Christmas with the Muscle Animals in 24 chapters, enriched with recipes, puzzles, and craft instructions. It’s Christmas time, and in Mrs. Fröhlich's delicatessen, there’s a lot going on to the delight of the Muscle Animals. Gruyère observes a little girl who gazes longingly at Mrs. Fröhlich's delicious chocolates every day but never buys anything. When thefts begin to occur in the store, Margarethe suspects the little girl. The Muscle Animals can’t believe this, and they start searching for the chocolate thief on their own. Thus, they stumble right into a big Christmas adventure during their investigations. Ute Krause's Spiegel bestseller series is wonderfully heartwarming and filled with numerous lavish illustrations, making it suitable for reading aloud to children aged 5 and for independent reading from age 8. The brave Muscle Animals stand for friendship, compassion, and helpfulness – big themes for little heroes! All the great adventures of the Muscle Animals at a glance: 1. The Muscle Animals – One for all, all for one 2. The Muscle Animals on a grand journey 3. The Muscle Animals and Madame Roquefort 4. The Muscle Animals and the Christmas Miracle 5. The Muscle Animals and the Great Cheese Conspiracy 6. The Muscle Animals and Forever Fifth 7. The Muscle Animals and the tricky 13.