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Sid the koala has a perfect new hammock, has found two perfect trees, and is ready for the perfect snooze. He can’t wait for his peaceful nap. Unfortunately, there is nothing peaceful about Sid’s neighbor. Marvin is so excited to have a new neighbor that he won’t leave Sid alone, which annoys Sid to no end. Will Sid realize how insensitive he’s being and show some empathy so these two koalas can be friends?

Bambi, a Life in the Woods is a coming-of-age story that follows the life of Bambi, a deer, from his birth through old age. As Bambi grows and matures, he experiences the loss of his mother, the finding of a mate, and learns about betrayal and essential lessons of the forest from his father. But most importantly, he realizes the danger posed by “He,” the term used by the animals to describe human hunters in the forest. In the end, Bambi learns the vital tools to survive in an unforgiving world.

For as long as he can remember, Ethan has envied his dad's hunting trips. His dad has always promised to bring Ethan along when he's old enough, and finally, this year is the year! But on their hunt, Ethan discovers some dead deer left in the woods. A poacher is killing the animals for fun. Ethan knows that's against the Hunter's Code. After all, he broke that rule himself.

Merri loves her sheep. She takes care of them every day. When Merri’s mother says that she will start kindergarten soon, Merri worries about who will care for her sheep while she is gone. Will Merri be brave on her first day of school?

Murray is frustrated with her older sister. Otti always has to be first, say what game they will play, and takes whatever toy she wants. Murray is so tired of being bossed around so she comes up with some rules to make playing with Otti go smoother. Will Murray and Otti learn how to resolve their conflicts in a fair way?

Bambi: A Life in the Woods was written by Austrian writer Felix Salten and first published in 1929. It is the story of Bambi, a roe deer, whose wide-eyed curiosity leads him to explore all the wonders of the forest. He is enchanted by the songs, scents, and all the diverse creatures who live in the trees alongside him. But within these moments of discovery lies the ever-present danger of predators—one predator in particular: man.

Luke hates his life. His dad is busy with a shiny replacement family, and his mum has insisted they spend their holiday on a remote Scottish island. Then Luke meets Meg, who lives with her grandfather in a boarded-up boat house on the beach. And when together they rescue an otter pup that they name Willow, a chink of light appears in Luke’s dark and lonely days. But danger lurks behind the beauty of Puffin Bay - and soon Luke must depend upon Willow for his very survival.

Mit "Überraschungen bis über beide Ohren" finden die Abenteuer des Knickohrhasen Hopsala in diesem zweiten Band eine spannende Fortsetzung. Hopsala ist anders als die Hasen, die man sonst so kennt. Diesmal hat er sich fest vorgenommen, die Welt ein bisschen schöner und besser zu machen. Dafür braucht er allerdings Hilfe. Neben seinem besten Freund Quacky, dem Frosch, und seinem ziemlich guten Freund Hopitz, begegnet Hopsala dem klugen Raben Ferdinand, der alten Eulendame Brunhilde, dem schönen Schmetterling Peppino und vielen anderen Tieren.

Der Knickohrhase Hopsala ist anders als die Hasen, die man sonst so kennt. Er ist der Kleinste und hat einen Knick im Ohr, darum wird er von vielen unterschätzt und ausgelacht. So zum Beispiel vom großen Angeberhasen Hopitz. Erst durch ein besonderes Erlebnis mit Hopsala kommt Hopitz zum Nachdenken und legt seinen Stolz und seine Vorurteile ab. Die Beiden werden ziemlich gute Freunde. Der Frosch Quacky mag den Hopsala genauso wie er ist. Durch die vielen Abenteuer und Begegnungen mit den Tieren im Wald wird bald klar, dass man Größe nicht immer in Zentimetern misst.

In diesem Hörbuch (Band 3) findet der Knickohrhase Hopsala mit seiner Stupsi – der größten Überraschung seines Lebens – das große gemeinsame Glück. Mit ihren vier Hasenkindern Benny, Lenny, Hanny und Fanny erleben sie ständig Herausforderungen, die ihre volle Aufmerksamkeit in Anspruch nehmen. Dabei sammeln sie wichtige Erfahrungen für ihr Leben. Als eines Tages ein Unglück geschieht, muss die Hopsala-Familie einen Trennungsschmerz überwinden. Aber mit Zusammenhalt und gegenseitiger Unterstützung können sie sogar scheinbar Unmögliches bewältigen.

O garoto alemão Hans se muda com os pais para Manaus, capital do Amazonas. Ele depara com uma cultura bastante diferente da sua e fica encantado com a biodiversidade da floresta. Mas chama a sua atenção o fato de que diversas espécies de animais estão correndo o risco de extinção.

Lily Lu joins her mom in Florida and learns about dolphins, including how they all have unique whistles. But what can Lily do when she hears a dolphin cry for help?

An Australian possum named Hush used to think that the magic made by Grandma Poss to make her invisible was fun, until one day, Hush wants to know what she looks like. Tour Australia with these two charming possums as they sample the food that will one day make Hush's wish come true.

Elliot Moose is on the loose once more. As he jumps aboard his bright red fire truck and takes off to the next rescue, he feels courageous. All his friends want to ride on the truck and be firefighters too. Nobody wants to be rescued. One by one, Elliot's friends climb aboard until there is no more room on the truck. When suddenly they all need a rescue for real, it is his two youngest and smallest friends who save the day. This lively new addition to the Elliot Moose series is a charming tale of friendship and fair play.

Archie’s back! And he’s finding waiting a little bit hard. There are SO many fun things to do – from filling his paddling pool to going on holiday. The problem is, he just can’t wait! Archie wants to do everything ... NOW!

Gary the Giraffe is finally six years old, which means he is old enough to reach the leaves on the trees all by himself! Except… he tries and tries, but simply can't reach on his own, With a little guidance from his friends, Gary learns that it's okay to ask for help.

"Pourquoi Tom ne joue jamais avec moi ?" se demande Poum, le petit hippopotame en caoutchouc bleu. Lassé d'être seul, Poum se rebiffe, saute dans une voiture et fonce chercher des amis au zoo. S'il croise sur sa route, singes, perroquet, lion et même hippopotames, Poum apprendra que l'amitié est parfois là où on ne l'attend plus... Une promenade en mots, images et sons, qui enchaîne rencontres et amusements... jusqu'à la belle surprise du retour !

Little Tommy the koala bear is sad and lonely in his gumtree in the country. The doctor recommends a trip to the city to brighten him up. While Tommy is in the city, he tries lots of different activities — but those funny Zookie creatures seem to follow him everywhere! This short story was written by Dorothy Wall, the New-Zealand born Australian author who created that famous koala character, Blinky Bill.

What child hasn't wondered what it would be like to be an animal, able to hop, fly, or slither with ease? After a trip to an aquarium, Oliver decides he wants to be a sea otter. Oliver tries to copy sea otter behavior at meals, while playing, during a trip to the store, and at bath time. However, during the course of the day, Oliver discovers that he just doesn't have the same adaptations. Being an otter isn't easy for a human. What's an otter - we mean, a boy - to do?