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Enjoy this collection of funny animal stories. In "Small Mouse, Big Trouble", a trickster mouse causes trouble for a young girl. Can she outsmart the mouse, or will he 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. You’ll also find four other stories featuring some entertaining animals: "The Conduit Mouse", "Eudora Entwhistle and the Geese of Macadoodle-by-the-Sea", "The Pirates and the Peacock", and "Dragon Treat".

The Smartest Giant in Town audiobook, read by actors Imelda Staunton, Jim Carter and Steven Pacey, brings to life the friendly giant and all the little animals in this tale from the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. This...

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.

Narrated by Hoda Kotb In this classic of children's literature, beloved by generations of readers and listeners, the quiet poetry of the words and the gentle, lulling music combine to make a perfect book for the end of the day. In a great green room, tucked away in bed, is a little bunny...

Beloved award-winning author Greg Pizzoli is back with book two in the fan favorite early reader series of two unlikely friends, Earl and Worm, that is sure to make kids belly laugh! A THEODOR SEUSS GEISEL AWARD HONOR BOOK Earl and Worm couldn't be more different--but they also are also the best...

The heart-warming new story about family and friendships from Newbery Medal-winner Katherine Applegate. Life is tough for ten-year-old Jackson. The landlord is often at the door, there’s not much food in the fridge and he’s worried that any day now the family will have to move out of their...

Three of Geisel Award-winning creator Greg Pizzoli's funny and heartwarming Earl & Worm audiobooks together in one collection. Earl & Worm #1: The Bad Idea and Other Stories: Discover how one grumpy bird and one optimistic worm become friends in this start to a sweet, giggle-inducing early...

An instant classic with a bear-sized heart, Hannah Gold’s debut novel is a touching story of kindness, adventure, and forging your own path—perfect for fans of Pax and A Wolf Called Wander. There are no polar bears left on Bear Island. At least, that’s what April’s father tells her when...

Hailed as “the heir to Roald Dahl” by The Spectator, the UK’s #1 bestselling children’s author, David Walliams, will have fans of Jeff Kinney and Rachel Renee Russell in stitches! David Walliams burst on to the American scene with his New York Times bestseller Demon Dentist, and now...

In this My First I Can Read!, Big Dog wants a sweater like Little Dog’s. Will they find one with the perfect fit? Created by Dav Pilkey, author of Dog Man and The Adventures of Captain Underpants. Little Dog has a sweater, but what about Big Dog? After digging through the dresser, these puppy...

Bloomsbury presents Squirrel and Duck: Invasion of the Doggy-Snatchers by Tom Percival read by Stephen Alan Yorke 'Hilarious... addictive' Guardian Brilliantly funny story in a series about unlikely friends Squirrel and Duck. Laugh on every page as they take down a secret alien conspiracy!...

For fans of A Streecat Named Bob comes Finding Gobi, the heart-warming true story of a dog who captured the hearts of the world. Younger readers’ edition. Finding Gobi is the ultimate story of hope and friendship – proving once again, that dogs really are ‘man’s best friend.’ In 2016...

Bloomsbury presents Squirrel and Duck: Quack to the Future by Tom Percival, read by Stephen Alan Yorke Hilarious story in the series about unlikely friends Squirrel and Duck. Join them on a mind-blowing adventure to discover why they're the only two talking animals in the world. Perfect for 7+...

Wolf's Big New Family offers a gentle introduction to the experience of becoming a larger stepfamily for young children. This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to the experience of becoming a blended family. Also included are suggestions for activities and...

Bloomsbury presents Revver the Speedway Squirrel: The Big Race Home by Sherri Duskey Rinker, read by David Epstein. "I love this little squirrel!" – Katherine Applegate, Newbery Award winning author of THE ONE AND ONLY IVAN on REVVER THE SPEEDWAY SQUIRREL The author of the bestselling...

This lyrical middle grade historical novel set during the Great Depression from award-winning author L. M. Elliott is a moving tale of the spirit of American persistence, found family, and the magical partnership between girl and horse. Winner of the Scott O’Dell Award for Historical Fiction!...

Does he belong to the land or to the sea? Readers who loved Kelly Barnhill’s The Girl Who Drank the Moon and Pam Muñoz Ryan’s Echo will be transported to the place where the water and land meet in this exquisitely crafted coming-of-age tale about a selkie boy. Aran has never truly fit in...

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 unexpected animal companion helps a girl with cystic fibrosis learn to write her own story in this captivating novel in verse by award-winning author and disabled activist Cindy Baldwin. Penny Rooney has cystic fibrosis, which means she has to do breathing treatments to help her lungs work...

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.