Animal Chapter

Four children's Great books, all rolled into one. best for bedtime stories beginner / early reader poetry for kids. best animals stories, value tales

Still spinning from the hustle and bustle of city life, Jodie ‘Nosey’ Parker is glad to be back in the Cornish village she calls home. Having quit the Met Police in search of something less dangerous, the change of pace means she can finally start her dream catering company and raise her daughter, Daisy, somewhere safer. But there’s nothing quite like having your first job back at home be catering an ex-boyfriend’s wedding to remind you of just how small your village is.

In this new caper, what happens when Flytrap loses his partner in crime solving? All the clues point to his assistant, Nina the Goat, as the culprit, leading the city to arrest her and leaving Flytrap goatless. To save the city, Flytrap must unveil the true master criminal. But, can he do it alone?

After working as a nanny for the power-hungry ShrubBaby (a deceivingly adorable baby shrub), DJ Funkyfoot - a chihuahua who dreams of being a butler - has finally landed his dream job. A real actual butler gig! He's been hired to buttle for President Horse on the day that the president needs to sign a peace treaty with the Queen of Wingland. But the president doesn't feel like it. All he wants to do is kick back, relax, and play some mini-golf.

Dilly the Dolphin is famous for one thing: showing up late to everything. From coral concerts to pancake breakfasts, Dilly’s the dolphin who always arrives just after the fun begins. But when the reef is threatened by strange undersea storms and ancient machines buried deep in the ocean trenches, Dilly stumbles (slowly) into the most important mission of his life. With the sea out of balance and no one else willing to dive deep enough to face the danger, Dilly teams up with a sarcastic dolphin named Flip, a cranky lobster submarine captain, and a glow-in-the-dark squid with surprisingly ...

Mona the mouse has finally found a place to call home, the cozy Heartwood Hotel, where she works as a maid and sleeps snuggled up in a room with her best friend. Following the festive St. Slumber celebration, most of the guests have settled in to hibernate, and the staff is looking forward to a relaxing winter. But disruptions abound, from a difficult duchess to a mysterious midnight snacker. As the snow stacks higher, Mona will have to gather friends both old and new to keep the peace, finding help in some of the most unexpected places.

At a reenactment of the Middle Ages, Arthur and his class compete for a trophy against the students at Glenbrook Academy. They find themselves falling behind until Arthur really thinks about what people say.

When Arthur finds Sue Ellen's lost diary at the library, he wonders whether or not to read it before he returns it to her.

Zoey discovers a glowing photo and learns an amazing secret. Injured magical animals come to their backyard barn for help. When a sick baby dragon appears, it’s up to Zoey and Sassafras to figure out what’s wrong. Will they be able to help little Marshmallow before it’s too late?

It all started when my sister, Thea, discovered an old, mysterious map. In no time at all, my sister dragged me and my cousin Trap into her treasure hunt. It was an adventure I'd never forget.

The cat walked through the world, with its whiskers, ears, and paws. In this glorious celebration of observation, curiosity, and imagination, Brendan Wenzel shows us the many lives of one cat and how perspective shapes what we see. When you see a cat, what do you see?

Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya on a magical ocean adventure that teaches children about friendship, environmental care, and working together! When mysterious water puddles appear on a sunny morning, three best friends discover a magical conch shell that transports them to the enchanting world of Elephant Island. There they meet friendly sea people and gentle sea elephants who need their help to save the ocean from pollution. Perfect for children ages 6-9, this delightfully illustrated story combines education with adventure as the children: 🌊 Learn about ocean conservation and protecting ...

Look out, world - Llama Llama is a TV star! The beloved character, made famous by Anna Dewdney's best-selling picture books, is the star of his own original series, now airing on Netflix. Our episode-based audiobook tells the story of one of the most memorable (and sometimes scary!) milestones: learning to swim! Your little llamas will love relating to their favorite character as he faces new and challenging situations.

Paddington Bear loves to lend a paw. From taking a saw to Mr. Curry's kitchen table to extinguishing a surprise flambé, each time Paddington helps out, things tend to get messier before they improve. But with his special tool kit, his playful wits, and just a little bit of marmalade, Paddington can take any day and make it extraordinary!

The Browns are going on holiday to France, and Paddington is in charge of the "eyetinnery". He has the whole trip planned down to the last marmalade sandwich, but somehow he takes the family far off the beaten path. With Paddington in charge, one should always plan on the unexpected!

When Posey puts on her tutu, she turns into brave Princess Posey who can face anything. But when she has to write a story about a pet, the only one around is the new dog next door with a loud bark. Also, Posey has a secret. When she was little, a dog knocked her over to lick her ice cream and she's been afraid of dogs ever since. Can her tutu help her tackle this challenge? With dilemmas and solutions that ring exactly true for first-graders, Princess Posey is sure to charm every newly independent listener.

"Where are the lions?" Jack wonders when the Magic Tree House whisks him and his sister to the vast plains of Africa. Before he can find out, Annie starts to help hundreds of wildebeests cross a rushing river. Next they follow a honey of a bird and meet an awesome Masai warrior. Jack hopes any lions will just stay away. Jack is about to be very disappointed.

It's icicle city when the Magic Tree House carries Jack and Annie to the frozen Arctic. Luckily, a seal hunter on a dogsled lends them warm clothes. Unluckily, they get stuck on cracking ice. Will the giant polar bear save them? Or will Jack and Annie become frozen dinners?

Paddington doesn't intentionally turn his friend's wedding into an uproar by getting the wedding ring stuck on his paw. Nor does he plan for Mr. Curry to slip on his marmalade sandwich in the middle of an important golf shot. But these sorts of things and more just happen when Paddington goes to town.

To Mr. and Mrs. Watson, Mercy is not just a pig, she's a porcine wonder. And to the portly and good-natured Mercy, the Watsons are an excellent source of buttered toast, not to mention that buttery-toast feeling she gets when she snuggles into bed with them. This is not, however, so good for the Watsons' bed. BOOM! CRACK! Welcome to the wry and endearing world of Mercy Watson.