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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.

Moving to a new house and school is hard for Lucy, but then she finds a family of stray kittens in an alleyway and doesn't feel quite as lonely. She especially loves the shy black-and-white one and calls her Catkin. Catkin doesn't like it when the other kittens are taken away. Lucy makes her a new home in their greenhouse, but the kitten can't stay there forever! How long can Lucy keep Catkin a secret?

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.

Bobby, a sparky, silver-haired Skye terrier, adopts Auld Jock, a worn-out simple shepherd, as his master. Jock is let go by the farmer and dies in poverty, having suffered one winter too many. The farmer tries to reclaim Bobby as a pet for his daughter, but the dog owes allegiance only to Auld Jock, guarding his grave in Greyfriars Kirkyard. His devotion changes the lives of those around him and ultimately the conditions of the poor in Edinburgh. Bobby's loyalty is eventually rewarded, and he becomes a famous dog indeed!

Fans of Stick Dog and My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish will love Suzanne Selfors’s hilarious new series about the growing pains of blended families and the secret rivalry of pets. When a bouncy, barky dog and an evil genius guinea pig move into the same house, the laughs are nonstop! Wedgie is so...

Dean Bob and Lou Tweet can't wait to perform in the first-ever Bonefish Street Elementary School Pet Show. They've practiced their performances over and over again, and together with their pets, they're ready to shine! But it looks like their families, the Tweets, who are neat, and the Bobs, who are slobs, aren't going to make getting to the show easy. What will happen when the Tweets and Bobs have a showdown before the show? And what if all that fighting makes Dean Bob just a little nervous for his performance?

¿Qué es precisamente lo que hace un loro todo el día? Únase a la diversión mientras los niños se imaginan cómo sería la vida de un loro como mascota. Juntos, los niños y los loros, se treparían en toda la casa, sobre los muebles y en las cortinas con las patas de un loro de cuatro dedos, y después masticarían las cucharas de madera, los palos de las paletas, e incluso un directorio telefónico con sus picos de gancho.

The big dog hits the big top and this is no time for clowning around. Clifford needs to save the circus and rescue Emily Elizabeth.

Henry and his big dog, Mudge, like to play outside. But when a thunderstorm begins, Mudge is unhappy. He wants to go inside. He wants to hide from the loud thunder and sharp lightning. Soon the storm is very windy and noisy, and the lights have gone out. As Mudge hides his head in the sofa, Henry and his parents light candles and play cards. Then, armed with a flashlight, Henry goes on a rescue mission.

Charles and Lizzie Peterson love puppies. They want a puppy of their own more than just about anything. They know dogs are a lot of work. But their mom still doesn't think their family is ready for a puppy. Then, Goldie arrives. She is a sweet golden retriever that needs a home. Goldie is very young. She doesn't know how to be a good puppy yet. Will Charles and Lizzie be able to help her?

Each of Cynthia Rylant’s Henry and Mudge books gives young readers another chance to spend happy moments with the young boy and his enormous dog. The two friends’ days are filled with sunshine and adventure. But there are always surprises waiting for them, too.

Five tales which range from the jungles of India to the frozen emptiness of the North... In all of them, Kipling's extraordinary powers of description and ability to identify with human aspiration and animal survival are vividly shown. Rikki-Tikki-Tavi must battle with Nag, the cobra, in his territory; Toomai has a unique glimpse of the elephant world, Kotick, the White Seal, searches for sanctuary, while Kotuko has to find food for his starving Eskimo village. Above all, Kipling's love of life in all its variety shines through.

Friar Tuck, a big golden Labrador, is young Helen’s inseparable companion. She still remembers the sunny day three years ago when her father dumped the fat, wriggling puppy into her surprised arms and said, “All yours, Helen.” Since then, her dog has grown into a wonderful friend for the lanky, red-haired girl. No one knows exactly when Tuck began to go blind. By the time Helen and her parents notice the symptoms, the dog is knocking over chairs and can no longer chase squirrels.

When Henry's parents choose Mudge, the wriggling puppy has floppy ears and straight, soft fur. Mudge is tiny. But Henry knows he'll grow. Now Mudge is three feet tall, and he's the best friend Henry has ever had. Mudge trots to school with Henry, and he sleeps on Henry's bed. But one day the big dog goes for a walk by himself and gets lost. When Henry comes home from school, he is alone. Where's Mudge?

Der findes ørken-rotter i mange farver. Jesper vælger én, der er brun på ryggen og lidt lysere på bugen. Læs om ørken-rotten Kurt, og om 7 små unger. Og få at vide, hvordan man passer ørken-rotter. Grete Sonne, forfatter til et stort antal letlæste bøger til begynderlæsning. Hun er uddannet fra Statsseminariet på Emdrupborg og har ud over sit arbejde som lærer også fungeret som skolebibliotekar og redaktør.

Kranksein ist schön:
Knuddel ist krank. Frauchen ist sehr nett zu ihm und fährt jeden Tag mit Knuddel zum Tierarzt. Das gefällt Knuddel. Aber als er wieder gesund, ist es auch wieder schön.

Frauchens Reisdiät:
Frauchen und Herrchen möchten zum Opernball gehen. Der Reißverschluss von Kleid und Smokings geht nicht mehr zu. Frauchen beschließt fünf Tage Reis-Diät. Am zweiten Tag haben Knuddel und Herrchen die Nase voll und gehen ins Restaurant zum Fleischessen. Frauchen sündigt nachts und isst Jägersalami.

Es ist mal wieder Weihnachten. Frauchen plant ein ganz besonderes Weihnachtsgeschenk - ein neues Körbchen für Knuddel! Der ist aber nicht begeistert und fühlt sich wieder als "allerärmster Hund der Welt". Unterdessen herrscht auf dem Zirngiebeler Markplatz blankes Entsetzen. Dort wurde nämlich eine Geschenkmaschine aufgebaut. Ob das gut geht? Eine weitere spannende Weihnachtsgeschichte rund um unseren "Lieblingshund".

Es ist wieder Weihnachten in Zirngiebelhausen. Knecht Ruprecht freut sich auf die leckere Kartoffelsuppe von Apotheker Zwiebelstern. Der Bürgermeister bestellt alle Bürger insbesondere die Kinder ins Rathaus. Er möchte aus Zirngiebelhausen eine Friedensgemeinde machen. Ob das gut geht?

Es ist Gründonnerstag. Über den ganzen Winter hat Knuddel an dem Ausspruch "Die Türen müssen zu sein - wir müssen Energiesparen!" gelitten und konnte nicht, wie gewohnt, die Türen mit dem Kopf aufstoßen. Er musste draußen stehen und war wieder der "allerärmste Hund der Welt". An Ostern macht die Familie einen Waldspaziergang. Nach dem Genuss von mehreren Würstchen bekommt Knuddel Durst. Er möchte eine ihm bekannte Quelle aufsuchen. Doch die ist von Sperrmüll verdeckt... und Knuddel wird zum Umweltschützer.