Three beautifully crafted and humorous tales of the amazing Big Badger. Perfect listening for young and old alike at home, in the car, at bedtime ... just any time really.
At the end of his riotous marriage ceremony to the glorious Mrs. Badger, the wicked Big Bird enters clothed in a magnificent disguise and enigmatically curses the newly weds. Egged on by his close friend the Mole they both set off for the Magic Mountain to stock up on their supply of magic with which to combat the fearsome creature. On the way they encounter a talking root and a singing, magical worm with three spinning heads called Cyril who guides them to their destination. Once there and before they can go in search of any magic, a friendly but clumsy dragon called Dick appears. He accidentally squashes one of Cyril's heads and proceeds to muddle up his spells in an effort to help. In a flash of inspiration he decides to fly off with them all on his back to seek the advice of the Man in the Moon.
- Big Badger gets married. Big Badger with his singing sets wedding bells a-ringing.
- Big Badger and Mole set off for the Magic Mountain. A Mountain, a Badger, a Mole and a Worm that's exceedingly drole.
- Big badger meets Dick Dragon. He'll land on the Moon before long because of a spell that goes wrong.
Cover design by Ned Darlington
Big Bubba Hippo lives in the Ringting River with Big Papa Hippo and Big Mama Hippo. One day, when Big Bubba doesn’t listen to his mama and his papa, he gets into big trouble!
Bugs! See the work of an artist who makes giant sculptures of some of the world's smallest creatures. Enjoy a creepy crawly counting poem. Learn about an insect eating caterpillar and get answers to questions such as why can't bugs talk? Stories by Jennifer Mattox, Mary Meinking, Charlotte, Gunnufson, and Highlights for Children.
Big cats are fierce predators that roam the world from the mountains to the deserts. How are these wild cats that hunt for their food the same as pet cats that might chase a mouse or ball of yarn? How are they different? Children learn the days of the week as they travel to seven different world habitats to meet the big cats, and then back home to compare and contrast the domestic cat's behavior to that of its relative.
Teddy Fitzroy returns as FunJungle's resident zoo sleuth when a rhinoceros is at risk in Big Game, a companion to Belly Up and Poached-which Kirkus Reviews called a "thrill-ride of a mystery."When someone takes aim at Rhonda Rhino, FunJungle's pregnant (and endangered) Asian greater one-horned rhinoceros, the zoo steps up security measures in order to protect this rare animal and her baby. But the extra security isn't enough-someone is still getting too close for comfort. Teddy and company start to suspect that whoever is after Rhonda is really after her horn, which is worth a lot of money on the black market. For the first time ever, the head of the zoo enlists Teddy for help-for once, he doesn't have to sneak around in order to investigate-and the results are even more wacky, and even more dangerous, than ever before.
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?
From padded split hooves made to scale rocky terrain to reflective fur, bighorn sheep have what it takes to survive in the desert! These tough animals survive even the driest of desert days through their physiological and behavioral adaptations. Early readers will find easy-to-follow text, striking photos, and several special features in this title on bighorn sheep!
These heavy mammals carry up to 30-pound horns on their heads. Even the bones in their bodies do not weigh that much! Climb through the mountains with these agile animals in this informative title.
Delight in this wonderful collection of animal songs and stories, narrated by the brilliant Bill Oddie. Children of all ages can listen and learn about the lives of various creatures, from the Three Little Ducks to the Little Rabbit On a Hill, and if you venture deeper into the woods you just might come across a fox in his den...
William Edgar "Bill" Oddie, OBE is an English writer, musician, comedian, artists, presenter and actor, among other things... Oddie has been a bird watcher since childhood and has since established a reputation as an ornithologist and conservationist and has even presented wildlife programmes for the BBC, which include: Springwatch/Autumnwatch, Bill Oddie Goes Wild, Wild In Your Garden, Birding with Bill Oddie, Britain Goes Wild with Bill Oddie and How to Watch Wildlife.
Enjoy this fantastic edition of Billy Goats Gruff, voiced by the English television and radio presenter Andy Crane. This retelling of a classic tale is sure to have you captivated from start to finish.
Andy Crane is best known for presenting Children's BBC between 1987 and 1990 and for his current work as presenter on BBC Radio Manchester, BBC Radio Sheffield, BBC Radio 5 Live and Granada Reports.
