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Liam and his mom want to adopt a dog from the shelter. While there are many well-behaved pups to choose from, Liam notices one that’s kept away from the others—with a sign that reads "behavior issues." But Liam knows there is no such thing as a bad dog. Can some extra love and training turn the worst dog into the best? K–3 listeners will find a friend in this series featuring quiet but strong Indigenous third-grader Liam Kingbird.

Did you know that humans are actually pretty slimy? Slide into the wonderful world of slippery, sticky slime! Learn about the important functions of slime, and how it is necessary for most living organisms. Slime helps with many important functions including eating, breathing, moving, and self-defense. Learn how many animals depend on slime—the number may surprise you!

Beatrix Potter’s charming tale The Tailor of Gloucester tells the heartwarming story of a poor tailor who falls ill before completing an important coat for the mayor's wedding. Little does he know, his faithful mouse friends come to the rescue, using their nimble paws to help finish the coat in time.

Discover the mischievous adventures of Squirrel Nutkin in Beatrix Potter's beloved classic, now brought to life through the delightful narration of Tiffany Magnuson. The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin follows the cheeky squirrel as he and his companions venture to Owl Island to gather nuts, where Nutkin's playful antics soon put him at odds with the wise old owl, Old Brown.

Join Mr. Jeremy Fisher, the adventurous frog, in Beatrix Potter’s delightful tale of fishing and friendship. Mr. Jeremy sets out on a rainy day to catch a big fish, but his peaceful day on the pond is interrupted by some unexpected surprises.

In The Tale of The Flopsy Bunnies, Beatrix Potter brings us another charming adventure from the world of Peter Rabbit. This time, it’s the mischievous Flopsy Bunnies who find themselves in a sticky situation when they fall asleep after eating too many lettuces in Mr. McGregor’s garden. With the help of their clever mother, they must outsmart the farmer and make a daring escape.

According to head teacher Mrs Bottomley-Blunt, 4B is the worst class in the world. She says school is not about footling or fiddle-faddling or fun. It is about learning, and it is high time 4B tried harder to excel at it. But Stanley and Manjit didn’t literally mean to flood the toilets when they should have been monitoring the playground. And they definitely didn’t literally mean to bring a penguin home from the zoo on their school trip. These things just happened even though they had a foolproof plan to get away with them.