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Doctor Dolittle is one of kind. Not only can he talk to animals - but he can understand them too! One day Doctor Dolittle receives a message from Africa - the monkeys there need his help. So he sails off from his home, bringing along all his pals: Dab-Dab, the duck; Jip, the dog; Gub-Gub, the baby pig; Polynesia, the parrot; and Too-Too, the owl. Join the doctor and his animal friends on an amazing adventure. They even meet the rarest of all animals, the two-headed pushmi-pullyu!

Percy the park keeper tries to help when a cross rabbit complains that the mice are being too noisy, playing in the snow. But the peace doesn't last long. Will the poor rabbit ever get any sleep? Percy and his animal friends have delighted readers around the world for over thirty years!

When a small sleepy town is plunged into chaos after someone releases a truck-load of sewage into its streets, two plucky young orphans know exactly who is to blame. Mr and Mrs Twit. Our young heroes decide to confront the Twits, only to discover our gruesome pair own the most disgusting, most dangerous, most idiotic amusement park in the world: Twitlandia. And the creatures they use to power it are a family of poor Mugglewumps – wonderful and magical but now imprisoned and miserable.

Step into a world of giggling horses and delightful adventures with "Scarlett and the Zany Horse"! Meet Scarlett, a curious girl, and Zephyr, a horse unlike any other – he paints with his tail, races backwards, and even does cartwheels! Join them in their sun-drenched meadow near Toronto as they share silly secrets, solve playful mysteries, and turn ordinary days into extraordinary escapades. Each chapter is a heartwarming tale brimming with laughter, friendship, and the magical bond between a girl and her wonderfully zany best friend.

Luna the bunny loves to dance under the moonlight, her shadow twirling beside her like a best friend. But one mysterious night, her shadow disappears! Determined to find it, Luna embarks on a magical journey through glowing forests, starlit skies, and whispering winds.

This story has been written to get the children of today—and their parents—excited about the natural world and to encourage them to get out there and explore. The author agrees there is a need to get them outside and investigating what Mother Nature has put there for them to enjoy. Be it in a park, on an actual farm, or even in their own backyard, there are many wonders available if one would just look.

Big Dog and Little Dog Getting in Trouble has descriptive copy which is not yet available from the Publisher.

Nestled high in a moonlit tree, a tiny owl named Ollie just couldn’t nap—no matter how hard he tried. While the forest yawned and settled down for the night, Ollie’s eyes stayed wide open. Worried he might never rest, Ollie fluttered through the twilight woods in search of sleepy advice. Along the way, he meets a humming hedgehog with lullaby hums, a gentle bat who teaches him how to breathe slow and deep, and a family of fireflies who show him the magic of stillness. With each wise friend’s help, Ollie learns that resting isn’t about forcing sleep—it’s about feeling calm, safe, and cozy.

Moonpaw finally confesses to her Clanmates that her dead sister has been torturing her in her mind, and the Clan rallies around her in support. But as Moonpaw grows closer to Goldenpaw, her sister's threats become more ominous, and even turn bloody. Moonpaw worries she's a danger to her entire Clan. Would Thunderclan be better off without her?

Fil Furetto is a terrible criminal. He can’t pick a lock or crack a safe, and he’s hardly menacing. The only things he’s good at are cooking and watching over the arena his crime family calls home. But then he stumbles upon a mysterious message: Someone is planning to sabotage the frontrunner at the arena’s next big event, The Baskerville Dog Show. Fil's Uncle Sal is furious—no one does nefarious acts under the Furettos' roof without his say so!—and tasks Fil with protecting the defenseless dog.

Little Dog has a sweater, but what about Big Dog? After digging through the dresser, these puppy pals find one that fits just right. With simple text and tongue-in-cheek humor, Dav Pilkey taps into the joys of friendship through his tales of two lovable dog pals. Includes activities.

Fox Catches a Wave has descriptive copy which is not yet available from the Publisher.

High above the world, nestled in the softest clouds, lives a gentle feline known as the Cloud Cat. Each night, she curls her tail around the moon and sings lullabies that carry sweet dreams to every child below. But one evening, the dreams begin to vanish like mist in the morning sun. With her lullaby growing fainter, the Cloud Cat must embark on a journey through stormy skies and silent stars to find where the dreams have gone—and bring back the magic of peaceful sleep.

Un jour, malgré les avertissements de son grand-père, Pierre sort dans la prairie et y rencontre plusieurs animaux. Soudain, un loup surgit et avale le canard. Grâce à son intelligence et au courage des autres animaux, Pierre parvient à capturer le loup vivant. Les chasseurs arrivent ensuite et tous partent en ville avec le loup en cage. Ce conte nous enseigne la bravoure, la prudence et l'ingéniosité, tout en initiant les enfants à la musique classique.

Sebastian Metzger loves learning new things, especially about animals. He's actually been experiencing many new things recently: third grade marks his first year living as a boy. Some things don't change, though. His imaginary friend, Jimothy the chipmunk, is always by his side! When Sebastian spots a new book in the school library on octopodes, he just knows he has to check it out. The only problem is: this book is so new, the librarian hasn't even prepared it to be checked out! Sebastian promises to take great care of it, and the librarian makes an exception.

It’s Dinosaur Week at school and there’s a lot for Lola to learn! With facts to gather and a dinosaur drawing to prepare, Lola sees how science and art can go together like peanut butter and jelly. The best part is the field trip to the Museum of Natural History at the end of the week. Lola's little brother Ben is over the moon excited about visiting the museum but gets a little fidgety when he drinks too much water from the awesome T. rex water fountain. When Lola and Ben get lost in the museum, will they find their way through the dino wilderness and back to class?

Meow! Let’s play! Whiskers is a super curious little kitten with a big heart and an even bigger sense of adventure. As he dashes around the neighborhood, he meets a parade of new animal friends—from a shy puppy to a wise old turtle—and learns just how far kindness can go.

This little book is full of short, playful stories about many different animals and their adventures. Each story has a positive message, and features situations that will be familiar to children, too. We really can learn so much from animals!

The family cat has a LOT to get off her chest. Life with children can be . . . challenging. Between their loud shrieks, dress-up games, and bath-time nonsense, she can’t take any more of these little ones! Except . . . she might have overlooked a few things, like gentle cuddles, catnip, and cozy story times. Is it possible they're not so bad after all?

The family dog has a LOT to get off his chest. Life with children can be . . . challenging. Between their loud shrieks, too-tight squeezes, and dress-up games, he can’t take any more of these little ones! Except . . . he might have overlooked a few things, like head scratches, treats, and belly rubs. Is it possible they're not so bad after all?