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The members of the Baby-Sitters Club come to the rescue to help Mary Anne search for her beloved kitten, Tigger, who has suddenly vanished.

Rose Howard has OCD, Asperger's syndrome, and an obsession with homonyms (even her name is a homonym). She gave her dog Rain a name with two homonyms (Reign, Rein), which, according to Rose's rules of homonyms, is very special. Rain was a lost dog Rose's father brought home. Rose and Rain are practically inseparable. And they are often home alone, as Rose's father spends most evenings at a bar, and doesn't have much patience for his special-needs daughter.

Kizzy Ann Stamps is starting at a new school, the just-integrated public school, and she’s worried. She’s worried that the white students won’t like her, and she’s worried they’ll stare at the scar that runs from the tip of her right eye to the corner of her smile - the scar a neighbor boy gave her, in a farming accident. But now this same boy won’t stop following Kizzy and Shag, her beloved border collie, everywhere they go - even when they’re practicing for an upcoming herding competition. And though Kizzy and Shag have been training hard, Kizzy and her coach aren’t sure they’ll even let her, a black girl, enter the competition.

Mallory loves horses. She loves reading about them. She loves writing about them. And most of all, she loves daydreaming about them.

Mino der Wolf und Lenni der Bär sind die allerbesten Freunde. Gemeinsam besuchen sie die Waldschule im Wuselwald. Dort wartet jeden Tag ein neues Abenteuer auf die Schüler! Gut, dass Mino und Lenni mit ganz besonderen Fähigkeiten ausgerüstet sind: Mino ist eine richtige Schnüffelnase und Lenni ist bärenstark. Doch Mino kann die neue Mitschülerin Lola Wildkatze absolut nicht riechen - mit einer Flitzekatze will er nichts zu tun haben!

A Newbery Medal Winner An Incan boy who tends llamas in a hidden valley in Peru learns the traditions and secrets of his ancestors. "The story of an Incan boy who lives in a hidden valley high in the mountains of Peru with old Chuto the llama herder. Unknown to Cusi, he is of royal blood and...

“I can’t speak for all dogs. Not all dogs are alike. And most certainly, not all dogs have the same experiences. . . .” Squirrel is not like most dogs. Born a stray, she must make her own way in the world, facing busy highways, changing seasons, and humans both gentle and brutal. Her life...

First published in 1881, the subtitle of this book tells us that it was written “for children and those who love children”. Heidi, a 5-year-old orphan, is handed off by her young Aunt Dete to live with her grandfather in the Swiss Alps. Though her new life is foreign, Heidi soon falls in love with her grandfather, and he with her. They share a contented life of goat-herding. But when Grandfather refuses to allow Heidi to attend school in the small village below, quarrels ensue.

A must-have for any nursery! This bestselling series adds another charming audiobook that imagines creatures all across the animal kingdom as enthusiastic readers, making it the perfect purchase for any book lover. This program is read by Bradley Whitford, brother of the author and best known...

A must-have for any nursery! This bestselling series adds another charming audiobook that imagines creatures all across the animal kingdom as kiddos showing affection to their mamas – making it the perfect purchase for Mother's Day and Valentine's Day or any time of year. This program is read...

Home for a pony. When Harry wins a pony in a contest, he is very excited. But Harry's father says that a pony can't live at their house, and Harry will have to find another place for it to stay. How will Harry find a good home for his pony?...

"¿Quién soy yo?" se pregunta Tiburoncito. Cuando su saco de huevos, llamado "monedero de sirena", se rompe perdiéndose en una tormenta, él se encuentra en un viaje a través de diferentes habitats oceánicos: bosques de algas marinas, los arrecifes de coral, y praderas de pastos marinos. Él aprende qué tipo de tiburón no es, pero no qué tipo es. Él necesita encontrar a la "sirena" para saber a dónde pertenece, pero el océano es grande y lleno de peligros.

From the international bestselling author of Bel Canto, Ann Patchett, comes a hilarious children’s audiobook about a scapegoat who escapes blame just in time, read by the author! The Farmer family has a big problem! Every day their goat escapes, and every day, Mr. Farmer brings him back. So...

From the international bestselling author of Bel Canto and Commonwealth, Ann Patchett, comes a hilarious children’s story about a slide made just for lambs. Nicolette Farmer is running for class president, and the rest of the Farmer family tells her she’ll win by a landslide. A pack of...

In the third book of the Pelle No-Tail series, Pelle catches up with lots of friends, old and new. But always lurking nearby is Måns, keen to cause trouble. It's time to sing! When Måns asks Pelle to sing a song at the Big Swing Fair, Pelle is pleased. Maybe Måns has decided to be his friend? But, as always, Måns has something else in mind. What tricky things is he planning? Can Pelle stand up for himself? Find out in this fun-filled tale featuring holiday adventures, trolls, spies and, of course, Pelle - Sweden's favourite cat.

Pelle No-Tail is at it again.... Join Sweden's favourite cat on more of his exciting adventures. All aboard! Pelle might have no tail, but he never lets that get in the way of an adventure. While on holiday with his family, he plays 'ship's cat' on an exciting outing to a desert island. But as darkness falls, he wonders...will he ever make it back home? Join Sweden's favourite cat as he explores, makes new friends and gets into all sorts of trouble.

Meet Pelle No-Tail - Sweden's favourite cat! Little Pelle has no tail - it was bitten off by a rat when he was a kitten! But he doesn't let that bother him. When Pelle leaves the farm where he was born and goes to live in the city, he meets lots of new friends and has all sorts of exciting adventures. But he also meets the nasty tomcat Måns, who loves nothing better than to make life difficult for Pelle.... Parents and children alike will adore these charming classics, now translated into English for the very first time.

Die Heuboden-Bande ist verblüfft: Buzz; einer von den starken Muskelkatern; bittet die Detektive um Hilfe. Sein kleiner Sohn Carlo ist spurlos verschwunden. Spurlos? Das können weder Wolle noch Hilde und schon gar nicht Herr Schulz glauben. Der Spürhund ist schließlich ein fantastischer Schnüffler und Wolle hat in seinem Pelz alles; was man zur Spurensuche braucht. Die Bande startet ihre Ermittlungen und ist bald auch noch einem unheimlichen Gespenst auf den Fersen.

There are lots of cats on Ben Yehuda Street, but it is the friendship between a little grey cat with a pink collar and a fluffy white stray cat that brings two lonely neighbors together.

Lufsen är en hemlös och glad hund som är van vid att vandra fritt. Lady är en söt och bortskämd cockerspaniel med stil. Trots sina olikheter faller de för varandra när de plötsligt möts långt borta från Ladys trygga villakvarter. Men vägen till evig lycka är lång - och på vägen möter de hundinfångare och två irriterande siameskatter. Bli förtrollad av DISNEYS fantastiska världar!