Holidays & Celebrations

In his continuing quest to earn college recommendation letters from the gods, Percy has to pet sit the goddess Hecate's polecat and giant mastiff during Halloween week. What could go wrong?

Jack loves his childhood toy Dur Pig. DP has always been there for him, through good and bad. Until one Christmas Eve something terrible happens - DP is lost. But Christmas Eve is a night for miracles and lost causes, a night when all things can come to life...even toys....

The Herdmans are the worst kids in the history of the world....

The Night Before Christmas is an enchanting Christmas story that has brought Santa Claus to life for generations. Celebrate the holiday season with this #1 New York Times bestselling edition of the classic poem read by Jeff Bridges.

Gobble, gobble! Room One is getting ready for their very own Thanksgiving feast! There's even a contest to see which room can write the best thankful list. The winners will get a pumpkin pie! Only it turns out being thankful is harder than it looks....

In this festive anthology, you’ll find 12 original short stories to start getting your kids excited for Christmas morning. Some stories are fun, and some are silly, but all will bring the magic of Christmas into your child’s life....

The Magic Tree House whisks Jack and Annie back to the eve of the first Thanksgiving....

It all starts with twins Judy and Jimmy Barton just before Christmas. Someone - or something - has taken the "Silver Star" from the top of their Christmas tree....

Discover the moving, true story of the Native American named Squanto, who is captured from his beloved Pawtuxet tribe, taken to Spain, and sold into slavery....

Amelia Wishart was the first child ever to receive a Christmas present. It was her Christmas spirit that gave Santa the extra boost of magic he needed to make his first trip around the world....

It's holiday time, and Room One is doing lots of fun things to celebrate....

The witch and her cat are happily flying through the sky on a broomstick when the wind picks up and blows away the witch's hat, then her bow, and then her wand! Luckily, three helpful animals find the missing items, and all they want in return is a ride on the broom....

The mice of Brambly Hedge have many adventures but they always have time for fun too. All through the year, they mark the seasons with feasts and festivities and, of course, the mice never miss an opportunity to meet and celebrate....

Nancy finds herself a Christmas mystery in this super special 18th book of the Nancy Drew Diaries series, a fresh approach to the classic mystery series. Nancy Drew’s dad surprises her with a trip to a beautiful New England ski resort for Christmas break....

Charlie, a mouse detective, is busy eating a donut and talking to his boss when they hear a strange and loud noise....

When Aviva Davis and Holly Martin meet at the holiday pageant tryouts for their local senior’s center, they think they must be seeing double. While they both knew they were adopted, they had no idea they had a biological sibling, let alone an identical twin....

O. Henry wrote many stories, but this, the story of two "ultimate gifts", is his most famous....

Thanksgiving time is here again, but there's a turkey on the run! Can you catch this tricky bird and enjoy all the holiday fun? Fun and chaos ensue as students turn their school upside down trying to catch the turkey, ending with a twist that ensures no turkeys are harmed (or eaten)....

In this book, you will find stories to put your kids to sleep. Stories of joy, stories of splendor. Christmas is the time of year where everyone gathers together, singing songs and laughing. And after a day of celebration, nothing puts kids to sleep like a good bedtime story....

Journey to the heart of the holiday season with this enchanting collection of 25 original Christmas stories. Perfect for children aged 6-12, listen to one story each night as you count down to Christmas.

Because there was no snow so far this winter, three friends decide to take matters into their own hands. They go down to the old ice factory and build a snowman out of melted ice. Instead of the friendly snowman they expected, the result was a very different kind of snowman....

When Stella gets the sudden idea to go caroling, she has a little trouble getting someone to join her. Her brother, Frank, is not good at spontaneity....

'Twas the day before Christmas and Santa was ill. In the cold winter wind he had caught a bad chill....

It's Hiccup's birthday, but that's not going to keep him from getting into trouble....

After his harsh beginnings as a rough-and-tumble orphan on the streets of Victorian London, Jake Everton, the 12-year-old Lord Griffon, takes his rightful place as the long-lost heir of an aristocratic family with magical powers. In the fantastical nooks and crannies of the Victorian Age....

When Aviva Davis and Holly Martin meet at the holiday pageant tryouts for their local senior’s center, they think they must be seeing double. While they both knew they were adopted, they had no idea they had a biological sibling, let alone an identical twin! The similarities are only skin deep, though, because while Aviva has a big personality and even bigger Broadway plans, Holly is more the quiet dreamer type who longs to become a famous author like her grandfather.

Winter break is over, and it’s another five months until summer vacation. A.J. and his friends aren’t looking forward to school starting back up, but they’re even less excited when Dr. Carbles, president of the Board of Education, cancels ALL school holidays. No Presidents' Day, no Memorial Day, and forget about any snow days! Morale is down, but Mrs. Roopy, the librarian, has a trick up her sleeve. Instead of celebrating traditional holidays, the school will celebrate real holidays that no one has ever heard of!

Callum Drift has been head of E.L.F. security at the North Pole for hundreds of years, and his worst nightmare just came true. Santa, code name “Red One,” has been kidnapped. Cal will do anything he can to save Red One, even if it means teaming up with the world’s most infamous bounty hunter, Jack O’Malley. Together, this unlikely duo crisscrosses the globe on an action-packed mission to figure out who took him and why. Will they be able to find Red One and save Christmas?

HEAD ELF MAKES THE RULES SO THE OTHERS DON'T ACT A FOOL AUREOLIN ALWAYS TEACHES THE ELVES, LIKE A TEACHER N SCHOOL MANY DOS AND DONT'S OF THE HOLIDAY, IT'S IMPORTANT TO STAY COOL CHAOS AND PANIC ARE NOT YOUR FRIENDS, THEY ONLY MAKE IT CRUEL

Immergiti nel magico spirito del Natale, con questa raccolta di racconti scaturiti dalla penna della celebre autrice di Piccole donne. Scritti originariamente per la nipotina Lulu, questi racconti – in cui è possibile riconoscere lo stile senza tempo e la prosa ricca di significato alla base del successo dell'autrice – furono pubblicati per la prima volta nel 1885 col titolo di Lulu’s Library.

Two thousand years ago, a ship sailed east, alone on an endless sea. The people onboard were fleeing the same war that the Maccabees fought in the ancient land of Israel. They took with them their faith and their traditions, knowing they would sail for more than a year. When a great storm crushed their boat on the shores of India, only a few survived. Some say the prophet Elijah plucked them from the sea. But they were welcomed by the people of the new land. They survived and adapted, with new spices for their food and new clothing and culture to borrow, but never strayed from their faith.

IT'S TURKEY TIME, IT'S TURKEY TIME, THE HUMANS SAY BUT HOW ABOUT YOU BAKE LASAGNA, THANXGIVING DAY

Charles Dickens' Eine Weihnachtsgeschichte führt uns in das düstere London des 19. Jahrhunderts, wo der hartherzige Ebenezer Scrooge nur an Geld und Macht denkt. Doch in der Nacht vor Weihnachten wird er von drei Geistern besucht, die ihm die Fehler seiner Vergangenheit, die Trostlosigkeit seiner Gegenwart und die Dunkelheit seiner Zukunft vor Augen führen. Wird Scrooge das Herz öffnen und den wahren Geist der Weihnacht entdecken? Ein Weihnachtsmärchen voller Wärme, Mitgefühl und Hoffnung – perfekt für die besinnliche Jahreszeit.

Beginning with Creation, The Advent Storybook invites your family on a beautiful, chronological journey through ancient stories, tracing God’s faithful promise to send a Rescuer—Jesus. Each of the 25 Bible stories begins with a key verse and ends with a thoughtful question, helping you and your children think and talk about the reason we celebrate Jesus’ birth. This year, begin a new Christmas tradition. Create memories your family will cherish.

Morna the pine marten is looking for her next meal! After catching a leprechaun, he invites her to join his St. Patrick’s Day feast, but it’s not exactly what she has in mind. Will Morna be able to stomach it? Or will this clever leprechaun just have to enjoy his feast without her?

Maeve is talking a walk when she comes across a group of sad leprechauns. They are worried about people trying to steal their gold on St. Patrick’s Day. Afraid they will leave Ireland, Maeve decides to help them protect their gold—with a magical carnival!

Have you put a snack out for Santa Claus and his Reindeer? Get comfy and grab your teddy as we guide your little ones through a collection of calming and magical Christmas stories which are perfect for that car journey to see family, bedtime and siting around the fire together with a hot mug of hot chocolate.

“Christmas Bedtime Stories for Kids Ages 4-8” is the perfect holiday treat for young children, filled with fun, heartwarming stories that will capture their imagination and teach important life lessons. Twelve stories featuring adorable animals and festive themes will take your little ones on delightful journeys through snowy forests, cozy holiday celebrations, and magical winter scenes.

When you go Trick or Treating, there are rules for the night Always wear something bright, it's hard to see with no light Don't go inside the houses because that wouldn't be right You must play by the rules of the street, stay in plain sight

I wrote “’Twas Halloween Night” with a mind towards how Dickens, in his great holiday story, makes sure both to comment on society and to suggest ways in which we, as its members, might make it better. Thus, Jorlyn’s experience, like Scrooge’s, leads her to a greater understanding of her human family and her responsibility to it. Years ago, when I first began working on the poem, I had in mind the need for my own little boy to be aware of, and sensitive to, the world around him.

One day seven-year-old Ruby was walking in the woods and saw a glow. The glow was three eggs. After one of the eggs hatched, Ruby found himself with a pet Christmas dragon, which he named Reindeer. Can Ruby, his sister, and their five cousins take care of Reindeer and entertain him? What kind of magic does a Christmas dragon have during the holidays?

Set in a cozy house full of latkes, applesauce, sufganiyot, and other Hanukkah holiday treats, this warm and emotional story highlights the importance and joy of passing along traditions from one generation to the next, and making new traditions too.

Carve me for Halloween, give me two eyes, a mouth, then place a votive in between, I will shine so bright for you it's true, while the little monsters shout "BOO" on Halloween, a little clown said, "TRICK or TREAT, SMELL MY FEET or GIVE ME SOMETHING GOOD TO EAT" but that never made sense to me, why are strangers giving the children candy for free, humans live so dangerously.

When the henhouse becomes haunted by a ghost, it's up to one brave chicken named Carmenella to get to the bottom of things. The farmer doesn’t understand her, and the cat doesn’t want to get involved. Carmenella wants to sleep in the nice warm henhouse instead of outside. What will she do to fix this dilemma?

Dive into the enchanting world of autumn with Autumn Wonders: A Collection of Fall Poems for Kids, designed for ages 5 to 12 and brought to you by British author and illustrator Mahsa Shirazi.

It’s Christmas Eve, and Timmy can’t sleep. The excitement of the holiday keeps him wide awake, until a mysterious noise grabs his attention. Could it be Santa? Sneaking down the hall, Timmy is shocked to find Santa Claus stuck in the chimney! With Christmas Eve in jeopardy and no time to waste, Timmy springs into action. He grabs a bundle of balloons he had left from a holiday party, hoping they might help Santa float free. His clever plan works, and Santa rises up through the chimney, saved by Timmy’s quick thinking. To thank Timmy for his kindness, Santa offers him a special treat.

Settle down for this classic and well loved tale of The Snow Man by Hans Christian Andersen. A tale of a Snow Man who comes to life by a magical breeze and longs to be able to run.

Quando Mortina sale in soffitta a caccia di costumi di Halloween per gli amici, trova una cartolina dei suoi genitori! L'ultima volta erano in partenza per un lungo viaggio... ma non hanno mai fatto ritorno. Dove saranno finiti? Per scoprirlo serviranno abilità da investigatori e parecchia fantasia. Con l'aiuto del fedele Mesto, di Dilbert e di tutti i suoi amici, Mortina si mette sulle tracce di mamma e papà... Li troverà? Una nuova avventura della bambina zombie che è diventata un successo internazionale, pubblicata in trenta Paesi.

In dieser Episode geht es um die verschiedenen Arten, wie Menschen Halloween feiern. Von denjenigen, die voll in die Planung und Dekoration einsteigen, bis hin zu denen, die Halloween fast vergessen. Egal, ob du ein großer Grusel-Fan bist, dich gerne verkleidest, oder lieber Süßigkeiten sammelst – hier ist für jeden etwas dabei. Auch die, die Halloween lieber ignorieren, kommen vor. Ein bunter Mix von verschiedenen Halloween-Typen und ihren einzigartigen Herangehensweisen!

Discover the Heartwarming Magic of Christmas in The Starry Gift of Christmas. On a snowy Christmas Eve in the quaint village of Pinegrove, young Emma feels the holiday spirit slipping away. With her father working far from home and her family struggling to make ends meet, Christmas joy seems lost. But everything changes when a mysterious woman named Mrs. Sage invites Emma on a wondrous journey to deliver the most powerful gift of all: love and kindness.