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Luther heard about the legend of Big Claw, a giant lobster who wreaks havoc on anyone attempting to capture him. One summer, Big Claw is finally caught and taken to a restaurant to become a tourist attraction. Upset by this, Luther wants to help Big Claw escape back to the ocean. Will his plan work?

It’s Big Bear’s birthday! His best friend, Skinny Rabbit, helps him celebrate and even gives him a present—a new hammock! Big Bear makes a lot of requests, though. Will Skinny Rabbit be able to enjoy the day, too?

Skinny Rabbit's neighbor, Big Bear, keeps walking in his sleep to get a snack of warm milk and a slice of cinnamon toast.

It is state fair time, and Uncle Pete is ready to fill his nephews' stomachs (and his own) with tasty treats. They gobble past the tallest, longest, and fastest things in the state to see the champion of them all: the big pig.

Thirteen-year-old Juniper is full of excitement when she’s offered the chance to visit her aunt and uncle in Alaska and take part in a hunt in the Tongass National Forest. Juniper has plenty of experience hunting mule deer at home in Colorado, and she's sure she’ll be ready for whatever Alaska can throw at her. But Southeast Alaska isn’t quite what Juniper expected.

A trickster mouse causes trouble for a young girl. Can she outsmart the mouse or will it have her room all to himself? When it seems like the mouse might just get his way, the clever girl uses a game that her father taught her to outwit the mouse.

It’s Spot’s first day out in the yard and she’s very excited that she’ll laying her eggs! Spot has lots of friends like Chuck the Duck and Sandman the rooster. They all love to eat cracked corn! When will Spot be ready to lay her first egg? What other friends can you find on the farm?

It's Gary the lizard's birthday and he wants a party.

Tuckerbean and Grandma Tootie share a secret. They love to go bowling! When Grandma Tootie is in town, they hit the lanes together for a striking good time!

This delightful audio is ideal for preschool children. In it, 47 beavers come to life through the imaginative rendition of two narrators. Lovers of Veggietales will enjoy this story of beavers who are lost at sea. Just 15 minutes long, the story is first read by Greg Whalen, who easily captures attention with a dramatic delivery. Then the author reads the same story in a singsong and whimsical tone, creating a different mood.

Danny knows at a glance that Red, the big Irish setter, is the dog he has always dreamed of. But Red is a champion, and Danny is only a trapper's son who lives in a cabin on the mountain. Still, their bond is undeniable. Red is fast and strong, smart and noble, and incredibly loyal—when Danny twists his ankle and can't get home, Red stays by him all night, keeping a wildcat at bay. Soon Danny and Red are meeting nature on their own terms, enduring a blizzard and even facing down a wolverine. But can Danny and Red take on the enemy that threatens everyone on the mountain?

Examines a variety of animal eyes, noting how they look different and function in different ways. Animals shown include a zebra, a tiger, a housefly, a crocodile, a ghost crab, a snake, and an eagle.

A baby hippo learns about diversity when he discovers that animals come in many shapes and sizes.

Clifford the Big Red Dog has some bad habits, such as chasing after cars, digging up flowers, and chewing shoes. But his owner, the affectionate and devoted Emily Elizabeth, wouldn't trade him for the world in Norman Bridwell's endearing classic children's book about the inseparable bond between a pint-sized girl and her giant, goofy red dog.

Tarrence bravely stands up for Samuel when he gets picked on by a big rat named Big Bad John and his bully friends. Tarrence and Samuel's friendship strengthens when both discover they love running. With big dreams in their hearts, they planned their very own big race.

An audiobook starring the New York Times #1 bestselling Little Blue Truck! This Little Blue Truck book for the youngest fan provides fun and sensory exploration, while gently sharing that we don’t have to be the same to be the best of ourselves—and the best of friends. Featuring the...

The Big Wander is a trip 14-year-old Clay Lancaster and his older brother Mike have planned for years. It’s Clay’s dream to find his ex-rodeo-star uncle, who quit the tour and disappeared somewhere in the vast and colorful Monument Valley. But Mike - heartbroken and unfocused after losing his girlfriend - soon heads for home. Clay, however, will not give up. He finds a job in a remote trading post, and follows a lead on his uncle’s whereabouts that takes him deep into Navajo country.

Meet Bartok—a curious, kind-hearted beagle who loves exploring his garden, where adventure lives under every leaf and behind every rock. In this collection of short stories, Bartok meets all sorts of tiny creatures: worms, beetles, spiders, turtles, and more. Each new friend is different, and each story holds a gentle, meaningful lesson.

Loper and Sally May have left Slim to manage the ranch while they go off to visit the relatives for the holidays. But just when it begins to look like another boring bachelor Christmas with Slim, a storm blows in and the electric fence separating a herd of steer from the highway shorts out. Now, it's up to Slim, Viola, and the ranch's Security Division to jump into action! Things take a surprising twist when Slim comes down with a burning fever in the middle of the operation, but nobody could have been ready for the surprise that transpires on the way to the hospital!

Big Dog is such a big help when his family goes camping. He can fetch and carry, help with the cooking, and show Little Dog where to find all the best, soggy, muddy treasures. So why is everyone so upset with him? When Little Dog goes missing, though, Big Dog shows just how helpful he can be in finding Little Dog again.