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Erethizon Dorsatum—better known as Ereth, the self-centered, foul-tempered old porcupine—is having a birthday. And he fully expects his best friend Poppy, a deer mouse, to help him celebrate in a grand manner. But Poppy has gone off somewhere with her husband, Rye, and it appears she has forgotten all about it. "Belching Beavers," says Ereth, "I am not angry!" (Though perhaps he is—and more than just a little.)

THE #1 BESTSELLING PHENOMENON WITH OVER 4 MILLION COPIES SOLD ACROSS ALL EDITIONS! From the acclaimed creators of The Gruffalo comes an enchanting, family-friendly tale full of quick wits, friendship, and adventure that is perfect for celebrating the Halloween season. “Witty and wonderful. A...

Tess McAlister truly believes in magic, and is convinced that this is the year she will finally meet Santa Claus. Tess has many Christmas wishes, but her most fervent wish is not for herself, but for a friend. Her faith in the season results in a Christmas Eve so wondrous, so sparkling, that...

E.T.A. Hoffmann's The Nutcracker and the Mouse King is one of the most beloved children's stories of all time and a Christmas classic. The story is the basis for the popular ballet "The Nutcracker." In the story, a young girl named Marie is given a precious nutcracker as a Christmas present by her godfather, the enigmatic Drosselmeier. When the nutcracker is broken, Marie attempts to repair it and stays up late to tend to her new toy, but when the nursery is invaded by an army of mice, the nutcracker comes to life to both drive off the mice and escort Marie to a magical land of living dolls.

Step back in time and experience the story of the first Christmas like never before. Journey with Mary and Joseph down the long, dusty road to Bethlehem, feel the chill of the night air, and hear the sounds of a town with no room to spare. Find warmth and wonder in a humble stable, surrounded by the sweet, earthy smell of hay and the gentle sounds of sleepy animals. In "The First Christmas: A Stable, a Star, and a Savior," the nativity story comes alive with vivid, sensory detail.

Join the How to Catch kids as they try to catch a notorious dragon by setting trap after trap during the Spring Festival, also known as the Chinese New Year!

The famished old lady swallows a bat, a ghost, an owl, a goblin, and other Halloween treats in this silly, Halloween take on the classic story.

The architect of The Wizard of Oz delves into the mythological beginnings of the jolly old elf himself. Baum created a mythological world in which the magical forest of Burzee, created at the beginning of time, is the main source of all otherworldly magical power. Ak, the Master Woodsman, ruled the forests; Kern, the Master Husbandman of the World, ruled the food crops; Bo, the Master Mariner of the World, ruled the seas. All other immortals are subject to these three. Baum also created Ryls as guardians of the flowers and Knooks as guardians of the animals of the world.

Davey was a young donkey who was bored and unhappy because he was never given anything to do. Then one day, some strangers came to the gate―and Davey’s master picked him for a very special task. Davey carried the King, Jesus, into Jerusalem. A few days later, Davey saw some angry people making the King carry a heavy beam of wood. Davey could not understand it―until another donkey helped him see that the King was being a Servant on behalf of His people.

It's Halloween night, and Phineas and Ferb have completely transformed their backyard into a giant corn maze. But little do they know that the evil Dr. Doofenshmirtz has created a giant monster to destroy their town! And when the monster heads for Phineas and Ferb's house, will Perry the Platypus be able to save the day?

"The most lovable duo since Frog and Toad." —Dav Pilkey, bestselling creator of Dog Man and Captain Underpants The funny and adorable New York Times bestselling kids series starring happy-go-lucky, waffle-loving Narwhal and somewhat cynical sidekick, Jelly. In this hilarious 10th book...

🎃 10 Spooky (but Not Too Spooky) Halloween Stories for Kids! 👻 Looking for Halloween stories that won’t keep your little pumpkins awake all night? 10 Halloween Spooky Stories for Kids (Ages 5–7) is packed with funny, friendly, and just-spooky-enough tales that make bedtime in October a treat instead of a trick. Meet the Characters Your Kids Will Love: A giggly pumpkin who can’t stop laughing A lonely ghost who only wants to play hide-and-seek A tap-dancing skeleton who steals the show A sleepy vampire who forgets how to be scary And even a haunted house that just wants friends ...

At the stroke of midnight on the dawn of December, five-year-old Finn Albedo is found frozen in the city park on a pedestal of ice. The doctor says his heart is beating, but no one can wake him. Finn’s big sister, Bianca, suspects the beautiful sparkling book Finn got from the library has something to do with it all but the mysterious book has vanished and no one will listen. As more children are frozen, Bianca realises she’s running out of time.

While visiting a village near his house, Baby Zeke notices a cute girl baby zombie but is too nervous to talk to her. Soon, however, he gets some help expressing his feelings from a surprising source.

In "Finn the Elf and the Starfall Prophecy," young Finn’s hard-won peace at the North Pole is shattered by a single, dissonant chime from the ancient Celestial Crystal. This fracture in the very heart of the world’s magic heralds the coming of the Starfall, a cataclysmic celestial event that occurs once every five millennia. An ancient prophecy reveals that this event will either rejuvenate the world's magic or plunge it into an eternal, silent darkness. At the center of this looming doom is the "Fulcrum"—a being with the power to decide the fate of all magic. To Finn’s horror, the ...

Happy New Clique! Once upon a time, in Westchester and Orlando, there were four betas just waiting for their alpha. It took a miracle to bring the Pretty Committee together--or rather, a New Year's Yves party. Because sometimes when you meet someone, it just cliques. Massie Block: Is destined to...

Minnie's Winter Bow Show is quickly approaching—Minnie needs to make preparations, but she also needs to keep an eye on her two rambunctious nieces, Millie and Melody. One morning, the twins are playing in the glove balloon when it suddenly flies off with Minnie in tow! The balloon takes them on a wild winter wonderland adventure all the way to the Clubhouse North Pole! Will Minnie be able to make it back to her Bow-tique in time for her Winter Bow Show?

Rebecca’s story continues in the second book in her series. For her tenth birthday, Rebecca is invited to visit her cousin Max’s movie studio! When the cameras begin to roll, she finds herself unexpectedly presented with a part to play. Rebecca doesn’t have the courage to tell her family...

If you are reading this, I have been taken prisoner, or worse. The North Pole is no longer safe, and Christmas is under attack! The only hope I have is two brothers, Alex and Noah James. These boys have no idea the destiny that lies ahead of them, but they are the only ones who can free me and save Christmas. I don’t want to put them in danger, but with dark forces at work, I have no other choice.

The complete iconic anthology series of horror tales that's now a feature film! Narrated by Patton Oswalt, Melissa McBride, and Alex Brightman, this collection includes all three of Alvin Schwartz's classic story collections: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, More Scary Stories to Tell in the...