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E.T.A. Hoffmann's The Nutcracker and the Mouse King is one of the most beloved children's stories of all time and a Christmas classic. The story is the basis for the popular ballet "The Nutcracker." In the story, a young girl named Marie is given a precious nutcracker as a Christmas present by her godfather, the enigmatic Drosselmeier. When the nutcracker is broken, Marie attempts to repair it and stays up late to tend to her new toy, but when the nursery is invaded by an army of mice, the nutcracker comes to life to both drive off the mice and escort Marie to a magical land of living dolls.

Oje! Leentjes sprechender Papagei ist gestorben. Sie ist ganz krank vor Kummer. Aber zum Glück weiß der gute, alte Doktor van der Tholen, was zu tun ist: Ein neuer Papagei muss her und zwar schnell. Aber bis Weihnachten sind es nur noch zehn Tage. Und wer traut sich schon, trotz der wilden Winterstürme mit dem Boot nach London zu fahren, um so einen sprechenden Papagei zu besorgen?

Eleven wonderfully fun and festive audio stories to entertain little ones over the Christmas season. Get in the Christmas spirit with this entertaining audio collection of funny festive stories! From a monster searching for the perfect gift, to a carol-singing unicorn and a baked-potato Santa...

Inspired by real events; Jenny's wish for a donkey for Christmas comes true, but when she sees her Christmas donkey she burst into tears! What can possibly be wrong?

Few have seen the West Virginia creature known as Mothman, but everyone agrees nothing good happens when he’s around—there always seems to be an accident or some other mishap. Is he really an unlucky charm? Even he’s unsure. When Rudolph takes an unexpected vacation one foggy Christmas Eve, Santa Claus comes to Mothman with a request: “Mothman with your eyes so bright, won’t you guide my sleigh tonight?” Whether he saves Christmas or accidentally destroys it, one thing is for certain: the holidays will never be the same.

Mary Fern’s Monster Books are aimed at calming down and reassuring children that they are safe and secure when they are tucked up in their beds. And indeed the Monster Under The Bed is there to look after them and reassure them. Young minds are full of all the excitement of the day and they are not old enough yet to understand why they feel the way they do. While we associate going to bed and sleeping with rest and relaxation, children can sometimes become stressed and anxious as they are parted from their parents and siblings and worry about being left alone.

It's going to be the best Christmas ever. Abigail's cousin is visiting, plus there's snow, presents, and a new puppy to play with. Best of all, Abigail has a plan for an amazing Christmas contest, which she aims to win! But when the cousins come together, it isn't long before jealousy threatens to steal Abigail's joy. Join the Christmas chaos as 9-year-old Abigail learns that the joy that Jesus brings is the kind of joy that can never be taken away, and see the good news of the Nativity story come alive in her life!

Step into the enchanting world of Christmas with "Face To Face With Santa Claus," where T.J. Gram takes you on an unforgettable journey behind Santa's magical realm. In this exclusive audiobook, discover the captivating truths and heartwarming tales that have delighted generations.

Stories about Santa Claus and fairies.

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.

Welcome to Captain Bligh’s Christmas Adventure! Come and join Captain Bligh and his pirates on a bird-brained advent-ure! ‘Tis the season to spread peace and goodwill to all landlubbers and sea dogs alike. Captain Bligh, his wife Rowena and their children live in the pirate town of Stowaway – built with the gold Bligh discovered on his last expedition out on the high seas. Now, they are looking forward to a peaceful Christmas. But when pet seagull Squawk spies some dastardly-looking Barbary pirates and Bligh’s twins go missing, all plans of a quiet and restful Christmas go out the porthole!

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!

The Big Book of Christmas: Classic Stories and Poems is a grand compilation that assembles a treasure trove of holiday tales and poems from a remarkable array of authors. This extensive collection includes 100 classic works, each thoughtfully illustrated, to immerse readers in the magic and wonder of the Christmas season. This anthology spans a rich tapestry of Christmas literature, including timeless favorites such as "The Gift of the Magi," "The Red Room," "A Letter from Santa Claus," "The Fir Tree," "Song of the Holly," and many more.

Santa Claus aka Father Christmas is a man who is known to be well-mannered, happy, jolly, and full of laughter. But this Santa was not. Behind closed doors, he was a horrible, egotistical, and grumpy old man; but no one knew this except of course for Mrs. Claus and the elves, who had spent their whole lives putting up with his rude and intolerable behavior. One day, the elves decide to teach Santa a lesson by putting him under a magic spell that would cause him to speak his mind in public and reveal his true personality: loud-mouthed and arrogant.

This audiobook is a perfect Christmas gift for kids, or stocking filler. Q. What do you call the ruler of Christmas? A. The stoc-KING. Christmas is all about sharing, so share the gift of laughter this Christmas! Kids Christmas Jokes is packed with jokes appropriate for all ages. So keep your friends and family entertained this Christmas with some jokes that are so silly you can't help but laugh!

Mary Fern’s Monster Books are aimed at calming down and reassuring children that they are safe and secure when they are tucked up in their beds. And indeed the Monster Under The Bed is there to look after them and reassure them. Young minds are full of all the excitement of the day and they are not old enough yet to understand why they feel the way they do. While we associate going to bed and sleeping with rest and relaxation, children can sometimes become stressed and anxious as they are parted from their parents and siblings and worry about being left alone.

Mary Fern’s Monster Books are aimed at calming down and reassuring children that they are safe and secure when they are tucked up in their beds. And indeed the Monster Under The Bed is there to look after them and reassure them. Young minds are full of all the excitement of the day and they are not old enough yet to understand why they feel the way they do. While we associate going to bed and sleeping with rest and relaxation, children can sometimes become stressed and anxious as they are parted from their parents and siblings and worry about being left alone.

Mary Fern’s Monster Books are aimed at calming down and reassuring children that they are safe and secure when they are tucked up in their beds. And indeed the Monster Under The Bed is there to look after them and reassure them. Young minds are full of all the excitement of the day and they are not old enough yet to understand why they feel the way they do. While we associate going to bed and sleeping with rest and relaxation, children can sometimes become stressed and anxious as they are parted from their parents and siblings and worry about being left alone.

Mary Fern’s Monster Books are aimed at calming down and reassuring children that they are safe and secure when they are tucked up in their beds. And indeed the Monster Under The Bed is there to look after them and reassure them. Young minds are full of all the excitement of the day and they are not old enough yet to understand why they feel the way they do. While we associate going to bed and sleeping with rest and relaxation, children can sometimes become stressed and anxious as they are parted from their parents and siblings and worry about being left alone.

Mary Fern’s Monster Books are aimed at calming down and reassuring children that they are safe and secure when they are tucked up in their beds. And indeed the Monster Under The Bed is there to look after them and reassure them. Young minds are full of all the excitement of the day and they are not old enough yet to understand why they feel the way they do. While we associate going to bed and sleeping with rest and relaxation, children can sometimes become stressed and anxious as they are parted from their parents and siblings and worry about being left alone.