Holidays & Celebrations

Walking corpses, dancing bones, knife-wielding madmen, and narrow escapes from death - they're all here in this chilling collection of ghost stories, collected and retold by folklorist Alvin Schwartz. These horrific tales are guaranteed to raise goosebumps. Let the faint of heart beware....

The Quarrel of Sword and Bone was a death sentence for anyone who stepped into the arena with the deranged Queen, whose soul had crisped to frost in an age long since past....

Jack loves his childhood toy Dur Pig. DP has always been there for him, through good and bad. Until one Christmas Eve something terrible happens - DP is lost. But Christmas Eve is a night for miracles and lost causes, a night when all things can come to life...even toys....

It's Hiccup's birthday, but that's not going to keep him from getting into trouble....

That meanie Jim has invited everyone in Room Nine to his birthday party on Saturday - except Junie....

It's an Easter egg-stravaganza! Lucille is having an Easter egg hunt at her rich expensive mansion! And guess what? The winner gets a play date to swim in Lucille’s heated indoor swimming pool....

The Night Before Christmas is an enchanting Christmas story that has brought Santa Claus to life for generations. Celebrate the holiday season with the #1 New York Times bestselling audiobook edition of the classic poem, narrated by Academy Award-Winner Jeff Bridges....

Help Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose solve mysteries from A to Z! This collection includes Detective Camp, Mayflower Treasure Hunt, White House White-Out, and Sleepy Hollow Sleepover....

A wickedly fun middle-grade novel about a Halloween-obsessed girl named Esther Gold, who goes out trick-or-treating for one last year, only to find her town under the thrall of a mysterious presence....

The witch and her cat are happily flying through the sky on a broomstick when the wind picks up and blows away the witch's hat, then her bow, and then her wand! Luckily, three helpful animals find the missing items, and all they want in return is a ride on the broom....

When Halloween arrives, Hank - the self-appointed Head of Ranch Security - has got his hands full of adventure....

After visiting Boston, Judy Moody's in the mood for liberty and freedom - freedom from her parents' rules and her pesky little brother, that is....

Every year, the town of Happy Hills holds its haunted house contest. In a spooky old manor, teams of kids come up with new ways to frighten people. The scariest team wins. But this year the house itself has awakened....

Nancy finds herself a Christmas mystery in this super special 18th book of the Nancy Drew Diaries series, a fresh approach to the classic mystery series. Nancy Drew’s dad surprises her with a trip to a beautiful New England ski resort for Christmas break....

Amanda is reliving her 11th birthday over and over again - even the fight with her best friend, Leo....

When the Moody family drops anchor on “Artichoke” Island, they are greeted by the mysterious Cap’n Weevil, a one-eyed buccaneer with a scraggly beard and a treasure map....

It's a Valentine's Day party! Bradley is passing out his class’s valentines, but one of them has no name on it....

The little old lady's fearless attitude and her clever solution as to what to do with the lively shoes, pants, shirt and pumpkin head that are chasing her will enchant young audiences....

O. Henry wrote many stories, but this, the story of two "ultimate gifts", is his most famous....

Christmas is coming and Marty and his rescued pup, Shiloh, are sure glad about that - for their town is low on love and understanding....

As Christmas rolls around, the Barnhart family realizes that they've found a true home - and a neighbor who gives gifts that will last a lifetime....

Everyone wants to give their friend Clifford a special birthday present....

Celebrate Passover by hearing about how Moses helped lead the Israelites to freedom. In addition to the story of Passover, which includes the Ten Plagues, the Burning Bush, and the Parting of the Red Sea, preschoolers will also learn about the Passover Seder....

"Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the city, not a creature was stirring. Except for BAD KITTY....

Junie B. Jones is a very grown-up little lady. So how come everyone treats her like a baby? It's not fair....

In the heart of the snowy valleys, nestled alongside a sparkling river, lies a town named Tinselnot. The giggles of children echo off the snow-blanketed streets, yet something pivotal is missing from their festive celebrations: a twinkling Christmas tree. But why? The mystery is deeply rooted in Tinselnot's diverse history, where myriad traditions come alive, but one remains untouched. On one fateful December evening, Santa Claus, the embodiment of Christmas joy, discovers this peculiarity during a test run with his reindeer. Intrigued, he introduces the children of Tinselnot to the ...

Eli dresses up in his best clothes, Mama gathers the mayflowers, Papa straightens his hat, and together they join the crowds filling the streets of Charleston with bouquets, crosses, and wreaths. Joined by abolitionists, missionaries, teachers, military officers, and a sea of faces black, brown, and white, they march as one and sing for all those who gave their lives fighting for freedom during the Civil War.

Summer is a season of celebration! Join the fun with twelve festive crafts that celebrate holidays from around the world. Create a hibiscus straw to commemorate Juneteenth. Braid puzzle piece friendship bracelets to mark the International Day of Friendship. It’s always the season for crafting!

Eid al-Adha is about celebrating! It is a Muslim festival remembering the sacrifice Ibrahim was willing to make. People mark the festival with prayer, visiting family, and gifts. Some people sacrifice an animal and share the meat with their community.

Spring is a season of celebration! Join the fun with twelve festive crafts that celebrate holidays from around the world. Create a colorful wall hanging for the Hindu holiday Holi. Plant a garden to commemorate Earth Day. It’s always the season for crafting!

Come back to Fairyland with Katie & Danny! In this adventure, Katie & Danny travel to Fairyland alone! Since they went all the way to Fairyland with Grandma, but never got to see even one fairy, Katie & Danny embark on this adventure on their own. Will they be able to navigate Fairyland without Grandma? Can they find a way to get to Level 2 to finally see real fairies? How will they make it back to the Book Tree before their time runs out? With the help of some old friends and some new ones, come along on a new adventure with Katie & Danny in Fairyland Alone!

The Big Book of Christmas: Classic Stories and Poems is a grand compilation that assembles a treasure trove of holiday tales and poems from a remarkable array of authors. This extensive collection includes 100 classic works, each thoughtfully illustrated, to immerse readers in the magic and wonder of the Christmas season. This anthology spans a rich tapestry of Christmas literature, including timeless favorites such as "The Gift of the Magi," "The Red Room," "A Letter from Santa Claus," "The Fir Tree," "Song of the Holly," and many more.

"The Great Easter Egg Hunt" is a children's book that tells the story of a small village where the annual Easter egg hunt is about to take place. However, this year there's a twist. The eggs have been hidden by a mischievous Easter Bunny named Benny, who has added a few challenges to the hunt. The villagers have to solve riddles and complete tasks to find the eggs. Along the way, they learn the true meaning of Easter and the importance of teamwork, perseverance, and community. The book is filled with colorful illustrations and an exciting adventure that will keep readers engaged from start ...

Discover a Heartwarming Christmas story about the joy of Giving Abby, her little brother Sam, mom, and dad didn't realize this Christmas was going to turn out to be an adventure. It was something they would never forget. Creating homemade gifts for family and friends was what it was all about. This included baking Christmas cookies and sharing them with everyone. The holiday treats were going to be extra special this year. They would bake cookies from recipes her grandma had made as a child with Abby’s great-grandmother long ago. That made this year even more exciting. Go along with Abby ...

The Valentine Adventures of the Clever Black Kids Detective ClubIntroducing the newest collection of short stories for kids ages 8-12, "The Clever Black Kids Detective Club Valentine Adventures"! These engaging and captivating stories are written especially for children aged 8-12 and are full of relatable, inspiring, and empowering tales that can help shape young minds. Join the Clever Black Kids Detective Club on new exciting adventures as they learn valuable lessons about understanding identity, building self-esteem, and helping others. INSIDE THE BOOK Engaging and captivating stories ...

Welcome to Passover, a Jewish holiday that has been celebrated for thousands of years. The heart of Passover is the seder—a meal full of rituals, special foods, and songs—where we gather together to retell the story of the Exodus, when the Jewish people achieved freedom from Egypt.

When Theo and Zara make a bedtime wish to visit Santa in the North Pole, an elf magically appears at their window. The two children join the elf on a nighttime adventure and discover Santa’s garden full of sweet Christmas treats.

If you have a FURRY or non-furry FRIEND, then this card is for you, They may not show it all the time, but animals have feelings too If you love your special friend, then celebrate them in a special way Make sure they know it all year long, not only on their BIRTHDAY!

Zodiac Wheel travels through life, learning lessons from the signs it set out to find. You will meet characters EVERYONE BORN UNDER A ZODIAC SIGN can relate too, this means THE WHOLE WORLD! Please enjoy and come back for more...

Meet Flakes, he was created by weather changes, during WINTER SOLSTICE 2021. On this day, the daylight is shortened, and the night is longer, which apparently is a magical time for a snowman to be built. He has a temperature disorder and he's either too cold or too hot! The uneasy weather pattern in the hemisphere made him a little unbalanced. He can't seem to regulate himself and this causes him a lot of stress!