Holiday Nonfiction

Mit seinem magischen Adventskalender unternimmt der kleine Joachim eine lehrreiche, historisch-philosophische Reise in die Vergangenheit. Denn jedes Türchen, das er öffnet, offenbart ein Bild und ein klitzekleines Zettelchen. So entziffert Joachim mit jedem Adventstag die unglaubliche Geschichte eines Pilgerzugs, der fast zweitausend Jahre zurückreicht - bis zur Geburt des Jesuskindes in Bethlehem.

There is much fiction surrounding the creation of Thanksgiving in America. Denise Kiernan debunks myths, provides facts, and explains how and why Thanksgiving evolved in the United States the way it did—and what gratitude means to society.

Fun Thanksgiving Jokes and Riddles for Kids and Family! is a collection of turkey stuffing jokes, fun riddles, and brain teasers of easy-to-hard difficulty! It's perfect for families, parties, or even youth group events! These jokes and brain teasers are suitable for children of different age groups, and we promise that adults will enjoy them as much as their kids will! A friendly warning for the parents to keep in mind; don't be surprised if your kids giggle or laugh too much!

Fun Halloween Jokes and Riddles for Kids and Family is a collection of spooky jokes and fun riddles and brain teasers of easy to hard difficulty! It’s perfect for families, parties, or even youth group events! These jokes and brain teasers are suitable for children of different age groups and we promise that adults will enjoy them as much as their kids will! A friendly warning for the parents to keep in mind: Don’t be surprised if your kid giggles or laughs too much!

These jokes and brain teasers are suitable for children of different age groups, and we promise that adults will enjoy them as much as their kids will! A friendly warning for the parents to keep in mind; don't be surprised if your kids giggles or laughs too much!

Christmas is eagerly awaited by Lulu, a young girl living in a small Wisconsin town during the Great Depression. Anticipation is transformed into anxiety when Daddy loses his job, doubts about Santa flicker, and that Shirley Temple doll seems further away than ever. Mama reveals her own brutal Christmas as an orphan, adding new worries. But it's Lulu's deep faith and vibrant hope that keeps her looking forward to each new day and the glorious gift of Christmas.

What if a zombie apocalypse or a robot uprising threatened the nation, and you had the power to recruit some of the nation's finest presidents to help save the day? By studying the most successful squads in history, Daniel O'Brien has identified the perfect ingredients for a victorious team. Which president would you choose for: the Brain, the Brawn, the Moral Compass, the Loose Cannon, and the Roosevelt?

Double Luck is filled with examples of how the human spirit can triumph over adversity. In the Chinese language, the word crisis is written with two symbols: one meaning "danger" and the other meaning "opportunity". Although Chi Fa's childhood was filled with crisis, he always looked for opportunity. His successful triumph over crisis after crisis is an inspiration for all who seek hope in the face of great challenges.

Christmas Everywhere takes you on an amazing Christmas journey. Our story travels around the world looking at how different countries and cultures celebrate Christmas. Did you think that everyone celebrates the same way you do? While some themes at Christmas such as family, generosity and celebration are constant, the way people enjoy Christmas across the globe can be very different

Celebrate this Halloween with this massive collection of riddle collection for children of all ages! “Halloween is an opportunity to be really creative” (Judy Gold) Fun Halloween Riddles and Trick Questions for Kids and Family! is a fun riddle book that contains 300 riddles and tricky brain teasers of easy to hard difficulty. It’s perfect for families, parties, or even youth group events! These brain teasers will challenge the wits of children of different age groups and we promise that adults will enjoy them as much as their kids will!

The message of God’s redeeming love shines through in this two-book collection especially for the Lent and Easter seasons. Listening to Twas the Season of Lent and Easter Audio Collection is the perfect way to share the powerful meanings of Lent and Easter with the entire family.

Kids always think they know more about Christmas than anyone else but there’s always something more to be learned about this magical time of the year. So why not test their knowledge to the limit and teach them some new games with this great addition to any Christmas stocking, or as a pre-Christmas gift?

Was hat der Engel zu Maria gesagt? Was für einen Traum hatte Joseph? Warum wurde Jesus in eine Krippe gelegt? Was haben die Hirten gesehen und gehört? Warum machten sich die Weisen auf den weiten Weg? Was für einen bösen Plan hatte König Herodes? Und warum ist Jesus in diese Welt gekommen? In diesem Hörbuch werden all diese Fragen beantwortet. Diese großartige Geschichte – von Daniel Kopp erstklassig vorgelesen und mit wunderschöner Musik untermalt – ist das perfekte Hörbuch für die ganze Familie und berichtet von dem herrlichen Evangelium.

Halloween hat längst auch bei uns einen festen Platz im Kalender. Kleine Gruselgestalten ziehen am Abend des 31. Oktober von Tür zu Tür, rufen "Süßes, sonst gibt's Saures!" und fordern Leckereien ein. Aber warum eigentlich? Wer hat damit angefangen? Wann wurde zum ersten Mal eine Grimasse in einen Kürbis geschnitzt und mit einer Kerze beleuchtet? Und diese Untoten, die Vampire und Dämonen, als die sich die Kinder an Halloween so gern verkleiden - gibt es sie nun oder nicht? Immerhin sind sie so gegenwärtig, dass jüngst die archäologische Forschung auf sie aufmerksam wurde...

Five historical figures and groups who changed the world for the better. Hours of audio fun to keep children entertained while on the move! Introduce your children to six true stories about inspirational women in history, from Boudica to the Suffragettes and the world’s first female pilots.

Would You Rather? Christmas Edition is an interactive gamebook jam-packed with more than 126 challenging choices, funny jokes, silly scenarios, fascinating facts, and hours of hilarious family fun!

Did you know that an old tradition in Scandinavia tells of a Yule Goat who wanders around villages ensuring people have properly prepared for Christmas and demanding presents from everyone? Or that in 1659 it was illegal to celebrate Christmas in Massachusetts? What on earth is a Turducken? And how many Christmas tree farms are there in America? In this fascinating audiobook, narrator Kent Harris answers all of these questions and more as he talks us through over 100 amazing yuletide facts.

One stray dog. One loving family. One cold winter's night. One Christmas miracle. It was two weeks before Christmas, and a stray dog wandered alone in the snow. When she discovered an open front door, she stepped inside with a hopeful heart, wondering what she would find.

It's Laugh O'Clock Joke Book - Halloween Edition is a witch’s brew of haunted houses, ghosts, witches, Jack o’ lanterns, skeletons, monsters, and more. This book can be listened to alone or better yet turn it into a game to play with siblings, friends, family, or between two people that would like to prove who is a better comedian. Time to see who has the funny bone in the family!

Der Weihnachtsmann hat sein Gedächtnis verloren! Nachdem ihn ein Unbekannter von seinem Schlitten geschubst hat, landet er sehr unsanft auf der Erde und kurz darauf im Krankenhaus. Er kann sich nicht an den Vorfall erinnern - und noch viel schlimmer: Er weiß nicht mehr, wer er ist! Slalom und seine kleine Schwester Lykke beschließen, ihm zu helfen. Doch dazu müssen sie nicht nur den Täter entlarven, sondern auch rechtzeitig zum Fest den großen Sack voller Weihnachtsglücksgefühlpulver wiederfinden.