How long do you think the courtship dance between two seahorses can take? Which fish is thought to be responsible for the tales of giant sea serpents? How long is a large shark's gestation period? And when is a beaver a fish? In this fascinating edition of the 101 Amazing Facts series, narrator Jason Zenobia talks us through over one hundred amazing facts about fish... so, if you're ready to find out which fish the Romans used as a recreational drug, and in which American states it is illegal to get a fish drunk, this is the perfect audiobook for you!
Which do you think is greater: the combined weight of all the insects in the world, or all the humans? How many flowers does it take to provide the pollen for a pound of honey? What is the most venomous insect in the world? And how many dust mites are there inside your mattress right now? In this fascinating audiobook, narrator Jason Zenobia answers all of these questions and more as he talks us through over one hundred amazing facts about insects and arthropods, looking in detail into their incredible world.
Mr. Hyde is no ordinary cat. The boy with whom he lives, and who is also his best friend, knows that Mr. Hyde is a magic cat. And Mr. Hyde has a way of ensuring that those who do bad deeds always get their comeuppance. Mr. Hyde and the boy live in a large, old house near London, England. The boy's parents laugh at the notion that the strange things that happen when Mr. Hyde is around could be attributed to any magical powers - such as mysterious birthday cake mix-up at the boy's tenth birthday party. Very odd. Decide for yourself about whether magic is involved after hearing about Mr. Hyde and his adventures.
When Atticus, The Rainbow Riding School’s stable cat, begins acting out of character the ponies take it upon themselves to follow him, stumbling upon his surprising secret!
Atticus's Secret is the first gentle tale in the charming children's book series, The Rainbow Riding School that is aimed at children from the ages of 4 upwards. The series follows the lives and adventures of a wonderful group of ponies and their friends living at the stables. At times of greatest need the ponies call Ptolemy, the wise old owl, for help. Ptolemy provides a strong moral guiding compass within each story whilst Atticus The Stable Cat and Ketchup The Cockerel provide bite size humour along the way.
Esta es la milagrosa historia de Dion Leonard, un corredor experimentado que se encuentra a una luchadora, perrita callejera mientras compite en una carrera de 150 millas a traves del desierto de Gobi. Un encantador libro bilingue con un dulce mensaje.
Take delight in this beautiful retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's Ugly Duckling, voiced by the marvellous Sir Lenny Henry. Lenny Henry is an English stand-up comedian, actor, and television presenter, among other things, known for cofounding the charity Comic Relief. He was appointed a CBE in 1999 and knighted in 2015 for services to drama and charity.
Enjoy this fantastic edition of Jack and the Beanstalk, voiced by the brilliant comedian, actor and impressionist Bobby Davro. Adapted by the renowned producer Mike Bennett, this retelling of a classic tale is bound to take you on a rollercoaster of emotions.
Obert Skye, author of the bestselling Leven Thumps series, delivers a delightful mixture of offbeat mystery and laugh-out-loud humor in this thoroughly inventive adventure, the first in a trilogy.
Ten-year-old Perry Owens has learned everything he needs to know from comic books. So when Perry receives a troubling message from his favorite uncle, Zeke, he knows exactly what's wrong. Obviously, evil newts wearing trench coats must have kidnapped Zeke. Now they're holding him hostage somewhere on Bunny Island, the remote vacation destination that Zeke calls home.
On his own, Perry travels to Bunny Island, where dozens of bunnies are running wild. One in particular doesn't seem quite right. A creature this cute shouldn't exist in nature. Are there truly evil newts on the loose, or something much stranger...and more disturbingly adorable?
Penguin presents the audiobook edition of The Snowman and the Snowdog based on characters by Raymond Briggs, read by Benedict Cumberbatch.
The Snowman and The Snowdog is the much-anticipated sequel to The Snowman by Raymond Briggs.
This enchanting audiobook reunites readers with the Snowman and introduces them to an adorable new puppy-friend, the Snowdog. Includes music from the beautiful score of the film.
Noob is the hero of the story. He's got some quirks, but he's got some talent too.
Noob is awkward; he is weird. Everybody has always known it, but few have sympathized with his alternative brain. Even after fighting and killing a dangerous sea creature, he doesn't get acknowledged by the crowd. But will they finally see his potential after he proves himself to be a skillful competitor as a businessperson? Will he turn his life around with his active mindset?
Learn more and hear about Noob, a genius in disguise.
3 adventurous stories for kids.
Story 1: Lupus has been struggling in the pack he lives in. The dens are being destroyed by mysterious creatures, he has seen sheep on the other side of the canyon, and the pack is pressuring him to provide a solution and food to survive. Starvation is near, and villagers with guns are merciless. Will Lupus find a way to provide his pack the necessary means to survive? Hear all about it in the diary he kept.
Story 2: Casey is a horse at a farm, but she is bored...terribly bored. She wants to explore more, so she gathers her friends and takes off on a journey. The journey involves being chased by people, stealing keys, train rides, dodging malicious monsters, and helping other animals by guiding them home. Follow the fun story of a horse who finds what she is looking for through the various situations she gets herself and her friends in.
Story 3: Milky thinks her life is pretty boring. She stands in the grass, eats the grass, sleeps, and gets milked by a farmer. But her life is about to change with some action and romance when she is wins a medal for being the best cow of the year, meets a brave bull who protects and saves her, and gets attacked by zombies before her dream comes true. Find out more about her changes and circumstances by listening to her own account: the diary of a cow.
'Pssst! ' - kennst du schon Wissper? Wissper ist ein ganz besonderes Mädchen. Sie kann mit Tieren sprechen. Wenn irgendwo auf der Welt ein Tier ihre Hilfe braucht, ist Wissper zur Stelle! Durch den Sandkasten, ihr Bett oder den Kühlschrank zaubert sie sich - 'Pssst!' - in geheime Abenteuerwelten. Mit ihren klugen Ideen und ein paar tierischen Freunden an der Seite löst sie jedes noch so große Problem und weiß immer Rat!
