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Mud starts falling from the sky, and Kia knows things are going to get dirty. His Sludge Bot will have to work hard to stop the beast.

Yvette lives in Axe Falls – a town of disappearances, terrifying visions and unusual events. In Axe Falls, myths of the deadly blue-back spider are whispered. Everyone's heard about the painful bites, agonising screams, grotesque disfiguration and even disappearing victims. So when an infestation locks down the school library, and the hospital begins to overflow with bite victims, Yvette begins to wonder ... What's really lurking behind the bookshelves? And will anyone survive long enough to find out?

Mum says it's the first day of day care, but Ravi's dressed up as his favourite insect, and he is quite certain that ladybirds do not go to day care. In fact, this ladybird would rather stay home and eat aphids, thank you very much! Can an anxious and unsure Ravi find the bravery he needs to take flight?

Jack has found some insect eggs in his backyard. He can’t wait for them to hatch. But what’s inside?

Marnie the little moon-loving moth and her friends are embarking on a camping trip with the rest of the Minibeast Academy Moon Club. Staying in a tulip in the meadow, Marnie, Floyd and Star snuggle down for a good night’s sleep tucked up inside their leaf sleeping bags. But when they wake up they realise that they are no longer in the meadow … they're inside a HUMAN HOUSE!

Find out how Elvis the donkey helps a trapped sea turtle, meet all the extraordinary animals of Wick Court through J's letters and watch as a special friendship turns Lucky into the very best sheepdog. Full of friendship and adventure, these three uplifting stories capture the wonder, muck and magic of a city child’s week on the farm.

Marnie is having so much fun at Minibeast Academy, a school for bugs tucked into a giant tree at the bottom of the museum gardens. And this term it's time for something really exciting – the Great Critter Contest! The contest sees minibug students set off to explore the school in teams, searching for clues. The winners get an incredible prize and Marnie and her team – best friends Floyd the bee (who is really an A) and Star the super-strong princess ant – are determined to be first to cross the finish line.

Meet Marnie Midnight – a little moth with BIG dreams! Marnie Midnight is SO excited to be starting school at Minibeast Academy. She adores everything about the moon and she can’t wait to learn about its magic. But when Marnie starts school, she’s shocked to find out that nobody believes in moon magic anymore! Marnie is determined to get to the bottom of this moon mystery. The little moth and her minibeast friends explore far and wide in their search for the truth. But will they survive a run-in with a rebellious rat or a terrifying out-of-this-world adventure with the Early Bird?

Snakes and snails and spiders for dinner! Kate was having a bad day. Her first morning at her new school and already her clothes have gone missing, her best friend has disappeared, and her new teacher is a comic-reading gorilla. Something is very wrong! Francesca Simon brings every child's worst nightmare to life in this funny, original story.

Private bug on the case Inspector Hopper is a detective with a feel -- and feelers -- for mysteries. With the help of his partner, McBugg, this tiny supersleuth can crack any case!...

Stay tuned for a brand-new show coming in winter 2018 to PBS Kids: Pinkalicious & Peterrific! Kids will love to see the magic of metamorphosis with Victoria Kann’s Pinkalicious and the Little Butterfly. Pinkalicious is so excited when Miss Penny brings monarch caterpillars to class. She makes...

From Arnold Lobel, the beloved author and illustrator of the Newbery Honor and Caldecott Honor award-winning Frog and Toad books, comes a sweet, timely twist on a classic fable. One morning Grasshopper finds a lovely road to follow. Off he goes on his journey, past plenty of busy characters...

Max Butziwackel, der Ameisenkaiser ist ein Kinderbuch des italienischen Schriftstellers und Journalisten Luigi Bertelli (Pseudonym: Vamba), das 1893 erstmals unter dem Originaltitel Ciondolino erschien. Max (der Ciondolino genannt wird, weil oft ein Teil seines weißen Hemdes hinten aus der kaputten Hose heraushängt), und seine zwei älteren Geschwister Theresa (Giorgina) und Moritz (Maurizio) müssen trotz der Sommerferien ihre Lehrbücher durcharbeiten, da alle drei ihre Schulprüfungen nicht bestanden haben.

Was soll sie denn mit Bienen? Josy ist völlig überrascht, als sie im Testament ihres Opas zur zukünftigen Besitzerin seines Bienenstocks bestimmt wird. Dann lernt sie Alma kennen und mit ihr die Bienen. Gegen den Widerstand ihrer Mutter will Josy die geliebten Bienen des Opas unbedingt behalten. Als sie aber eines Tages mitten in einem Schwarm Bienen steht, ist für Josys Mutter klar: Die Bienen müssen weg! Josy beginnt, um ihre Bienen zu kämpfen, aber dann wird alles noch komplizierter.

Mravenec s puntíčkovanou červenou pentlí kolem krku si ví vždycky rady! I tehdy, když se mu zdá, že jeho druzi v mraveništi nejsou dostatečně fyzicky silní. Tak rád by, aby jim šla všechna práce od ruky a navíc aby všude vyhráli a nikdo je neporazil. A kdo se nepřichomýtne? Brouk Pytlík. "Cvičit, povídám, cvičit! Já to viděl v biografu..." Začátky nebyly lehké. Mudrlant chtěl nad běháním zvítězit přemýšlením, Napucánek si hodil kámen rovnou nad hlavu, a kdyby neutekl, bylo by po něm. Ani královna mraveniště nebyla z Ferdova snažení nadšená.

Have you ever wondered how the tomato worms that are left behind feel, when they are not fed to the chickens? Find out with Chomper in A Tomato Worm Named Chomper!

"HEY! What are you guys doing?" "We're going to metamorphosize." "Meta-WHAT-now?" "Transform into butterflies." "Right. Right. I knew that... WAIT?! You're telling me I can become a BUTTERFLY?" "Yes." "With wings?" "Yes." "Wait for ME!!"​​​​​​​ Ross Burach's hilarious, tongue-in-cheek exploration of metamorphosis will make you flutter with glee, while also providing real facts about how caterpillars transform into butterflies.

At first, Cate is frightened by the bumblebee's size and unfamiliar appearance. But soon, she discovers that this mysterious creature is on a mission to protect his family. This enchanting tale will capture the imaginations of listeners young and old. Don't miss out on the adventure of a lifetime with Cate and her new friend! Cate and the Garden Bandits highlights the importance of interdependence and inclusion. In our ever-growing global world, these are becoming more and more important themes, where every individual counts and is equal in value.

"HEY! What are you guys doing?" "We're going to metamorphosize." "Meta-WHAT-now?" "Transform into butterflies." "Right. Right. I knew that... WAIT?! You're telling me I can become a BUTTERFLY?" "Yes." "With wings?" "Yes." "Wait for ME!!"​​​​​​​ Ross Burach's hilarious, tongue-in-cheek exploration of metamorphosis will make you flutter with glee, while also providing real facts about how caterpillars transform into butterflies.

Die Geschichte der neugierigen kleinen Biene Maja ist weltbekannt. An ihrem ersten Tag außerhalb des Bienenstocks ignoriert sie die Anweisungen ihrer Erzieherin Kassandra und kehrt nicht heim, sondern erforscht die Natur um sie herum. Sie trifft auf Puck, die Stubenfliege, den Marienkäfer Alois Siebenpunkt und die Spinne Thekla. Maja meistert Gefahren, findet Freunde, erlebt Abenteuer und wird schließlich von den Hornissen gefangen genommen. Doch das Ende ihrer Abenteuer ist das noch lange nicht! Waldemar Bonsels klassisches Kinderbuch begeistert Jung und Alt bis heute.