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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?

Hidden deep within a snowy valley, far from the noise of the outside world, lies the enchanting and unforgettable Christmas Town. It is a place where lanterns glow with warm golden light, the scent of peppermint fills the air, and rooftops sparkle beneath blankets of winter frost. But the true heart of the town is something far more magical. Every Christmas Eve, at the stroke of midnight, a mysterious melody known as The Secret Song rises gently through the sky. This song is no ordinary tune.

"Snowflakes for Bamboo" is a heartwarming holiday adventure that brings together five unlikely friends—a curious panda, a gentle polar bear, a flamboyant flamingo, and two mischievous penguins—for a magical Christmas journey.

A Festive, Funny, and Action-Packed Christmas Adventure! Get ready for a sleigh ride like no other! It's Christmas Eve at the North Pole, and everything should be sparkling with joy. But suddenly, the Naughty-or-Nice-O-Meter is glowing a grumpy red, the cookies are squashed flat, and worst of all, Rudolph's nose is flickering dim!

Der Osterhase wacht voller Vorfreude auf und ist bereit für das perfekte Osterfest – doch schon bald merkt er, dass dieser Tag ein richtig schlechter Tag zu werden droht. Eier zerbrechen, Farbe verschüttet sich, Körbe kippen um, und drei freche kleine Küken verwandeln einen winzigen Fehler in ein riesiges, kunterbuntes Chaos.

Who are the “we the people” mentioned in the preamble to the U.S. Constitution? They are our neighbors next door, down the street, or across the country. They live in different places, worship in different ways, and come from different backgrounds and histories. They struggle, achieve, and overcome. They are you, and me, and us. Because, as we strive to create a more perfect union, “we” should mean “all.”

Valentine’s Day Isn’t Just Hearts is a heartfelt middle-grade/YA novel that explores the many forms love can take beyond romance, through the experiences of the Marquez family living in Redlands, California. Set during the week leading up to Valentine’s Day, the story follows a blended family as each member quietly struggles with their own understanding of love, identity, and belonging.

Jakob freut sich schon: Bald ist Weihnachten. Eifrig bastelt er seine Geschenke. Mama bekommt ein Wäscheklammertier, Conni einen bunt verzierten Karton und Papa einen selbst bemalten Bilderrahmen mit Jakobs Foto drin. Ob sich die drei freuen werden? Und was wird Jakob wohl geschenkt bekommen? Vielleicht das Piratenschiff, das er sich gewünscht hat? Aber bis dahin ist noch etwas Zeit. Zeit, um auf den Weihnachtsmarkt zu gehen, mit Papa und Conni den Tannenbaum zu schmücken und das Krippenspiel anzuschauen.

Bald ist Ostern bei Jakob und Conni. Connis kleiner Bruder Jakob bastelt und schmückt voller Vorfreude. Und ganz schön aufgeregt ist er auch. Ob der Osterhase auch ganz bestimmt kommt? Vielleicht legt er ihm zur Sicherheit eine Möhre in den Garten.

In der Nacht vor Ostern, während die Welt unter einem weichen Frühlingshimmel ruht, beginnt sich leise etwas zu regen. Unter der Erde erwachen winzige Keimlinge – sie tragen Hoffnung, Geduld und das Versprechen neuer Anfänge in sich. Während sich der Morgen nähert, wachsen diese kleinen Keimlinge ungesehen heran und erinnern Kinder daran, dass Veränderungen nicht immer laut oder auf einmal geschehen. Manchmal wächst Mut langsam. Freundlichkeit schlägt behutsam Wurzeln. Und Selbstvertrauen erblüht, wenn wir Zeit und Fürsorge erfahren.

Cosa succede quando una cucciola ama San Valentino un po’ troppo? Conosci Maple, una cucciola entusiasta con il cuore pieno d’amore… e un cestino pieno di biglietti di San Valentino. Decisa a condividere la gioia, Maple regala biglietti a chiunque incontri… incluso il postino, la cassetta della posta, uno scoiattolo spaventato e persino l’aspirapolvere!

Il giorno di San Valentino inizia come tutti gli altri—finché i biglietti non cominciano a muoversi, i cioccolatini a rotolare e i cuori a scappare all’improvviso su minuscoli piedini di carta. Mentre un bambino curioso corre per il quartiere, accade qualcosa di sorprendente. I valentini in fuga non scompaiono affatto. Al contrario, diffondono sorrisi, risate e gentilezza ovunque vadano—finendo nelle tasche, svolazzando per le strade e trovando la strada verso mani pronte ad accoglierli.

Hazel and her mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother all go to visit each other on Mother's Day. But where's great-great-grandmother?

It’s nearly Katie’s birthday, and she learns she will be getting a special present. She’s too excited to wait patiently for the gift to arrive, so she decides to investigate ahead of time. The clues might lead her to her present, but is it better to let this mystery go unsolved?

Чи існує насправді Санта Клаус? У дітей та дорослих погляди на це відрізняються. Дорослі впевнені, що його не існує, але вони роблять все для того, щоб діти вірили в його існування якомога довше. І діти вірять, принаймні, до певного віку. А що відбувається з тими, хто виріс, але продовжує вірити в Діда Мороза? Чи розкриється їм ця таємниця? Слухайте, щоб дізнатись про це!

Princess Pumpkin Patch wonders if there’s more to life than shipping pumpkins. Sassi has been harvesting pumpkins for so long, she is starting to wonder if there is something more she could be doing with her life. What else is out there? Should she be doing more? Should she try other jobs? Should she move away? Come along with Sassi on a journey around the world as she seeks answers to her restlessness.

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.

It’s Christmas Eve and a cheeky elf will make away with all the presents, unless you can stop him! This is a beautifully illustrated rhyming story about a mischievous elf, who tries to steal all the Christmas presents to keep for himself. He cleverly hides them in different places and the young listener is challenged to follow his tracks and find them all in an interactive Where's Waldo style illustration. This lighthearted and fun narrative is sure to delight young listeners and parents alike.

The Aldens are visiting friends for a big Dia de los Muertos celebration. The kids love learning about the holiday and helping out until mysterious events threaten to ruin everyone's preparations. Can the Aldens figure out what’s going on and help their friends save the celebration?

Cosy up for Christmas with this festive story, starring everyone's favourite Victorian foundling, Hetty Feather!An unexpected gift leads to trouble for Hetty on Christmas Day at the Foundling Hospital, and the dreaded Matron Bottomly is delighted to have an excuse to exclude Hetty from the festive celebrations. Poor Hetty is distraught - but just when it seems that all is lost, a dear friend arrives to whisk her away for a Christmas unlike any other....