In this sweet story of friendship, Little Hedgehog and his friends discover that the beavers are trapped in their house after the big winter storm! Can they work together to rescue their friends? In this newest installment of the Little Hedgehog and Friends series, a big winter storm, just before Christmas, has forced Little Hedgehog and the other animals to stay in their houses. When the weather finally clears, they all decide to get together to have a party--but where are the beavers? The group discovers that a large boulder has rolled in front of the beavers' door, trapping their friends inside. Can Little Hedgehog and his friends work together to help the beavers so that they can all spend Christmas together?

Best friends the bear, the moose and the beaver have been so busy getting ready for Christmas, they have forgotten the most important decoration of all - the Christmas tree! Rushing through the snowy forest, they reject one tree after another. And then they spot it. A pine tree that is just the right size, with soft needles and a wonderful scent - it's perfect! But just as the beaver is about to chop it down, the bear stops him. He can't allow this tree to be harmed, it is simply too beautiful! But the moose and the beaver disagree. Is there a way they can have a perfect Christmas - without chopping down the perfect tree? Part of the popular Life in the Wild picture book series from author-illustrator Nicholas Oldland, this funny romp is, at its heart, a contemporary fable championing the importance of family, friends and traditions while promoting the joys of nature, specifically, the wilder parts of the outdoors. Oldland's distinctive, simple and playful illustrations tell much of the tale on their own, with lots of visual humor in the lovable characters' facial expressions and their numerous asides throughout. The hilarious text and artwork make this book a terrific read-aloud. It would also work to launch a discussion about celebrations and traditions, or about problem-solving and compromising.

In this modern tale, two elves help Santa save Christmas from an evil tech baron! In the not-too-distant future, Santa’s operation is automated with technology that makes the toys and delivers them. Santa has let go all but two of his elves and released his 8 tiny reindeer into the wild. Then, just days before Christmas, the tycoon who supplied the technology shuts down all Santa’s machines. He wants to take over Christmas! Santa’s only hope of saving the holiday are his 8 tiny reindeer — the secret to the magic of Christmas. But will the elves find them in time? Technology rules … until it doesn’t! Kids will root for Christmas the old-fashioned way!

A hilarious and heartwarming picture book about a sweet little monster who really wants to celebrate a not-so-monstery holiday: Valentine's Day. Snoodle is an unusual monster. She loves candy hearts, fun parties, fuzzy kittens, fancy hats, sparkly stickers, and... valentines! There's just one problem: Monsters don’t do Valentine’s Day! And when Snoodle tries to throw a Valentine's Day party for her monster friends, nothing goes right. Every attempt to show them what love looks like turns into monster mayhem! With each disaster, Snoodle tries to be patient and kind, and to not be rude or get easily angered. But if the party isn't perfect, how can Snoodle convince the other monsters to be her Valenslime? Debut author Kris Tarantino and New York Times bestselling illustrator Cori Doerrfeld bring to life a wonderful cast in this laugh-out-loud exploration of the true meaning of love.

A new Thanksgiving storybook featuring everyone's favorite bear family--the Berenstain Bears! Kids ages 3 to 7 will enjoy this sweet, Thanksgiving-themed story filled with fun, colorful illustrations--it's the perfect read-aloud for the holiday season! This 32-page hardcover Berenstain Bears storybook, inspired by a Berenstain Bears Thanksgiving Special which originally aired November 20th, 1980, tells the tale of Bigpaw, the biggest bear in Bear Country! Will Brother and Sister be able to convince their neighbors that he's just a very large and friendly bear? This humorous holiday tale, created by Mike Berenstain, son of Stan and Jan Berenstain, includes a soon-to-be classic story about acceptance and making new friends!

“Hey! Unto you a child is born!” Meet the Herdmans—they lie, cheat, and love to give clonks on the head. They are, without a doubt, the worst kids in the history of the world. So no one is prepared when this outlaw family invades church one Sunday and decides to take over the annual Christmas pageant. None of the Herdmans has ever heard the Christmas story before. Joseph, Mary, the baby Jesus—it’s all news to them. So they’re convinced that the Wise Men should bring pizza and that the Angel of the Lord is straight out of a comic book. Everyone worries that this year’s pageant will be horrible (just like the Herdmans!), but they are sure to make it the most unusual anyone has seen and, just possibly, the best one ever. Adapted from the beloved novel of the same name, this sparkling picture-book version is perfect for younger children. They will delight in the antics of the terrible Herdmans, who surprise everyone when they capture the true meaning of Christmas.

Binny's class is learning about different holiday traditions, and today it is time for Binny to share the story of her favorite holiday, Diwali, the Festival of Lights--and she even has some special treats to give her classmates. Includes information on the five days of Diwali, what it commemorates, and its special traditions.

Bubbie and Rivka's new Friday tradition is to bake a loaf challah, and while each week presents a new challenge, they learn that practice makes progress and persistence makes for some very special together time and delicious bread.

Les jours de fête sont des moments spéciaux, remplis de joie. Que ce soit en ouvrant des cadeaux, en découvrant d’anciennes traditions ou simplement en se rassemblant en famille, tout le monde a sa propre façon de célébrer un jour spécial. Ce qui est universel, par contre, c’est la joie que nous ressentons dans ces célébrations.