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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.

Help Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose solve mysteries from A to Z! This collection includes Detective Camp, Mayflower Treasure Hunt, White House White-Out, and Sleepy Hollow Sleepover.

Am Weihnachtsabend erscheinen dem habgierigen und herzlosen Geizhals Ebenezer Scrooge die Geister der vergangenen, gegenwärtigen und künftigen Weihnachten, die ihm das Glück vor Augen führen, das er bislang durch seine beispiellose Selbstsucht versäumt hat. Zutiefst betroffen, wandelt er sich über Nacht vom boshaften Egoisten zum gütigen, hilfsbereiten Wohltäter, einem Muster an Nächstenliebe und Hochherzigkeit.

Julen står for døren. Det er der heldigvis osse meget andet der gør. En julekalender med 24 chokolader i. Snemænd. Pakkeleg. Juletræer. Drillenisser. Santa Lucia. En mormor med to rullekufferter. Vitello har mega travlt, og han glæder sig rigtig, rigtig meget. "VITELLO - 24 JULEHISTORIER" har en historie til hver dag i december om julen og livet i Vitellos verden. Lige til at komme i julestemning af.

It’s Christmas - so why not accept a dare to explore a creepy old haunted house? On this third book of the Ava & Carol Detective Agency series, fearless best friends Ava and Carol set out to prove that the Butcher house isn’t haunted. Only, Carol is pretty sure she saw something inside one of the windows - and moments later, they are chased by a headless monster! The girls receive an ominous threat: Stay away or else! Now, more than ever, the girls are determined to find out who is trying to scare them away.

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.

This is a story about a lump of coal who can think, talk, and move itself around. Is there a more charming holiday tale to behold? Probably, but Lemony Snicket has not written one.

One cold Christmas night, a shepherd recounts the magical story of how he came to be the first visitor to the newborn Christ child - ahead of the other shepherds, and in complete secret. A deftly wrought re-working of the nativity story, Michael's tale is rich in human detail.

Wouldn't it be amazing if you could spin straw into gold? Find out what happens when a young girl's father claims she can do just that.

French bulldog Billy the Kid is one lucky pup. He has everything he could ever want: a place in Nashville, a great band, and even a cross-country tour. It's all totally tail-riffic...but he can't help but feel that something's missing. When Billy's band is scheduled to perform at Barkafeller Center on Christmas Day, he'll have to decide what matters most to him: fame or family?

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!

It's Christmas, and you can't get your child to sleep? Then help is here with Mary Fern's Go to Sleep audiobooks. Here is a delightful Christmas tale designed to help restful sleep.

William liebt Weihnachten über alles. Doch seinen größten Wunsch kann niemand erfüllen: einen echten Dinosaurier. Da hat er die Rechnung aber ohne die Wichtel am Nordpol gemacht, die tief im Eis ein geheimnisvolles Ei entdecken. Der Weihnachtsmann persönlich brütet es aus. Zur Verblüffung aller schlüpft ein kleiner Dino: der Weihnachtosaurus! Als er und William sich in der Weihnachtsnacht begegnen, erleben sie nicht nur ein fantastisches, zum Brüllen komisches Abenteuer, sondern auch, was es heißt, seinem Herzen zu folgen - selbst wenn man dabei im Rollstuhl sitzt.

Grumpy Grandad gets more than he has bargained for when he signs up for the position of Father Christmas to help out. This fantastically funny children's Christmas story is part of the Grumpy Grandad series and these combined make fantastic Christmas books for kids. Children just love Grumpy Grandad and all his antics, this is sure to be a firm Christmas favourite for kids.

Amalia the Elf loves everything about making teddy bears . . . Watching Grandma and Mama sew! Feeling the soft, velvety fur! Imagining the bears in their new homes! . . . except the bear-making part. Worried about disappointing her family, Amalia goes straight to Santa for advice. But it’s Mrs. Claus who knows how to solve Amalia’s problem—and who needs help with a secret of her own.

Families will treasure this fresh perspective on the nativity for years to come. Song of the Stars, written by best-selling author Sally Lloyd-Jones, enhances Advent traditions and adds depth to Christmas Eve readings of the Christmas Story.

Fritz finds out how impactful his superpower can be! Rudolph's red nose has stopped shining. Now, Santa has no light to guide him. How will he find his way to children's homes? A funny children's audiobook that will be cherished for years to come. Adults are permitted to laugh too.

Which is best, Kipper wonders, Christmas Day or Christmas Eve? Presents, or expecting presents? It's Christmas Eve, and Kipper and his friends are preparing for the big day. Decorating the tree, exchanging presents and sharing in all the excitement together! Full of festive cheer, this charming story is perfect for listening together at Christmastime.

Young Alex is beyond excited on Christmas Eve. He knows that Christmas celebrates the birthday of Jesus Christ, and he cannot wait for tomorrow to come - he wants a puppy of his own to play with and love. On Christmas Day, he opens a large box with, yes, a puppy inside. Alex names him Zipper! However, when grandparents come bearing gifts, Zipper bounds out through the open door. Alex and his mother then begin a neighborhood adventure as they search for a runaway dog and meet neighbors with different winter holiday celebrations and traditions.

One Christmas, a little horse learned a valuable lesson; that not all people who have so much, have anything at all; and those who seem to have little, often have so much more than we can imagine. Theodore the Dancing Horse must survive pouring rain, mucky mud, unfriendly dogs, and rejection by his beloved owner before he can find a new life; a life he had given up all hope of ever finding.