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Kumiko is used to a dragon guarding her night and day, but why does she need one in the first place? When her little sister is kidnapped by a mysterious group of sorcerers, a terrible secret is revealed. To save her sister, Kumiko will have to be brave. Can she face the one thing that dragons are afraid of?

Embark on a thrilling journey alongside Winnie and Greg as they encounter a host of new companions! When Winnie spots a mysterious figure loitering in her front yard, suspicion creeps in. However, upon their eventual meeting, the stranger unveils a surprising twist that challenges Winnie's initial apprehensions. As Winnie, Greg, and their newfound friends convene under the sprawling branches of the backyard's grand tree, a day of unforgettable escapades ensues.

This Children’s book is about a young girl who discovers newborn baby kittens
in an old barn. It is a tender heart warming story that will make you smile and
maybe even laugh. It is an intriguing story of how she gains access to the barn
and eventually climbs into the loft to explore. Her neighbor had suggested
several weeks prior that there were kittens up in the loft.

Wrens are born to sing! So, what do you do when you are a wren who can only squeak? Poor little Wren Three had this very problem. Though Mamma Wren and her other siblings, Wren One and Wren Two, loved her very much, Wren Three could not sing like they could. One day, Wren Three makes a new friend: Picco, the piccolo, and they soon share their talents with each other. Will Wren Three ever be able to sing? What could possibly turn Wren Three’s squeak into a song? Perhaps true friendship holds the key to success.

Kumiko doesn’t like going to bed. She can’t sleep. The reason she can’t sleep is because a giant dragon sits outside her bedroom window every single night. One evening, Kumiko plucks up the courage to ask the dragon to leave, not knowing that what she is about to discover is more thrilling than anything she could have ever imagined.

One of the biggest challenges at the Bouncing Baby Farm is getting the animals to bed, especially on lovely summer evenings. Goats, ducks, and chickens simply do not cooperate. It takes so much time to say “goodnight” that an owl informs the owner that it will soon be dawning a new day. Regardless of critter shenanigans, all is well at the Bouncing Baby Farm. This delightful, fun poem will entertain kids and parents alike as a go-to bedtime story before they say, "Goodnight!"

Wie gemein – Ellis ältere Schwester darf Reitunterricht nehmen und sie nicht! Zum Glück weiß Oma ihre Enkelin zu trösten: Sie vertraut ihr die geheimnisvolle Muschelfarbe an, mit der Elli ein wunderschönes Pferd malt. Kaum hat sie den letzten Pinselstrich vollendet, bringt ein Farbstrudel Elli ins verborgene Tal von Umbra. Neben ihr steht plötzlich jenes Traumpferd, das sie eben noch gezeichnet hat: Wundermähne. Es ist zum Leben erwacht! Gemeinsam mit weiteren Wildpferden und Liron, dem Hüter der Herde, lebt Wundermähne geschützt in dem verborgenen Tal.

Ein eindringlicher Hilferuf von Wundermähne erreicht Elli, denn sie wird auf Umbra gebraucht! Ohne zu zögern, malt Elli sich mit Omas geheimer Muschelfarbe in das verborgene Tal hinein. Statt Wundermähne begrüßt sie dort das liebenswürdige Pony Klecks und führt Elli zu ihrem Traumpferd, den anderen Wildpferden und dem Hüter Liron. Der hat schlechte Neuigkeiten für Elli: Die Magie des Tals schwindet! Um sie wieder ins Gleichgewicht zu bringen, muss Liron schleunigst sein Seelenpferd finden.

Was ist nur mit Sofia los? Das Mädchen ist mürrisch, vergisst Verabredungen, kommt zu spät? das kennen Hannah, Lisa und Sarah gar nicht von ihrer Freundin. Und das gerade jetzt, wo auf Lakeside so viel für das Hoffest vorzubereiten ist. Doch so oft sie Sofia auch fragen, diese rückt nicht raus mit der Sprache. Wird aber immer unzuverlässiger?Und es kommt noch schlimmer. Denn eines Tages ist Sofia verschwunden und niemand weiß, warum. Natürlich machen sich die Freundinnen sofort auf die Suche nach der Ausreißerin. Werden sie sie finden? Ein ungewöhnlicher Fall für den Horse Club.

It's summer at the Heartwood Hotel, and everyone is in a flurry getting ready for Ms. Prickles's wedding to Mr. Quillson! Meanwhile, a new mouse guest named Strawberry comes to stay. She's sweet and soft-spoken like Mona, and gifted in the kitchen just as Mona's mother was—could Strawberry be a long-lost relative? But when lightning strikes part of Fernwood Forest and starts a fire, all thoughts go to the guests and staff hurrying to leave to make sure their homes and families are safe. Mona works to protect the Heartwood from harm, but as the fire rages on, it's becoming dangerous to stay.

Casy ( a Golden Retriever ) and his human friend Greg ( an explorer ) go on an expedition to Antarctica. On the ship, they meet Mr. Dibbs, a very wise and well traveled Eskimo penguin. He offers his services as a guide to Casy and Greg.When they arrive, they are greeted by Captain Waddle, a Chinstrap penguin. Captain Waddle introduces them to all the unique beauty of this frozen continent and the animals that make it their home.

Forever Friends tells the story of an orphaned elephant who is taken in by an animal sanctuary. Its very first friend is a Golden Retriever named Casy who gives the elephant, Jazz, a sense of comfort and belonging. This lovely children's' novel tells the story of their friendship and adventures as they grow and interact with other animals and human friends. It is a story of everlasting love and friendship.

Stewart the spider is afraid to jump to spin fancy webs like all of the other spiders. His mom gives him a special hat to help him have the faith in himself he needs to spin his webs. When a human waves a broom at the spiders’ webs to destroy them, Stewart must face his fear of jumping–or else!

On this adventure we're travelling right around the world - to visit Australia! We're going to learn about everything this brilliant vibrant county has to offer. We're going to learn about the amazing Great Barrier Reef, see the magnificent Uluru, encounter some wonderful wildlife and we might even have time to take in a performance at the Opera House.

Ladybird Audio Adventures is an original series for 4-to 7-year-olds; a new, entertaining and engaging way for children to learn about the world around them. These are special stories written exclusively for audio with fun sound and musical effects, perfect for listening at home, before bed and on long journeys. These fact-filled journeys travel through time and space teaching children all about five fascinating topics: Dinosaur Times, The Animal Kingdom, Outer Space, Amazing Vehicles and Deep Sea Dive.

Ice princess Stella Starflake and her father Felix are in trouble: President Fogg has expelled them from the Polar Bear Explorers' Club and banned them from going on any further expeditions. Stella's not going to be put off by rules and regulations, though. She knows her friend Shay is in danger of turning into a witch wolf himself, since receiving a deadly bite on their last adventure. It's vital that Stella and her friends set out to find the spellbook that could save his life, even if it means travelling over the cursed Black Ice Bridge.

The warrior code now allows a cat to formally change Clans, but ShadowClan’s newest arrival feels increasingly unwelcome—and though ShadowClan warrior Sunbeam thinks every cat deserves a chance, one of the loudest voices of opposition is her own mother. Meanwhile medicine cat apprentice Frostpaw scrambles to help RiverClan stay afloat under the watchful eye of a second Tigerstar, and the shadow of growing conflict looms over them all…

Join Kitty and her cat crew on the rooftops for a series of enchanting adventures by the light of the moon. Here, Kitty will discover that being a superhero is about more than using her special abilities - she must learn to be courageous, too, scaling the city clock tower to rescue a very frightened kitten.

Fen and Rey were found curled up small and tight in the fiery fur of the foxes at the very edge of the wildlands. Fen is loud and fierce and free. She feels a connection to foxes and a calling from the wild that she's desperate to return to. Rey is quiet and shy and an expert on nature. She reads about the birds, feeds the lands and nurtures the world around her. They are twin sisters. Different and the same. Separate and connected. They will always have each other, even if they don't have a mother and don't know their beginning. But they do want answers.

Fresh new look for this bestselling book & tape featuring the Smarties prizewinner of 1995. It's Christmas, but Irina's family don't have enough money to buy her the present she wants. Then Irina sees the wooden horse in the junk shop window and all she wants is to take it home with her. Irina is sad and lonely and knows that the little horse is lonely too. But what Irina doesn't know is that this dusty little horse with the tattered mane is really an enchanted horse who comes to life and takes Irina on magical journeys.