Christmas Children Fiction

Everyone knows about Santa Claus of course and his wonderful trip around the world on the night before Christmas. But what about his early life? Where was he born? What was he like as a youth? How did he come to be such a wonderful toymaker? When did he start using the Reindeer? And, most importantly, how has he been able to live so very long?

Master storyteller Jim Hodges has partnered with Todd Wilson, the Familyman, to bring you these beloved Christmas stories, The Familyman's Christmas Treasury, in audiobook format. These wonderful stories will give your children hours of listening enjoyment as well as reinforce the true meaning of Christmas.

Judy Moody is making a list and checking it twice, but all her brother, Stink, wants this year is snow. It hasn’t snowed on Christmas in Virginia in more than a hundred years, however, so what are the chances that that will change? Enter the new mailman, Mr. Jack Frost, who not only looks like a jolly old elf but also seems to know a lot about weather patterns, has a fondness for the cold, and works looooooong hours during the holiday season.

Dive into three new stories about Narwhal's favorite time of the year! It's the festive season in the world wide waters, and Narwhal is looking forward to cozying up with a good book, singing and partying with pod pals, and enjoying some warm waffle pudding. But most of all, Narwhal is excited about the arrival of the Merry Mermicorn! According to Narwhal, she's part mermaid, part unicorn, and completely mer-aculous! Jelly is of course skeptical about the existence of the "Mira-Miny-What-A Corn"...even when he receives a mysterious present. It must be from Narwhal.

Now as famous on radio and audio as they are in print, the adventures of that irrepressible and ageless schoolboy William Brown have been delighting both young and old for decades. Perpetually scruffy, mud-stained, and mischievous, he is a lovable scamp whose pranks usually end in disaster, for his harassed elders at least. With friends Ginger, Douglas, and Henry (The Outlaws), and the angelic, lisping, thorn-in-his-side Violet Elizabeth Bott, William has rightly joined the literary, and radio, immortals.

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.

This wonderful Christmas tale, set in the late 1800s, shares the touching story of a young boy named Peter. He sells newspapers to help his family while his father is away at sea, and he’s been saving a bit of his earnings to buy a model schooner in the woodworker’s shop. But after Uncle Jim, the woodworker, tells him the story of St. Nicholas, Peter discovers the meaning behind the hanging and filling of Christmas stockings and learns a heartfelt lesson in kindness and generosity.

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.

It's two weeks before Christmas, and Deja is worried that Santa might not be able to visit her - after all, as a city kid, she doesn't have a chimney for him to come down and none of the parking spots on her block could fit a sleigh, let alone eight reindeer! But with a little help from her family, community, and Santa himself, Deja discovers that the Christmas spirit is alive and well in her city.

Are you looking for non-religious kids' Christmas stories? If so, you will enjoy our collection: Kids' Christmas Book with Santa Claus and Non-Religious Stories: Xmas Holiday Story Books for Children. Note that these are public domain works that were originally written by the indicated authors. All of the stories have been modernized and re-written for the 21st century.

Plongez dans la tradition et la magie de Noël. Les conteuses de la Maison des Contes et des Histoires vous délivrent une interprétation enchanteresse et très vivante de quatre contes.

"A Visit from St. Nicholas", routinely referred to as "The Night Before Christmas" and "Twas the Night Before Christmas" from its first line, is a poem first published anonymously under the title "Account of a Visit from St. Nicholas" in 1823. Authorship has been attributed to Clement Clarke Moore, who claimed authorship in 1837, but it has also been suggested that Henry Livingston Jr. may have written it.

On the night before Christmas, Hector and the Internet Witch set out on a journey seeking the magic ingredients to make Hector a wealthy man. Hector wants to be rich so he can give his parents an expensive Christmas present instead of a "junky old" picture he drew. During their adventure, they meet a snowman - the kind who churns ice cubes into snowflakes, a tearful reindeer, and plenty of other colorful characters. When Hector's wish is fulfilled, he learns that you don't have to be rich to have a special Christmas.

This classic poem, "The Night Before Christmas" by Clement Clarke Moore, has been translated into Scots by Scottish author Kirsty Strange. Blending Scottish humor with a jaunty musical score by James Strange, this version is a fresh take on a classic while preserving the original poem's festive and nostalgic essence. So snuggle doon and enjoy this nostalgic trip with your bairns as you experience the magic of Christmas with a Scottish twist.

This is not about a mole, of any type, in part or in whole. It is also not about a lid, per se, even though it features on the storyline grid. But this tale is about a “Mole-Lid,” at least in the way that sounds to the HeussKid, who is a good kid after all. He would not steal Christmas, a “Mole-Lid,” or anything else, for that matter. But he is not afraid to make an unpopular move.

"A Visit from St. Nicholas", more commonly known as "The Night Before Christmas" and "'Twas the Night Before Christmas" from its first line, is a poem first published anonymously in 1823 and later attributed to Clement Clarke Moore, who claimed authorship in 1837.

24 Türchen zum Hören. Juhu, der 1. Dezember ist da und der Advent beginnt! Conni freut sich aufs Plätzchenbacken und Geschenkebasteln – und auf den Weihnachtsmarkt. Da trifft sie sogar den Weihnachtsmann! Eigentlich lebt der auf einem alten Bauernhof und kümmert sich den Rest des Jahres um Tiere, die niemand mehr will. Dafür braucht er dringend Unterstützung und Conni hat schon eine Idee. Wie wäre es mit einer Tombola? Ihre Klasse ist begeistert und am Ende heißt es dann wirklich "Fröhliche Weihnacht überall".

Fritz is an excellent reindeer, except for one small problem: He has gas. And leading up to the big day, Santa must choose his Christmas crew. Will Fritz make the team? Join Fritz in a new Christmas adventure that will be cherished for years to come.

Spread some Christmas cheer with Nate the Great in this holiday adventure! Young listeners are introduced to the detective mystery genre, perfect for the Common Core. Kids can problem-solve with Nate, using logical thinking to solve mysteries! Annie's dog is unhappy. When Fang is unhappy, everyone is unhappy. Especially Nate the Great. So Nate agrees to sniff out Fang's mysteriously missing Christmas mail. It's cold and snowy. But Nate the Great and his dog, Sludge, will try to solve this holiday case in time for Fang to have a crunchy, munchy Christmas.

From Glenys Nellist, author of the Letters from God series and the ‘Twas series comes a special audio bundle for a blessed time of year. Twas the Season of Advent and Christmas Audio Collection includes two full length books—Twas the Season of Advent and Twas the Evening of Christmas—and is sure to become part of your family’s holiday tradition.