Animals & Nature Audiobooks

The Butterfly That Stamped

Kipling’s classic tale taken from the Just So Stories. How a butterfly's dispute with his wife catches the attention of a sultan, who in solving the insect's dilemma, manages to sort out a problem of his own too.

Rudyard Kipling (Author), Cathy Dobson (Narrator)

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The Cat That Walked by Himself

Kipling’s classic tale taken from the Just So Stories. When all the other animals become tame, the cat is reluctant to give up his independence. He devises a clever scheme to gain a seat by the fire and a saucer of cream without having to submit to man.

Rudyard Kipling (Author), Cathy Dobson (Narrator)

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Just So Stories

Kipling’s Just So Stories are among the most enduring classic children’s tales. They follow the traditional genre of stories that explain how unusual natural phenomenon came about, often using fantastic and highly magical explanations. Kipling himself was born and spent his very early life in India, and some of the inspiration for these stories comes from traditional tales he heard from his ayah and the family’s other servants. So Kipling’s armadillo arises from the magical fusion of a hedgehog and a tortoise who practice swimming and curling up, respectively, until their shapes modify. The elephant’s trunk is the result of a tussle with a hungry crocodile, and the kangaroo’s shape and ability to jump came about when he was chased by a dingo for an entire day. The rhinoceros gets his loose skin and bad temper from the itching brought about by having cake crumbs under his hide. And the cat who walked by himself explains the independence of cats, which contrasts with the servility of other domesticated animals.

Rudyard Kipling (Author), Cathy Dobson (Narrator)

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The Fairy Ball

READ BY FINTY WILLIAMSDreams come true with Lettice Rabbit!Meet the fairies with Lettice in this enchanting picture book - perfect for little girls who love pink!READ BY FINTY WILLIAMS. Lettice Rabbit is thrilled when she finds herself a guest of honour at the Fairy Ball in Fairyland. She has a truly wonderful time: wearing a fairy dress, enjoying a delicious feast and dancing in the moonlight.And, just when it seems things couldn't get any more magical, the Fairy Queen arrives with something truly special... just for Lettice

Mandy Stanley (Author), Finty Williams (Narrator)

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Frogs

'...Gail Gibbons's detailed description of the life cycle of frogs is written in age-appropriate language and illustrated with colorful, labeled drawings that explain developing body parts in the amphibian's growth from tadpole to frog. ... Christina Moore uses her talent for storytelling to create a more narrative-like tale....An attractive offering for listening centers and for young children interested in nature and science.'-School Library Journal

Gail Gibbons (Author), Christina Moore (Narrator)

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The Jungle Book - Audio Book

A fantastic dramatized version of one of the most celebrated classics of all times.Shere Khan, a man eating tiger, is out on one of his hunting escapades, when Mowgli, a man's cub, manages to escape and ends up with a wolf family. The family including the Father Wolf, Mother Wolf, and their cubs, go on to take care of this young baby. When Mowgli grows up, he befriends Baloo, the sleepy bear, and Bagheera, the black panther, who help him at every turn.Then comes the time when the leader of the pack, Akela, is near the end of his supremacy, and Shere Khan is itching to claim and kill the man's cub. Mowgli must fight Shere Khan, and others in the pack who believe that he does not belong in the jungle, and as always, Bagheera, Baloo and his family are right beside him.

Rudyard Kipling (Author), Various Artists (Narrator)

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Young Fredle

Cynthia Voigt crafts a novel about discovery, perspective, and the meaning of home all through the eyes of an affable and worried little mouse. Fredle is an earnest young fellow suddenly cast out of his cozy home behind the kitchen cabinets into the outside. It's a new world of color and texture and grass and sky. But with all that comes snakes and rain and lawnmowers and raccoons and a different sort of mouse (field mice, they're called) not entirely trustworthy. Do the dangers outweigh the thrill of discovery? Fredle's quest to get back inside soon becomes a wild adventure of predators and allies, of color and sound, of discovery and nostalgia. And, as Fredle himself will come to understand, of freedom.From the Hardcover edition.

Cynthia Voigt (Author), Wendy Carter (Narrator)

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A Pet for Petunia

Meet Petunia. More than anything, Petunia wants a pet. 'I'll feed my pet every day,' she promises her parents. 'I'll take her for walks. I'll read stories to her and draw her pictures.' Petunia knows she can take care of a pet, but what happens when the pet she most desires is a skunk?

Paul Schmid (Author), Kathleen McInerney (Narrator)

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Lancelot - The one-armed Kangaroo

Lancelot, an orphaned kangaroo adopted by a farmer and his wife, is the constant figure across these stories. He is also disabled, after losing one of his arms in an accident. His quest is to discover his kangaroo-ness and find love and acceptance among his fellow creatures. A funny, exciting but also heart-warming tale about loneliness, courage - and most of all - true friendship. Based on true events!

Adrian Plitzco (Author), Alex Menglet, Anne Phelan, David Tredinnick, Matthew Whittet, Samantha Kenny, Various Readers (Narrator)

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Doctor De Soto

"Doctor De Soto, the dentist, did very good work." With the aid of his able assistant, Mrs. De Soto, he copes with the toothaches of animals large and small. His expertise is so great that his fortunate patients never feel any pain. Since he's a mouse, Doctor De Soto refuses to treat "dangerous" animals--that is, animals who have a taste for mice. But one day a fox shows up and begs for relief from the tooth that's killing him. How can the kindhearted De Sotos turn him away? But how can they make sure that the fox doesn't give in to his baser instincts once his tooth is fixed? Those clever De Sotos will find a way.

William Steig (Author), Stanley Tucci (Narrator)

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Wonder Horse: The True Story of the World's Smartest Horse 

Emily Arnold McCully won a Caldecott Medal for her book Mirette on the High Wire. In Wonder Horse, McCully crafts a charming tale based on the true story of Doc Key and his remarkable horse Jim. When Doc Key decides to breed a racehorse, what he gets is a foal with weak legs yet an unusually sharp mind. So Doc decides to teach his horse some new tricks-including reading and writing.

Emily Arnold McCully (Author), Kevin R. Free (Narrator)

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Mr. Putter and Tabby Clear the Decks

Cynthia Rylant's 19th Mr. Putter & Tabby book has all the sly, sweet humor that has made the series a huge success. In Mr. Putter & Tabby Clear the Decks, Mr. Putter and his fine cat Tabby are itchy. Not because of fleas, but because it's hot, they're bored, and they're out of orangesicles. So when their neighbor Mrs. Teaberry suggests a sightseeing cruise, they're excited about an adventure. The boat makes them feel free! Plus they get orangesicles! But when it's time to go home, there's a little problem with Mrs. Teaberry's good dog Zeke.

Cynthia Rylant (Author), John Mcdonough (Narrator)

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