Christmas Nonfiction

Ein humorvoller Blick auf die unterschiedlichen Arten, wie Menschen die Weihnachtszeit erleben und erwarten! Von den enthusiastischen Weihnachtspulli-Trägern über die Weihnachtsmuffel, die sich in Grinches verwandeln, bis hin zu denen, die bereits im Januar das nächste Fest planen. Ob es um den Stress des Last-Minute-Geschenkekaufs geht, die Leidenschaft für Weihnachtsfilme oder das übertriebene Dekorieren – hier findet sich jeder irgendwo wieder.

From the annunciation to the first Christmas night, this story reflects the message of peace at the heart of the season. As Mary and Joseph, the shepherds, and the wise men set off on their journeys towards Bethlehem, the animals that they pass including a goat, ox, wolf, leopard, and lion begin to follow out of curiosity. When Mary and Joseph find a place to shelter in the stable and baby Jesus is born, the animals gather around the manger, creating the perfect scene of the "peaceable kingdom".

Come join young Santa Claus and his merry companions on a magical adventure when they discover the North Pole, meeting unforgettable characters along the way. Experience the magic that changed the world.

"It was Christmas, and Alice had promised to stay in bed until 7 am." Alice doesn’t end up keeping her promise. She fully intends to, but a strange sound wakes her up on the night before Christmas...how can a junior detective resist the lure of trying to catch Santa doing his job? Except...Santa is nowhere to be found. Armed with her smarts and a new friend, Alice has a mystery to solve!

Every year Santa is so busy delivering presents to all the boys and girls around the world. In fact he is so busy that he overlooks Marshmallow the snowman and all the woodland animals deep in the forest. Berry the Cardinal comes up with a plan to get Santa's attention. All the forest animals and snow people team up to make this a very unforgettable Christmas.

Gabriel "paced the halls of heaven" as he memorized God's message to Mary. He wondered what she would say. The Christmas story unfolds as never before through the voices of those who witnessed the Messiah's birth. Listen to Joseph's struggle. Rejoice with Elizabeth and Zachariah. Worship with the magi. Hear the fear in Herod's voice. Receive the blessing of Simeon and Anna. And, like the shepherds, shout for joy!

In this fun holiday audiobook, children are reminded of Christmas in children's terms. Perfect for beginning learners in pre-K, kindergarten, and early elementary school. Provides the perfect opportunity to help young children explore and find their own reminders for Christmas.

From its one solitary partridge to its twelve lords-a-leaping, this festive version of the classic song "The Twelve Days of Christmas" contains verses that are interpreted with a distinctive multicultural flavor - the turtle-doves come in a Chinese pagoda while the pipers are depicted as Indian snake-charmers.

Carefully leveled text engages young listeners in learning about the traditions and celebrations of the Christmas holiday. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions help build nonfiction learning skills.

This audiobook features music and special effects. Listen along and enjoy the fun that is Giant Panda (Young Zoologist). Head to the mountains of China to study panda bears in this beautiful nonfiction field guide for kids. You might know that pandas like to snack on bamboo, but there’s so...

Come learn from Santa Lucia and about the beautiful tradition that continues to honor her in many countries around the world. We explore the ways this inspiring saint is remembered, not only as the lovely Lucia Queen donning her crown of candles, but also for her dedication to serving and advocating for others in Sicily. This audiobook explores the Lucia Queen tradition in Sweden and highlights practical and engaging ways to embody her inspiration all throughout the year.

Der Weihnachtsmann hat sein Gedächtnis verloren! Nachdem ihn ein Unbekannter von seinem Schlitten geschubst hat, landet er sehr unsanft auf der Erde und kurz darauf im Krankenhaus. Er kann sich nicht an den Vorfall erinnern - und noch viel schlimmer: Er weiß nicht mehr, wer er ist! Slalom und seine kleine Schwester Lykke beschließen, ihm zu helfen. Doch dazu müssen sie nicht nur den Täter entlarven, sondern auch rechtzeitig zum Fest den großen Sack voller Weihnachtsglücksgefühlpulver wiederfinden.

This festive audiobook contains five fun Christmas stories, funny Christmas jokes, and more. These stories are great as quick bedtime stories and cute tales to be listened to aloud with friends and family around the Christmas tree.

Nein, das ist kein Weihnachtsfest für Caro und ihren Zwillingsbruder Max. Ihr Vater hat eine neue Arbeitsstelle angetreten und so mussten sie Mitte Dezember umziehen. Alles ist fremd: die Stadt, die Nachbarn, die Klassenkameraden, die Gemeinde. Im neuen Haus herrscht Chaos - und bei dem Durcheinander ist die Weihnachtskiste nicht auffindbar. Doch Weihnachten feiern mit einem Tannenbaum ohne Lametta, ohne Weihnachtskugeln und Strohsterne, ohne Krippe?

On a chilly evening, the wind was whistling through the trees. Quietness rushed through a sleepy town called Bethlehem; an amazing baby was to be born. The thing was he wasn’t born in a hospital - like you and I. His parents were on a long journey home, and they could not find a place to stay, there was no room in any of the town people’s homes; no one in the town would allow them to stay with them. They searched and searched, but nobody wanted to help them.

Feiert man Weihnachten in jedem Land anders? Heißt der Weihnachtsmann auf der ganzen Welt Weihnachtsmann? Gibt es auch eine Weihnachtsfrau? Oder einen geheimnisvollen Brauch? Nola will es wissen und saust wie immer schnell wie der Schall um die Welt. Island, Spanien, USA, Chile, Russland, Schweden... Es ist erstaunlich, welch unterschiedliche Weihnachtsbräuche Nola hier und in vielen anderen Ländern begegnen.

Christmas Stories for Kids! Every year around this time, Santa and his elves are hard at work. They are preparing for the most magical time of year, Christmas! We all know that Santa delivers us presents, but what you don't hear much about is his adventures. Find out more in the book!

Simple and sincere, this retelling of the Christmas story is perfect for children under five, introducing them to a classic story and its message of love. This audiobook tells little children about all the events of the nativity: the angels' visits to Mary and Joseph, the journey to Bethlehem, the shepherds and the angels, the wise men's travels and encounter with Herod, and Mary and Joseph's care for the baby that would grow up to show the world God's love.

Ed’s Christmas Miracle is a true story that happened in rural New York in 1963 when Ed Stevens was a boy of nine. His family was poor, and his mom, dad, and siblings had been sick with the flu for several days prior to Christmas. There was no food in the house and no snow on the ground.

Your child will enjoy this cute Christmas audiobook full of fun stories and Christmas jokes. This is an excellent audiobook for early and beginning learners. These stories are great for quick bedtime stories and cute tales to be listened to aloud with friends and family!