The Holidays & Celebrations category has 509 audiobooks on Listento.it, with an average listener rating of 4.5★ across 318 ratings. The most-rated is A Boy Called Christmas.
A Boy Called Christmas
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You are about to listen to the true story of Father Christmas. It is a story that proves that nothing is impossible. If you are one of those people who believe that some things are impossible, you should put this book down right away. It is most certainly not for you. Because this audiobook is full of impossible things. Are you still reading? Good. Then let us begin.... A Boy Called Christmas is a tale of adventure, snow, kidnapping, elves, more snow, and an 11-year-old boy called Nikolas, who isn't afraid to believe in magic. From the winner of The Smarties Book Prize and the Blue Peter Book Award. With illustrations by Chris Mould.
©2015 Matt Haig (P)2016 Canongate Books
The Girl Who Saved Christmas
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If magic has a beginning, can it also have an end? When Amelia wants a wish to come true she knows just the man to ask - Father Christmas. But the magic she wants to believe in is starting to fade, and Father Christmas has things other than impossible wishes to worry about: upset elves, reindeer dropping out of the sky, angry trolls - and the chance that Christmas might be cancelled. Amelia isn't just any ordinary girl, though. And as Father Christmas is going to find out, if he's going to save Christmas, he might just need some help....
©2017 Canongate Books Limted (P)2017 HarperCollins Publishers
Double Down
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The pressure's really piling up on Greg Heffley. The only thing he's good at is playing video games, but his mother wants him to broaden his horizons by doing something - anything! - else. When Greg finds an old video camera in his basement, he thinks he may have discovered just the thing to prove he's got big-time talent. With the help of his best friend, Rowley, Greg hatches a plan to make a scary movie and become rich and famous in the process. But is doubling down on moviemaking a smart plan? Or is it just a recipe for doubling Greg's troubles?
©2016 Wimpy Kid, Inc. (P)2016 Recorded Books
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
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The six Herdman children are “absolutely the worst kids in the history of the world”. They lie and steal and smoke cigars. They even burned down Fred Shoemaker’s old toolhouse. Now they’re taking over the Christmas pageant. The Herdmans have never heard the Christmas story before, and they don’t know anything about shepherds or Wise Men. When Imogene hears about the swaddling clothes, she demands to know why anyone would tie up a baby and put him in a feedbox. Leroy, Claude, and Ollie are planning on a gift that means much more than gold, frankincense, and myrrh - the ham from their Christmas basket. The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, now also a television movie, has been a favorite of children and their parents since 1972. As C.J. Critt’s spirited narration captures the lively and outrageous spin that the Herdmans put on the Nativity scene, listeners will delight in this unusual and refreshing interpretation of Christmas.
©1972 Barbara Robinson (P)1997 Recorded Books
The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street
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The Vanderbeekers have always lived in the brownstone on 141st Street. It's practically a member of the family. So when their reclusive, curmudgeonly landlord decides not to renew their lease, the five siblings have 11 days to do whatever it takes to stay in their beloved home and convince the dreaded landlord just how wonderful they are...and all is fair in love and war when it comes to keeping their home.
©2017 Karina Yan Glaser (P)2017 Recorded Books Inc
The Summer I Turned Pretty
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This bittersweet novel by Jenny Han recounts the summer of Belly's 16th birthday. When she and her family arrive at the beach house that June, her longtime summer pal, Jeremiah, appears standoffish and awkward in her presence. And his older brother Conrad - her secret crush - seems distant and cold. But her blossoming beauty isn't the only reason for their change in behavior. For as Belly enjoys the sun and surf, she'll ultimately learn the painful secret that dampens the spirit of her childhood friends.
©2009 Jenny Han (P)2009 Recorded Books, LLC
La petite fille aux allumettes
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Au soir du nouvel an, une pauvre petite fille, transie de froid sous la neige, essaye de vendre des allumettes... Publié la première fois en 1845, ce conte est une magnifique métaphore de la brièveté de la vie terrestre.
©domaine public (P)2019 FV Éditions
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
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The Herdmans are the worst kids in the history of the world. They lie, steal, smoke cigars, swear, and hit little kids. 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. Their interpretation of the tale (the Wise Men are a bunch of dirty spies and Herod needs a good beating) has a lot of people up in arms. But it will make this year's pageant the most unusual anyone has seen and, just possibly, the best one ever.
©1972 Barbara Robinson (P)1995 HarperCollins Publishers, Inc.
Dash & Lily's Book of Dares (Netflix Series Tie-In Edition)
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“I’ve left some clues for you.If you want them, turn the page.If you don’t, put the book back on the shelf, please.” So begins the latest whirlwind romance from the New York Times best-selling authors of Nick & Norah’s Infinite Playlist. Lily has left a red notebook full of challenges on a favorite bookstore shelf, waiting for just the right guy to come along and accept its dares. But is Dash that right guy? Or are Dash and Lily only destined to trade dares, dreams, and desires in the notebook they pass back and forth at locations across New York? Could their in-person selves possibly connect as well as their notebook versions? Or will they be a comic mismatch of disastrous proportions? Rachel Cohn and David Levithan have written a love story that will have listeners perusing bookstore shelves, looking and longing for a love (and a red notebook) of their own.
©2010 Rachel Cohn and David Levithan (P)2010 Listening Library
The Nutcracker and the Four Realms: The Secret of the Realms
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When Clara Stahlbaum receives a beautiful yet mysterious egg-shaped box from her late mother, she wonders what it means. Searching for answers, Clara soon finds herself in a magical world - the Four Realms - where she meets a host of colorful and curious new friends and discovers the fascinating link between the Realms and her dear mother. But when she learns that the Realms are in danger of being destroyed, Clara vows to help.
Years earlier, Clara’s mother, Marie, is a lonely orphan adopted by an eccentric inventor. She stumbles upon an unbelievable place and decides to apply her mechanical skills in magical ways. But as time passes, Marie finds she must make a choice between the real world and this magical world of her dreams.
Follow the incredible adventures of an inventor on a journey through a wondrous world and her daughter determined to protect it.
©2018 Disney Enterprises, Inc. (P)2018 Disney
The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street
Summary
The Vanderbeekers have always lived in the brownstone on 141st Street. It's practically another member of the family. So when their reclusive, curmudgeonly landlord decides not to renew their lease, the five siblings have 11 days to do whatever it takes to stay in their beloved home and convince the dreaded Beiderman just how wonderful they are. And all is fair in love and war when it comes to keeping their home. A modern classic in the making reminiscent of the Penderwicks series, The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street is about the connections we make and the unexpected turns life can take.
©2017 Karina Yan Glaser (P)2017 Recorded Books
The Halloween Tree
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On Halloween night, eight trick-or-treaters gather at the haunted house by the edge of town, ready for adventure. But when something whisks their friend Pip away, only one man, the sinister Carapace Clavicle Moundshroud, can help the boys find him. "If you want to know what Halloween is, or if you simply want an eerie adventure, take this mystery history trip. You couldn't ask for better than master fantasizer Ray Bradbury," raves The Boston Globe.
© 1972, 2000 Ray Bradbury (P) 2017 Recorded Books
Maybe This Time
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Beloved author Kasie West brings her signature witty banter and rom-com fun to a bold, fresh format. Think Four Weddings and a Funeral for YA. One year. Eight events. Eight chances to...fall in love? Sophie works for the local florist, so she's part of every big event in her small hometown, delivering flowers and making sure things run smoothly (which they almost never do). This year, Sophie has tons of events to get through - including a wedding, a funeral, a Valentine's Day party, a Fourth of July cookout, Thanksgiving, and a New Year's Eve bash. And at each event, she runs into Andrew, the distractingly cute - and annoyingly pompous - guy working for the local caterer. As Sophie and Andrew deal with last-minute food disasters, romantic dramas, uninvited guests, and family feuds, they find themselves thrown together amid the chaos. Told over the course of one year, this adorable love story will be a new favorite from master of the rom-com Kasie West.
©2019 Kasie West (P)2019 Scholastic Inc.
Jotham's Journey
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In this widely popular, exciting story for the advent season, listeners follow 10-year-old Jotham across Israel as he searches for his family. Though he faces thieves, robbers, and kidnappers, Jotham also encounters the wise men, shepherds, and innkeepers until at last he finds his way to the Savior born in Bethlehem.
©1997, 2008 Arnold Ytreeide (P)2019 eChristian
Junie B. Jones #27: Dumb Bunny
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Join Junie B. Jones, the world's funniest first grader and star of a beloved and mega-best-selling chapter book series, on this egg-citing springtime adventure! Barbara Park's New York Times best-selling chapter book series, Junie B. Jones, is a classroom favorite and has been keeping kids laughing - and reading - for more than 20 years. Over 60 million copies in print and now with a bright new look for a new generation! Meet the World's Funniest First Grader - Junie B. Jones! It's an Easter egg-stravaganza! Lucille is having an Easter egg hunt at her rich expensive mansion! And guess what? The winner gets a play date to swim in Lucille’s heated indoor swimming pool! Only, here is the problem. How did Junie B. get stuck wearing a big dumb bunny suit? And how can she possibly find eggs when she keeps tripping over her huge big rabbit feet? Being a dumb bunny is definitely not as easy as it looks. Will Junie B. end up with egg on her face? Or will the day deliver some very uneggspected results?
©2007 Barbara Park (P)2007 Random House Inc. Listening Library, an imprint of the Random House Audio Publishing Group
A Nancy Drew Christmas
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Nancy finds herself a Christmas mystery in this super special 18th book of the Nancy Drew Diaries series, a fresh approach to the classic mystery series. Nancy Drew’s dad surprises her with a trip to a beautiful New England ski resort for Christmas break. Nancy is so excited. What could be better than a whole week of skiing and five-star dining? But no vacation can go smoothly when Nancy is involved. On her very first run down the slopes, Nancy hits a bad patch of ice and takes a serious tumble. A doctor sends her back to the hotel in a cast and mandates 12 days of bed rest. That means no long car trips back to River Heights and 12 days of sitting around. Luckily, there’s still the five-star dining and beautiful views. Just hours into her convalescence, Nancy witnesses something very suspicious through another hotel room window. And when she presses the concierge, she learns there have been mysterious break-ins throughout the hotel. It’s clear someone has been going into guests' rooms but, as far as anyone can tell, nothing has been taken. Nancy can’t resist - she has to investigate. Only trouble is, she’s still bed-bound. Taking some cues from Home Alone’s Kevin McCallister, Nancy devises some clever schemes to get her investigating done from her bed. But for all her plans, Nancy still can’t find the source of the break-ins. Or the purpose. What’s worse the mood of the hotel has turned decidedly un-merry. People are leaving in droves, and the jolly hotel owner is worried about the hotel’s success. With all the odds stacked against her, can Nancy solve this crime in time to save Christmas? Or is this one Yuletide she’ll wish to forget?
©2018 Carolyn Keene (P)2018 Oasis Audio
Junie B. Jones #25: Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! (P.S. So Does May.)
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It's holiday time, and Room One is doing lots of fun things to celebrate. Like making elf costumes! And singing joyful songs! Only, how can Junie B. enjoy the festivities when Tattletale May keeps ruining her holiday glee? And here is the worst part of all! When everyone picks names for Secret Santa, Junie B. gets stuck with Tattletale you-know-who! It's enough to fizzle your holiday spirit! Hmm, or is it? Maybe, just maybe, a Secret Santa gift is the perfect opportunity to give May exactly what she deserves.
©2005 Barbara Park (P)2005 Random House, Inc. Listening Library, a division of the Random House Audio Publishing Group
The Mystery of the Stolen Boxcar
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Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny used to live alone in a boxcar. Now they have a home with their grandfather, and they're fixing up their boxcar so they can ride it in the big Greenfield Founder's Day parade. There's just one problem: Someone has stolen the boxcar... with their dog Watch in it! If only they can find the missing boxcar, it will lead them to Watch. Can the Boxcar Children solve their most important mystery ever?
©1995 Albert Whitman & Co. (P)2014 Oasis Audio
Jacob Two-Two and the Dinosaur
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When his parents return from Kenya with a cute little green lizard on his eighth birthday (he's two times two times two), Jacob Two-Two is thrilled. But it isn't long before Jacob realizes that his new pet, Dippy, isn't a lizard after all. And as months pass, it is apparent Dippy isn't so little either. Soon Dippy is attracting all sorts of unwanted attention, and before he knows it, Jacob is on the run from the Canadian government with a full-grown dinosaur to hide.
©1987 Mordecai Richler, illustrations copyright 2009 by Dušan Petricic (P)2015 Audible, Inc.
Roudoudous en Laponie. Le Pilote
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Épisode 1 : Bruno, un garçon de 10 ans, vit seul avec son père Christian. À l'approche des fêtes de fin d'année, Bruno prétend ne pas aimer du tout Noël pour ne pas contrarier son père qui lui, déteste vraiment cette période de fêtes d'année et refuse de célébrer. Une après-midi de décembre, Bruno croise dans son immeuble Belana, une petite fille qui s'avère être la fille de la sorcière de Noël italienne Befana. Elle l'invite à prendre des biscuits et du punch et lui révèle que son père Christian est... le fils du père Noël. Le père Noël n'a jamais eu de temps pour son fils en décembre, c'est pourquoi Christian boycotte Noël depuis des années et refuse de voir sa famille. Bruno ne la croit pas. Alors pour lui prouver qu'elle dit vrai, Belana, aidée du petit lutin finlandais Tapani, décide de l'emmener tout simplement chez son grand-père. Commence alors un magnifique voyage durant lequel Bruno apprend comment Noël se fête dans tous les autres pays Européens. Dans le village de Noël, au cercle polaire, Bruno fait la connaissance de ses grands-parents. Entretemps, Christian ayant été mis au courant de l'escapade de son fils part alors le rejoindre. Après une dernière dispute en famille, le père Noël se décide enfin à prendre du temps pour sa famille ; Christian fait alors la paix avec lui et organise avec lui cette belle fête de fin d'année. Bruno : Maxime Musqua, Le Père Noël : Dominique Duforest, Christian : Julien Chatelet, Narrateur : Xavier Béja, Befana : Flora Brunier, Christa : Françoise Carrière, Tapani : Mathias Casartelli, Belana : Nelly Rebido. Ce titre est une création omnisonore d'Audible : il s'agit d'une fiction jouée par plusieurs comédiens et enrichie par des effets sonores. Le son 3D permet une immersion sonore innovante et une expérience d'écoute exceptionnelle. >> Cet enregistrement original vous est proposé en exclusivité par Audible et est uniquement disponible en téléchargement.
©2017 Audible Studios. Traduit de l'allemand par Agnès Portais (P)2017 Audible Studios