It’s a mystery every month from A to Z Mysteries author Ron Roy!
It's November, and the younger siblings of the A to Z Mysteries detectives have a new mystery to solve. ’’The twins' new neighbors are up to something! It's Thanksgiving, and a mysterious couple has moved in next door. Bradley, Brian, Nate, and Lucy must work out the clues: The neighbors have built a tall wooden fence. They've bought some strange parts for making . . . something. They've even put up a suspicious tent in their backyard, with a big, scary dog to guard it. What could they possibly be hiding?
Fans of the greatest reindeer of all will have a double helping of Christmas fun with this collection, which includes the title story plus “Rudolph Shines Again.” Near and dear to so many hearts, this is the story, the original story, of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, written by Robert L. May in 1939. Rudolph, loveable and generous, humble and good, embodies the spirit of Christmas, and reminds us of the magical possibilities that exist within us all. In the companion story, “Rudolph Shines Again,” Rudolph loses his light and is certain he is of no use to Santa now; he decides to go far away, where no one knows how bright his nose used to be. But on his journey, something magical happens. As enchanting as the original story, Robert L. May’s uplifting sequel to his classic tale Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is a joyous celebration of the spirit of Christmas.
A wonderfully festive collection of favourite stories and carols for the whole family to enjoy over the Christmas holidays.
Take a sleigh ride to the Snow Queen's palace, a trip on a donkey to Bethlehem or sing along with Good King Wenceslas in Christmas Stories and Carols. With an approximate running time of 50 minutes, these well-known Christmas stories and carols, read and sung by popular Children's TV presenters Derek Griffiths and Katy Ashworth, will bring festive cheer to every family. Added sound effects and music will keep children listening again and again, at home or in the car.
Stories:
1. The Nativity Story
2. The Nutcracker & the Mouse King
3. A Christmas Carol
4. The Snow Queen
5. The Night Before Christmas
Carols:
1. Twelve Days of Christmas
2. The First Noel
3. Away in a Manger
4. Holly and the Ivy
5. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
6. O Little Town of Bethlehem
7. Good King Wenceslas
8. Deck the Halls
9. We Three Kings
10. Silent Night
11. God Rest Ye, Merry Gentlemen
12. Jingle Bells
13. Once in Royal David's City
14. O Holy Night
15. We Wish you a Merry Christmas
Because there was no snow so far this winter three friends decide to take matters into their own hands. They go down to the old ice factory and build a snowman out of melted ice. Instead of the friendly snowman they expected the result was a very different kind of snowman. Fortunately, in the end it did snow and the boys were able to make a real snowman.
Over in the forest
Where the trees hide the sun
Lived a big mommy monster
And her little monster one.
"Scare!" said the mommy;
"I scare," said the one.
So he scared and he scampered
Where the trees hide the sun.
From monsters to ghosties to goblins, everyone's favorite beasties haunt and howl and rattle their way through their forest home in this silly, spooky twist on the beloved nursery rhyme "Over in the Meadow."
Author Pamela Jane and New York Times bestselling illustrator Jane Manning have created a delicious Halloween treat for readers to enjoy.
It’s a mystery every month from A to Z Mysteries author Ron Roy!
Who knew there were thirteen months in a year? It’s an extra thirteenth book of the Calendar Mysteries! Bradley, Brian, Nate, and Lucy are looking forward to a New Year’s Eve party. But someone is leaving clues that there might be more to this celebration than confetti and noisemakers. The year ends with a surprise in this exciting conclusion to the Calendar Mysteries series.
It’s Halloween on Deckawoo Drive, and Mr. and Mrs. Watson have decided on the perfect costume for Mercy. Mercy is encouraged by the promise of treats. For what could be better than a treat-getting adventure? Especially if it happens to involve a chase. . . .
Froggy has never celebrated Christmas; usually he's taking his long winter's nap. But not this year! Froggy's best friend, Max the beaver, wakes him up to join the fun. Soon, Froggy's gotten into the swing of things: finding a tree, wrapping presents, singing carols, and enjoying a holiday feast. Join Froggy as he celebrates his very first, and very best, Christmas!
'The humor and spirited artwork will put Froggy fans in the holiday mood!' (The Horn Book)
'Children who have delighted in the earlier books about Froggy will cheer him along as he experiences his very first Christmas.' (School Library Journal)
From Julia Donaldson, the bestselling author of The Gruffalo, comes Christmas with Princess Mirror-Belle, the exciting adventures of a princess with a difference.
Ellen gets a big shock when her reflection climbs out of a mirror. But Mirror-Belle is a double with a difference! She is a princess, and a very mischievous one at that. Join Mirror-Belle as she sweeps Ellen into hilarious Christmassy escapades - from joining in with the Christmas ballet show to attending Ellen's friend's fancy-dress party and trying to catch Father Christmas! You can always guarantee that wherever Mirror-Belle goes, trouble will follow.
Christmas with Princess Mirror-Belle features two festive stories from Julia Donaldson, as well as some festive things to make and do. With a cover illustration by What the Ladybird Heard illustrator Lydia Monks and read by actress Sophie Thompson, it's perfect for fans who are beginning to listen on their own.
New York Times #1 Bestseller!
New York Times bestselling author James Dean takes us on a St. Patrick's Day adventure with Pete the Cat as Pete discovers how lucky he actually is!
It's St. Patrick's Day, and it's also the grand opening of Pete the Cat's leprechaun catching business. Pete gears up to trap a leprechaun for his friends! But catching a leprechaun is never easy—especially if it’s Clover, who's full of tricks.
Will luck be on Pete’s side? Or will Pete learn luck is actually something earned?
Amber Brown loves the holidays. The shopping, the wrapping, the unwrapping. She isn't having any trouble with gifts, but life is another story. She's so happy her dad has moved back to New Jersey, but her mom isn't. It means the beginning of shared custody, and that means more fighting. Amber feels as if half of her belongs to her mom and half of her belongs to her dad, and that doesn't feel good at all.
Then her mom says she can't get her ears pierced, but her dad doesn't know that. Amber makes a decision. Something has to belong to her, so why shouldn't it be her ears?
Full of the fun, humor, and punny dialogue Paula Danziger's famous for, this is a winning entry in the ever-popular series.
A special Halloween treat
Softly padding through the darkness, Moonlight the cat explores the world on her favorite night. With eloquently simple words and luminous, dazzling paintings, moonlight evokes the excitement of Halloween in a beautifully warm and reassuring way'giving the very youngest of readers a cozy, friendly Halloween experience.
Celebrated author Cynthia Rylant pairs with the gifted Melissa Sweet to tell a lyrical tale of smiling pumpkins, glowing stars, and a very happy Halloween cat.
