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Christmas has come, and with it a sparkling white winterfrost over the countryside. But twelve-year-old Bettina's parents have been called away unexpectedly, leaving her in charge of the house, the farm, and baby Pia. In all the confusion, Bettina's family neglects to set out the traditional bowl of Christmas rice pudding for the tiny nisse who are rumored to look after the family and their livestock.

One lonely Christmas Eve night, Nicholas sat on the rooftop of the orphanage, peering into the windows of a nearby cottage celebrating Christmas. A deep-seated need rose within him to understand the mysterious holiday, to provide for the less fortunate, like himself.

It is Olivia’s birthday, and when she blows out the candles on her cake and makes a wish, she gets exactly what she wanted—SNOW, SNOW, and MORE SNOW, even though it’s summertime. All that snow leads to too much trouble, though, so Olivia’s parents bake her another cake so she can make a new wish that will get rid of it. But when that wish, and the next one, and the next one lead to even more trouble, what will Olivia do to solve it? Wait and see!

Moira’s afraid her parents might get upset if they find out she invited the whole school to her birthday party . . . so she just doesn’t tell them. The big day arrives, and grades 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, annnnd kindergarten all come knocking down her door. Before long, the house is a total disaster and Moira’s parents are going crazy trying to figure out how to get enough pizzas and birthday cake to feed everyone. Just leave it to Moira—she’ll figure it all out, and even get the house cleaned up in the process!

Christmas! Ah, a time of happiness and goodwill to all men. All except Stuck Up Steve, that is, who looks set to get his usual huge pile of presents, most of which Henry would really like to receive. But Henry knows that if you really believe in Father Christmas, Father Christmas will deliver.

"Sapete come ho conosciuto la mia amica Tenebrosa? Dovevo scrivere un libro su Halloween e cercavo un esperto che mi aiutasse: è stato così che abbiamo organizzato insieme una festa... da brivido!"

Au soir du nouvel an, une pauvre petite fille, transie de froid sous la neige, essaye de vendre des allumettes... Publié la première fois en 1845, ce conte est une magnifique métaphore de la brièveté de la vie terrestre.

When Agent P unknowingly helps Phineas and Ferb find the missing remote to their latest invention, the boys throw a huge party for him! Meanwhile, Dr. Doofenshmirtz is trying to wreak havoc on the Tri-State Area with his latest -inator. Spend some time with Phineas and Ferb in this fun audio story and find out just how exciting and outrageous life can really be!

This book is recommended for ages 10+. It contains stories similar to the Goosebumps books by R.L. Stine, so if those books are too scary for you, DO NOT listen to this book. But, if you dare to be scared, then listen to this Minecraft-inspired halloween book filled with five spine-chilling tales of witches, zombies, potions, Herobrine, and more!

"Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the city, not a creature was stirring... Except for BAD KITTY." A greedy Bad Kitty didn't get all the presents she wanted for Christmas, but after she goes on a Christmas caper across town and through multiple alphabets, she makes a new friend, finds an old friend, and learns the true meaning of Christmas. Or not. Nick Bruel's newest Bad Kitty audiobook is full of rhyming mayhem... and Christmas cheer.

Märchen gibt es auch zum Osterfest. Vor allem für Kinder ist Ostern besonders aufregend, denn sie freuen sich auf den Frühling und den Osterhasen, der ihnen die bunten Ostereier versteckt. Um die Vorfreude drauf zu steigern, gibt es jetzt diese spezielle Sammlung von Märchen einiger berühmter Literaten: Christian Morgenstern, Hans Christian Andersen, die Brüder Grimm, Joachim Ringelnatz und Hoffmann von Fallersleben. Eine illustere Mischung, die das kommende Ostern zu einem ganz Besonderen werden lässt.

Ostern steht vor der Tür - hier gibt es die passenden Ostergeschichten zum Hören! Eine Auswahl an kurzen Geschichten rund um Peter Hase und seine Tierfreunde! Meisterhaft erzählt von Beatrix Potter. Musikalisch untermalt mit klassischer Musik von Johann Sebastian Bach.

In den Tiergeschichten von Beatrix Potter tummelt sich nicht nur der berühmte Peter Hase, sondern auch dessen Freunde, Häschen Benjamin, Frau Winnie Wisch-Wasch, Schweinchen Schwapp, Jemima Pfützenente, die Flopsi-Hasen, Katze Ribby und Ingwer, die freche Mausefamilie, Eichhörnchen Timmy Zehenspitz und viele mehr. Das Hörbuch enthält 13 humorvolle Geschichten. Dazu erklingt die klassische Musik von Johann Sebastian Bach. Ein Hörbuchgenuss für Jung und Alt.

Ten Little Elves set off on a mission to rescue Christmas. But what will the Ten Little Elves do when they meet a growling polar bear? A yowling yeti? And a scary Ice Queen? Count along with the Ten Little Elves in this action-packed, rhyming adventure!

Every year near Thanksgiving, Tom Turkey counts down the days in hiding. Thanksgiving is a stressful time of year for a turkey! Especially when a hunter named Carl is chasing you. Tom refers to him as Jerk McJerkface or "Jerky". These stories are especially great for sharing with friends and listening aloud at home!

Christmas is almost here and the excitement is all around. The twinkling Christmas lights and the aroma of freshly baked cookies fills the air. You and your child will enjoy these special Christmas stories about Tinsel the Christmas elf. Each story is about Tinsel and his fun-filled adventures. Tinsel loves Christmas more than any other elf and wants to spread the holiday cheer with all the boys and girls in the world!

Happy Thanksgiving! Your child will enjoy this cute Thanksgiving audiobook full of fun stories. This is an excellent listen for early and beginning listeners. Learn values and morals from these cute stories. What are you thankful for?

Your child will enjoy this cute Christmas book full of fun stories and Christmas jokes. This is a fun holiday audiobook for early and beginning learners. These cute Christmas stories are great as quick bedtime stories and cute tales to be listened to aloud with friends and family.

On a cold New Year's Eve, a young, poor girl tries to sell matches in the street. She is already shivering from cold. She shelters in a nook and sits down. The girl lights the matches to warm herself. In their glow she sees several lovely visions, including a Christmas tree and a holiday feast. The girl looks skyward and sees a shooting star; she then remembers her grandmother saying that such a falling star means someone is dying and is going to Heaven. As she lights the next match, she sees a vision of her grandmother, the only person to have treated her with love and kindness. She strikes one match after another to keep the vision of her grandmother alive for as long as she can.

What's better than classic Christmas stories? A collection of them! Welcome to Sleep Stories -- holiday fairy tales and folk stories specifically engineered to help you fall asleep faster and sleep through the night. Perfect for listeners of any age.