Animals & Nature Audiobooks

BBC Classics Children's Library: A timeless collection of 21 tales for all ages

An irresistible anthology of folklore, fables and perennial favourites, including four novels and 17 short stories This superlative collection of children's stories brings together a feast of fantastic fiction, read in full by a host of top narrators and with a comprehensive track listing for ease of listening. Comprising everything from fairytales for little ones to thrilling adventures for pre-teens, these unabridged readings are ideal for families to keep, treasure and dip into as their children grow. Listed by suggested age range and with track numbers provided, the stories are as follows: Ages 4+ 1-12 Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll (read by Carolyn Pickles) 13 Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter (read by Jonny Holden) 14 The Elves and the Shoemaker by the Brothers Grimm (read by Sam Dale) 15 Too Clever By Half by E Nesbit (read by Helen Capp) 16 Tom Thumb by the Brothers Grimm (read by Shaun Mason) Ages 7+ 17-25 The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame (read by Michael Bertenshaw) 26 How the Camel Got His Hump by Rudyard Kipling (read by Kenny Blyth) 27 The Emperor's New Clothes by Hans Christian Andersen (read by Shaun Mason) 28 The Raspberry Worm by Zacharias Topelius (read by Debbie Korley) 29 The Tongue Cut Sparrow by Yei Theodora Ozaki (read by Sean Baker) 30 The Elephant's Child by Rudyard Kipling (read by Tony Turner) 31 The Magic Bed by Hartwell James (read by Chris Pavlo) 32 How the Rhinoceros Got His Skin by Rudyard Kipling (read by Tony Turner) 33 The Tortoise and the Rain by MI Ogumefu (read by Kenny Blyth) 34 The Baba Yaga by Katharine Pyle (read by Susan Jameson) Ages 9+ 35-41 The Call of the Wild by Jack London (read by Joseph Ayre) 42 Finn and the Scottish Giant by Harold F Hughes (read by Paul Hickey) 43 The Children's Joke by Louisa May Alcott (read by Catherine Cusack) 44 The Ants and the Treasure by MI Ogumefu (read by Kenny Blyth) 45 The Happy Prince by Oscar Wilde (read by Tony Turner) 46-59 The Railway Children by E Nesbit (read by Sarah Ovens) Production credits First broadcast on BBC Sounds, 21 December 2018-1 November 2019 Produced by Simon Richardson (Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, The Tortoise and the Rain, The Elephant's Child, The Ants and the Treasure, How the Rhinoceros Got His Skin, How the Camel Got His Hump, The Elves and the Shoemaker, The Happy Prince), Karen Holden (The Wind in the Willows), Martha Littlehailes (The Call of the Wild), Anne Bunting (The Railway Children), Anne Isger (Too Clever By Half, The Tongue Cut Sparrow, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Children's Joke, Finn and the Scottish Giant) and Mabel Wright (Tom Thumb, The Raspberry Worm, The Magic Bed, The Baba Yaga, Peter Rabbit) The Raspberry Worm edited by Andrew Lang © 2021 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (p) 2021 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

Edith Nesbit, Hans Christian Andersen, Kenneth Grahame, Lewis Carroll, Louisa May Alcott, Oscar Wilde, Rudyard Kipling (Author), Carolyn Pickles, Catherine Cusack, Full Cast, Joseph Ayre, Kenny Blyth, Sam Dale, Sarah Ovens, Shaun Mason, Tony Turner (Narrator)

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Big Sky Mountain

An exhilarating new series set in the great outdoors, from HOTEL FLAMINGO author Alex Milway Welcome to Big Sky Mountain: a home for everyone! Rosa has come from the city to live with Grandma Nan in the wilds of Big Sky Mountain. And what surprises are in store for her! Grandma Nan is not exactly an ordinary grandma, and Big Sky Mountain is like nowhere Rosa has dreamed about before. Grandma Nan lives in an old wooden cabin with Albert the moose and Little Pig the pygmy owl, and spends every day out on adventures. From canoeing down rapids to making friends with the local animals, life never stays still for long on Big Sky Mountain! Rosa has a lot to learn, and when unexpected visitors to the mountain cause a bit of a ruckus, can she rise to the challenge, and be the mountain girl Grandma Nan needs her to be?

Alex Milway (Author), Penelope Rawlins (Narrator)

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Pugs and Kisses: A Wish Novel

Ana Ramos may not have a dog of her own, but she does get to walk her neighbor's adorable pug, Osito. One day, at the park, Osito befriends another pug, Pancake, whose owner just happens to be a cute new boy named Calvin. When Calvin assumes that Osito belongs to Ana, she doesn't correct him. No big deal, right? Ana doesn't realize the trouble she has unleashed until Calvin shows up at her school. Calvin suggests setting up play dates for the two pugs, and Ana can't bring herself to admit that Osito isn't hers. In fact, her fibs keep multiplying! Will Ana fess up and figure out how she feels about Calvin before her white lies catch up to her?

J.J. Howard (Author), Em Eldridge (Narrator)

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Leonard (My Life as a Cat)

He's not a stray house cat, he's an immortal being. And now he must choose whether to return to his planet or remain with his new human friend in a humorous, heart-tugging story from the author of I, Cosmo. The cat that Olive rescues from a flood has a secret: he's not really a cat at all, but an alien who crashed to Earth on a beam of light. The cat, whom Olive names Leonard, was prepared to visit the planet as a human-but something went wrong. Now Leonard may never know what it's like to hold an umbrella, go bowling, or host a dinner party. (And his human jokes still need some work: Knock, knock. Who's there? Just Leonard. It is me.) While Olive worries about whether she will have to move after her mom and her new boyfriend get back from their summer vacation, Leonard tries to figure out how to get from South Carolina to Yellowstone National Park, because if he's not there at the end of the month, he'll miss his ride home. But as Olive teaches Leonard about the beautiful and confusing world of humans, he starts to realize how much he cares about this particular one. A sweet and dryly funny story about what it means to be human-and what it means to be home.

Carlie Sorosiak (Author), Jeffrey Kafer (Narrator)

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Fiona the Hippo I Can Read Collection 1: Level One

Fiona the Hippo fans can now experience the Fiona the Hippo I Can Read titles in audio download format with this 4 in 1 collection. These Level One I Can Read books feature inspiring stories about this heroic little hippo written in simple, accessible language, great for emergent readers. Fiona the Hippo I Can Read Collection 1: - Includes 4 complete Fiona the Hippo I Can Read titles - Features Level One I Can Read stories geared especially for children just learning to read - Is the perfect collection of books for summer time reading, back to school, or anytime - Created by New York Times bestselling artist Richard Cowdrey of Fiona the Hippo; A Very Fiona Christmas; Fiona, It's Bedtime; Legend of the Candy Cane; Bad Dog, Marley; and A Very Marley Christmas fame Fiona the Hippo I Can Read Collection 1 includes: - Lessons on courage, friendship, self-worth, and more. - Meet Fiona the Hippo, Fiona Saves the Day, Fantastic Fiona, and Fiona and the Rainy Day.

Zondervan (Author), Simona Chitescu-Weik (Narrator)

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The New Dog in Town

Join Dean Bob and Lou Tweet for a brand new adventure on Bonefish Street! When an adorable dog shows up one day, They work together to rescue the stray. They make a new friend; help her family too. Because that's what friends on Bonefish Street do! When Dean Bob and Lou Tweet get a special delivery, they are surprised to discover that it's a cute little dog named Jack. Sadly, Jack has been separated from his owner who moved to a retirement community where pets are not allowed.With the help of a new friend named Jen, the kids on Bonefish Street must work together to reunite lovable Jack with his favorite person. But can they convince the retirement home to change the rules about pets? Find out in the fifth amazing adventure in the Bobs and Tweets series!

Pepper Springfield (Author), Aaron Steinberg, Jamie Turak, Katie Dicicco, Mckenzie Ellis (Narrator)

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Boris the Bassett Audiobook

Meet Boris, a grumpy basset hound. Children will be introduced to different types of weather as Boris searches for his favorite climate. Early readers will develop a love for reading as they read through this beautifully illustrated book. The large, easy-to-read font will help children read this simple story.

Sharon Callen (Author), Teacher Created Materials (Narrator)

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Bunny's Magic Day Audiobook

Meet a magical bunny who does more than just appear in the magician's hat! The beautiful, colorful illustrations and simple story in this children's picture book will capture the attention of early readers. With high-frequency words and simple, repetitive sentences, this book builds foundational reading skills and supports early literacy.

Dani Neiley (Author), Teacher Created Materials (Narrator)

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The Adventures of Bentley Hippo: Inspiring Children to Never Give Up

Do your children sometimes feel overwhelmed and want to just give up? Unfortunately, it is human nature for our inner negative talk to get the best of us and lead us to think that we cannot do something, even though we know we can. On this adventure Bentley and his friends meet children that have special needs. Listening to them talk about their own struggles, Bentley and the others reveal that they too have challenges. The children are all surprised. Looking out through a hospital room window is Julia, a sad little girl having treatment and wishing she could be outside with her friends. Bentley spots her and comes up with a plan to cheer her up A heart-warming story of resilience, friendship, strength, courage, and love Children will learn: - that not all disabilities and challenges are visible - to accept each other despite their special needs - to celebrate one's abilities and not focus on their disabilities - that with the help of friends, anything is possible - no matter how difficult things are, to never stop believing His biggest and most important lesson is convincing Julia, a little girl in a hospital room to Never Give Up, and that a bad day is not a bad life. ·       

Argyro Graphy (Author), Megan Konrad (Narrator)

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The Adventures of Bentley Hippo: Inspiring Children to Accept Each Other

Bentley is about to board a rocket for the trip of a lifetime. His friends however are not allowed to join him as they are 'different'  Inspiring Children to Accept Each Other teaches children about diversity and inclusion. Children, and adults alike, should: - celebrate individuality - embrace our differences - accept one's abilities and not focus on their disabilities - recognize and respect diversity and  - promote inclusivity Too short, too tall, curly hair, no hair, dark skin light skin, walking or wheeling, Children will see themselves through the diverse characters known to Bentley as 'his friends'. A great conversation starter for parents, teachers, and educators, Inspiring Children to Accept Each Other reinforces the importance of being different, and that we all matter and we all belong.  Children's favorite kindness advocate, Bentley, is faced with a decision to follow his dream or stand by his friends. A great gift for any child wondering why they are different, or why they were not included, or that may perhaps question their self-worth. Recommend by psychologists as a great story to share with children with special needs that reinforces their belief that they are important just as anyone else.

Argyro Graphy (Author), Megan Konrad (Narrator)

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The Adventures of Bentley Hippo: Inspiring Children to Share

An adorable, imaginative hippo dreams of going to the moon!   But he'd also like a caring friend to play with.                               Skipping to his own beat, Bentley the hippo is stopped in his trails when he is 'clunked' on the head with a banana thrown by Jaxon, a silly monkey.  Jaxon doesn't know how to share or how to be a good friend. - Instead of saying hello, he throws bananas! - Instead of kindly sharing his food, he throws bananas! - Instead of saying goodbye, he throws bananas! Luckily for Jaxon, Bentley takes the time to teach him a valuable lesson on how to share and what it means to be a true friend.  When Jaxon realizes how good it feels when his new friend, Bentley shares, he can't stop himself from showing kindness and sharing too! A perfect lesson-in-disguise for children of all ages. A must-have book for home and classrooms. Be prepared to fall in love with this bubbly hippo!

Argyro Graphy (Author), Megan Konrad (Narrator)

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The Adventures of Bentley Hippo: Inspiring Children to be Kind

What happens when the bully becomes the victim? Bentley and his friends are on route to the Annual Fair when they hear a fuss at the back of the bus. A crowd has gathered around Toby the elephant, pointing fingers, making fun of him, even calling him 'Tubby', when the bus finally stops, his glasses are taken from him Surprised at this behavior Bentley assures Toby that this will be dealt with. Spending the day at the fair, A cry for help is heard in the distance.   Will Bentley and the others offer their help? or should they just keep on searching for Tobys glasses? A sensitive and difficult topic to discuss, children will learn: - different types of bullying - the importance of being kind - that they have a voice and can be heard - how to be a good friend And who better to address it than the most adorable hippo, and your friend, Bentley.

Argyro Graphy (Author), Megan Konrad (Narrator)

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