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All of our pet dogs today have evolved from wild wolves. Humans began to tame wolves and then select their friendliest pups for keeping. Gradually, people learned how choose some dogs and breed them to do different jobs.

Enrico es un perro que vive con su dueño, el señor Rossi. Una mañana, cuando éste sale al balcón lo encuentra lleno de cosas tiradas y no comprende qué pudo haber sucedido. Pero Enrico, sí parece darse cuenta por qué tanto desorden y por qué todos lo miran con tanto enojo...

You say you like dogs? Want to learn a few secrets of Dog Talk?

Tyler's grandma is deaf, so she gets Happy, a specially trained dog who hears for her.

A grumpy little boy is cheered up by his babysitter, who teaches him the different ways in which dogs and people handle being too hot.

One stray dog. One loving family. One cold winter's night. One Christmas miracle. It was two weeks before Christmas, and a stray dog wandered alone in the snow. When she discovered an open front door, she stepped inside with a hopeful heart, wondering what she would find.

This set of pups introduces listeners to each dog breed from the tip of its wet nose to the end of its wagging tail! Each title describes what the dog looks like, includes a brief history on why and when it was bred, and covers its common personality traits and needs.

Los coyotes, zorros y lobos son cánidos salvajes, primos de una de nuestras mascotas favoritas, los perros. ¿Qué cánidos salvajes viven solos y cuáles en manadas? Todos comen carne, pero uno caza animales grandes y los otros cazan animales más pequeños. También se comen frutas y plantas. ¿Cómo se comunican entre sí? ¿Qué cánidos salvajes podrías ver en tu patio trasero? Centrado en los cánidos salvajes que se encuentran en América del Norte, este libro describe las similitudes y diferencias entre estos animales en el título más reciente de la serie de “Un libro de comparaciones y contrastes”.

These real-life stories of senior dogs who found forever homes through Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary will delight any young animal lover. The Homecoming Tales of sweet, sassy, and sometimes hilarious old friends offer kids a unique reminder that no one is too old to give or receive love. Meet...

Everyone loves coming-home stories, especially when they include dogs and happy endings! From Steven Carino and Alex Tresniowski comes Oliver for Young Readers, a heartwarming and true story of a man searching for a beloved lost dog and finding more than he’d ever hoped for. When Steven Carino...

Hör Dich schlau! Diese Hörspielreihe basiert auf den Themen der erfolgreichen WAS IST WAS Bände. Das bereits aus TV bekannte Trio Theo, Tess und Quentin lädt auf abenteuerliche Wissensreisen ein und stößt dabei auf viele interessante Fakten. Mit Humor und Sachverständnis wird so jedes Thema zum puren Hörvergnügen. Auf einem Bauernhof ist rund ums Jahr viel los. Heute erleichtern Maschinen die Arbeit der Bauern. Welche Tiere leben auf einem Bauernhof? Wie viel Milch gibt eine Kuh und wie viele Eier legt ein Huhn? Wie erntet man Getreide?

The worldwide bestseller, about Tina the rescue golden retriever, now in a specially adapted children’s edition – with brand new photos inside! A ‘tail’ like no other – the heartwarming story of resilience, kindness and true friendship. The perfect holiday and car journey read for kids!...

Dogs have many abilities, along with being super cute–they have great noses that can sniff out smells that humans can’t!

Dogs are amazing creatures with amazing bodies! Discover how fur protects their delicate skin, and which body parts gives them balance. Did you know dogs can wiggle their ears in many directions? Learn more facts about dogs and how their unique anatomy is different from other animals.

Yo learns about foods that are poisonous for dogs to eat. Yo and her grandfather learn what the most dangerous human food is for dogs using their computer. How many types of food will Yo and her grandfather find to keep Lips safe?

Cuddle up with Kipper! A classic Kipper title, reissued for a new generation of children. Read by Dawn French. Kipper's friend Pig only wants a pet for his birthday, so that is exactly what Kipper buys him: a little hamster called Roly. But Kipper starts to play with Roly before Pig's birthday...

John Grogan wrote this adaptation of his #1 New York Times bestselling Marley & Me just for kids. In his own words, here is the heartwarming and unforgettable story of how this big, rambunctious dog becomes the heart of the Grogan family. Meet Marley, a yellow furball of a puppy who quickly...

A heartwarming story of a stray dog and a U.S. Marine who met under the unlikeliest circumstances in Afghanistan—and who changed each other’s lives forever. As part of an elite team of Marines, Craig Grossi was sent on his most dangerous assignment to the Sangin District of Afghanistan. He...

WUFF! Hier bellt die Polizei! Mein Name ist Pepper und ich werde auch Kommissar Pfote genannt, denn ich löse jeden Fall. PFOTE DRAUF! Ein Handtaschen-Dieb macht die Gegend unsicher. Ganz klar, dass Polizeihund Pepper und sein zweibeiniger Kollege Paul sich auf die Lauer legen. Und tatsächlich: Vor Peppers Augen wird Frau Klein bestohlen! JAUL! Und dann bricht auch noch jemand in ihren Laden ein – ohne Spuren zu hinterlassen. Seltsam. Jetzt ist Peppers feine Nase gefragt. Ein neuer kniffliger Fall für Pepper!