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Young listeners will adore these two inspirational children's stories that are accompanied by original music. The History of Christmas: In this charming metaphor about the discovery of self-worth and the following of one's destiny, a grandfather tells the story of Jesus' birth and how he found his star. The Smallest Mouse in Town convinces himself that he is a giant, and in the end, he proves that the most important thing is to be who you are no matter what. After all, liking yourself is one of life's most important lessons.

Había en Gloucester un sastre que era muy buena persona, y cuando le sobraba algo de tela después de terminar las ropas y trajes que le encargaban, dejaba los trocitos de tela para hacer chalecos para ratones. Un día le encargaron una casaca de seda roja muy bonita, con toda clase de bordados, y un chaleco que iba a juego. Al sastre se le terminó el hilo rojo que le hacía falta para coser los ojales de la chaqueta, así que mandó a su gato Simplón a que comprara el hilo, y se echó a dormir.

Miriam Mouse's family always celebrates Passover Belowstairs, while the human Winklers celebrate Abovestairs. But this year Miriam is finding it hard to get a piece of matzah to use for the Mouse family afikomen as the human family has decided to store their matzah in a tin. All seems lost for the Mouse family seder, until young Eli Winkler shares the afikomen with her.

Every February second, people all across the country wonder about the groundhog Punxsutawney Phil. Will he see his shadow on that day, or won't he? Will spring come early or late? Gail Gibbons' clear, simple wording presents information about Groundhog Day, its origins, and the animal at the center of this delightful annual event. Gibbons teaches kids about the homes and habits of groundhogs while explaining the history behind the superstitions and fun customs of the yearly celebration.

Mausopotamien liegt unterhalb von München, dort ist alles eins zu eins wie in der großen Landeshauptstadt und hier lebt Charly Mausheimer. Eines Tages wird er wieder einmal von einer kreischenden Dame verfolgt (iiiihh 'ne Maus!). Durch einen rettenden Sprung in einen offenen Reisekoffer landet er im quirligen New York. Dort trifft auf Erwin, einen dicken, gemütlichen fusseligen Bobtail. Das ungleiche Team bewältigt nun gemeinsam einige Abenteuer.

Moti, the busy little mitzvah mouse, works all night, secretly doing good deeds for his human family and his animal friends. Who will do a mitzvah for Moti?

Christmas is coming, and what Leo wants more than anything in the world is a pet hamster. And guess what? He gets one on Christmas morning! Leo names his new pet Hampstead, after an autocorrect mistake on his wish list. Everything is great, that is, until Leo realizes that Hampstead is down in the dumps. What can Leo do to cheer Hampstead up?