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After living a bitter, miserly life, Ebeneezer Scrooge ends up a wealthy but much-loathed figure in old London. One fateful Christmas Eve, Ebeneezer encounters spectral visitors who bring the old miser visions of Christmas past, present, and future. This wonderful story of redemption and Christmas cheer will melt even the coldest, most cynical heart.

This collection of classic Christmas tales is a delightful celebration of Christmas and the joyful spirit of giving. "What Christmas is as We Grow Older" is Charles Dicken's touching essay on the true meaning of charity; "Christmas Day" is a delightful story of a young boy's willingness to sacrifice skating with his friends to help an old woman; "The Little Match Girl" is the heart-wrenching classic about a poor little match girl, cold and alone on the streets on Christmas Eve; and "The Greatest of These" is an upbeat, inspiring story of a pair of farmers who bring Christmas to a poor neighbor's family.

Two cantankerous farmers sit in their small farmhouse on Christmas Eve, reliving fond childhood memories of the season. When they learn of a poor neighboring farmer whose family will do without this holiday, the two of them resolve to play Santa Claus in this charming story of friendship and good will.

One night, when they should be snug in their beds, three little mice instead sneak out of their room to explore the house. The Story of "Hickory, Dickory, Dock" tells the real story behind the nursery rhyme favorite.

Christmas Tales brings together two favorite holiday stories. "What Happened Christmas Eve" is a charming tale about a youngster and his one Christmas wish, while "A Christmas Mystery" is a delightful story about three cantankerous old men who find themselves thrown together on a journey that leads them to a newborn infant who melts their curmudgeonly hearts.

Trapped in a mysterious castle with a fearsome beast, young Beauty is troubled by vivid dreams of a handsome prince. Can she do as the prince asks and look beyond appearances before it's too late for the beast?

A charming collection of fairy tale favorites read with warmth, tenderness, and enthusiasm. Included is the much-loved story of "Beauty and the Beast", wherein a young woman proves that a kind heart overcomes all obstacles; Also, the touching story of "Faithful John" and his unwavering loyalty to his king; "The Goose Girl", where a young princess is betrayed by her lady-in-waiting; and the sweet story of "Little Bun Rabbit", where a shy little bunny is whisked away on a magical journey to the North Pole.

Here's a humorous collection of stories by Rudyard Kipling, the man behind the much-loved Just So Stories. "The Elephant's Child" tells the charming story of a baby elephant whose curiosity gets the best of him, while "The Cat Who Walked by Himself" tells the fanciful story of a cat who lived during a time when men lived in caves and all animals were wild.

Here's 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.

A cat named Ribsy invites her dog friend, Duchess, to dinner. Duchess is afraid that the menu will include mouse pie, which she dislikes intensely, so she goes to great lengths to sneak in a meal that is much more to her liking.

Little Tom Thumb, the diminutive son of a tailor, ventures off to seek his fortune. But are his daring and quick wits enough to protect a man no bigger than a thumb?

A poor fisherman catches an enchanted fish that offers to grant a wish in exchange for its release. The fisherman wants nothing - his wife, however, has her head just full of wishes. This leads to all kinds of trouble for the couple!

After Little Tuk helps an old washerwoman struggling under the heavy weight of a load of laundry, he finds his act of selflessness repaid in the most amazing and wonderful way.

With the help of some magic drops from Granny, young Dickie Dorn finds out exactly what the crows are so busy talking about.

Mrs. Tabitha Twitchit wants to keep her kittens out of mischief while she does her baking, but the rats living in the attic have other ideas.

A classic tale of terror from beyond the shroud of death, Poe's tale of mesmerism gives us a glimpse into the pallid mind of madness. A dying man enlists the aid of a hypnotist to have himself put into a trance before dying in order to ease his suffering. After passing gently away, his corpse stiff and cold, the man shocks all by speaking. Worse, the trance is holding him in a terrible living-dead trance from which he seeks release - but could the release be even more horrible?

Grandfather Skeeter-Hawk has lots of stories to tell, and the three Bug Boys are always eager to listen. Find out about the courage of catfish and why they have flat heads in this whimsical tale as it's told by an old dragonfly.

This favorite nursery rhyme is a tale of kings, pies, and blackbirds. Who would think to fill a pie with blackbirds? Gilligren would. The important question is, why?

Little Bertie has a bad habit of forgetting his chores. His mother decides to correct his bad habit once and for all - with a little help from Santa himself!

Young Jim finds unlimited opportunities for mischief when he accidently captures Father Time with his lasso. Like every 12-year-old worth his salt, Jim has a difficult time resisting the impulse to play pranks on his neighbors with the aid of his magical prisoner.