Little Pig doesn't like the nickname that his older, and bigger, brothers and sisters call him ("My name is Jacob!"). It only gets worse when the family visits Grandpa and discovers his collection of marching band instruments. There's nothing small enough for him to play. But the impromptu ensemble is missing something and Little Pig is just the right size for the job-band leader! Humor and charm play loud and clear in this fresh and delightful tale.A Live Oak Media audio production.
Hakenschlagend flüchtet der Feldhase Horst vor einem Fuchs! Und das ausgerechnet auf der Wiese vor dem friedlichen Garten, in dem die kleine Schnirkelschnecke Monika Häuschen mit ihrem besten Freund, dem Regenwurm Schorsch, wohnt. Zwar kann der Graugänserich Günter den Hasen in den rettenden Garten einlassen, aber noch immer lauert der Fuchs draußen vor dem Zaun. Zum Glück weiß der gelehrte Ganter Günter nicht nur alles über Hasenohren, sondern auch, dass der Fuchs eine sehr empfindsame Nase hat. Und so kommt es, dass bald alle Gartenbewohner eifrig bemüht sind, möglichst unangenehme Gerüche zu erzeugen.
Auf der grünen Wiese des Gartens, in dem die kleine Schnirkelschnecke Monika Häuschen wohnt, sind über Nacht seltsame braune Beulen gewachsen. Der gelehrte Ganter Günter weiß natürlich, dass diese nicht ansteckend sind und vom Maulwurf Erdwin stammen. Regenwurm Schorsch ist hocherfreut, einen Kollegen zu treffen, denn Erdwin ist ein ebenso erfahrener Buddler wie er selbst. Aber als Schorsch erfährt, dass Maulwürfe Regenwürmer zum Fressen gern haben, fühlt er sich in seinem geliebten Garten nicht mehr sicher. Muss der ohnehin schon schlecht gelaunte Regenwurm etwa auswandern oder hat Günter doch noch eine rettende Idee?
Join Splat in his outrageously funny and endearing adventures: from his first day at school, to Valentine's Day, to going camping with his rival, Spike. All that and more can be found in this delightful audio collection!
Included in this collection are:
Splat the Cat
Love, Splat
Merry Christmas, Splat
Scaredy-Cat Splat!
Splat the Cat: Splat the Cat Sings Flat
Splish, Splash, Splat
Splat the Cat: Good Night, Sleep Tight
Splat the Cat: Back to School Splat!
Iain Lawrence's New York Times bestsellers are often singled out for recognition from numerous publications and organizations, including the ALA, School Library Journal, and Booklist. In The Winter Pony, Lawrence pens the mesmerizing tale of a young white Siberian pony who escapes a group of cruel masters only to enter the company of Englishman Robert Falcon Scott. Joining Scott's men and their race to the South Pole, the pony is soon given a name, James Pigg, as he and the rest embark on a thrilling race to reach the bottom of the world'a race in which not everyone will survive.
“A great fast-paced action-packed series.” —Wired.com
IT’S A SHARK-EAT-SHARK WORLD . . .
Everywhere Gray and Barkley swim, fish are whispering of a growing threat . . . of a shark named Finnivus who will eat anything—or anyone—and won’t stop until he has seized control of the entire ocean.
Finnivus has an armada of vicious battle sharks to help him expand his empire—and Gray realizes that it’s up to him to save the Big Blue. But first he must train with Takiza, the wise and mysterious fighting fish who has promised to teach his young apprentice the secret of what it means to be a great warrior. Can Gray believe in himself—and find courage as big as his cartilage—in time for the epic battle that’s coming?
A HILARIOUS NEW HOLIDAY PICTURE BOOK ABOUT EVERYONE'S FAVORITE NAUGHTY FELINE
"Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the city, not a creature was stirring...Except for BAD KITTY."
A greedy Bad Kitty didn't get all the presents she wanted for Christmas, but after she goes on a Christmas caper across town and through multiple alphabets, she makes a new friend, finds an old friend, and learns the true meaning of Christmas. Or not. Nick Bruel's first picture book about Bad Kitty since the uproarious Poor Puppy in 2007 is full of rhyming mayhem... and Christmas cheer.
From the Arctic Circle to Costa Rica, from Maine to the tip of Baja, California, the coyote thrives like no other animal in North America. It roams the Canadian wilderness and prowls the Arizona deserts and beyond. Over time this highly intelligent animal has learned to adapt to big cities, such as Los Angeles. It has even been sighted in Bronx, New York. But the coyote is not always welcome. Farmers and cattle ranchers, who lose valuable sheep, chickens, and cows to the hungry dog, view it as a damaging predator. On the other hand, supporters of the coyote argue that, like the wolf, the coyote plays an important role in nature. In this fascinating book, Steve Swinburne draws the reader into the secretive world of the coyote. His balanced and though-provoking text, illustrated with dramatic full-color photographs, examines how the coyote behaves and survives. He considers the past and present history of the coyote and what the future may hold in store for North America's native dog.
These are the adventures and discoveries of the scientists who revealed the secrets of the Komodo dragon. This strange creature inspired myth and legend, luring brave souls into the forests of Indonesia to see if the tales were true. In the end, it attracted scientists, who unraveled the mysteries of how such a remarkable creature could exist, how it uses the deadly germs in its saliva to its advantage, and how those microbes may lead to cures for stubborn diseases. Ecologist and children's writer Marty Crump describes how her friends, colleagues and other scientists tracked, studied, and escaped the Komodo dragon. Her dramatic text, complemented by photographs from key scientists, tells the true story of the world's deadliest lizard. A portion of the proceeds from this book will go to the Komodo Survival Program.
Charlotte Parkhurst was raised in an orphanage for boys, which suited her just fine. She didn't like playing with dolls, she could hold her own in a fight, and she loved to work in the stable. Charlotte had a special way with horses and wanted to spend her life training and riding them on a ranch of her own. The problem was, as a girl in the mid-1800s, Charlotte was expected to live a much different life-one without the freedoms she dreamed of. But Charlotte was smart and determined, and she figured out a way to live her life the way she wanted. Charlotte became an expert horse rider, a legendary stagecoach driver, and the first woman ever to vote. And she did these things at a time when they were outlawed for women. How? With a plan so clever and so secret-almost no one figured it out. Recommended for Grades 4 and up.
A terrible danger is looming on the horizon, and Faolan is the only one who knows how to fight it. Will he be able to claim his rightful place as leader and lead his clan in battle? Unless Faolan can inspire the pack to stand together, it could be the end of the wolves of the beyond.
It began with Eragon . . . It ends with Inheritance.
Not so very long ago, Eragon-Shadeslayer, Dragon Rider-was nothing more than a poor farm boy, and his dragon, Saphira, only a blue stone in the forest. Now, the fate of an entire civilization rests on their shoulders.
Long months of training and battle have brought victories and hope, but they have also brought heartbreaking loss. And still, the real battle lies ahead: they must confront Galbatorix. When they do, they will have to be strong enough to defeat him. And if they cannot, no one can. There will be no second chances.
The Rider and his dragon have come farther than anyone dared to hope. But can they topple the evil king and restore justice to Alagaësia? And if so, at what cost?
