Christmas Children Fiction

Naughty Owen and Alex sneak downstairs early on Christmas morning before their parents are up and open one of their big presents from Santa. They are disappointed to find that it is a bookshelf filled with books - not the electronic games they were hoping for. Their disappointment turns to amazement and concern, however, when they find Tizzy, one of Santa's elves, who has been packed inside the bookshelf by mistake.

Einschweins erstes Weihnachten soll besonders toll werden! Doch kaum haben Emmi und Einschwein ihren Wunschzettel abgeschickt, kriegen sie ihn korrigiert zurück. Was ist bloß mit Wunschzettel-Wichtel Wuschel los? Er ist spurlos verschwunden, und die anderen Wichtel sind ganz aufgeregt deswegen. Auch Einschwein sorgt sich um Wuschel und zaubert im ungünstigsten Moment Puddingschuhe. Mutig setzt Emmi alles daran, damit Einschwein trotz allem sein fabelhaftes erstes Weihnachten bekommt!

Was wäre, wenn das "W" aus dem Alphabet weg wäre? Ist es nicht sowieso ein wunderlicher Buchstabe, der kaum in einem anderen Alphabet vorkommt? Gedacht, geschrieben. Aus Wichtel, Wolf, Wiesel und Wallach wurden flugs Ichtel, Olf, Iesel und Allach, die eine abenteuerliche Weihnachtsreise unternehmen. Und weil es so schön war beim Ausdenken und Schreiben, gibt es gleich zwei Geschichten in diesem Buch: eine "Anfänger-Variante" mit dem weggelassenen W nur in der wörtlichen Rede und eine "Fortgeschrittenen-Variante", in der das W (fast) komplett weggefallen ist.

Чи існує насправді Санта Клаус? У дітей та дорослих погляди на це відрізняються. Дорослі впевнені, що його не існує, але вони роблять все для того, щоб діти вірили в його існування якомога довше. І діти вірять, принаймні, до певного віку. А що відбувається з тими, хто виріс, але продовжує вірити в Діда Мороза? Чи розкриється їм ця таємниця? Слухайте, щоб дізнатись про це!

Big bonkers baker Hector McPhee is so crazy for pancakes, he plots to kidnap Santa and give everyone pancakes for Christmas. What he doesn't realize though is that his children Archie and Alicia have overheard his wicked plan. And they have different ideas!

But Kirstie? And her Ryan? She loves him. She wants him. But can she commit to him? A steamy Christmas tale of romantic suspense.

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.

Get ready to celebrate the joy of Christmas with the Five Little Dumplings! In "Five Little Dumplings Christmas is Almost Here," join five sweet little dumplings as they prepare for the Christmas season in this heartwarming children's book that combines festive activities with fun learning as you and your child can count down from 12.

Em noites aconchegantes de inverno, aproveite uma seleção de contos de Natal incríveis do querido autor Hans Christian Andersen. Quase dois séculos depois de serem publicadas pela primeira vez, as histórias de Andersen permanecem como contos de bem e mal, amor e perda, e lealdade em face a grandes dificuldades. Elas estão ao alcance das crianças, mas também apresentam lições de virtude para os adultos! Relembre os contos preferidos da sua infância ou apresente a imaginação de Andersen a um pequeno leitor antes do Natal....

Una serie di racconti tratti dalla raccolta "Lulu’s Library" scritti dall’autrice di "Piccole donne", Louisa May Alcott. Nate come favole della buonanotte per la nipotina, queste storie ebbero poi così tanto successo che l’autrice decise di farne un libro, diventato un regalo di Natale per la piccola. Ne emerge tanta genuinità e una vastità di tematiche all'avanguardia rispetto ai tempi, che fanno comprendere appieno la capacità narrativa dell’autrice e la sua abilità nel trasmettere valori all’epoca rivoluzionari.

Der Weihnachtsmann kann es nicht fassen: Seine böse Liste wird lang und länger. Was ist da los? Und plötzlich taucht dort ein Name auf, den niemand erwartet hätte: William Trudel, der zweifache Retter des Weihnachtsfests und beste Freund des Weihnachtosaurus! Kann doch wohl nicht sein! Unverzüglich macht sich der Weihnachtsdino auf die Reise, um herauszufinden, was mit William passiert ist. Unterwegs trifft der Saurier jede Menge Kinder, die auch auf der berüchtigten Liste stehen – und plötzlich geht es um viel mehr, als zwischen Falsch und Richtig zu unterscheiden.

Seit 107 Wintern stehen die Schneewirbelpropeller auf dem nördlichsten Weihnachtsgipfel still, es gibt keinen Schneefall, keinen Winter, keine weißen Weihnachten. Hoffnung keimt erst auf, als der 11jährige Aaron den geheimnisvollen, ewigen Schneekristall findet. Wird es ihm gemeinsam mit Marlon und Edith, seinen beiden Meerschweinchen, gelingen, den weiten Weg zum nördlichsten Weihnachtsgipfel zu meistern und die Schneewirbelpropeller wieder in Bewegung zu bringen? Macht Euch mit Aaron auf den Weg und findet es heraus.

Una serie di racconti tratti dalla raccolta "Lulu’s Library" scritti dall’autrice di "Piccole donne", Louisa May Alcott. Nate come favole della buonanotte per la nipotina, queste storie ebbero poi così tanto successo che l’autrice decise di farne un libro, diventato un regalo di Natale per la piccola. Ne emerge tanta genuinità e una vastità di tematiche all'avanguardia rispetto ai tempi, che fanno comprendere appieno la capacità narrativa dell’autrice e la sua abilità nel trasmettere valori all’epoca rivoluzionari.

“A Kidnapped Santa Claus” by L. Frank Baum, narrated by Aaron Sokalski, is a delightful and adventurous holiday tale that offers a unique twist on the story of Santa Claus. In this charming story, Santa is abducted by a group of mischief-making demons who seek to ruin Christmas by preventing him from delivering gifts to children. Baum’s inventive narrative mixes holiday magic with elements of fantasy, bringing listeners on an exciting journey to rescue Santa and save Christmas.

Are you among the many parents who wish to instill values of empathy and caring in your children? Look no further! Cora’s Christmas Challenge is the perfect story to showcase kindness and empathy as fundamental virtues celebrated across cultures and traditions.

In this heartwarming Christmas tale, the unthinkable happens: Santa falls ill just before the biggest night of the year! With no time to lose, Mrs Claus steps up and takes the reins. With a sleigh full of presents and a heart full of drive, Mrs Claus races across the world, determined to save Christmas. But as she delivers gifts, her caring nature causes her to stop and comfort crying children, slowly draining the Christmas magic.

When the Browns take Paddington to the Christmas grotto at the local department store, their journey through the Winter Wonderland is full of unexpected surprises. But the best surprise is a present from Santa. After all, who else would find the perfect present for a bear like Paddington?

Georgie has waited for this moment her whole life—to dance the part of Clara in The Nutcracker ballet. And when she finally gets the part, it's like a dream come true. . . . Literally. Every time Georgie dances with the Nutcracker doll, she leaves the ballet studio and enters a world where everything around her—the old wooden furniture, the Christmas tree, the carefully wrapped presents—is larger than life. It's so magical, Georgie can't wait to return again and again. Then the Nutcracker's magic seeps into the real world, putting Georgie's friend in danger.

While trialing a secret flying invention on the outskirts of Santa’s Grotto, factory elf Alabaster Snowball discovers a mysterious, abandoned cub shivering in the snow. Against Santa’s wishes, he decides to adopt the animal in secret - one that quickly snowballs out of all control and earns Alabaster’s name entry on the Naughty List.

Six unabridged stories from Richmal Crompton read by Martin Jarvis as the lovable scamp William Brown, detailing a whole host of scrapes, mistakes, misunderstandings, and straight-forward naughtiness. Kids will love this download, and adults will find themselves laughing out loud too!