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Action Annie: Story Eight - Annie's Seaside Surprise by William Forde Action Annie: Story Eight - Annie's Seaside Surprise by William Forde Feb. 03, 2012 $1.59 4393 words Sample 20%
When I was a child though, almost everyone who went on a yearly holiday went to the seaside for a week. Rich or poor, the children occupied their time paddling in the sea, building sandcastles with their buckets and spades, riding donkeys, flying kites and eating ice-cream cornets. This was Annie’s holiday experience. Has it been yours yet?
Heart to Heart by Janice Mearkle Heart to Heart by Janice Mearkle Jan. 14, 2012 $1.99 14 words Sample 20%
Find out what Groundhog does when the wind blows Mouse's valentines away. A heartwarming story for young children. Parents and grandparents will enjoy it too.
Action Annie: Story Four - Annie's Easter Bunny by William Forde Action Annie: Story Four - Annie's Easter Bunny by William Forde Jan. 14, 2012 $1.59 3604 words Sample 20%
Christians rejoice the onset of Easter, the birth of new lambs and seasonal celebrations, including the search for the Easter Bunny and chocolate Easter eggs. Join Annie in her search for her Easter Bunny and help her to solve the Easter riddles that her granddad sets her.
A Very Blakely Christmas by Jamie Ott A Very Blakely Christmas by Jamie Ott Jan. 08, 2012 $3.99 2073 words Sample 20%
A child discovers Elves use light beams to travel to and from the North Pole.
Looking for Christmas by Mary Young Looking for Christmas by Mary Young Jan. 01, 2012 Free! 1327 words Read a sample
For Lindsay, Christmas-time means putting up decorations and baking cookies. For Grandma, it means finding the Christmas Spirit in the world around her, and she won't decorate or bake until she finds it. When Lindsay visits, hoping to spend the day baking cookies, Grandmas insists they look for Christmas instead. Will they find it in time for cookie-baking?
Christmas Memories by LA Quill Christmas Memories by LA Quill Jan. 01, 2012 $0.99 2067 words Sample 20%
Three little stories about various holiday memories. Some funny, some sad, but all of them based on actual events.
Santa's Boots by LA Quill Santa's Boots by LA Quill Dec. 31, 2011 $0.99 1691 words Sample 20%
Laren, newly promoted from Stable-Elf, faces his first Christmas Eve as one of the many elves to help Santa dress for the evening. But can he conquer his nervousness and avoid disappointing Santa?
Action Annie: Story Two - Annie's Snowman by William Forde Action Annie: Story Two - Annie's Snowman by William Forde Dec. 31, 2011 $1.59 2687 words Sample 20%
Follow Annie in the snowy month of January when she becomes determined to make her very own snowman, but the sun seems determined to spoil her fun. Annie first gets angry and then, as resourceful as ever, puts her brain into operation. Read about the imaginative answer she comes up with.
Will and the Magic Glasses by John Mancini Will and the Magic Glasses by John Mancini Dec. 21, 2011 Free! 12459 words Read a sample
Will finds out the his glasses hold special powers -- and learns about the true meaning of Christmas.
Action Annie: Story One - Annie's Christmas Surprise by William Forde Action Annie: Story One - Annie's Christmas Surprise by William Forde Dec. 17, 2011 Free! 3624 words Read a sample
The story addresses that perennial question that has perplexed the minds of millions of children ever since ‘Father Christmas’ came into their lives. “If there's a Father Christmas, and he visits the home of every boy and girl across the world to give them a present; then why does he always give the most expensive presents to the richest children and the cheapest presents to the poorest?”
Wie der Weihnachtsbaum sein Kleid verlor by S.J. Kamber Wie der Weihnachtsbaum sein Kleid verlor by S.J. Kamber Dec. 15, 2011 $0.99 808 words Sample 50%
Nichts erfüllt eine Tanne mit mehr Stolz als prächtig geschmückt vor dem Weihnachtsmann zu stehen. Doch unserer Tanne ist dieses Jahr in ein Unglück verwickelt.
A Season of Misgiving by Al Cline A Season of Misgiving by Al Cline Dec. 14, 2011 $3.99 17674 words Sample 20%
Written For middle school readers, "A Season of Misgiving" contains four short stories by Al Cine. The stories recount what young brothers encounter as they live, play and go to school in a small town. The stories are complete in themselves and can be taken to heart by any reader who enjoys mystery, laughter and silliness.
A Packetful of Trouble by Margaret Bacon A Packetful of Trouble by Margaret Bacon Dec. 14, 2011 $5.99 25738 words Sample 10%
The Packet cousins can hardly believe their luck when they have the chance to go on holiday in the south of France without any grown-ups, though they don't care much for the sinister Mademoiselle Sourire who is employed to escort them there. She is not what she seems and involves them in a desperate adventure with an international gang of thieves and puts one of them in terrible danger.
Little Star by Dr. Jane J. Jenkins Little Star by Dr. Jane J. Jenkins Dec. 13, 2011 $3.99 623 words Sample 20%
Children learn that everyone can find his or her purpose by shining brightly just like Little Star.
A Christmas Eve Miracle by Timothy Ayers A Christmas Eve Miracle by Timothy Ayers Dec. 12, 2011 $3.99 7882 words
The little country church needs a Christmas Eve miracle. Little Alexa Bailey joins forces with some unlikely helpers to make it happen. Christmas is a time for miracles and this children's story (for grown kids as well) is about finding hope, doing what you can and letting God do the God part. It is the perfect Christmas bedtime story.
A Snowman for Christmas by Bryan Woolley A Snowman for Christmas by Bryan Woolley Dec. 12, 2011 Free! 1844 words Read a sample
When Alice asks Santa for a snowman for Christmas, she's surprised when he suggests she ask for a doll instead. After all, Santa is supposed to be able to do anything -- even make snow in Texas -- isn't he? This sweet children's story was originally published in The Dallas Morning News as a gift to readers on Christmas Day.
The Arctic Flyer by Jody Studdard The Arctic Flyer by Jody Studdard Dec. 10, 2011 $2.99 20591 words Sample 20%
When the evil sorcerer Orin Daman flies out of the evening sky and freezes Santa's reindeer, Christmas appears to be doomed. Without his reindeer, Santa cannot deliver his presents on Christmas Eve. Luckily, Wil Whitley, a young elf who works at Santa's woodworks factory, volunteers to lead a quest to find the long lost Arctic Flyer, a magical train that can be used to deliver Santa's presents.
Mary Creased Moose by Stan Fletcher Mary Creased Moose by Stan Fletcher Dec. 10, 2011 $1.99 664 words Sample 50%
A Christmas poem based on a pun, that tells of a wonderful Christmas party with the creatures of the forest, including Mary the Moose, who gets a new name. Children love this story, and so do the adults reading it to them. Make it a part of your Christmas tradition.
The Elf-5 and Santa's Secret Machine: A Mini Adventure from Before Santa Met Denby by G.Z. Sutton The Elf-5 and Santa's Secret Machine: A Mini Adventure from Before Santa Met Denby by G.Z. Sutton Dec. 09, 2011 Free! 4293 words Read a sample
Before Santa met his canine pal Denby, the North Pole was busy trying to figure out how to deal with changes in the world of toys and technology. This little book is high-tech the story of the elves who turned the North Pole from a movable village to a permanent winter wonderland! It is a prequel to "Santa Dog." We suppose you could call it Book .5 in The Adventures of Denby series.
The Christmas Pony by Michele Stegman The Christmas Pony by Michele Stegman Dec. 08, 2011 $0.99 1735 words Sample 15%
A child's imagination and hope can make a Christmas wish can come true.
Christmas Cold and Warm: a Christmas short story by Megan Payne Christmas Cold and Warm: a Christmas short story by Megan Payne Dec. 08, 2011 $0.99 6383 words Sample 50%
“…Christmas was a simple affair. It was a time when something 'special' was all children asked for." Though it was Christmas Eve, Estrella Sanchez would be hard put to make it anything special this year. But when the weather keeps her away from home much later than expected, something happens to her children to make this Christmas their most special yet.
Seasons by stiks by Brent Gailey Seasons by stiks by Brent Gailey Dec. 07, 2011 $0.99 207 words Sample 20%
Come experience a whole new world with stiks as they guide you through the seasons. Watch the seasons change along with the characters in this all new colorful story by stiks.
The Timid Christmas Tree by Gary Peterson The Timid Christmas Tree by Gary Peterson Dec. 05, 2011 $0.99 2425 words Sample 5%
Bridget is five years old and all excited about going to the woods to get a Christmas tree. When she finds just the right one, she discovers it is alive and frightened. How will she keep her brother from cutting down? Can she convince him that she isn't crazy that the tree is really alive? A Touching Christmas story that will make an awesome bed time story all year round.
Freedom Doesn’t Just Come Along With A Tree by Joelle Burnette Freedom Doesn’t Just Come Along With A Tree by Joelle Burnette Dec. 04, 2011 $4.99 2062 words Sample 30%
A boy is the only Jewish child in a classroom adorned with Christmas holiday decorations. His mother brings all the fixings for a Hanukkah party and a fun way for the children to learn about the Jewish holiday. In this Hanukkah poem, she is proud of her son who is the catalyst for tolerance and change when he inadvertently teaches his classmates about diversity and how it feels to be singled out.
Das D- Team by Thom Delißen Das D- Team by Thom Delißen Dec. 04, 2011 $0.99 25517 words Sample 15%
Der schlacksige Lasse, Hugg, der Coole, Ben, der Nachdenkliche, die hübsche Kim und schließlich die kleine Tamara - sie sind das D-Team - und immer auf der Suche nach Abenteuern, Fällen, die sie lösen können. Sie wohnen in einer kleinen Villa am Waldrand. Ganz in der Nähe liegt das kleine Städtchen Bruckenau. Hier raufen sich Oberkommissar Pflegling und sein Assistent Häubel die Haare.
Grey City by Bob Muller Grey City by Bob Muller Dec. 01, 2011 Free! 1282 words Read a sample
When one man shakes up a small town with his wild art installations he offends the city officials, but how does everyone really feel when he packs up and moves away?
Christmas Card Elf Adventure by John VanDenEykel Christmas Card Elf Adventure by John VanDenEykel Nov. 30, 2011 $2.99 115 words Sample 20%
A picture book about an elf getting a job at the north pole. And, a short adventure.
Snow's a No Show on Snow Day! - A Cute Christmas Story for Kids Age 5 & Up by Holly-Anne Divey Snow's a No Show on Snow Day! - A Cute Christmas Story for Kids Age 5 & Up by Holly-Anne Divey Nov. 30, 2011 $0.99 1500 words Sample 20%
Katie started the day excited that it was Snow Day. Then she looked outside and saw that there was no snow where she was, only in the city where she went to school. But what she thought was going to be boring day stuck at home, might just turn out to be one wonderful Snow Day. Will it snow for Katie before the day is over? A short story of approximately 1370 words
The Year Mother Christmas Delivered the Presents by Jed Collins The Year Mother Christmas Delivered the Presents by Jed Collins Nov. 30, 2011 $2.99 69319 words Sample 20%
Mother Christmas delivers the presents and she doesn’t like what she finds. The spirit of Christmas has been lost, now it’s all about the money. So Mother changes things, she redistributes presents, sits down and has a talk with a mom. But these changes have unforeseen consequences and, on the sledge, the whole team has to pull together to save not only their own lives but Christmas itself.
Rudolf streikt by Sigrid Wohlgemuth Rudolf streikt by Sigrid Wohlgemuth Nov. 28, 2011 $0.99 2332 words Sample 10%
Kurz vor dem Christfest geht der Weihnachtsmann in den Ruhestand und benennt seinen erstgeborenen Sohn zu seinem Nachfolger. Doch nicht jeder aus dem Weihnachtsland ist mit der Entscheidung glücklich.
Candy Canes are NOT for Breakfast! - A Cute Christmas Story for Kids Age 6 & Up by Holly-Anne Divey Candy Canes are NOT for Breakfast! - A Cute Christmas Story for Kids Age 6 & Up by Holly-Anne Divey Nov. 28, 2011 $0.99 1449 words Sample 20%
Brad is just mad about Candy Canes! He's ever eating one at the breakfast table. Brad discovers that his mom has tucked another Candy Cane into his lunch box and spends his ride to school hatching a plan to secretly eat his lovely Candy Cane in class. Find out why Brad should have listened to his teacher! A cute Christmas story for kids age 6 and up. A short story of approximately 1300 words
A Hollywood Christmas Carol - A Heartwarming Christmas Ghost Story for All the Family by Holly-Anne Divey A Hollywood Christmas Carol - A Heartwarming Christmas Ghost Story for All the Family by Holly-Anne Divey Nov. 27, 2011 $1.99 10467 words Sample 20%
Former Child Star Ms Rouge is a mean and moody miser. She's horrible to her long-suffering Personal Assistant, Rob Pratchett, shuns the niece she once loved dearly, and is even rude to carol singers! A modern Hollywood take on 'A Christmas Carol' by Charles Dickens. A Heartwarming Christmas story for the whole family, age 8 and up. A novella of approximately 10,400 words.
What Do Penguins Want For Christmas? by Casey Crayne What Do Penguins Want For Christmas? by Casey Crayne Nov. 26, 2011 $0.99 32 words
Santa had to expand his operation to the south pole. It doesn't take long before a little penguin starts to become curious about what this strange old man is doing in his home. Find out what penguins really want for Christmas.
Douglas The Christmas Tree by Shannon Tompros Douglas The Christmas Tree by Shannon Tompros Nov. 25, 2011 $3.99 1055 words Sample 20%
Since just a wee sprout Douglas has had a dream to become Christmas tree. So, when he is finally picked from the tree farm, he is filled with joy. Go along with Douglas and his friends as they journey from the farm to the Christmas tree lot. Following your dreams can be exciting but also overwhelming when experiencing new things. Hopeful and optimistic this children's story is a memorable tale.
Bobba Long the Bowlegged Snowman by J. Lee  McPherson Bobba Long the Bowlegged Snowman by J. Lee McPherson Nov. 23, 2011 $1.98 5202 words Sample 20%
This is a heartwarming and magical tale of a snowman that was just a little different than your average snowman. He lived at the North Pole and at Christmas time when Santa's sleigh took off into the sky who was holding on to the runner? You guessed it. It was Bobba Long, the Bowlegged Snowman. The sad thing is, Bobba Long fell off and tumbled to the earth. Read of his magical adventures.
The Christmas Ghost of Wells Street School by Chuck Walker The Christmas Ghost of Wells Street School by Chuck Walker Nov. 23, 2011 You set the price! 13136 words Sample 20%
They closed the school at a time when tradition and community needed bolstering. Christopher needed to understand why and the Ghost Snuffy tried to help.
Barkley's Sandbar Christmas Miracle by Christopher Metcalf Barkley's Sandbar Christmas Miracle by Christopher Metcalf Nov. 22, 2011 $2.99 7336 words Sample 20%
Gerald and Barkley, his enormous black and white spotted Great Dane, were out for their nightly walk along the Arkansas River. Like usual, they slipped down the riverbank and waded over to one of the sandbars formed when the water level was low. But this was no usual night. It was Christmas Eve. What happened out there on Barkley’s Sandbar could only be described as a Christmas Miracle.
Melton Snow A Happy Heart Christmas by Claudia Stewart Farrell Melton Snow A Happy Heart Christmas by Claudia Stewart Farrell Nov. 21, 2011 $4.99 25732 words Sample 20%
Melton Snow: A Happy Heart Christmas is a tribute to the sweet days of youth where vivid imaginations and a zest for life meet up in grand adventures. Why are the kids giggling and whispering? What's going on? What's different about this snowman? What do the Snow children learn about Christmas? What will you learn when you read about the Snow family and their very special snowman?
A Very Scary Christmas by O. Penn-Coughin A Very Scary Christmas by O. Penn-Coughin Nov. 21, 2011 $2.99 45334 words Sample 5%
A Christmas gathering of ghosts, ghouls, cannibals, and demons guaranteed to make your holidays a real scream. Twisted takes on old classics and sick new favorites to read aloud—or alone—on a silent night. Packed with horror, humor, and howls, “A Very Scary Christmas” delivers the skeletal shivers.
Sean T. Close by C O Manahan Sean T. Close by C O Manahan Nov. 19, 2011 $0.99 8735 words Sample 50%
(This was my NanoWriMo entry this year. I updated it throughout November. It was FREE until December) Sean T. Close is a young boy living in Ireland many years ago. His Da, Nick travels all around the world at Xmas bringing presents to little children. A naughty boy tries to sabotage Nick's Christmas run and poor Nick gets sick. Sean has to save Christmas and his father's reputation.
A Ghost's Baseball by Michael James Brogdon A Ghost's Baseball by Michael James Brogdon Nov. 18, 2011 $0.99 2241 words Sample 20%
When Charlie and Dwayne headed out to play a little baseball on the afternoon of Halloween, they had no idea the adventure they were about to embark upon. When Dwayne hit a ball that headed straight for old Mr. Rollon's window, the two boys were in for the scariest night of their life!
Rudolf Goes Bananas by Mike Thomas Rudolf Goes Bananas by Mike Thomas Nov. 18, 2011 $0.99 15358 words Sample 20%
Only Rudolf steers Santa’s new sleigh – when not doing extreme sports. He returns from a holiday like a different reindeer, loving bananas and acting strangely, so Mrs Claus worries about Santa and the sleigh. Things go wrong on Christmas Eve after Santa takes-off, making his elves even busier than usual. Little do they know this was no accident, and everyone must help to save Christmas.
Christmas Island by Brenda Guiled Christmas Island by Brenda Guiled Nov. 17, 2011 $3.99 15973 words Sample 20%
The best Christmas Eve book for kids! A brightly illustrated story an elf named Finn, who knew Santa as a boy. He tells amazing stories to 8-year-old Penny, who is in a strange house with a babysitter, waiting for cousin Matt to fly home after getting lost on Christmas Island. Please note: $1.00 per book sold will be donated to Raffi's Centre for Child Honouring.
Trick or Treat Stories by John Gatehouse Trick or Treat Stories by John Gatehouse Nov. 16, 2011 $0.99 2634 words Sample 20%
Welcome, Fear-Fiends, to blood-chilling Monster Mansion…home to Gruesome Ghoulies, Demented Demons and Things That Go…Bump!...in the Night! Bwahahahahahahaaaaaaa!
Snow for Xmas by Oksana Vasilenko Snow for Xmas by Oksana Vasilenko Nov. 15, 2011 Free! 782 words Read a sample
Christmas is a magic time when dreams come true. But are some dreams too crazy to come true? Can one wish for snow as a Xmas present? This is one story from my book 'Star Children' which contains two other short stories for children: 'Star Children' and 'The Lost Marble'.
Will He Be Home For Christmas? by K.L. Kelly Will He Be Home For Christmas? by K.L. Kelly Nov. 14, 2011 $4.95 1139 words Sample 20%
This is a story for everybody, especially those in the military, their family and friends. It's a reminder that someone is never far away when we hold them in our hearts and in our thoughts.
Like a Maccabee by Barbara Bietz Like a Maccabee by Barbara Bietz Nov. 13, 2011 $2.99 16224 words Sample 15%
Days before Hanukkah, ten-year-old Ben prepares for his championship soccer game while pursued by the school bully and adjusting to a new roommate: his grandfather.
The Talking Pumpkins by Ronnie Coleinger The Talking Pumpkins by Ronnie Coleinger Nov. 13, 2011 Free! 1449 words Read a sample
Little boys often have vivid imaginations, but we adults often times dismiss the things that seem real to them as nothing more than childhood fantasies.
Abigail's Secret by Montrew Dunham Abigail's Secret by Montrew Dunham Nov. 11, 2011 $3.99 27992 words Sample 20%
This is the story of a young girl struggling to keep a secret against all the pressure to reveal it. The setting is a family in the Great Depression and the adjustments they make to deal with suddenly having no money. Their large family home becomes over crowded as aunts, uncles and cousins move in. Family relationships are further strained by a mystery and its connection to Abigail’s secret.
The SPF by DJ Daniels The SPF by DJ Daniels Nov. 10, 2011 $0.99 3839 words Sample 20%
The SPF used to be called the Sugar Plum Fairy. (But you really don't want to call her that anymore) The SPF hopes to prevent a future catastrophe lurking in Christmas stockings around the world. She enlists the help of Zoe, a girl who wants nothing for Christmas, and a mechanical mouse called Max. A short Christmas story.