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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.

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?

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.

Hippo might bump and squish others as he makes his way through his day, but he always remembers to say, “Excuse me!” This audiobook in the Hello Genius series is perfect for teaching manners in fun and playful way.

Five tales which range from the jungles of India to the frozen emptiness of the North... In all of them, Kipling's extraordinary powers of description and ability to identify with human aspiration and animal survival are vividly shown. Rikki-Tikki-Tavi must battle with Nag, the cobra, in his territory; Toomai has a unique glimpse of the elephant world, Kotick, the White Seal, searches for sanctuary, while Kotuko has to find food for his starving Eskimo village. Above all, Kipling's love of life in all its variety shines through.

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.

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.

A moving musical score helps bring to life this unforgettable story from Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book.

While on a whale-watching excursion with her dad, Willa is alone on one side of the boat when she sees a humpback whale. Her awe and wonderment about this massive and beautiful creature turns to shock when the whale communicates with her, introducing herself as Meg. As their friendship develops, Willa comes to view Meg as a trusted confidant - who offers her advice about difficult issues in Willa’s life.

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.

Bambi is the beloved story of a young deer’s early years and coming of age in a forest with many dangers. Because deer are prey for humans, Bambi is taught from a young age about the dangers he will face and warned to always be cautious. He, and all the other creatures in the forest, fear humans.

Twelve-year-old Natalia Rose Baleine Gallagher loves possibilities: the possibility that she'll see whales on the beach near her new home, the possibility that the trans-gender boy she just met will become her new best friend, the possibility that the paparazzi hounding her celebrity father won't force them to move again. Most of all, Nat dreams of the possibility that her faraway mother misses her, loves her, and is just waiting for Nat to find her....

Complex, thought-provoking, and beautifully written, Felix Salten’s original Bambi isn’t the simplistic tale told in film. While Bambi grows and matures, he sees that the creatures of the forest are constantly forced to come to terms with their own mortality, for death comes unexpectedly and frequently. At times, the thundering third leg of “He” is heard, killing the unwary and exposed. Bambi learns the vital tools to survive in a world that is perpetually hostile.

Erethizon Dorsatum—better known as Ereth, the self-centered, foul-tempered old porcupine—is having a birthday. And he fully expects his best friend Poppy, a deer mouse, to help him celebrate in a grand manner. But Poppy has gone off somewhere with her husband, Rye, and it appears she has forgotten all about it. "Belching Beavers," says Ereth, "I am not angry!" (Though perhaps he is—and more than just a little.)

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.