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Discover the fascinating world of bees in this engaging introduction that highlights their unique physical traits and intriguing behaviors. Perfect for young listeners, this episode provides a fun and educational experience about one of natures most important creatures. - Summary by KevinS

Dive into a vibrant world of flora with this engaging volume, featuring delightful stories, enchanting poems, and fascinating facts about a diverse array of flowers. Designed specifically for children, this collection is thoughtfully divided into thirteen parts, each spotlighting a unique flower. - Summary by Rachel

In the enchanting sixth volume of The Little Colonel Series, join Lloyd as she embarks on an unforgettable journey to Europe to celebrate her twelfth birthday. Surprised with a magical gift, she befriends an old Prussian major and his loyal St. Bernard, Hero, who brings a touch of adventure to their travels. Through thrilling escapades, the Little Colonel discovers the profound meaning of selfless duty. Dont miss the exciting full-cast play with singing featured in Chapter 13! (Summary by Maria Therese)

Snakes, sharks, and spiders - oh my! Do you know what the most deadly animal in the world is? What about the difference between poison and venom? Learn the answers for yourself and discover what animals you definitely want to stay away from.

The World’s Worst Pets, from Children's author David Walliams. Marvel at Houdini, the magician’s rabbit. Take a trip around the world with Zoom, the supersonic tortoise. Gasp at the chaos created by Griselda, a grizzly bear with a big secret. And RUN FOR YOUR LIVES! It’s Furp, the...

Enter the world of a kit or baby beaver. Learn about their lives from birth through growth into adults. See the dam that their family lives in and how they adapt to every season together. Together, the kit siblings learn how to swim and eat new foods as they become adults.

Finn is bored! She is stuck inside with her family because of the cold weather. While she tries to convince her family to go to the zoo, her brother tries to teach her about global warming. When Finn is skeptical, her father decides to take the whole family to the zoo to teach them about greenhouse gases and their effect on Earth.

It’s Lydia’s birthday and her Uncle Joe won’t give any hints about his present, except that it’s bigger than he is! On Lydia’s birthday, Uncle Joe drives her to the zoo and shows her the big surprise – a baby giraffe named Dusty!

Liam and his mom want to adopt a dog from the shelter. While there are many well-behaved pups to choose from, Liam notices one that’s kept away from the others—with a sign that reads "behavior issues." But Liam knows there is no such thing as a bad dog. Can some extra love and training turn the worst dog into the best? K–3 listeners will find a friend in this series featuring quiet but strong Indigenous third-grader Liam Kingbird.

Bali, the langur, decides to move back into the Wild World after getting fed up of chasing monkeys in the city. Bhola, the bear, escapes to the jungle from the brutalities of his human owner to lead a happy and satiated life. On the night of Bali’s welcome party, Bali saves Raja, the tiger, from the bullets of a poacher.

Tuckerbean's owner surprises him with a trip to the amusement park. When his owner goes on a ride without Tuckerbean, he decides to go exploring. Where does Tuckerbean end up?

Ant is a planner. He is convinced the world is going to end, so he’s building a bunker. Grasshopper can’t help but be annoyed. But all that changes when disaster strikes! Is it the end of the world? Can Grasshopper convince Ant to help him?

A funny rhyming story about a meek little Mouse who sets out on a journey to find his roar. In a dry dusty place where the sand sparkled gold, stood a mighty flat rock - all craggy and old. And under that rock in a tinyful house, lived the littlest, quietest, meekest brown mouse. Fed up of being...

Big, stomping elephants. Small, colorful birds. Tall, spotted giraffes. Short, waddling penguins. Opposites are all around at the zoo! Fun rhyming text takes young children on a trip to explore opposites at the zoo.

With clever tricks and surprising twists, these tales teach children to think smart and act with care.

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Join White Tail, the spirited son of Father Buck, the revered leader of the herd, as he embarks on thrilling adventures alongside his rival, Young Black Buck. Navigating the vast wilderness is no easy feat, especially with the lurking dangers of Puma the Mountain Lion and Timber Wolf. Will White Tail learn to evade their threats and step confidently into his fathers legendary hoofprints? - Summary by Foon

Best friends Stanley and Manjit are part of Class 4B, which Head teacher Mrs Bottomley-Blunt says is the worst class in the world. She says school is not about footling or fiddle-faddling or fun. It is about learning and it is high time 4B tried harder to excel at it. But they didn’t literally mean to let the class stick insects loose in the wilds of the playground. And they really didn't literally mean to make a massive mess trying to do modern art (which may or may not have involved a mummified cat being stolen).

A funny rhyming story about two greedy squirrels. Cyril and Bruce both have their sights on a very special prize: The Very Last Nut of the Season. As the nut bounces crazily though the forest, the squirrels race after it. Between trees, over boulders, down the river and - ARGH! - right to the...

A funny rhyming story about a reluctant Koala who finds change just a little bit worrisome. In a wonderful place, at the breaking of dawn, where the breezes were soft and the sunshine was warm, a place where the creatures ran wild and played free . . . a koala called Kevin clung to a tree. Kevin...