Winter For Children

Deep in a snowy wood stands a little pine tree with a special destiny: when it grows up, it's going to be the famous Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square. The Christmas Pine is based on a true story. It celebrates a special tradition that stretches back over seventy years. Every year, the Mayor of Oslo in Norway presents the British people with a spectacular Christmas tree. The tree is a symbol of peace and friendship, and a thank you for the UK's support during World War II.

Do you have a favorite sport? Do you want to learn more about different kinds of sports? This series introduces beginning learners to the fun world of sports! Each book begins with a playful narrative, putting kids into the action. Grab your gear, and get ready for some sports fun! This volume includes Archery, Golf, Skiing, Snowboarding, Tennis, and Volleyball.

At 17-years-old, Chloe Kim became the youngest woman to win an Olympic snowboarding medal. She was the first snowboarder to win halfpipe gold at the Olympics, the World Championships, and the X Games. Kim's hard work and determination make for an exciting story in this winning biography.

Whoosh! Feel the rush as you speed down a snowy slope! Get outdoors and enjoy the thrill of skiing. Listeners will learn all about the proper clothing, footwear, and supplies they need for both downhill and cross-country skiing. Find out how to stay safe and have fun while taking part in a popular winter sport!

What's the best way to enjoy a cold, snowy winter day? Try snowshoeing! Listeners will learn all about the proper clothing, footwear, and supplies they need to go snowshoeing in the wild outdoors. They can discover how to have fun while safely exploring the winter world around them.

Jack and Annie are on their third mission to find (and inspire!) creative people to bring happiness to others through the arts (Mozart and Louis Armstrong so far). Set in Ireland, in this story Jack and Annie meet an Irish girl and go on a magical adventure that changes the girl's life. She grows up to be Lady Gregory, who helped bring back the Irish legends, started a theater, and helped the Irish people regain both their heritage and their pride.

From matchmaking carolers to a festive lights competition, four bestselling authors explore the magic of the holidays in these heartwarming small towns. The Perfect Christmas by Carolyn Brown Rugged cowboy Landon Griffin can't help being smitten by single mom Dixie Boudreaux and her baby girl...

Snowboarding greats soar through the air and pull off awesome tricks before they hit the powder. Top boarders never stop pushing the limits. Listen for the best of the best on the snowboarding scene.

Racing over snow and pulling a heavy a sled is all in a day’s work for these snow dogs. Learn what it takes to be a sled dog.

Return to Grimwood in the wildly funny fifth book in Nadia Shireen's bestselling and brilliantly anarchic illustrated comedy-adventure series. Perfect for readers age 7 to 107, fans of Dog Man, Roald Dahl, Bunny vs Monkey and David Walliams, and anyone who loves to laugh. 'Our finest...

Young Alex is beyond excited on Christmas Eve. He knows that Christmas celebrates the birthday of Jesus Christ, and he cannot wait for tomorrow to come - he wants a puppy of his own to play with and love. On Christmas Day, he opens a large box with, yes, a puppy inside. Alex names him Zipper! However, when grandparents come bearing gifts, Zipper bounds out through the open door. Alex and his mother then begin a neighborhood adventure as they search for a runaway dog and meet neighbors with different winter holiday celebrations and traditions.

When the Littlest Angel sits on clouds with her family, they explain that on Christmas Eve all of the angels give the world something special for Christmas. Her sister Angelina gives the gift of music. Her cousin Dawn gives the gift of Christmas lights. Fiona gives holiday treats, and Olivia gives the world evergreens. But what will the Littlest Angel give? Find out what happens when the Littlest Angel somersaults off her cloud…down to Earth and meets Michael, a little boy who is also looking to give a special gift.

Finally feeling like he had a home while attending the boarding school of his dreams, a lonely, outcast boy and his friends are dragged into a diabolic plot to create a new magical empire funded by rich and powerful people. As the shadowy hands of the magical realm close in around him, he must find a way to stop them, or everyone and everything he loves will be destroyed.

Snowflakes, sleds, and skates are just the beginning of the joys of winter.

Snuggle up with Peppa Pig in this wintertime audiobook! It's Christmas Eve, and Peppa is hoping for a very special gift from Santa Claus. Will her wish come true? Then, Peppa and George decide to build a great, big snowman.

Kai and Koa are ready for some “Friendly Island” fun — Moloka‘i. But when they hear whispers about a centuries-old fishpond that glows at night, their relaxing trip turns into a wild mystery. Is it haunted by ancient Hawaiian fishermen? Is it filled with glow-in-the-dark sea creatures? Or is someone up to sneaky business? With Captain Nibbles stashed in their backpack, the brothers dive into a puzzle that takes them from starlit beaches to ancient stone walls, and from secret underwater tunnels to a surprising showdown.

Sometimes middle school feels like a dangerous mission in the cold, unforgiving tundra. Sometimes it literally is. Will Rafe survive his most (frost)biting adventure yet? Things heat up at Hills Village Middle School when Rafe gets an invitation from Dr. Daria Deerwin to join a research...

Before he was Ant-Man, Scott Lang was a master thief who wanted to change his ways. But he didn’t expect to change his height! So when Dr. Hank Pym recruits him to wear a super-powered suit that shrinks him down to the size of an insect, he reluctantly realizes his life of breaking-and-entering is far from over. Working with Hank and his daughter, Hope, Scott must plan and execute a takedown of Darren Cross, Hank’s protégé, who has become so power hungry, he’s willing to sell the technology of the suit to the highest bidder. Even if that bidder is an international terrorist organization….

A magic mirror enables Sebastian to travel from his Victorian world of winter snow and Mrs Parkin to a magic world of Melissa, Mantari, and wicked Enchanter and many other exciting people. This wonderful audiobook follows in the great tradition of the E. Nesbit magic books. Since its first publication in 1969 it has proved its appeal to children of every age.

This audiobook introduces the numbers from one to twelve as skiers, sledders, and snowboarders whiz down a snowy slope.