sledge full of presents. 'Santa’s helper is on the way!' But there are too many presents for one little hedgehog to handle! Perhaps he needs some help from his friends?

In The Birds' Christmas Carol, the arrival of Carol into the Bird family brings joy and sadness throughout the years, but her presence reminds everyone of the true meaning of Christmas.

Celebrate Second Christmas, a treasured, lighthearted time of community, with four Amish romances. This collection includes “When Christmas Comes Again” by Beth Wiseman, “Her Christmas Pen Pal” by Ruth Reid, “A Gift for Anne Marie” by Kathleen Fuller, and “The Christmas Aprons” by Tricia Goyer.

Princess Angelina and Prince Charlie the Cat holidays adventure at Gingerbread Land!

December 1930. With the Depression biting deeper, it looks like many children in the East End will wake up to nothing on Christmas morning. Widower Robbie Graham earns just enough to put food on the table for his children, Ben and Ruthie. Local cake shop owner Flo Hawkins can't bear the thought of any child having nothing for Christmas. Along with her sister, Honour, she hatches a plan to bring some festive cheer to the community.

'Is it Christmas yet?' asks Little Bear – for the hundredth time! 'Soon,' says Big Bear, a little wearily. Christmas is coming. But there’s so much to do. And Little Bear is ready to pop with excitement! Then things start to go a bit wrong. Will it ever be Christmas …

It’s Christmas time and snowflakes swirl around the bears’ cosy cabin. 'Yippee!' cheer the bear cubs. 'More snow! More snow!' And sure enough, the snow gets deeper ... and deeper. But soon it’s right up to the windows! Will it ever stop?