Animal Adaptations

One of the most beloved classics in children's literature, Kipling's masterpiece follows Mowgli, the boy raised by wolves, and his animal friends as they fight for survival in the Indian jungle. Young listeners will love the wise bear Baloo and Bagheera the black panther; shiver at the vicious tiger Shere Khan; laugh at the silly monkeys; and feel compassion for the grown-up Mowgli - who must finally acknowledge his own humanity.

Have you ever wondered what’s inside that “thing” on the plant? What about what lives in the hole in the tree or what lives inside that “pile of leaves or sticks?” Explore and learn what some of these natural history objects are in this latest book by Nature Photographer and Naturalist Mary Holland.

Who wouldn't love to have a cat like the one in Charles Perrault's amusing fairytale?

Badger is happy living in his neat and tidy burrow - until Big Bad Bully Goat decides to move in! Bully Goat has such a fearsome reputation that even Badger’s biggest friends are too scared to help. All seems lost until help arrives from a very unexpected quarter and Badger realizes that size isn't everything. This traditional Iberian tale is retold with a twist by storyteller, poet, and anthologist Andrew Fusek Peters.

There’s no other place Tubs Marshfield would rather be than singing a song in his perfect little swamp along the Louisiana bayou. His music can make anyone feel happy. But something terrible is happening within the swamp that even Tubs’ songs can’t fix - and it’s making his neighbors feel sick! No one knows what to do, least of all Tubs. A mysterious prophecy may hold the key...or send Tubs away from his friends forever.

Animals that live in dark caves are called troglobites or "cave-dwellers". Often, they have transformed to adapt to their darkened surroundings. This audiobook describes adaptations that occur in a cave environment, including general adaptations and examples.

While walking to school one day, Andy meets a lion and soon makes a new friend. A tale of gratitude and helping out our neighbors, children of all ages will love this retelling of the classic folktale "Androcles and the Lion".

Once upon a time, a fairy tale went very wrong! This new twist on a traditional children's story is packed with fun. In this whale of a tale, the Big Bad Shark is looking for a tasty snack...when he comes across three delicious-looking narwhals! The loveable, pointy-horned creatures—show-off Spike, arty Spiral, and shy Stubby—discover a sunken pirate ship, and are using the parts to build their own homes. Now they are out of their depth, locked in a battle of wits with the munching, crunching villain.

The miller's youngest son is disappointed to learn that his father has passed on, leaving him nothing but a mangy old cat. His dismay turns to delight when he discovers just how far he can go in the world with the cat by his side.

Hey-ho, hey-ho! Father-daughter duo Jeremy and Hermione Tankard are thrilled to deliver the second book in this heartfelt, “humerus” series! This is a full-cast audio adaptation of the graphic novel from authors Jeremy and Hermione Tankard, performed by Gary Furlong, Maxwell Glick, Joel Froomkin, Morag Sims, Shiromi Arserio, Justine Eyre, and Alister Austin, and featuring a full sound design!

A sparklingly original reimagining of this classic fairytale from one of the most respected talents in children's books. Discover the tale of Puss in Boots as you've never experienced it before.... Imagine how Jacques feels when he learns that his older brothers have inherited the mill and the donkey, and all he's got is the cat! Well, he's not fed up for long, because he soon discovers that Puss is no ordinary cat....

Il était une fois trois petits cochons qui vivaient dans une charmante villa à l'orée d'un bois. Mais un jour, Gaston, Léon et Samson décidèrent de se fabriquer chacun leur maison.

Il était une fois un vieux meunier qui avait trois fils. À sa mort, il laissa à son fils aîné son moulin, au second son âne et au dernier son beau chat noir... Le célèbre conte de Perrault, un texte court adapté aux petits.

Young Cinderella is desperate to go to the handsome prince's ball...and she's delighted when Fenella the fairy offers to help her. Unfortunately, though, Fenella hasn't really got the hang of her magic wand yet. Can Cinderella dance with the prince without tripping over her glass...flippers? And can she leave before midnight, when she'll turn into a ten-ton Cinder-Elephant?

One family curse, a whole lot of cookies, and a dash of sweet romance equal a recipe for magical disaster in Fable Town. After Ana gets an emergency phone call that someone tried to kill her sister, Ana's ex-husband agrees to fly her to her hometown of Fable Town, Montana. While there, strange things begin to happen. There's a talking opossum, strange occurrences with no explanation except it must be magic, not to mention the multiple attempts on her life. Is she cursed, or is it just bad luck? Determined to figure out who wants her dead, she reluctantly enlists her ex's help. Plus, with ...

Do you believe in magic? In this whimsical story of family and love, Kisa the cat shows Johanna the strength of her voice and the magic of family, including the family you choose. The Adventures of Kisa the Cat is suitable for an age range from five to nine years old, and we hope some of us big kids who appreciate the art of storytelling might enjoy it too. Adapted from an Icelandic folk tale by Nora Lang for the Brown Fairy Book, originally attributed to Andrew Lang (but we’re acknowledging it was his wife Nora who did the actual writing).

Fulminante Erzählungen über die Tierwelt im Wasser und Meer. In dieser wunderschönen Sammlung von Märchen und Geschichten lassen sich faszinierende Meerestiere und deren Leben im Wasser entdecken. Denn Ozeane und Meere sind voller Leben – es geht von den eisigen Tiefen des Antarktis bis in die tropischen Gewässern der Korallenriffe. Eine unterhaltsame und spannende Weltreise. Für Kinder und Erwachsene.

A boy must face his fears to become a legend… If his family had told him that he would one day be a legendary guardian of Secret Pass, Manu would have laughed in their faces. Guardian, ha! All twelve-year-old Manu wanted to do was off-road race with his truck Windflier. When a strange dark magic makes its way through the mesa, Manu finds himself surrounded by dust devils, thunderbirds, and a ragtag group of animals that are trying to make their way to Natocchue, a place that protects animals from the outside world. His family is harboring a deep secret that is filled with magic and ...

What do you get when you cross The Little Red Hen with a burro and his friends? Burro's Tortillas! In this humorous Southwestern retelling of a childhood favorite, Burro finds it difficult to get any help from his friends as he diligently works to turn corn into tortillas. Young children will love the repetition; older children will enjoy the audiobook's many puns. In addition to its Southwestern "flavor", the delightful story imparts an accurate picture of the traditional way that tortillas are made.

Danny and Dino are searching for Easter eggs in Fairytale Land! They hunt up beanstalks and inside the houses of the three pigs, and soon they have plenty of chocolate treats. But when they take an egg from a magical cave, they get into trouble with the cave's owner...a grumpy dragon! Can Dino's quick thinking and rumbly tummy save the day?