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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.

Als es zu schneien beginnt, taucht der Reiseesel Mallorca beim kleinen Tiger und kleinen Bären auf. Er erzählt von einem Fest, das in anderen Ländern zur Winterzeit gefeiert wird, mit geschmücktem Baum und Geschenken, die ein Herr Weihnachtsmann bringt. Na klar: Der kleine Tiger und der kleine Bär wollen auch Weihnachten feiern! Alle Freunde werden eingeladen, mit dem Specht ein Wunschbriefkasten gebaut und bis es so weit ist, zieht so manches Tier bei ihnen in die gute Stube. Total unheimlich gemütlich...".

It's Ginger's birthday, and she has to invite all the girls in her class to her party, including Lyla Browning. Lyla isn't like the other girls: she smells like old leaves, doesn't talk much, and once brought a tarantula to school for show-and-tell. On the day of the party, Lyla is much earlier than everyone else. But even after the others arrive, Ginger's party doesn't go quite the way she'd hoped: Some of the girls change the rules to the games, and no one likes her silver and gold birthday cake - except Lyla.

Perfect for families, holiday enthusiasts, and fans of classic tales, The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus is a heartwarming audiobook that will inspire the festive spirit in listeners of all ages. Experience the magic of Santa’s origins in this beautifully narrated retelling of a holiday classic.

An imaginative work first published in 1902, L. Frank Baum’s The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus tells the story of Claus, an orphaned boy raised by various immortal creatures in an enchanted forest. When he reaches adulthood, Claus is told to live among mortals; he is disheartened initially by poverty, war, and other negative aspects of humanity. He becomes well-known for his kindness to children, and this enthusiasm leads to the invention of the first toys.

Everyone knows about Santa Claus of course and his wonderful trip around the world on the night before Christmas. But what about his early life? Where was he born? What was he like as a youth? How did he come to be such a wonderful toymaker? When did he start using the Reindeer? And, most importantly, how has he been able to live so very long?

The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus is a 1902 children's book, written by L. Frank Baum, author of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. The book is the origin story of Santa Claus and persuasively explains how he began to deliver toys to children, why he arrives via chimney at night, and how he came to travel by a sleigh pulled by reindeer.

Santa Claus, as a baby, is found in the Forest of Burzee by Ak, the Master Woodsman of the World (a supreme immortal), and placed in the care of the lioness Shiegra; but thereupon adopted by the Wood Nymph, Necile. Upon reaching young adulthood, Claus is introduced by Ak to human society, wherein he sees poverty and difficulties. Because he cannot reside in Burzee as an adult, he settles in the nearby Laughing Valley of Hohaho, where the immortals regularly assist him, and Necile gives him a little cat named Blinky.

READ BY EMILIA FOX. Melrose and Croc return in style in this beautiful picture book and audio adventure, all about being the very best of friends. From the creator of the Blue Kangaroo series, these adorable characters will soon be your best friends too! READ BY EMILIA FOX. Melrose and Croc are...

During a Christmas shopping spree, Mary Anne racks up a large debt on her father's credit card. Baby-sitting won't cover the charges, so she takes a secret job as a department store elf to pay her father back.

In der aufregenden Geschichte von Olivia und ihrer Familie erleben wir, wie ein scheinbar normaler Geburtstag zu einer unvergesslichen Reihe von Abenteuern wird. Der Tag beginnt mit Vorfreude und einer liebevoll geplanten Überraschung, doch bald nimmt er eine unerwartete Wendung. Bei der ausgelassenen Geburtstagsparty verletzt sich Oma Violetta und muss ins Krankenhaus gebracht werden. Diese Ereignisse führen zu einer herzerwärmenden Familienzusammenkunft, bei der jeder zusammenhilft, um Oma Violetta zu unterstützen.

Rose knows that nothing stays the same forever. Still, it's hard to watch her sisters and brother growing up and moving so far ahead of her. Caddy is back, but she's not living at home. And worse—she's broken up with Darling Michael. Saffy and Indigo are so busy, they are seldom home. With her father in London and her mother painting in the shed, Rose is often alone in the house. Maybe that's why she agrees to her new friend Molly's crazy scheme. At least it seems crazy when Rose finds herself locked in the zoo at night with a roaring tiger.

Now that Rory is 12-years-old there is a long list of things that she is finally allowed to do. But she soon finds out that being twelve might not be all she thought it was cracked up to be.

Det är äntligen juletid på landet där Kaspar bor med sin snälla morfar. I Atom-Ragnars handelsbod är det fullt av julpynt och ljuva dofter av pepparkaka, nejlikor och julskinka. Hetsigt informerar Atom-Ragnar om den skräckinjagande snömannen i Himalaya som härjar uppe på bergen. Morfar säger att den inte finns men Kaspar är inte lika säker. I brevlådan väntar ett brev med olycksbådande besked. Morfars strikt religiösa syster Karin ska komma på besök. Väl på plats tar Karin kommandot och beordrar alltifrån storstädning till bodsbön.

Eleven-year-old Sam Brattle is already having the worst Christmas ever - his dad's bakery is going bankrupt and his mom is spending the holidays with her new family. To make things worse, Nickel Bay Nick, the anonymous Good Samaritan who leaves hundred dollar bills around Nickel Bay at Christmastime, is a no-show, so this year the rest of the town is as miserable as Sam. When he stumbles upon the secret identity of this mysterious do-gooder, Sam is stunned to learn that he might now be his town's only hope.

Oggie Cooder's charving has already taken him to the top of the world. (Charving, in case you don't know, involves chewing and carving pieces of cheese.) But there's one place Oggie Cooder has never been allowed to go: Donnica Perfecto's pool.

It's Valentines Day and everything's changing in the Casson household. Indigo sets out to do something special to win over Sarah and ends up organising the Valentines Day disco and playing cupid. Saffy has a strange new boyfriend who teaches her all about the stars. Sarah falls very ill—when she can no longer laugh it off Saffy gets scared. And Caddy has fallen in love and is getting married...but not to Michael. With a wedding to plan everything's a little crazier than usual in the Casson household.

Sie sind geimpft. Oder von Geburt an unzerstörbar. Jedenfalls kommen sie. Und wollen feiern. Der Onkel mit den Kille-kille-Attacken. Die Cousine mit ihrem komischen Freund. Die feministische Oma und der Macho-Schwager. Sie nörgeln am Essen und kritisieren die Geschenke. Der Baum steht schief, der Schwibbogen stürzt, der Kranz fängt Feuer. Jetzt nur noch den Klimawandel zum Thema machen, und die Stimmung ist perfekt. Weihnachten ohne die buckligen Verwandten? Unvorstellbar.

Marya’s eighth birthday is coming up in a week, and all she wants is an over-the-top birthday party just like the ones Alexa, her rich neighbor, always throws. When Alexa parades into school with fancy invitations, Marya can't help herself—she claims that she’s having the most epic henna party ever. Now she has to convince her family to make it happen. Enter Operation Help the Khans!

Join Luna as she embarks on magical adventures including exploring the library bookshelves with her dad, finding friendship and appreciation for art, celebrating the magic of Christmas and discovering the power of community and the connection to the world through gardening. Immerse yourself in Luna's world and let her stories inspire and delight you.