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A magical and hilarious short-story collection from 13 bestselling, much-loved storytellers. This is the perfect seasonal listen featuring 12 brand-new short stories based on their author’s favourite Roald Dahl characters.

Six wonderfully fun and festive audio stories to entertain little ones over the Christmas season. Compiled by HarperCollins Children’s Books, this audio download is a magical collection showcasing some of the best-loved characters in children’s literature.

It is opening night of Miss Patel's Nativity play. The children have been rehearsing all December, and the audience are taking their seats for this year's hilarious school performance. Mary is getting her costume on, the Star is putting on his face paint, and everyone is very excited. Wait. Who brought that live donkey into the school? Why are both ends of the cow arguing? The Star is picking his nose! Nothing else could possibly go wrong...could it?

When Tin’s family inherits an enormous rural estate, they discover the hidden treasures of Toyland. The eccentric mansion was built long ago by a toy magnate named Wallace Noel, a man made famous by his beloved Noel toys. Tin discovers an authentic-looking elf hat and knows what made his toys so special.

Fans of quirky, irreverent yuletide humor will screech with delight at Clarence the slug's Christmas adventure! A rude letter from a greedy child makes Santa go a bit bonkers - but it's Christmas Eve and the elves are desperate for someone to deliver all the presents!

Bald ist Weihnachten, und noch immer sitzen die Puppe Annabella und der Bär Ladislaus im Schaufenster des Warenhauses. Kein Käufer hat sich für sie gefunden. Voller Mitleid lässt der gute alte Mann von der Wach- und Schließgesellschaft in diesem letzten Fenster das Licht an. Da klingelt plötzlich das Telefon. Es ist der Weihnachtsmann, und er braucht dringend eine Puppe und einen Bären. Was für ein Glück. So finden Ladislaus und Annabella doch noch ein neues Zuhause - rechtzeitig zum schönsten Fest des Jahres.

A heart-wrenching story about a poor little girl forced to sell matches on Christmas Eve. As she stumbles barefooted into a cold and lonely alley, she is enchanted by visions of Christmas wonders and her beloved grandmother long passed. "The Little Match Girl" is a tale that makes us all grateful for what we have this holiday season.

There’s more than one star of the show...In fact, there’s a whole choir of them! Warble the walrus loves to sing. Unfortunately, she is not very good at it! And when her atrocious warbling causes an avalanche, the other walruses leave her all alone. But when you sing like no-one is listening, sometimes, they start to hear you...The perfect story for anyone who loves to laugh or sing, this brand-new story from David Walliams is a delightfully wonderful warble about doing what makes you happy, and being loud about it!

Christmas has been canceled in the town of Gloomsbury, and something must be done. So the Prince and Princess of Gingerbread attempt to save the day in this fun-filled holiday classic, written by Tim Raglin and Eric Metaxas and read by Susan Saint James. The spirited narration and a lively musical score by Van Dyke Parks will whisk you through this merry tale about the true meaning of Christmas. Ages four and up. Part of the award-winning Rabbit Ears series, Holiday Classics.

Pete and his friends are rockin’ and groovin’ while counting down the days to Christmas! Who needs five golden rings when you can have five onion rings? Join Pete and the gang for one-of-a-kind holiday cheer. He adds a cool-cat spin on a well-known Christmas carol, bringing a hip and energetic spirit to the season. This is a perfect Christmas gift for Pete the cat fans who are eagerly awaiting Santa’s arrival.

As the holidays approach, a grandmother recalls her youth and all that she loves about the holidays. Hoping that it will snow for a White Christmas, the excitement she feels on Christmas Eve, and her favorite part, having her family and loved ones with her on Christmas Day.

What would you do if your house was covered in goo, and you found a glowing door that led to the North Pole? Allie Simonson and her best friend Ryan have to deal with that exact situation. When they step through the glowing door, they enter the magical world of the North Pole, where Santa and his elves are facing a sticky situation. Will Allie and Ryan be able to help Santa and the elves, and still make it back home in time for dinner? Or will the goo destroy the North Pole and ruin Christmas for everyone?

A harried man goes Christmas shopping and picks up a most unwanted companion: a rather demonstrative toy that simply won't shut up.

This book is a small description of the life of Jesus infused with the well-known children's figure of Santa Claus. It tells the story of Jesus and his importance and the importance of his life. The book intertwines the spirit and meaning of Christmas by telling the compelling story of how Jesus recognizes the love that Kris Kringle has for children and the lord. Recognizing this special love, Jesus visits the Kringles, and makes them a very special offer.

Oje! Leentjes sprechender Papagei ist gestorben. Sie ist ganz krank vor Kummer. Aber zum Glück weiß der gute alte Doktor van der Tholen, was zu tun ist: Ein neuer Papagei muss her, und zwar schnell. Aber bis Weihnachten sind es nur noch zehn Tage. Und wer traut sich schon, trotz der wilden Winterstürme mit dem Boot nach London zu fahren, um so ein wunderbares Tier zu besorgen?

Join a cow, a camel, a dove, a donkey, and a sheep as they explain what gifts they brought the son of God on the very first Christmas. The Friendly Beasts offers a new way to look at the birth of Jesus through beautiful, memorable illustrations, traditional holiday lyrics, and a CD with narration and music performed by Rebecca St. James.

Wenn es draußen kalt und dunkel wird, Kerzenschein für behagliche Stimmung sorgt und Plätzchenduft durch die Häuser zieht, ist die Zeit bis Weihnachten nicht mehr weit. Dieser kleine Schatz hilft, das Warten zu verkürzen. Mit Geschichten und Gedichten von Gina Ruck-Pauquèt, James Krüss, Lorenz Pauli, Alfons Schweiggert, Max Bolliger, Brigitte Weninger und anderen. Dazu erklingen Advents- und Weihnachtslieder, die Klein und Groß immer wieder hören möchten. Ein stimmungsvoller Begleiter durch die schönste Zeit des Jahres.

Dash is not the most popular kid in school and often shunned by neighborhood kids. His peers call him different, weird, and other hurtful words. Grief and sadness are his closest friends. But all that is about to change when Dash hears his name whispered on the winds.

Christmas time is here! Rediscover the true meaning of this holiday using this story based on biblical values such as love and giving. Join Noah and his father in this fun and heartwarming story of love and compassion. It’s Christmas morning and Noah is playing with his new toys and notices a little boy through the window who is very sad. He then is inspired to do something very special for that little boy. Come along as Noah spreads the joy of Christmas.

On the darkest night one star shone brightest. Venture into the enchanting world of Tinsel the Christmas angel, and experience the wonders her brilliant star inspired on one magical night that changed the world.