If you’re familiar with the series, you probably have a good sense of what happens next. Not everything goes as planned for the Heffley family…

Greg (the titular Wimpy Kid) gets spooked by an iguana, scared by a tarantula and accidentally eats a seahorse. To make matters worse, his family gets entangled in a jellyfish-related scandal and is caught stealing another family’s clothes! You’ll have to listen to find out how what happens next and if they land in paradise jail.

It’s a Wandering Traveller vs. a Group of Goblins in This Hanukkah Tale from Eric Kimmel

Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins

Herschel Ostropol, a weary wanderer, makes his way through a small village on the first night of Hanukkah. Where Herschel was expecting festivities and plenty of latkes, he finds the opposite: Nothing! The townspeople are scared to leave their homes and celebrate.

As it turns out, a group of goblins have taken over the synagogue, forbidding any Hanukkah festivities! Using his wit and bravery Herschel sets out to help. Each of the eight nights of Hannukah, he must enter the besieged synagogue, light each candle on the menorah – and live to tell about it.

Ultimately, Eric Kimmel’s Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins is about courage – the courage to keep the light alive, even in the face of darkness and confusion. Its themes are rooted in Jewish folklore and tradition, but its message and lively story can be enjoyed by kids of all backgrounds.

If goblins, ghouls and monsters are what your little listeners crave , you can also check out the list of semi-scary kids stories we put together at Halloween.

Mischief and Masa Mix in This Holiday Tale from Gary Soto

Too Many Tamales

Maria looks up to her mother. She likes the way she looks, the way she acts and – of course – the way she makes tamales. It’s a joy for Maria to help her mom make tamales for the big, Christmas family gathering.

When Maria’s mother steps out of the room for a few minutes, Maria tries on her wedding ring. How glamourous! Later, Maria realizes that the ring is missing. Gulp! It must be in the tamales!

Too Many Tamales is a delicious story about one Hispanic family’s Christmas celebrations. It also teaches a valuable lesson about fessing up when you’ve done something wrong. Clocking in at 11 minutes, it’s a perfectly pint-sized holiday story to share with your young niños.

Togetherness at the Tip of Your Fingers

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