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Here is the magical, classic poem that no Christmas can be without! "Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house..." When Clement Moore wrote a Christmas poem for his children about a magical visit from Saint Nicholas, he had no way of knowing that it would become the best-known and loved holiday poem of all time.

Tony Robinson stars in this BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation of E. T. A. Hoffmann's renowned Christmas story, which inspired Tchaikovsky's ballet The Nutcracker. It is Christmas Eve, and young Mary and Fred are opening presents from their godfather, Drosselmeier the toymaker. Mary's favourite gift is a nutcracker soldier, and she is disappointed when his jaw breaks on a particularly hard nut.

Perfect for fans of Big Nate, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, and the previous Stick Dog books, Tom Watson’s hilarious series continues with Stick Dog and his pals after something even more exciting than food: Santa Claus! Weird things are happening in Stick Dog’s snow-covered neighborhood. Strangely...

It’s been ten years since Santa Claus performed his Christmas duties, but when Juniper Lane discovers the mysterious Niko, who lives in her local London park surrounded by Christmas trees and reindeer that can fly, she steps into a Christmas story like no other. When Juniper’s mum goes missing and the park comes under threat from an ambitious park keeper, Juniper enlists Niko, who is surely Santa Claus, to help. As the countdown to Christmas begins, Juniper must find her mother, restore the festive spirit, bring to life the true magic of the season and learn to ride her very own reindeer.

When Aisling and Joe antagonise their tough new babysitter, she writes to Santa asking for them to be put on the 'naughty list'. Determined not to be denied their Christmas presents, they end up stealing the Santa List. After all, if Santa doesn't have the list, then he can't tell if you've been naughty or nice, can he? But when the kids have a change of heart, they face a race-against-time adventure to return the list to Mr Claus, before Christmas is ruined. And when they are stopped by someone who absolutely hates Christmas...the day may not be saved after all!

Dim the lights and gather around the freshly-trimmed tree for a magical Christmas Eve experience that will become a family tradition. The beloved poem from Clement C. Moore captures the true spirit of Christmas.

Als der achtjährige Jonte in der Vorweihnachtszeit seltsame Geräusche auf dem Dachboden hört, ahnt er nicht, dass sein Leben sich für immer verändern wird. Zwischen alten Kisten und vergessenen Erinnerungen entdeckt er eine winzige, verborgene Tür – und dahinter eine Welt, die nur diejenigen sehen können, die an Magie glauben. Dort begegnet er Nisse, einem Wichtel mit großem Herzen, spitzer Zunge und einer Menge Geheimnisse. Gemeinsam stürzen sie sich in ein Abenteuer, das Jonte tief in das Reich der Wichtel führt.

Believe in the impossible this Christmas - a magical story celebrating the power of imagination, from the bestselling author of STORIES FOR BOYS WHO DARE TO BE DIFFERENT. Oleg and Emma entered their den to find a cardboard spaceship standing exactly where they usually sat. Slowly, the front door...

Brought to you by Puffin. A rhyming re-imagining of Tom Fletcher's bestselling story The Christmasaurus; a story full of festive fun! Santa and his reindeer live as North as you can go, in a place that's full of magic (and quite a lot of snow!). But Santa and his reindeer do not live there on...

“Christmas Bedtime Stories for Kids Ages 4-8” is the perfect holiday treat for young children, filled with fun, heartwarming stories that will capture their imagination and teach important life lessons. Twelve stories featuring adorable animals and festive themes will take your little ones on delightful journeys through snowy forests, cozy holiday celebrations, and magical winter scenes.

A classic Kipper book, capturing all of the magic and anticipation of Christmas Eve. Read by Dawn French. Which is best, Kipper wonders, Christmas Day or Christmas Eve? Presents, or expecting presents? It's Christmas Eve, and Kipper and his friends are preparing for the big day. Decorating the...

It's night-time in the supermarket and Supertato and the veggies are feeling festive in Santa's Grotto... ​ But when the Evil Pea gets hold of a powerful shrinking machine and shrinks the veggies to the size of tiny Christmas baubles, will Christmas be CANCELLED?! Or will Santa's little...

A vast array of poems old and new joyously celebrates each special day of the year, telling of New Year's resolutions, Valentine's Day love, Easter parades, Fourth of July fireworks, and more. From the cold of winter to the new hope of spring, the brisk fall to the steamy summer, Caldecott Honor...

It's nearly Christmas. Lulu is looking out of the window wishing for snow. She's so excited, not just about Christmas but about whether the Snow Circus will come this year. The wind is blowing from the northeast and the temperature has dropped! The conditions are perfect for the circus to arrive. With trapeze artists, the Snow-man Ringmaster and The Crystal Elephants... what a sight to behold!

It’s Christmas Eve, and Lily is excitedly wondering if Father Christmas will come. She has made cards for everyone, helped to decorate the house and put presents under the tree. But Blue Kangaroo doesn’t have a present for Lily, and he lies awake worrying. Is there anyone who might be able to help?

A classic Kipper story about all the fun to be had playing in the snow. Read by Dawn French. Kipper loves the snow, so when he sees great white snowflakes tumbling down one morning, he can't wait to go outside! His friend Tiger is outside too, and together they have lots of fun playing in the...

Brought to you by Puffin. A seasonal sequel to one of our most beloved children's books, voted the public's favourite Kate Greenaway medal-winner Over 40 years after Dogger was published, comes this magical follow-up: Dogger's Christmas. It's that special time of year: Christmas. The time of...

Ten wonderful winter stories to entertain young listeners in the run up to Christmas. Snuggle up together and listen to this entertaining audio collection of wonderful winter stories! Packed full with snowy adventures and surprises, this fun-filled collection is ideal for listening to in the run...

Alfie and his kitten, George, have always known that a human is for life and not just for Christmas. So when George learns that one of the residents of Edgar Road has been taken into hospital, he realises it’s up to him to provide some comfort at this difficult time of year. The only problem is that they now have a little puppy in tow - Pickles the Pug, who is convinced he can be a cat if only he sticks with his newfound friends. 

Rick Scroogeman hates Christmas. He can’t stand the carols and the pageants. He can’t stand the lights and the mistletoe. But what he hates the most is having to watch the old movie A Christmas Carol every year at school. Since his name is Scroogeman, all of his classmates start calling him Scrooge. And he hates being called Scrooge. But everything starts to change when three ghosts visit him. At first, he thinks it’s a dream. But then he realizes that it might be a nightmare. A nightmare that could become real.