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Pride is all about embracing you for being you! These five stories will show children how to bring the teaching of “love is love” into their everyday lives, at home and in the playground. This collection acts as an introduction to the ideas behind the festival of Pride, helping young children understand the importance of this LGBTQIA+ event, and demonstrating how families can get involved in the celebrations. Join Ladybird for stories of community, diversity, acceptance, happiness, and of course, being proud!

It's 25 days until Christmas. And 10-year-old Harper gets a surprise when Mum announces she's bringing her new boyfriend Nick home for the holidays! Nick seems nice enough. But why do strange Christmassy things happen whenever he's around? Like snow falling only in the family's garden? Or a reindeer suddenly appearing on the roof?! Harper's convinced that Nick must be Father Christmas! And if her mum and older brother won't believe her, she'll just have to find a way to prove it herself.

The Mouse King is up to some very sneaky shenanigans. The night before Christmas, he steals the key to the Kingdom of Sweets and sets out to cause as much festive mayhem as he can! Clara and Fritz Strudel, and their new friend the Nutcracker, are the only ones who can stop him. But when a magical curse is put on Fritz, it's a race against time to make it to the Kingdom of Sweets and find the Sugar Plum Fairy – the only one who can break the spell!

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.

It’s been ten years since Santa Claus performed his Christmas duties, but when Juniper Lane discovers the mysterious Niko, who lives in her local London park surrounded by Christmas trees and reindeer that can fly, she steps into a Christmas story like no other. When Juniper’s mum goes missing and the park comes under threat from an ambitious park keeper, Juniper enlists Niko, who is surely Santa Claus, to help. As the countdown to Christmas begins, Juniper must find her mother, restore the festive spirit, bring to life the true magic of the season and learn to ride her very own reindeer.

Ada, Iggy, and Rosie are ready for the most super sleepover ever. They've got their sleeping bags, pajamas, a moon nightlight, and a dino-snore machine. This will be Iggy's first sleepover at his house, so his dad helps brainstorm ideas for what to do at the sleepover. They can play games like ping-pong, eat yummy popcorn, and even tell spooky stories! They want to start with a game of ping-pong, but the ping-pong table is in the basement—and Iggy warns them that the basement is haunted...or at least he thinks it is. But he's never actually gone down there because it's too spooky.

"Bin kein Klabauter auf der See, bin ein Klabauter im tiefen Schnee!" - Pumuckl fällt immer ein neuer Schabernack ein, mit dem er Meister Eders Leben ordentlich durcheinanderwirbeln kann. Im Winter gibt es für den kleinen Klabautermann besonders viel zu entdecken: Adventskalender und Schneeballschlachten, Lebkuchen und Weihnachtslieder, Christbäume und Geschenke. Stefan Kaminski nimmt uns mit seiner einzigartigen stimmlichen Vielfalt direkt in Meister Eders Schreinerwerkstatt mit. Ein Lieblingshörbuch mit 24 tollen Geschichten für gemütliche und lustige Winterabende.

24 Tage Weihnachtsglück. Die kleine Stadtmaus ist gekommen, um die Haselmaus zu besuchen. Und was hat sie im Gepäck? Ein ganzes Fest! Der kleine Siebenschläfer staunt nicht schlecht, denn dieses Weihnachten scheint etwas Besonderes zu sein. Sie backen Plätzchen, reimen Gedichte, suchen den perfekten Baum und basteln Tannenschmuck. Aber am allerschönsten ist der Weihnachtszauber - denn der erfasst nicht nur den kleinen Siebenschläfer, sondern alle Tiere im Wald.

Jack est très attaché à son cochon en peluche de petit garçon. Ils ont tout vécu ensemble, les bons comme les mauvais moments. Jusqu’à cette veille de Noël où arrive la catastrophe : le cochon est perdu ! Mais la nuit de Noël n’est pas une nuit comme les autres. C’est la nuit des miracles et des causes désespérées, le moment où même les jouets peuvent prendre vie. Alors, Jack et le cochon de Noël - une peluche de substitution un peu agaçante - embarquent pour une aventure magique et périlleuse au pays des choses perdues.

How much fun can Naughty Cat have during the Christmas season? Well, from Christmas trees and decorations to snow cats and Santa Claus himself, Naughty Cat has a very eventful Christmas, indeed. Follow our friend Naughty Cat on a very festive adventure, as we find out all about the most magical things about the season that Naughty Cat loves.

It’s Christmastime, and searching for magic, Maya finds herself transported back 200 years to the banks of the frozen river Thames. A boy called Eddie shows Maya the bustle of the glittering frost fair, filled with music, sweet stalls and thrilling rides. Is this all a dream, or can Maya bring a piece of the beautiful frost fair home with her after all?

Was ist das bloß für ein Tier, das in dieser Weihnachtszeit ungesehen durch den Garten streift? Es hinterlässt immer neue Spuren im Schnee, frisst alle Würstchen, die Juri und Franziska im Garten verteilen, aber es zeigt sich nicht. Franziska glaubt, es ist eine Katze. Juri dagegen hofft, dass es ein Hund ist, vielleicht ein Schneehund, wie aus einem Wintermärchen? Solange er denken kann, wünscht er sich einen eigenen Hund. Dann taucht plötzlich ein neuer Verdacht auf - ob sie es gar mit einem Wolf zu tun haben?

Christmas has been canceled in the town of Gloomsbury, and something must be done. So the Prince and Princess of Gingerbread attempt to save the day in this fun-filled holiday classic, written by Tim Raglin and Eric Metaxas and read by Susan Saint James. The spirited narration and a lively musical score by Van Dyke Parks will whisk you through this merry tale about the true meaning of Christmas. Ages four and up. Part of the award-winning Rabbit Ears series, Holiday Classics.

Valentine's Day is around the corner, and the kids are up to something spectacular if they can pull it off. Can they manage a surprise dinner date between their Math teacher Ms. Malia and RJ's doorman in the city? Will the adults become happier as a result, or will the kids end up in detention for "meddling into matters of the heart"?

The Magic Tree House whisks Jack and Annie back to the eve of the first Thanksgiving. There, they meet the Pilgrims as well as Squanto, a Native American who helped them. The story offers an age-appropriate, in-depth picture of what life was really like for early settlers, as well as the usual Magic Tree House adventure and excitement.

Shortly before school starts, Charlie Bumpers learns that he will have the strictest teacher in the whole school for fourth grade. It doesn't matter that she's been named Teacher of the Year. He's still afraid of her. Last year when he was horsing around in the hall, he accidentally hit her in the head with his sneaker (don't ask). How will he survive a year under a teacher who is just waiting for him to make another stupid mistake?

Dora the Explorer and Boots are at the carnival, and they are ready to win the grand prize! But to do that they first have to play games and collect eight yellow tickets. Join Dora and Boots in this festive adventure as they make their way toward the grand prize: the Big Pinata!

Herzlichen Glückwunsch! Bobo ist schon ganz früh aufgewacht, denn heute hat er Geburtstag! Mama und Papa Siebenschläfer und seine kleine Schwester Bibi haben tolle Geschenke für Bobo. Im Kindergarten bekommt Bobo eine Krone auf den Kopf und darf sich ein Spiel aussuchen. Und am Nachmittag kommen Bobos Freunde zur Geburtstagsfeier. Oma und Opa haben sich richtig gute Spiele ausgedacht! Und Papa sorgt für ein köstliches Geburtstagsessen. Was für ein schöner Tag! Da kann Bobo am Abend glücklich einschlafen.

Sofia finally gets to attend her first quinceanera! Her mom even buys her some new shoes. But when Sofia ruins her new shoes before the big party, Sofia might not get to attend after all. This early chapter book from the Sofia Martinez series includes Spanish words in the text, a Spanish glossary, discussion questions, and writing prompts.

This audiobook briefly discusses the history and customs connected to the celebration of Halloween.