Christmas Children Fiction

When the king of Norway sells the rights to Christmas to Mr Thrane, it looks like the holidays aren't going to be very merry. Mr Thrane says that the only people who can celebrate are those who buy 10,000 crowns' worth of presents from his department store. For anyone who doesn't - or can't - spend that much, it's no tree, no presents, no carols and no Christmas pudding.

Christmas is almost here, and Alice-Miranda and her closest friends are celebrating early at Highton Hall. But it's not all gingerbread, parties and present shopping. There are mysteries to be solved! Why are Christmas decorations disappearing and local stores empty of festive treats? What long-kept family secret does Alice-Miranda discover? More importantly, what will she do about it?

"The Christmas Stories by Harriet Beecher Stowe: Illustrated" is a heartwarming collection that brings together the enchanting holiday tales of the acclaimed American author, Harriet Beecher Stowe. This anthology includes several beloved stories, including "Betty's Bright Idea," "Christmas in Poganuc," "The Second Christmas," and more. Harriet Beecher Stowe, best known for her influential novel "Uncle Tom's Cabin," showcases her talent for storytelling in these Christmas narratives.

When Lola’s mum gets a job at a fire station in a different town, it means moving away from all her friends. Lola is proud of her mum, but she’s really worried about starting a new school. There is one good thing, though – her parents have promised that they can think about getting a cat!

Santa has it so easy: a workforce of elves to make the presents, a team of reindeer to deliver them, even a hi-tech factory! The Easter Bunny has to make and wrap all the chocolate eggs and deliver them all by himself. Now Bunny has had enough. But will his plan for a Christmas disaster turn into a Christmas delight?

Hoffmann's stories are imaginative, wise, and educational, just how children's stories are supposed to be. Some of his characters instill fear, while others overcome it and continue towards their goal in the surreal world of this great storyteller. Hoffmann's world will awaken the imagination of your child.

No writer is more identified with the modern idea of Christmas than Charles Dickens. In some ways, Dickens helped define the holiday that we now celebrate by immortalizing it as a time of warmth and sharing, with an emphasis on family and friends.

Se ha perdido un saco repleto de juguetes y se ha atascado el trineo... ¿Llegará Santa Claus a tiempo? Historias de duendes traviesos, árboles de Navidad, juguetes, renos y el mismísimo Papá Noel te harán disfrutar de una Navidad inolvidable.

It's nearly Christmas, but seventeen-year-old Hope Novak just can't seem to get into the Christmas spirit. Over the summer she broke up with Shane Culver, the hottest guy at Oakmont High and Shane won't let her go. Everywhere Hope goes, Shane turns up. He finds a way to catch her by surprise, in a place where she can't get away. He tells her they were meant to be together, that he loves her, that if he can't have her . . . no one will.

In this modern take on a holiday classic, high school junior, Kerril, faces her past, present, and future to be reminded of the good in others, and in herself.

You and your child will enjoy this cute Christmas audiobook full of fun stories and funny Christmas jokes. This is an excellent listen for early and beginning learners. Perfect for listening aloud during the holidays with friends and family!

Keir thinks he knows about bad luck. His elven mother is dying of a wasting disease. His human father, severely injured in the war, struggles to walk. A brutal Winterfall clasps his mountainous kingdom in talons of ice. The people are starving. His family, his little sisters, depend on him to see them to Dragonmas Day. They need a miracle. But who believes in miracles anymore?

Callum Drift has been head of E.L.F. security at the North Pole for hundreds of years, and his worst nightmare just came true. Santa, code name “Red One,” has been kidnapped. Cal will do anything he can to save Red One, even if it means teaming up with the world’s most infamous bounty hunter, Jack O’Malley. Together, this unlikely duo crisscrosses the globe on an action-packed mission to figure out who took him and why. Will they be able to find Red One and save Christmas?

Weihnachten steht vor der Tür - und Talvi soll kein einziges Geschenk bekommen? Na, das ist ja eine schöne Bescherung! Und das nur, weil Mama und Papa den wahren Sinn von Weihnachten feiern wollen. Dabei liegt der doch immer bunt verpackt unterm Weihnachtsbaum! Talvi will Weihnachten retten und versucht alles, um seine Eltern umzustimmen. Er lässt sich sogar auf die unsinnige Aufgabe ein, einen Dankbarkeitszettel zu schreiben. Aber wofür soll Talvi überhaupt dankbar sein, wenn er nichts geschenkt bekommt.

Únete al elfo Sandy y a sus amigos en un viaje inolvidable a través de la historia de "El Sandy el elfo ciego y sus aventuras en Tailandia". Mientras celebran el Día de León, que en el calendario indica el punto medio hacia la Navidad, siempre dedican este día a ayudar a los animales en peligro. Sandy, quien tiene discapacidad visual, navega por los vibrantes sonidos y aromas de Tailandia, rompiendo barreras y haciendo nuevos amigos con los animales que se encuentra en el camino.

¡Excelente historia para los más pequeños! ¡Es un concepto tan innovador que cautiva a la generación de hoy y, a la vez, les enseña una valiosa lección!" • Jennifer Medina. ¡A Elfie le ENCANTAN sus selfies! Es tiempo de las vacaciones de verano, y Elfie, Santa y la Sra. Claus tienen planes para viajar a Hawái en su trineo. ¡Hay tantas cosas divertidas para hacer allí! pero ¡Elfie parece que no puede divertirse a menos que lo publique en las redes sociales!

¡Hola desde Escocia! Acompañamos al reno escocés de Santa en su regreso a casa para las vacaciones de verano, los lectores aprenderán todo sobre la cultura y el vocabulario más utilizado en Escocia. Después de dejar a Santa en Hawái para unas vacaciones, el reno principal Skye regresa a su reserva de renos en Escocia para disfrutar también de un merecido descanso.

¡Pero entre todos los divertidos juegos de renos, Skye se da cuenta de que su familia y amigos tienen una visión distorsionada de su vida en el Polo Norte!

Dr. John Thiessen, weltgereister Missionar und begnadeter Erzähler, bringt den Zauber von Weihnachten auf ganz besondere Weise näher. Mit außergewöhnlichen und faszinierenden Geschichten entführt er Kinder in ferne Länder und spannende Erlebnisse rund um das Weihnachtsfest – Geschichten, die man nicht so schnell vergisst. Ein Hörvergnügen voller Wärme, Staunen und einer tiefgehenden Botschaft. Eine Wiederauflage der LP Achtung! Die Affen kommen aus dem Jahr 1976.

What if somewhere along the way we've all got the Santa story a bit wrong? Join Blanche Claus and her best friend, Rinki, for a funny festive sleigh ride you'll never forget! From Sibéal Pounder, best-selling author of the Witch Wars and Bad Mermaids series, this tale of friendship and mince-pie feasts is the perfect book to curl up with this winter. Funny, feminist and with a huge heart, it's a gloriously Christmassy adventure that will delight even the biggest Grinch.

Depuis des siècles, un livre magique protège les Étoiles de Noël qui veillent à ce que Noël soit la plus belle fête au monde. La fête de l'espoir, de la joie, de la générosité et de l'harmonie. Mais lorsque Juliette, Klelia et Théo détruisent le livre, Noël perd sa magie et le monde se retrouve soudain désenchanté.