Presents a charming Christmas story about a young boy who receives a message from the brightest star in the sky, and how he uses what he has learned when he becomes part of the great miracle of Christ's birth. When Aaron meets a man and his wife and their little donkey searching for a place to stay, there is not a room left in all of Bethlehem. Then Aaron remembers the stable in his dreams.

Mikko the hedgehog is perfectly content living in his garden until Grandfather Tarek suggests that he should accomplish something important in order to be happy like the other animals.

"Bull walrus Franz-Ferdinand doesn't like to move. But when he sees a flock of ice gliding flamingos dance, he discovers his love of ballet. When he decides he wants to join the graceful dance troupe, no one believes it's possible. Will Franz-Ferdinand prove them wrong? Rainbow Fish creator Marcus Pfister's humorous new story strengthens our belief in our own dreams"--

A mouse discovers an extraordinary stone that can bring delight or disaster to the world. Halfway through, the book splits into two sections, each offering a different ending.

The most beautiful fish in the entire ocean discovers the real value of personal beauty and friendship.

While taking a walk with his father, a little penguin throws snowballs, rides a dogsled, slides down a slippery slope, gets lost in the snow, swims with seals, gets carried home, and asks to do it all again tomorrow.

There is a big test on seashells coming up and Rusty is worried. There are so many kinds of shells! How will he ever be able to remember them all? Rusty is worried that Miss Cuttle will be disappointed if he fails the test, but is he worried enough to cheat?

At first glance, all penguins look the same. But a closer look reveals that every penguin is different. Theo is the smartest of them all, but doesn't want to show it. Felix has short wings, Sarah loves to draw more than talk, and Lena is attracted to Ida. Each penguin has worries and fears, strengths and dreams. And yet, together they form a community.

Various people and animals are drawn by a magnificent star to Bethlehem to see the newborn Christ.

A story of the friendship between the sun and the moon