Holiday Poetry

Саша Чёрный (1880–1932) — поэт, прозаик. Произведения для детей в творчестве писателя занимают особое место. Они составляют достояние русской детской литературы. Стихи и проза для детей наполнены обаянием, нежностью к детям, восхищением к их неутомимому и искреннему познанию мира. В нашей книге Серебряная ёлка стихи и сказки удивительно талантливого писателя Саши Чёрного.

There is a day in March when people of Irish descent, in whole or part, and those who just wish to partake of the Shamrock Isle’s legendary hospitality, come together the world over to celebrate the world’s most popular national festival: St Patrick’s day. That day is March 17th, the traditional anniversary of his death in 561. Saint Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland and is acknowledged as the one who brought Christianity to its shores and drove out the snakes.

This story takes the form of a poem about a young boy called William who dreams of Santa’s crazy rush to deliver presents for his mom, dad, and his dog, Tessa. Along the way, Santa has a few hitches, but William finds out about the very first Christmas and why we give gifts at this time. William is shown to be a good and thoughtful little boy who lives up to the true spirit of Christmas.

Those two bad men, Lanky Len and Hefty Hugh, are back! They may be in the city instead of the farm, but they haven't changed their thieving ways. In fact, they're even more ambitious. They're planning to steal a monkey from the zoo and use it to pinch the Queen's crown. It's a pity for them that a certain crime-busting ladybird is holidaying in the very same city...and she's got a good idea that will ensure the dastardly pair won't get away with it!

Mama set another place. Papa found an extra seat. Hannah squeezed to make more space, Thrilled to have a guest to greet. Uh-oh! As the sheep family Passover seder begins, more and more guests show up!

In this fourth story of the series, Frizzy, one of Santa's Izzy Elves, styles the hair of Christmas dollies, but misses them dreadfully when Santa takes them away on Christmas Eve. (She suffers from S.A.D.: Seasonal Affection Distress.) Frizzy decides she needs to change her job so she doesn't get so attached to the toys she works on. She starts making something completely different, but soon finds that her plan isn’t going to work out exactly as she intended!

Blizzy, Tizzy's "favorite lass," is the only elf who notices that Tizzy is missing on Christmas morning. When she starts questioning all her friends about when they saw him last, and where Tizzy could possibly be, however, they think she is just being a "worrywart." What Blizzy REALLY is, however, is very, very clever, and she alone figures out the mystery!

A father shares with his family what he learned from Santa's visit the night before.

Hungry Holidays from that famished old lady! Listen to what happens as she swallows a host of Christmas items with hilarious results. The rhyming text and funny illustrations are sure to appeal to young readers.

Dizzy has worked all year right next to his friend, Tizzy, and heard all about his Great Adventure. The trouble is, Dizzy wants to have an adventure, too! When he sneaks aboard Santa's sleigh, he finds all the adventure he's dreamed of with two little boys, Stuart and Drake. They share a wild joy ride and plenty of fun in this third Santa's Izzy Elves story.

These Christmas poems cover all the memories and moments we cherish during this special time of year. Poems of joy, sadness, love, family, celebration, memories, and praise. Take time to reflect on the meaning of the Christmas season for you, your family, and friends!

The pirates are getting ready to celebrate Passover at sea, until their ship is washed ashore in a storm. What will they do? Luckily, they find a house with an open door, and everyone is invited in to enjoy the seder.

Acclaimed poet Robert Frost provides this short poem that reminds us that when it comes to Christmas, maybe money shouldn't be our top priority. Some things may be worth more than a few extra dollars. A feel-good non-rhyming poem story that may help put some perspective in the pageantry.

Acclaimed author Joyce Sidman has received multiple awards for her books of poetry, including a Caldecott Honor for Red Sings from Treetops. Itself a Newbery Honor, Book, Dark Emperor and Other Poems of the Night features several spellbinding poems about “the feast of sound and spark” that awakens with the raccoons, snails, owls, and crickets each night after sunset.

Ready, set, boo! It’s Halloween night, and there is one house on the block that offers more than just tricks or treats. If you stop by, you might be greeted by two of the friendliest ghosts you could ever meet, and they are dying for someone to stay and play a game with them. Meet Peek and Boo, two lovable characters who invite you into their home for some "not too scary" Halloween fun. But beware, there are many surprising things to see and do inside. If you are brave enough to stay and play, you might meet a lot of others here too.

Mary Engelbreit rings in the holiday with a Christmas collection that includes many of her favorite carols, the story of Jesus' birth, and beloved poems that touch the heart and celebrate the miracle of the season.

It’s Christmas Eve and a cheeky elf will make away with all the presents, unless you can stop him! This is a beautifully illustrated rhyming story about a mischievous elf, who tries to steal all the Christmas presents to keep for himself. He cleverly hides them in different places and the young listener is challenged to follow his tracks and find them all in an interactive Where's Waldo style illustration. This lighthearted and fun narrative is sure to delight young listeners and parents alike.

Enjoy this classic piece, which has also been recorded with a musical interpretation in the narrator's Ring Out Wild Bells collection.

These holiday poems by celebrated authors are presented musically in fun, exciting, and stirring ways. Sing and play along with loved ones or just sit back and let the experience transport you!

From his little mouse house, Billy watches the commotion and excitement as Christmas draws near. When he spies a cheese snack that had been left for Santa, Billy must choose whether he will be "naughty or nice". When Billy does the right thing and doesn't take the cheese, Santa rewards him with a special surprise on Christmas morning.