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If you were asked to choose the most fabulous character in English literature, who would it be? Perhaps the one and only Ichabod Crane. When this superstitious schoolmaster moves into the quiet village of Sleepy Hollow, he quickly starts vying for the affection of heiress Katrina Van Tassel. However, this puts him in the path of town bully Brom Bones. Will Ichabod win Katrina's heart, or will he fall victim to the small town's big legend—the Headless Horseman?

The Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival celebrates the end of the harvest season. As such, food plays an important role. While the food varies by region, the sense of togetherness under a moonlit sky lasts long after the last bite of mooncake has been eaten.

From Parks and Recreation star Aubrey Plaza and creative partner Dan Murphy comes the long lost tale of the Christmas Witch, Santa Claus's much misunderstood twin sister. The perfect gift for the holiday season and beyond! Gather ‘round the fire to hear a Christmas legend that has never been...

The Christmas Story retells the story of St. Nicholas, the inspiration for modern Santa Claus, highlighting his generosity, kindness, and faith. The narrative blends historical legend and Christmas tradition, teaching children about moral character, giving, and the spirit of Christmas.

Noah’s got his hands full, although he doesn’t mind the freedom that a weekend at the Murphy’s apple orchard offers. He’s got farm chores to do and a geocache to locate—an extra credit assignment that might be his only chance at raising his failing history grade. But when its GPS coordinates point toward a massive corn maze smack in the middle of a popular fall festival, the hunt becomes a lot more complicated than he’d imagined, especially when the gang learns of the vengeful nineteenth-century ghost rider haunting the fields.

In "Santa’s Holiday Legends from Around the World," young listeners will be whisked away on a sleigh ride through snow-laden landscapes, where the magic of Christmas takes on diverse and fascinating forms. Narrated by none other than Santa Claus himself, each tale is beautifully adapted for early elementary listeners, striking the perfect balance between enchanting storytelling and age-appropriate content.

A delightful story about a moose that wants to become one of Santa's reindeer.

This charming audiobook is both entertaining and educational for children five years old and older. It is one of the most well-loved Christmas tales for children with a twist that takes place in the North, where the nights are long and dark but filled with magic and hope.

This holiday audio book—part of the Legends series from Zonderkidz—explores the true story behind the tradition of hanging and filling Christmas stockings. Kids will learn about what it means to give to others, and how they can share God’s love during the Christmas season. You and your...

The Christmas Stories by Selma Lagerlöf is a charming compilation of holiday tales penned by the renowned Swedish author Selma Lagerlöf. This anthology features three enchanting stories: A Christmas Guest, The Holy Night, and The Legend of the Christmas Rose. Selma Lagerlöf, known for her lyrical prose and storytelling prowess, invites listeners to experience the magic and wonder of Christmas through her narratives. These stories are steeped in Scandinavian traditions and reflect the rich cultural heritage of the region.

The timeless story of the nutcracker boy, the mice who attack him, and the little girl who saves his life. Told from the perspective of Godfather Drosselmeyer. You have seen the ballet, but do you know why the mice attack the nutcracker? Have you ever wondered why the boy was turned into a nutcracker in the first place? Or why he is in Godfather Drosselmeyer's care?