Children Holiday

The winter wind is ripping through the Midwest. Big the Barn Cat is seeing to his winter jobs on the farm and hoping he’ll avoid catching a cold during the chilly season. The week before Christmas, Big unexpectedly encounters a creature in need. Can Big unravel the secrets this odd creature hides, save it from the cruel weather in which it can’t survive, and escape from the clutches of a murderous mob all by Christmas Day? Big is counting on a certain jolly elf’s help. But how does a cat talk to Santa, anyway?

Nineteen favorites from Anna Dewdney's best-selling Llama Llama series, many narrated by the author herself, plus Nelly Gnu and Daddy Too.

Nickelodeon’s Top Wing cadets Rod, Swift, Penny, and Brody star in a high-flying adventure. When monkey bandits take Rod’s birthday cake, it’s up to Swift to save the day—and the cake!

Mouse works hard to make a costume to wear in the Halloween parade. Then he realizes he can't walk fast enough in the costume. His friend Cat comes up with a great way to solve this problem.

It's Mardi Gras season in New Orleans and excitement fills the air. Join Tiana and her friends as they prepare for the big celebration.

When child psychologist Imogen Reid takes on the case of 11-year-old Ellie Atkinson, she refuses to listen to warnings that the girl is dangerous. Ellie was the only survivor of a fire that killed her family. Imogen is convinced she's just a sad and angry child struggling to cope with her loss. But Ellie's foster parents and teachers are starting to fear her. When she gets upset, bad things seem to happen. And as Imogen gets closer to Ellie, she may be putting herself in danger....

The Quarrel of Sword and Bone was a death sentence for anyone who stepped into the arena with the deranged Queen, whose soul had crisped to frost in an age long since past. Sixteen-year-old Helen Bell understood tragedy better than most kids growing up—she knew what it was like to wear clothes from donation bins and be mocked by the beautiful girls in school. She thought these brutal experiences made her ready for anything.

On Halloween, it is always wise to expect the unexpected, but no amount of planning could have prepared Eve for that particular night. Fleeing an unpleasant orphanage, she’s saved by someone who she never believed was real…the fabled Pumpkin King himself. Throwing caution aside, Eve accepts the offer to become his daughter and is whisked away to the misty Hallowell Valley—home to witches and vampires, ghosts and goblins, and all that go bump in the night. But just when she believes she’s found her place among the undead, a sinister scheme unearths itself.

Kids will love this “not-so-scary” story about a spooky tree. Find out what happens when lightning strikes a pole and sends it crashing down right toward Liz and Billy’s house. Will they change their mind about the big, strong, spooky tree? Fun sound effects will have kids engaged and listening intently to this fun story that is perfect for Halloween or any time of the year.

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, Jake and his friends (including his pet Gryphon) find no shortage of adventure - righting magic-related wrongs, solving supernatural mysteries, and exploring wondrous new worlds. Now it’s Jake’s first Christmas with his eccentric magical relatives…but trouble never takes a holiday.

Christmas Day is a time of celebration for many people all around the world. Those who celebrate it see it as a joyous time. But Christmas is celebrated in many different ways in different countries. One country has a feast known as "reveillon". In another country people like to go to the beach on Christmas Day! Can you guess which countries these are?

Get ready to march and sing along to this fun-filled song/audiobook combo. Upbeat lyrics and a catchy melody makes “It’s Your Special Day Parade” a party and classroom favorite!

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.

The Gruffalo said that no gruffalo should ever set foot in the deep dark wood. But one wild and windy night the Gruffalo's child disobeys her father's warnings and ventures out into the snow. After all, the Big Bad Mouse doesn't really exist...does he? Perfect for listening to at home, in the car, at bedtime - or any time at all!

Help Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose solve mysteries from A to Z! This collection includes Detective Camp, Mayflower Treasure Hunt, White House White-Out, and Sleepy Hollow Sleepover.

Young listeners learn about the early traditions which have led to our present-day celebration of Halloween.

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

For anyone who loves sailing and adventure, Arthur Ransome's classic Swallows and Amazons series stands alone. Originally published over a half-century ago, the twelve books are still eagerly read by children and adults alike – by all those captivated by the world of adventure and imagination. Such longevity is not only due to Ransome’s unparalleled gift of storytelling, but also his championing of qualities such as independence and initiative; virtues that appeal to every generation, whether young or old.

A Poem for Every Day of the Year is a magnificent collection of 366 poems compiled by Allie Esiri, one to share on every day of the year. These poems are funny, thoughtful, inspiring, humbling, informative, quiet, loud, small, epic, peaceful, energetic, upbeat, motivating and empowering!

Mr Galliano's famous circus has come to town! Join young Jimmy Brown and his family as they enter a thrilling world of incredible animals, colourful clowns and daring acrobats. Meet cheeky chimps, kindly elephants, fearsome tigers and one very special little dog called Lucky as Jimmy discovers what it takes to become part of Mr Galliano's Circus.