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As the mouse children watch the farmer cut down a big tree for Christmas, they ask their mother if they could have a tree to decorate, too. When Mother Mouse says that mice are too small to have Christmas trees, the little ones are disappointed. With the help from the farmer, a fox, a rabbit, and a blue bird, Mother Mouse surprises her children with the perfect-sized Christmas tree.

Mickey and friends star in this adaptation of Mark Twain’s The Prince and the Pauper. During a chance encounter, a prince discovers he looks just like someone else—a poor and hungry subject named Mickey. When the prince asks Mickey to switch places with him for the day, each learns what it is like to walk in the other’s shoes.

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?

In this heartwarming follow-up to Laurel Snyder's award-winning beginning chapter book Charlie & Mouse, the two brothers prepare to celebrate one very special birthday: their mom's! Follow along as they choose the best pancakes, hunt for presents, decorate with snakes, and more. Things don't go exactly as planned...but with plenty of humor and heart, Charlie and Mouse prove that sometimes when things aren't perfect, what they turn out to be is even better.

A girl named Nina celebrates her birthday with her family and enjoys eating chocolate mice—her favorite treat! When she wants more, her mother says that she must wait a year. Eager with anticipation, she celebrates other holidays and enjoys the seasons. By her sixth birthday, she can't wait to enjoy the chocolate mouse treats again!

A medida que los niños del ratón miraban a el agricultor cortando un gran árbol para la Navidad, le preguntan a su madre si podían tener un árbol para decorar, también. Cuando Mamá Ratón dice que los ratones son demasiados pequeños para tener árboles de Navidad, los más pequeños están decepcionados. Con la ayuda del agricultor, un zorro, un conejo y un pájaro azul, la Mamá Ratón sorprende a sus niños con el árbol de Navidad perfecto.

This classic Christmas story follows a young girl named Marie, who receives an enchanted nutcracker as a Christmas gift. Together, they discover a magical world where she battles with the Mouse King and meets a handsome stranger.

When the Katz family moves in, C.J. the mouse is scared. Nibbling jelly doughnut crumbs in the kitchen, he hears a soft voice say, "Hello." The Katz family is spinning a dreidel and eating chocolate coins. It looks like fun, but a mouse can't play with cats! "Hello again," says the soft voice. "Please don't go. I could use a friend." Can C.J. overcome his fear and make some new friends just in time for Hanukkah?

Step into a magical world of whimsy and wonder with The Nutcracker and The Mouse King by E.T.A. Hoffman, brought to life by the captivating narration of Luke Oldham. This timeless holiday tale follows Clara on an enchanting journey, where her Nutcracker prince battles the mischievous Mouse King and guides her to a fantastical kingdom filled with dazzling sights and unforgettable characters.

Tony Robinson stars in this BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation of E. T. A. Hoffmann's renowned Christmas story, which inspired Tchaikovsky's ballet The Nutcracker. It is Christmas Eve, and young Mary and Fred are opening presents from their godfather, Drosselmeier the toymaker. Mary's favourite gift is a nutcracker soldier, and she is disappointed when his jaw breaks on a particularly hard nut.

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?

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.

Die Geschichte von Miika der Maus ist eine Geschichte über Freundschaft, Käse, Diebstahl und die magische Fähigkeit, einfach Maus zu sein. Miika möchte doch nur dazugehören. Aber wenn man mit magischen Wesen wie Elfen, Trollen und Pixies zusammenlebt, fühlt man sich als gewöhnliche Maus schnell wie ein Außenseiter. Als er endlich eine Artgenossin kennenlernt, glaubt Miika, dass all seine Probleme nun der Vergangenheit angehören. In Wahrheit ist dieses Zusammentreffen jedoch der Beginn eines aufregenden Abenteuers. Eine herzerwärmende Weihnachtsgeschichte, berührend schön gelesen von Rufus Beck.

Es ist Weihnachtszeit und in Frau Fröhlichs Feinkostladen ist zur Freude der Muskeltiere jede Menge los. Da beobachtet Gruyère ein kleines Mädchen, das jeden Tag sehnsüchtig auf die köstlichen Schokoladen von Frau Fröhlich blickt, aber nie etwas kauft. Als sich im Laden Diebstähle häufen, verdächtigt Margarethe das kleine Mädchen. Das können die Muskeltiere nicht glauben, und sie beginnen, auf eigene Faust nach dem Schokoladendieb zu suchen. Und so stolpern sie bei ihren Nachforschungen mitten hinein in ein großes Weihnachtsabenteuer.

Lancelot lebt schon lange bei den Winstons, mitten in London. Sein Lieblingsmensch ist Lucy: Die hat ihn nämlich nicht verpfiffen, als sie sein Mauseloch entdeckte. Deshalb hat Lancelot sich etwas ganz fest vorgenommen: Er wird Lucy dieses Jahr ihren allergrößten Weihnachtswunsch erfüllen. Ehrensache!

Little Elliot the elephant isn't quite sure what Christmas spirit is, but he suspects he doesn't have it. Not even a visit to Santa Claus can put Elliot in the right mood. But when chance blows a letter for Santa into Elliot and Mouse's path, the two friends discover what Christmas is all about - and make a new friend, too.

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.