Holidays & Celebrations

The small town of Maplewood buzzed with excitement as Halloween night approached. The streets were lined with glowing jack-o’-lanterns, fake cobwebs, and flickering lights. At the end of Birch Lane stood an old mansion, abandoned for years, rumored to be haunted. Sam and his best friends, Mia and Oliver, had always loved Halloween. They spent weeks planning their costumes and dreaming up tricks and treats. But this year, things felt different.

In this fun story, we learn all about the Lunar New Year's traditions, including how some cultures follow a 12-year cycle with different animals representing each year. The Tiger family is responsible for their community because it's the Year of the Tiger! This engaging book introduces children to the Lunar New Year and concepts like luck, community and taking care of others. Follow along with Mamma Tiger, Ba Tiger and the twins Hu and Lei as they embark on a New Year adventure! The courageous tiger twins encounter challenges, but through cooperation and grit, they save the day.

It's Meihui's special year of the ox! Through her family's story we learn about what it means to be an ox and all of their special traits. Most people in places like North America and Europe celebrate the new year on January 1st. But some cultures, like those in many areas of Asia, do it differently. They celebrate the new year based on the lunar-solar calendar, so the date differs every year. It occurs between January 21st and February 20th.

The snow fell gently outside, covering the sector in a sparkling white blanket. In a heated, relaxed living room, six-month-old Asiri sat on a smooth rug, wrapped in a fluffy purple blanket. Her large, curious eyes sparkled as she watched the Christmas tree lighting twinkle like tiny stars.

Ebenezer Scrooge, es una persona avara y tacaña que no celebra la fiesta de Navidad a causa de su solitaria vida y su adicción al trabajo. Un día, en su casa, Scrooge recibe la visita de un espíritu misterioso que resulta ser el de su mejor amigo y socio Jacob Marley, que al iniciar el relato muere y posteriormente, le anuncia una tenebrosa profecía acerca del futuro del avaro y la llegada de los tres espíritus de la Navidad. Scrooge, no se asusta y desafía la predicción.

A story about a little boy 3 years old experiencing his first Christmas with his nuclear family.

A black family of 9 goes on a black Friday Christmas shopping spree with their mom, family, grandparents, and dad.

One question must be answered before Afia can slip into a peaceful sleep: What does love look like? With the companionship of her loving papa, Afia journeys to find love and learns that it is the warmth of the sun’s hugs, the brook’s soothing song, and other mesmerizing gifts of nature. But Afia’s quest also teaches her that she may not have to go too far to see the emotion at the heart of the world’s wonders.

The Magical Christmas Wish: Give Love for Christmas begins in a little town covered in snow. Lights twinkle on every house, and the big Christmas tree shines brightly in the town square. Children laugh and play in the snow, making snowmen and tossing snowballs. Everything feels magical like Christmas is just around the corner.

Vi siete mai chiesti se una cosa perfetta può essere... troppo perfetta, tanto da avere delle conseguenze tutt'altro che perfette? È quello che accade...

In this enchanting tale, Pumpkin dreams of becoming a snowman. This story inspires you to never give up on your dreams...and even to believe in the impossible.

This Christmas story, Dazzle: The Lost Reindeer, isn’t just a tale to listen to—it’s a world to explore, a dream to dream, and a memory to treasure. Through its magical settings, charming characters, and heartfelt messages, the book sparks the imagination of young listeners, encouraging them to believe in the wonder of the season.

Passover starts tonight and Zayde is babysitting for Ruthie—his first time by himself! Mommy has left a list of things to do: Buy parsley at the grocery store for the seder plate, go to the playground so Ruthie can use up energy, then use up more energy at home because seders last a long time. And be sure Ruthie takes a nap. But who exactly is babysitting whom as an afternoon of shenanigans ensue?

Mia loves the Passover seder at Edie Rose's apartment. All the neighbors sit around the table, talking about the journey from slavery to freedom. On Mia's birthday, Edie Rose gives her a rhinestone tiara and a map of the world. "You never know what journey might call your name," she says. When Edie Rose falls and breaks her arm, Mia looks at her map and wonders: Could a journey to help her neighbor be calling right now?

In dieser humorvollen Episode dreht sich alles um die fünf Arten von Schülern und Lehrern vor den Weihnachtsferien. Vom chaotischen Schüler, der für jede Schneeballschlacht bereit ist, bis hin zum Lehrer, der mit Glühwein-Laune die Tage zählt. Hier treffen die nervösen Test-Hoffenden auf übermotivierte Weihnachtsfans und die strengen Notenschreiber auf entspannte Filmvorführer. Eine witzige Reise durch den vorweihnachtlichen Schulalltag, die jeder kennt!

In a quaint village, a hard-working farmer named Thomas becomes enraged when a crow named Cawley steals food from his storage on Christmas Eve. He captures and cages the crow, but his compassionate 13-year-old son, Sam, secretly sets her free. Thomas discovers this and, in a fit of anger, scolds Sam harshly. Heartbroken, Sam runs away, unaware of the severe winter storm approaching.

Cocoa sueña con volar para el trineo de Santa como lo hacen los grandes renos. Estudia y entrena día y noche para poder estar lista. Ahora solo tiene que ser exitosa en el campo y asegurarse de que Santa Tita lo note. Mas al parecer el entrenamiento no es lo que se deja a la vista…

A young teenage witch is late for the most important day on the witch's calendar! Halloween! Why was she late? And what is she going to do about it? An adventure unfolds for listeners following her journey of discovery and self. All is not as it seems.

Gertie is determined to win the Groundhog Day Celebration Competition. Jeff may think that she is too short to win the competition, but Gertie is in it to win it! That's when the fun gets started with more twists and turns than a pretzel. Gertie Saves the Day is more than a book about Groundhog Day. It is a story that explores the excitement of a special event, competition, disappointment and friendship.

This is not about a mole, of any type, in part or in whole. It is also not about a lid, per se, even though it features on the storyline grid. But this tale is about a “Mole-Lid,” at least in the way that sounds to the HeussKid, who is a good kid after all. He would not steal Christmas, a “Mole-Lid,” or anything else, for that matter. But he is not afraid to make an unpopular move.

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

“The Ornaments” Read-a-long version is a children’s story inspired by a unique and wonderful gift store tucked away on a side street in New York City. That store, “Domus,” is owned by two caring individuals, Nicki and Luisa, who are featured in the book. After the holidays each year, Nicki and Luisa travel the world, often meeting with craftspeople, artists, and especially women in business. Their travels frequently take them to tiny villages in Europe, Africa, and Asia. When they return with their curated wonders, the shop becomes a “United Nations of Gifts!”

In this delightful story, Tami and Dele are excited to visit their grandmother in the village for the very first time. They've heard so much about it and can't wait to see what it's like. When they arrive, they discover a peaceful and beautiful place, surrounded by nature. They enjoy the fresh, delicious food and the clean, natural environment. During their stay, they spend lots of time with their grandma, who lovingly teaches them about their Yoruba heritage, including the names of traditional foods and utensils.

Queen Bee is hosting a royal garden party! Everything is perfect until her best friend brings something that is not part of the plan. Will Beena be able to have the perfect party and still be a good friend?

This story "Sparkle The Christmas Elf" is a wonderful way to celebrate Christmas. It’s full of fun, magic, and special moments that kids will remember forever. This simple and sweet Christmas story will fill children with happiness, hope, and the true spirit of the holidays. It’s a perfect tale for the most wonderful time of the year!