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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.

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.

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.

Percy’s friend, the hedgehog, has always longed to fly, but without wings, it’s an impossible dream. But then, one day, a stranger arrives in the park, needing his help. Will the hedgehog’s wish come true at last?

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!

Deep in the Kunlun Hills lives a deer whose fur has nine colors. One day she hears a cry for help and discovers a man drowning. Then, leaping from wave to wave, she saves him. When the man asks how he could ever repay this kindness, the Nine Color Deer simply requests that the man never reveal her whereabouts. Will he be able to keep his promise when the King and Queen offer a reward to anyone who can locate the Nine Color Deer? Inspired by a 1,500-year-old mural in the Mogao Caves of Dunhuang, China, Kailin Duan brings listeners a beautiful story about the power of kindness.

"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 !

Tag med på spændende eventyr i skoven med Inga Isbjørn. Lyt til fire gode historier om Inga Isbjørn, som farer vild, møder pingviner og meget mere.

Despite some silly, sleepy mistakes, genteel Jackson finds a fun and quiet activity for each of his noisy neighbors. He finally gets a great night's sleep–and discovers three new friends in the morning.