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Jessicas Einhorn ist verschwunden! Und auch wenn Zora und ihre Freunde Jessica nicht sehr mögen, so sind sie doch auch betroffen. Denn jeder, der ein magisches Tier hat, weiß, dass es sich nicht weiter als fünf Meter von seinem Menschen entfernen kann. Sind nun alle Tiere in Gefahr? Gemeinsam begeben sich die Freunde auf die Suche und machen eine unheimliche Entdeckung.

Heute geht Freddy der Esel in den Zoo. Lulu, das afrikanische Stinktiermädchen, Ede Elster, Kater Plato und Eugen Eule kommen mit. Im Zoo gibt es viel zu entdecken. Zum Beispiel einen stotternden Geier. Plato hat Mitleid mit ihm und gibt ihm Sprachunterricht. Während die anderen noch über Platos Talent staunen, beobachten sie etwas Merkwürdiges: Finstere Männer schleppen heimlich Säcke aus dem Zoo, in denen es verdächtig zappelt. Der Sache müssen sie auf den Grund gehen.

Lilli fährt mit Jesahja zu dessen Großeltern nach Namibia. Hingerissen entdeckt sie die stolzen Tiere, die in dieser faszinierenden Landschaft leben. Als sie hört, dass die Farmer die Wildtiere zum Abschuss durch Trophäenjäger freigeben, ist sie völlig entsetzt. Und als Nächstes soll ausgerechnet jene Giraffe erlegt werden, mit der Lilli sich am Morgen gerade erst angefreundet hat! Wie können Lilli und ihre Freunde das nur verhindern?

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....

The First Hippo on the Moon, from Children's author David Walliams. Two big hippos. One ENORMOUS dream. Who can make it to the moon first? 3 … 2 … 1 … BLAST OFF!...

Deckawoo Drive’s intrepid Animal Control Officer meets her match—or does she? A funny, heartfelt, and fast-paced romp from the National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature. Francine Poulet is the greatest Animal Control Officer in Gizzford County. She hails from a long line of Animal...

Hezekiah is a very hairy camel. He lives a quiet life in his enclosure at the zoo and seems to be the only animal without a friend. So Hezekiah decides to escape, and breaks into a safari park! There he meets another hairy character – and finally makes a friend.

The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Wildfire! That's what Jack and Annie are up against when they are whisked away to the land of Australia. And they're not alone! Jack and Annie must help a baby kangaroo...

Brave little Rikki Tikki Tavi is a mongoose who finds himself the target of the deadly cobra Naga. Can the courageous little critter protect himself and the family he loves from the fearsome bite of the cobra?

The Magic Pudding is a pie except when it’s something else, like a steak or a jam donut or an apple dumpling or whatever its owner wants it to be. And it never runs out. No matter how many slices you cut, there’s always something left over. It’s magic. But The Magic Pudding is also alive. It walks and it talks, and it’s got a personality like no other. A meaner, sulkier, snider, snarlinger pudding you’ve never met.

What child hasn't wondered what it would be like to be an animal, able to hop, fly, or slither with ease? After a trip to an aquarium, Oliver decides he wants to be a sea otter. Oliver tries to copy sea otter behavior at meals, while playing, during a trip to the store, and at bath time. However, during the course of the day, Oliver discovers that he just doesn't have the same adaptations. Being an otter isn't easy for a human. What's an otter - we mean, a boy - to do?

Brighty, a shaggy young burro, lives wild and free in the Grand Canyon of Arizona. He roams the steep cliffs with the squirrels and rabbits. But his favorite friend is Old Timer, the prospector who shares hot biscuits and calls him Bright Angel. One day Old Timer doesn't answer Brighty's loud "Eeeee-aw!" Instead, the friendly animal encounters a ruthless claim jumper. Will Brighty be able to bring the killer to justice and make the wilderness safe again?

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.)

In the third book of the Pelle No-Tail series, Pelle catches up with lots of friends, old and new. But always lurking nearby is Måns, keen to cause trouble. It's time to sing! When Måns asks Pelle to sing a song at the Big Swing Fair, Pelle is pleased. Maybe Måns has decided to be his friend? But, as always, Måns has something else in mind. What tricky things is he planning? Can Pelle stand up for himself? Find out in this fun-filled tale featuring holiday adventures, trolls, spies and, of course, Pelle - Sweden's favourite cat.

Pelle No-Tail is at it again.... Join Sweden's favourite cat on more of his exciting adventures. All aboard! Pelle might have no tail, but he never lets that get in the way of an adventure. While on holiday with his family, he plays 'ship's cat' on an exciting outing to a desert island. But as darkness falls, he wonders...will he ever make it back home? Join Sweden's favourite cat as he explores, makes new friends and gets into all sorts of trouble.

Meet Pelle No-Tail - Sweden's favourite cat! Little Pelle has no tail - it was bitten off by a rat when he was a kitten! But he doesn't let that bother him. When Pelle leaves the farm where he was born and goes to live in the city, he meets lots of new friends and has all sorts of exciting adventures. But he also meets the nasty tomcat Måns, who loves nothing better than to make life difficult for Pelle.... Parents and children alike will adore these charming classics, now translated into English for the very first time.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Join Llama Llama as he attends his first day of preschool in this charming audiobook, perfect for introducing little ones to a big milestone. Strange new teacher. Strange new toys. Lots of kids and lots of noise! What would Llama like to do? Llama Llama feels so new...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Join Llama Llama as he prepares to celebrate the holiday season in this festive story that reminds readers about the true importance of gift-giving. Gifts are nice, But there’s another— The true gift is We have each other. The holidays are getting close, but...

Llama Llama likes to sing. Gilroy laughs at everything. Llama sings out just the same. Gilroy says a not-nice name. Teacher has some things to say: calling names is not OK. Llama Llama is learning lots of new things at school and making many friends. But when Gilroy Goat starts teasing...

Los animales se adaptan a los cambios estacionales en diferentes formas. Es la única especie de murciélagos que puede emigrar o hibernar para protegerse de los inviernos fríos. Cuando la temperatura comienza a bajar, ella tiene que tomar una decisión. Esta le pregunta a otros animales forestales de cómo es que ellos van a pasar el próximo invierno, antes de decidir si ella tiene quedarse o irse.