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This is a first person narrative from Saint Nicholas' point of view of the Christmas classic. The line about his pipe has been deleted (he gave it up when it was learned to be a health hazard). A few words have also been updated. (How many people today know what "sugar plums" or "coarsers" are? How many use the word "droll"?)

Christmas is coming! Bells jingle, sleds dash through the snow, trees are topped with sparkling stars, and children everywhere dream of candy canes and presents. But the best gift of all - the most magical gift of the season - is when we spend Christmas with those we love.

The editor of a newspaper responds to a little girl's question of whether or not there really is a Santa Claus. This story goes to the very heart of the holiday season, marking a time of celebration, wonder and love.

Nicey Melinda and Sethany Ann are two very old, but very well-loved dolls. This time of year, the dolls are busy planning their yearly Christmas dinner party - with a little help from the two little girls they live with. The girls bundle Nicey and Sethany up to go to the woods for their Christmas tree. After they all decorate the tree with silver nutmegs and golden pears, there is much baking to be done for the party. Oh, what a lovely Christmas they will have! Tasha Tudor’s delightfully nostalgic story conveys the charm of holiday traditions.

Ялинка Михайла Коцюбинського — оповідання про пригоди чуйного хлопчика Василька в лісі і про його щасливий порятунок від вовків. Найвідомішими творами автора є Тіні забутих предків, Intermezzo, Дорогою ціною, Цвіт яблуні, Харитя, Хо, В путах шайтана, На камені, Під мінаретами тощо. Михайло Коцюбинський — український письменник-імпресіоніст, майстер психологічної прози.українська література, класика, оповідання, людські якості, зима, Свят вечор, ялинка, ліс, вовки, формування і вдосконалення вмінь та навичок, вдача хлопчика Василька через його дії, вчинки та почуття, пригоди

Naughty Elf Books are all available as bedtime stories with a run time of around 25 minutes. The series will culminate with a Go to Sleep on Christmas Eve book - perfect for all those excited children waiting for Santa to arrive. Naughty Elf needs to help Santa to get some children back from the naughty list on to the good list in time for Christmas - but can he do it in time? Find out when you listen to these delightful Christmas tales, all of which reinforce messages of good behavior.

Experience the magic of Christmas like never before in The Christmas Snow Elf: A Magical Story of Love and Family. On Christmas Eve, MawMaw Laura's cozy home is filled with excitement, but her grandchildren are too focused on presents and competition to see the true spirit of the holiday. That is, until MawMaw shares the enchanting tale of Jolly, a special elf sent by Santa to bring Christmas magic to Atlanta. Jolly is on a mission to find a family whose love can make the snow fall, but first, the children must learn that Christmas is about love, kindness, and giving.

From tales of hot roasted chestnuts to shared gifts and falling snow, celebrate the festive season with these short stories by Enid Blyton. These traditional tales are ideal for younger children and each story stands alone and is the perfect length for listening at bedtime or in the classroom.

The Christmas Stories by Washington Irving is a delightful collection that brings together the timeless holiday tales penned by the acclaimed American author Washington Irving. This anthology includes some of Irving's most cherished stories, including Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, The Christmas Dinner, and more. Washington Irving, known for his masterful storytelling, invites listeners into the heart of Christmas celebrations in 19th-century America. Through his vivid descriptions and memorable characters, Irving captures the warmth, joy, and festive spirit of the holiday season.

Once upon a snowy day in Hollyville, a town dressed in wreaths and lights, lived Jamie, an eight-year-old bursting with curiosity and wonder. Jamie's eyes sparkled with delight at the wintry scene outside, the magic of Christmas intensifying their imaginative heart. In the old attic, amid forgotten treasures and tales of yuletides past, Jamie discovered a dusty trunk adorned with faded holiday stickers. Guided by a mysterious elf named Mr. Jinglewhisk, Jamie unlocked the secrets of the Enchanted Tome, a magical book that held the key to a hidden realm. As they ventured through the blinding ...

The perfect Christmas present for Rainbow Magic fans! Join Rachel and Kirsty in five festive audio adventures with our favourite fairies! The Christmas Stocking Collection includes five exciting stories: Angelica the Angel Fairy, Cheryl the Christmas Tree Fairy, Giselle the Christmas Ballet Fairy, Natalie the Christmas Stocking Fairy and Robyn the Christmas Party Fairy.

Celebrate the season of miracles with this collection of short stories about the lives of ordinary people and the lessons they learn during an extraordinary time of year. You’ll meet a young boy who reevaluates his perceptions after he’s forced to spend Christmas with his stern grandfather, an attorney who seemingly has everything but really has very little; a burned-out homecoming queen who grows weary of her own excuses for failure; and many other memorable characters.

En la fiesta de los Stahlbaums, un hombre misterioso llamado Herr Drosselmeyer le da a Clara un regalo especial. Es un magnífico cascanueces, y Clara está segura de que es un príncipe encantado. Sus hermanos traviesos Fritz y Pedro están ansiosos por ver el regalo de Clara y tiran del cascanueces, hasta que caí al suelo. Con una fractura en la mandíbula, el cascanueces debe permanecer en el suelo hasta la mañana, cuando a los niños se les dice que es hora de dormir. Cuando Clara baja silenciosamente para cuidar a su cascanueces, la aventura comienza.

The mystery of the missing turkey drumstick has the family baffled. And everyone is under suspicion.

Every year at the North Pole Santa Claus, the elves, and reindeer work very hard to make Christmas a special time for all the boys and girls in the world. Join in on the fun and find out what happens on this very special Christmas. This book is perfect for listening aloud with friends and family. The target audience age is for toddlers, preschool, and younger children.

Kate Douglas Wiggin was an American educator and author of children's stories, including the classic children's novel Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm. The Birds' Christmas Carol, published in 1888, is a novel about Carol Bird, a Christmas baby who turns into an exceptionally kind and generous young girl who has a positive effect on everyone with whom she comes into contact. The story was adapted as the silent movie A Bit o' Heaven in 1917.

A wild holiday adventure from the award-winning team behind The Wrong Rock. Someone has stolen all the nuts from the Oak Creek bank, and George the squirrel must catch the thief before Christmas. He learns what forest life would be like without him and gains the courage to lead his friends on the adventure of a lifetime. It’s a nutty spin on the Christmas classic, It’s a Wonderful Life, great for kids ages 7+

This December, spend a few moments of each day leading up to Christmas helping your family focus on the true joys and meaning of Advent with 25 Days of the Christmas Story: An Advent Family Experience. This is a devotional perfect for families of all shapes, sizes, and schedules. Each of the 25 days highlights a different person, place, or object from the Christmas story - from the prophet Isaiah to Baby Jesus, from the Christmas star to the gift of frankincense.

You know about the Naughty-and-Nice List, right? Santa's top-secret tracker that he ALWAYS checks twice? Well, this year, the Christmasaurus is on a mission to track down children who have found themselves on the Naughty List to help them put wrongs to rights, naughty to nice! This is a story about mischievous kids learning the error of their ways, but it's also about sharing the true spirit of Christmas and realising that sometimes things aren't quite as they first appear.

Comme chaque année, Noël se prépare au Royaume des jouets avec le concours de tous : lutins, fées, yétis, marmottes... Et là, on s'active beaucoup car il ne reste plus que quelques semaines avant la nuit fatidique où il va falloir distribuer les cadeaux. Bref, on n'est pas en avance pour fabriquer et emballer les cadeaux.