Christmas Children Fiction

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.

Have you ever had a question that you could not seem to find an answer? Janet’s encounter may be your start to get your answer.

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!

Some people think that Christmas was a "Silent Night". Far from it. It was filled with shouting, singing and screaming! It was as noisy as any of our Christmas celebrations. This fun and fresh retelling of the Christmas story comes with invitations to make some noise, so that children can join in as parents read to them. But it also shows children that at the heart of the Christmas story is something we should all be quiet and see: God’s Son Jesus was born, so that we can be friends with God forever.

Sun's out, crumbs out - Greg the Sausage is SO EXCITED to be jetting off on his first-ever holiday! He's ready to hop on a plane to paradise for some FUN IN THE SUN! Karaoke, splashing in the pool, ice cream - Greg's ready to try it all and have the BEST HOLIDAY EVER! But will he miss his sausage-roll sweetheart, Gloria, and all his friends back at the bakery?

Queens, New York, in the early 1970s. During the holidays, a small boy dishonors his mother and learns a lesson. Maybe more than one. Maybe not.

Long ago, a brave little girl named Anja wanted to be one of Santa's elves. So she leaves a note for her family and helps her elderly neighbor prepare for the holiday, then she straps on her skis, and heads out into the snowy landscape. From a red bird to a polar bear to a reindeer, a menagerie of winter animals help Anja make her way to Santa.

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 !