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Who will help the tailor of Gloucester to finish the Mayor’s elegant coat? For the tailor has fallen ill, and the Mayor is to be married in it tomorrow – on Christmas Day in the morning. Potter based the story on a real-world incident involving John Prichard, a Gloucester tailor who had a commission to make a new suit for the new mayor. But it’s Potter’s charming touch of adding impish, mischievous animals to move the story along that make this children’s classic.

It's Christmas Eve and Andrew is upset. His father won't let him open his gifts early. So Andrew and his little sister, Lindsay, run away to the woods. As they venture deeper into the forest, Andrew and Lindsay hear a thundering, gravelly voice, "Who's s-s-s-sitting on my b-b-b-belly?" It was a troll with orange spiky hair!

Experiencing a story read out loud is one of the oldest forms of entertainment there is. Fireside Reading is a way to slow down, reconnect with the timeless wisdom of great books and rediscover the simple pleasure of being read to. Join Gildart Jackson in front of a cozy fire as he reads The Nutcracker and the Mouse King by E.T.A. Hoffman to you and your family.

In this enchanting Christmas adventure, Nicole, a brave young girl with brown hair and big blue eyes, sets out on a magical journey to help a special friend. When an angel loses her precious Christmas star, Nicole steps in to lend a hand. Together, they travel through snowy forests, sparkling ice rinks, and cozy cabins, searching for the star that will light up the sky.

The adorable Priscilla is back in her first Christmas adventure! When Priscilla and her best friend, Bettina, eagerly join the other holiday shoppers to see Santa at the mall, they realize they are looking at not one, but several fake Santas! The girls are inspired to head to the North Pole in search of the real Santa Claus. Will the 50-Year-Storm keep this curious duo's biggest holiday wish from coming true? Priscilla and the Great Santa Search captures all the magic of Christmastime and the spirit of a child's fascination with the almighty Santa Claus.

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.

Twenty-five more timeless Christmas stories from Enid Blyton. The excitement of singing carols, exchanging gifts and a bit of her trademark mischief can all be found in this festive collection. Stories include 'The Pantomime Wolf', 'Christmas in the Toyshop' and 'The Extraordinary Christmas Tree'.

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.

Grumpy Gus is feeling overwhelmed...and tired from the holidays. He is too exhausted even to sleep on the night before Christmas. Hearing some commotion on his rooftop, Gus investigates to find Santa Claus has arrived. Listen on as Santa shares his wise insights about Christmas and the holiday season.

This is the story of a friendly snowman named Icy who had a Christmas dream of his very own. Not so long ago, on a cold December day, Icy stood in the forest, wishing on stars in the sky. "More than anything, I want a pet penguin," he whispered. While his friends laughed at him, Icy believed Santa would make his wish come true....

Discover the true spirit of teamwork and Christmas magic in this snowy adventure! This fun-filled Christmas story is perfect for children aged three to eight. It provides valuable lessons in teamwork, responsibility, respect for elders, keeping secrets, and recognition. This is the perfect Christmas story to listen to and cuddle with your child during the holidays.

With Christmas just a few days away, why not pause your regular reading and savor a Christmas stories by Lucy Maud Montgomery? Christmas and New Year's is a season of celebration and reflection, of taking stock of the months gone by and looking forward to the year to come. Here you will find 14 Christmas stories written by Lucy Maud Montgomery. Treat yourself to some fireside reading and capture the holiday spirit with a bit of old-fashioned storytelling from Christmas past. Contents: The Red Room, A Christmas Mistake, A Christmas Inspiration, The Josephs' Christmas and others.

When a heavy December fog rolls into the tiny town of Pottsville, it brings with it a mysterious antique collector named Ebenezer Farnsworth. While Emma desperately works to prevent Ebenezer from getting his bony fingers on a rare Addams Family Christmas ornament, she's thrilled when she gets help from an old friend in the most peculiar way imaginable.

Johnny B. Laughing provides children with lots of fun and laughter with his hilarious and silly jokes. Young listeners will have a blast sharing this awesome collection of jokes and riddles with their friends and family! This children's joke audiobook will have youngsters rolling on the floor with laughter and is sure to be a great gift idea for any child. Inside, you will find silly and corny jokes, riddles, wordplay, and humor.

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.

Jim and Della are a poor couple, struggling to make ends meet. When the holidays roll around, Jim decides to sell his most prized possession to give his beloved the gift of her dreams. Della does the same for Jim, much to the surprise of the other. O. Henry's classic tale of sacrifice and true love rings in this wonderful season of hope and happiness in an unforgettable way.

Larry Woiwode brings us into the simple and anxious rhythms of life for a Norwegian farm girl in the first decade of the 20th century. Christmas Eve falls in the midst of deprivation as Mette's family prepares to journey to her grandparent's farm. When her father fails to bag a big deer on the journey, they arrive, like everyone else, almost empty-handed. Yet despite frustration and disappointment, this extended family combines their meager resources to create an unexpected marvel that transforms the family's Christmas.

Join a cow, a camel, a dove, a donkey, and a sheep as they explain what gifts they brought the son of God on the very first Christmas. The Friendly Beasts offers a new way to look at the birth of Jesus through beautiful, memorable illustrations, traditional holiday lyrics, and a CD with narration and music performed by Rebecca St. James.

Some fairies are nice. Some are sort of naughty. But others are downright...dangerous. In this family-friendly middle-grade novel, Christmas is coming, and Seattle fifth-grader Morgan is the new girl at school. Missing her best friend, all she wants is to have her own family’s normal holiday traditions. But when her parents decide to do something completely different for Christmas, Morgan is so not up for it. At her grandparents’ house deep in the woods, a magical Christmas tree leads Morgan and her unruly little cousins into adventure...and danger. In this strange wonderland, Morgan ...

Pup has boundless energy and endless optimism; Dragon is cool and thoughtful but always up for adventure ... together, they are best friends who are always there for one another. In their first adventure, they are trying to catch one of Santa's little helpers--only Dragon has no idea what a Santa is let alone an elf.