Holiday Poetry

Saint David's Day, or the Feast of Saint David falls on the 1st March each year on the anniversary of his death in 589 AD. The feast has been regularly celebrated since his canonisation in the 12th century.

Jetzt wenn die Glöckerln und d'Markln klingerln, de staadn Weisn vom Lautsprecher dringerln, Reklamechöre weihnachlich singerln, die silbernen Kugerln und glänzerten Engerln, inmitten der duftenden Wurstwaren hängerln, se d'Leut in d'volle U-Bahn neizwängerln, se auf der Straßn halbert derdrängerln, konns sei, daß mia oft nimmer vor Geschenkerln and Geschenk von jener Heil'gen Nacht denkerln. Eine Sammlung neuer und bereits veröffentlichter Mundartgedichte, Erzählungen und Betrachtungen zum Thema Weihnachten von dem Münchner Poeten Helmut Zöpfl.

Christmas may come but once a year but human emotions, the driving force of our characters, are with us every day. Yet, somehow these same emotions when they happen at Christmas seem amplified; we seem more tender to their touch, their words. In this volume we take the verse and poems of our classic poets and put them alongside our short story masters to reveal a Christmas that everyone remembers and that everyone wants to be part of.

Labor Day Spells the Summer’s End: Good as Advertised is a rich and complex collection of poetry that confronts such issues as race, the future, the current events and affairs such as the COVID-19 pandemic (Coronavirus), the beautiful changing of the seasons, and of course the elections’ debacle and or chaos! Enmeshed within these poems are violent and purposeful contradictions of hate and love, exuberance and apprehension, of wrangling and conflict.

Die schönsten Weihnachts- und Wintergeschichten. 18 Weihnachtsgeschichten und -gedichte großer Autoren stimmen ein auf die kalte Jahreszeit und festliche Abende unter dem Mistelzweig.

Zauberhafte Weihnachtsgeschichten. Neun literarische Geschichten und Gedichte, die den Weihnachtszauber der Kindheit zurückbringen.

Besinnliche Gedichte und Erzählungen zur Weihnachtszeit. Stimmungsvoll und berührend erzählen die schönsten Weihnachtsgeschichten und -gedichte in diesem Hörbuch von Liebe und Zusammenhalt.

Einstimmung auf die schönste Zeit des Jahres. Eine literarische Sammlung von acht Weihnachtsgeschichten und -gedichten großer Autorinnen und Autoren, gefühlvoll gelesen von Gert Heidenreich, Sabine Kastius, Ulrich Noethen u. a.

This program is read by Bradley Whitford, brother of the author and best known for his roles in The West Wing, The Handmaid's Tale, and Get Out. It features sound design and special effects to enhance your listening enjoyment. Listen out for the neighs of horses and the chirps of birds. A...

Those two bad men, Lanky Len and Hefty Hugh, are back! They may be in the city instead of the farm, but they haven't changed their thieving ways. In fact, they're even more ambitious. They're planning to steal a monkey from the zoo and use it to pinch the Queen's crown. It's a pity for them that a certain crime-busting ladybird is holidaying in the very same city...and she's got a good idea that will ensure the dastardly pair won't get away with it!

This program is read by Bradley Whitford, brother of the author and best known for his roles in The West Wing, The Handmaid's Tale, and Get Out. Don't miss the other audiobooks in Ann Whitford Paul's adorable series: If Animals Kissed Good Night, If Animals Celebrated Christmas, If Animals Went...

This program is read by Bradley Whitford, brother of the author and best known for his roles in The West Wing, The Handmaid's Tale, and Get Out. Don't miss the other audiobooks in the adorable If Animals Kissed Good Night series by Ann Whitford Paul and David Walker: If Animals Kissed Good Night...

Саша Чёрный (1880–1932) — поэт, прозаик. Произведения для детей в творчестве писателя занимают особое место. Они составляют достояние русской детской литературы. Стихи и проза для детей наполнены обаянием, нежностью к детям, восхищением к их неутомимому и искреннему познанию мира. В нашей книге Серебряная ёлка стихи и сказки удивительно талантливого писателя Саши Чёрного.

It’s Christmas Eve and a cheeky elf will make away with all the presents, unless you can stop him! This is a beautifully illustrated rhyming story about a mischievous elf, who tries to steal all the Christmas presents to keep for himself. He cleverly hides them in different places and the young listener is challenged to follow his tracks and find them all in an interactive Where's Waldo style illustration. This lighthearted and fun narrative is sure to delight young listeners and parents alike.

Acclaimed poet Robert Frost provides this short poem that reminds us that when it comes to Christmas, maybe money shouldn't be our top priority. Some things may be worth more than a few extra dollars. A feel-good non-rhyming poem story that may help put some perspective in the pageantry.

On a frosty winter evening, the Baron watches the snow fall. He is bored and worried. It will soon be Christmas, and everything is too quiet. What can he do to bring excitement to the Manor? His wife, the Baroness, has an idea: he can appoint a King of Christmas, a peasant to take his place. And so begin twelve days of chaos, anarchy and merriment....

These Christmas poems cover all the memories and moments we cherish during this special time of year. Poems of joy, sadness, love, family, celebration, memories, and praise. Take time to reflect on the meaning of the Christmas season for you, your family, and friends!

A soft and gentle rhyming story book about a toddler who is waiting for Santa.

When Christmas decorations vanish, Dorothy Dustbucket springs into action to save the holiday. With a little heartfelt creativity and a lot of love, she turns a bare tree into a sparkling wonder.

This story takes the form of a poem about a young boy called William who dreams of Santa’s crazy rush to deliver presents for his mom, dad, and his dog, Tessa. Along the way, Santa has a few hitches, but William finds out about the very first Christmas and why we give gifts at this time. William is shown to be a good and thoughtful little boy who lives up to the true spirit of Christmas.