Christmas Children Fiction

E.T.A. Hoffmann's The Nutcracker and the Mouse King is one of the most beloved children's stories of all time and a Christmas classic. The story is the basis for the popular ballet "The Nutcracker." In the story, a young girl named Marie is given a precious nutcracker as a Christmas present by her godfather, the enigmatic Drosselmeier. When the nutcracker is broken, Marie attempts to repair it and stays up late to tend to her new toy, but when the nursery is invaded by an army of mice, the nutcracker comes to life to both drive off the mice and escort Marie to a magical land of living dolls.

This Christmas story will stay with you long after the story ends. A little boy, bounced from home to home, visits Santa for the very first time—and makes a wish that stops everyone in their tracks. What happens next becomes the moment that transforms strangers into Mom and Dad. If you love heartfelt Christmas tales, adoption stories, or nostalgic holiday memories, this is one you don’t want to miss. A true Christmas miracle told from the eyes of a child.

When a snowstorm strands her at a hundred-year-old inn, Sloan Hanson's holiday season gets off to a rocky start. Especially when the innkeeper happens to be her former best friend and the guy who broke her heart in two like an overbaked sugar cookie.

After another dreary term away at school, Grace is desperate to see her mum and brother again. But the family's time together is suddenly interrupted when a shocking murder at their hotel throws everything into chaos. And when Grace's mum disappears soon afterwards, Grace trusts nobody. With her mum missing and younger brother Billy in tow, Grace enlists the help of new friends Olive and Doug. Full of twists and turns, the mystery takes the four friends on an adventure. And as they start to uncover the truth behind the murder, they wonder if anyone at the hotel is really who they say they are.

Disaster reigns when A.J. participates in the school's holiday pageant celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa.

Christmas Stories by L. Frank Baum is a delightful compilation of enchanting tales that bring the magic of Christmas to life. This collection features three cherished stories by L. Frank Baum, the beloved author of The Wizard of Oz series: The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus, A Kidnapped Santa Claus, and Little Bun Rabbit.

David is 10 years old and doesn't believe in Father Christmas. He is about to change his mind when he finds a strange button in the snow.

Amy Grant narrates this endearing story about two Christmas presents, a dog and a cat, who fall out of Santa's sleigh. By working together, something that doesn't always come naturally, they find their way to their new home. And, through their example of love for one another, they bring harmony to an entire household. Musical accompaniment by Chet Atkins. Ages four and up. Part of the award-winning Rabbit Ears series, Holiday Classics.

Retrouvez dans cette compilation les titres suivants : Le plus beau des cadeaux ; Le père Noël chez les martiens ; Le pacte de Noël. Avec 2,9 millions de lecteurs, J'aime lire est le magazine jeunesse le plus lu en France ! Ses courts romans écrits et imaginés spécialement pour les enfants de 7 à 10 ans nourrissent leur imaginaire tout en les faisant entrer dans le monde enchanté de la littérature de jeunesse. Découvrez ou redécouvrez ces histoires contées et enrichies sous forme audio.

Jessi's Christmas and Kwanzaa seasons are overshadowed by a car accident in which Jessi's baby brother, Squirt, is injured, and the difficult time proves challenging to her family's holiday spirit.

The timeless tale of Ebenezer Scrooge and his adventures on Christmas Eve continue to teach an important lesson, even to this day. Author Charles Dickens introduces us to the main character by painting him in a negative light, a selfish and miserly old man who will barely pay enough money to keep his office heated. When Scrooge returns home after work, the ghost of his former business partner, Jacob Marley, visits him and tells him that because of the wrongdoing he had done during his life, he has been condemned to walk in his ghost years shackled....

It's going to be the best Christmas ever. Abigail's cousin is visiting, plus there's snow, presents, and a new puppy to play with. Best of all, Abigail has a plan for an amazing Christmas contest, which she aims to win! But when the cousins come together, it isn't long before jealousy threatens to steal Abigail's joy. Join the Christmas chaos as 9-year-old Abigail learns that the joy that Jesus brings is the kind of joy that can never be taken away, and see the good news of the Nativity story come alive in her life!

December 1930. With the Depression biting deeper, it looks like many children in the East End will wake up to nothing on Christmas morning. Widower Robbie Graham earns just enough to put food on the table for his children, Ben and Ruthie. Local cake shop owner Flo Hawkins can't bear the thought of any child having nothing for Christmas. Along with her sister, Honour, she hatches a plan to bring some festive cheer to the community.

Se acercan las Navidades, pero el mundo entero ha quedado paralizado por la nieve a causa de un temporal de lo más extraño. Aun así, y a pesar del peligro que ello entraña, la pequeña Gabi quiere ver a su abuelita, así que pide ayuda al elfo Noé y a los renos de Papá Noel, que se juegan el pellejo para que ella pueda cumplir su mayor deseo: abrazar a su abuelita por Navidad.

Junior, the first dog author to make the New York Times bestseller list, tells his latest howlarious tale of going off-leash in the wilderness. ​Junior is so excited—his human family is going on vacation and this time they're taking him with them. And they're going to the most magical place...

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.

In this enchanting story, three mischievous gremlins—Pip, Squeek, and Grumbles—cook up a devious plan to hijack presents from Santa's sleigh on Christmas Eve. Determined to dampen the Christmas cheer, the trio sneaks aboard, causing comical chaos among the jingling bells and sparkling gifts. But their antics don't escape Santa's keen eyes! Instead of scolding them, Santa invites the gremlins on a magical journey, where they discover the joy of giving and the true meaning of Christmas spirit.

Miss Christmas - Where does your Christmas Tree come from? This is the story of one little Christmas tree.

Say goodbye to sleepless nights with this collection of enchanting bedtime stories that are sure to capture the imagination and hearts of young listeners. Each tale is filled with magical creatures, space travelers, and exciting adventures, designed to help children unwind and fall asleep fast.

Découvrez 5 histoires enjouées autour de Noël et ses festivités ! "La magie de Noël" : Le Père Noël bondit en bas de la cheminée, tout vêtu de fourrure, de la tête jusqu'aux pieds, tout sali par la suie, tout recouvert de cendres, avec son sac de jouets jeté sur son épaule... "Pile-Poil" : Combien de cadeaux peut-on faire à partir d'un rouleau de tissu rouge tout doux ? Pile-poil ce qu'il faut pour que Noël soit l'occasion de faire plaisir à tous, petits et grands.