Christmas Children Fiction

When the king of Norway sells the rights to Christmas to Mr Thrane, it looks like the holidays aren't going to be very merry. Mr Thrane says that the only people who can celebrate are those who buy 10,000 crowns' worth of presents from his department store. For anyone who doesn't - or can't - spend that much, it's no tree, no presents, no carols and no Christmas pudding.

Christmas is almost here, and Alice-Miranda and her closest friends are celebrating early at Highton Hall. But it's not all gingerbread, parties and present shopping. There are mysteries to be solved! Why are Christmas decorations disappearing and local stores empty of festive treats? What long-kept family secret does Alice-Miranda discover? More importantly, what will she do about it?

When Lola’s mum gets a job at a fire station in a different town, it means moving away from all her friends. Lola is proud of her mum, but she’s really worried about starting a new school. There is one good thing, though – her parents have promised that they can think about getting a cat!

Hoffmann's stories are imaginative, wise, and educational, just how children's stories are supposed to be. Some of his characters instill fear, while others overcome it and continue towards their goal in the surreal world of this great storyteller. Hoffmann's world will awaken the imagination of your child.

A prophecy in motion. Mankind on its knees. Can one boy change their fate? Thirteen-year-old Toby Thornton never expected Father Christmas to break into his parents’ townhouse in the dead of night, bruised, pale, and on the run. After all, it was only hours ago that the old man and his elves helped him save the world from shape-shifters. But a lot can happen overnight. Thanks to a nefarious plan, their enemies have unleased Nicko’s most frightening nemesis onto the world, the Faerie King Oberon.

No writer is more identified with the modern idea of Christmas than Charles Dickens. In some ways, Dickens helped define the holiday that we now celebrate by immortalizing it as a time of warmth and sharing, with an emphasis on family and friends.

Se ha perdido un saco repleto de juguetes y se ha atascado el trineo... ¿Llegará Santa Claus a tiempo? Historias de duendes traviesos, árboles de Navidad, juguetes, renos y el mismísimo Papá Noel te harán disfrutar de una Navidad inolvidable.

It's nearly Christmas, but seventeen-year-old Hope Novak just can't seem to get into the Christmas spirit. Over the summer she broke up with Shane Culver, the hottest guy at Oakmont High and Shane won't let her go. Everywhere Hope goes, Shane turns up. He finds a way to catch her by surprise, in a place where she can't get away. He tells her they were meant to be together, that he loves her, that if he can't have her . . . no one will.

In this modern take on a holiday classic, high school junior, Kerril, faces her past, present, and future to be reminded of the good in others, and in herself.

You and your child will enjoy this cute Christmas audiobook full of fun stories and funny Christmas jokes. This is an excellent listen for early and beginning learners. Perfect for listening aloud during the holidays with friends and family!

Keir thinks he knows about bad luck. His elven mother is dying of a wasting disease. His human father, severely injured in the war, struggles to walk. A brutal Winterfall clasps his mountainous kingdom in talons of ice. The people are starving. His family, his little sisters, depend on him to see them to Dragonmas Day. They need a miracle. But who believes in miracles anymore?

¿Qué pasaría si Santa Claus tuviera un hermano? ¿Y si ese hermano fuese el responsable de cuidar y crear la magia de la Navidad?Seguramente te sorprendería descubrirlo tanto como a Betty. Ella es una niña de Nueva York que ama la fotografía y todos los años se presenta a un concurso que premia la imagen que mejor representa la Navidad. Pero, esta vez, Betty tendrá que pasar las fiestas lejos de casa. Su mamá es arqueóloga y debe viajar junto con su familia a Perú, donde encabezará una importante excavación en Machu Picchu.

Perfect for families, holiday enthusiasts, and fans of classic tales, The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus is a heartwarming audiobook that will inspire the festive spirit in listeners of all ages. Experience the magic of Santa’s origins in this beautifully narrated retelling of a holiday classic.

In The Perfect Present, Billie is bursting with excitement. It is Christmas tomorrow! She knows her presents must be hidden somewhere. A bit of peeking won’t hurt, will it?

À quelques jours du réveillon de Noël, Lina se réveille et fait face à une terrible nouvelle : le Père Noël a été kidnappé ! Et la demande de rançon est aussi troublante qu'étonnante : le ravisseur exige un kilo de tendresse, une tonne de bonheur et un zeste d'amour. Il n'en faut pas plus pour éveiller le cœur de Lina qui y voit davantage un geste désespéré plutôt qu'un acte malveillant. Désormais convaincue de connaitre l'identité du ravisseur, Lina dispose de quarante-huit heures pour tenter l'impossible…

Sherrie is expecting an amazing blessing this Christmas, but comes with a commitment requirement. As she anticipates her new blessing she must commit to surrendering some of her wants to make room for the wants of her blessing. Will she have the self-control to pull back for the good of her family or will this adventure lead us to new territory of Sherrie's character?

Chocco the Chihuahua has a special Christmas when Santa Claus asks him to ride in his sleigh, helping deliver gifts to all the little boys and girls, plus a few furry friends of his own

What if somewhere along the way we've all got the Santa story a bit wrong? Join Blanche Claus and her best friend, Rinki, for a funny festive sleigh ride you'll never forget! From Sibéal Pounder, best-selling author of the Witch Wars and Bad Mermaids series, this tale of friendship and mince-pie feasts is the perfect book to curl up with this winter. Funny, feminist and with a huge heart, it's a gloriously Christmassy adventure that will delight even the biggest Grinch.

Jack liebt sein Stoffschwein über alles. Es war immer für ihn da, gemeinsam sind sie stets durch dick und dünn gegangen. Bis an einem Weihnachtsabend etwas Schreckliches passiert - das Stoffschwein ist verschwunden. Doch Weihnachten ist die Nacht der Wunder und der hoffnungslosen Fälle, die Nacht, in der sogar Spielzeuge zum Leben erwachen. Und Jacks neues Stofftier, das Weihnachtsschwein, das das alte nie ersetzen könnte, hat einen kühnen Plan.

Weihnachten ist die Zeit der Wunder. In diesen 15 Geschichten, erleben Sie die Magie und den Zauber der Weihnacht auf ganz besondere Weise. Lassen Sie sich verzaubern von warmherzigen Begegnungen, die das Herz erwärmen, und von fantastischen Abenteuern, die zum Träumen anregen. Ob Sie die wahre Bedeutung von Freundschaft und Zusammenhalt neu entdecken, oder einfach nur eine schöne Geschichte genießen möchten – hier ist für GROß und KLEIN was dabei.