Animals & Nature Audiobooks

The Secret Explorers and the Missing Scientist

Learn all about polar expeditions and the Arctic in the incredible seventh adventure with The Secret Explorers. This group of brilliant kids come together from all four corners of the globe to fix problems, solve mysteries and gather knowledge all over the planet - and beyond. Whenever their help is needed, a special sign will appear on a door. They step through to the Exploration Station, and receive their mission... In this instalment, Kiki the engineering expert, and Connor the marine biologist are sent on a mission to the Arctic. There they discover a research vessel studying the effects of climate change that has become trapped in the sea ice. Not only that, but one of the ship's scientists who went to find help at a nearby research station hasn't returned. It's up to the Secret Explorers to find the scientist, free the ship, and save the day! Packed with fun facts about the Arctic, polar bears, sea ice, and the melting ice caps, this thrilling adventure is perfect for young listeners. © 2021 SJ King © 2021 DK Audio

Sj King (Author), Aysha Kala (Narrator)

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Spellbound Ponies: Fortune and Cookies

Enchanting stories, taking the reader on magical pony adventures… Can they rescue ALL the ponies… The ponies of Pemberley Stables have been bound by magic and each of them are trapped in time. Can two brave girls help get them back? Champ the palomino pony has been magicked to be exceptional – or that is what he is telling everyone! Can Olivia and Eliza help break the spell that is making him tell such fibs in time for the showjumping competition?

Stacy Gregg (Author), Emma Powell (Narrator)

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Wild Child: A journey through nature

Join brilliant young naturalist Dara McAnulty - Winner of the 2020 Wainwright Prize for his book Diary of a Young Naturalist - on a audiobook nature walk and experience the joy of connecting with the natural world on your journey featuring a lush multi-layered soundscape of the noises you would hear outside as well as beautiful narration by Dara himself and original music. This beautiful audiobook is divided into five sections: looking out of the window, venturing out into the garden, walking in the woods, investigating heathland and wandering on the river bank. Dara pauses to tell you about each habitat and provides fantastic facts about the native birds, animals and plants you will find there - including wrens, blackbirds, butterflies, tadpoles, bluebells, bees, hen harriers, otters, dandelions, oak trees and many more. Each section contains a discovery section where you will have more details of natural phenomenon such as metamorphoses and migration, learn about categorization in the animal kingdom or become an expert on the collective nouns for birds. Each section will include unique sound effects that will surround the listener with the noises of nature - from the birdsong you'll hear in your garden to the babbling water on the riverside. Dara ends the book with advice for young conservationists and how to follow the countryside code.

Dara Mcanulty (Author), Dara Mcanulty (Narrator)

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Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Dragon

Brought to you by Ladybird. This is the perfect story to calm little sleepy dragons everywhere, just in time to go to bed. Soaring high in the skies to find adventure, little dragon siblings Flicker and Flash are doing their best to avoid going to bed. But then they spot a lost egg that they need to get back to its mother - will they get back in time? © Rhiannon Fielding 2021 (P) Penguin Audio 2021

Rhiannon Fielding (Author), Charlotte Ritchie (Narrator)

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Llama Llama 5-Minute Stories

An audiobook collection starring everyone's favorite llama! Fans of Anna Dewdney's best-selling Llama Llama series, now a Netflix animated original series, will join Llama, his Mama, and all their friends in a collection of stories each crafted for listening to in five minutes or less--perfect for bedtime, on-the-go, and anytime in-between. Racing to help Mama with a list of special errands, roasting marshmallows on a camping trip under the stars, learning the 'llama paddle' in the pool--Llama Llama is always up to something exciting! This treasury of seven stories, each ready to be listened to in five minutes or less, brings Netflix's star llama back to the page for fans of both the streaming show and best-selling picture book series. Little Llamas will love joining in on the fun for an independent listen, and hearing stories shared aloud when tucked into bed, red pajamas and all.

Anna Dewdney (Author), Cassandra Campbell (Narrator)

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Llama Llama Learns to Swim

Llama Llama learns to swim in this sweet audiobook based on an episode from the Netflix animated television series. Look out, world--Llama Llama is a TV star! The beloved character, made famous by Anna Dewdney's best-selling picture books, is the star of his own original series, now airing on Netflix. Our episode-based audiobook tells the story of one of the most memorable (and sometimes scary!) milestones: learning to swim! Your little llamas will love relating to their favorite character as he faces new and challenging situations.

Anna Dewdney (Author), Cassandra Campbell (Narrator)

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Llama Llama Loves Camping

Based on an episode of Llama Llama's animated Netflix series, this audiobook is all about one of the most fun activities for little llamas (and kids): camping! Look out, world--Llama Llama is a TV star! The beloved character, made famous by Anna Dewdney's best-selling picture books, is the star of his own original series, now airing on Netflix. In this episode-based audiobook, Llama Llama goes camping for the very first time and learns a valuable lesson: what seems scary can actually be super-duper FUN! Your little llamas will love relating to their favorite character as he faces new and challenging situations.

Anna Dewdney (Author), Cassandra Campbell (Narrator)

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Llama Llama and the Lucky Pajamas

An audiobook based on an episode from Llama Llama's Netflix series! Look out, world--Llama Llama is a TV star! The beloved character, made famous by Anna Dewdney's best-selling picture books, is the star of his own original series, now airing on Netflix. This episode-based audiobook tells the story of Llama's incredibly lucky pajamas!

Anna Dewdney (Author), Cassandra Campbell (Narrator)

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The Tree in Me

A stunning and sensitive portrait of the strength within each of us and the nourishment we receive from the natural world, by the New York Times bestselling creator of the acclaimed My Heart and The Book of Mistakes Through poetic text and exquisite illustrations of children reveling in nature, this picture book explores the various ways we as human beings are strong, creative, and connected to others. Each of us is like a tree, with roots and fruit, and an enduring link to everything else in nature. 'The tree in me is strong. It bends in the wind, and has roots that go deep . . . to where other roots reach up toward their own trunk-branch-crown and sky.' As Corinna Luyken did in her award-winning My Heart, she again provides an invigorating conversation-starter that contains a world of truths--about self-esteem, community, and living a meaningful life. Awards and Accolades for My Heart New York Times Best Seller PNBA Book Award Winner Indie Next List Pick (Top 10) Nerdies Best Picture Books of the Year Book Page Best of the Year Brain Pickings Best Books of the Year * 'This must-buy for librarians and teachers has myriad educational uses; it begs to be read aloud, and it is a masterful blending of text and illustration.' -School Library Journal, starred review * 'Soothing, simple phrasing and masterful printmaking harness metaphors to make a heart's complexity accessible to children . . . Sensitive, stunning words and pictures speak directly to young hearts.' -Kirkus, starred review Awards and Accolades for Adrian Simcox Does Not Have a Horse Indie Next List Pick Book Page Best of the Year Awards and Accolades for The Book of Mistakes New York Public Library Best Books of the Year NPR Best of the Year PNBA Book Award Winner Nerdies Best Picture Books of the Year Boston Globe Best of the Year * 'This will lead kids to see their own so-called mistakes in a new, more positive light.' -Booklist, starred review * 'The idea of setbacks being opportunities in disguise is no stranger to picture book pages, but rarely has it been illuminated with such style, imagination, and compassion.' -Publishers Weekly, starred review

Corinna Luyken (Author), Caroline Slaughter (Narrator)

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Even More Funny Paddington Stories

Paddington Bear has been delighting adults and children alike with his earnest good intentions and humorous misadventures for over sixty years. Here you can listen to six hilarious Paddington stories, read by Stephen Fry. Paddington is now a major movie star! Paddington Bear had travelled all the way from Darkest Peru when the Brown family first met him on Paddington station. Since then their lives have never been quite the same… for ordinary things become quite extraordinary when a bear called Paddington is around. This fun-filled collection brings together six laugh-out-loud stories: Paddington at the Fair Paddington in Hot Water Paddington and the Busy Day Paddington Minds the House Paddington and the Tutti-Frutti Rainbow Paddington’s Party Tricks

Michael Bond (Author), Stephen Fry (Narrator)

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Paddington’s Party Tricks

A funny birthday story about Paddington, the beloved, classic bear from darkest Peru – now a major movie star! For more than six decades, stories of Paddington Bear have delighted children all over the world. It’s Mr Gruber’s birthday party, and Paddington is providing the entertainment. Mr Curry tries to spoil the fun, as always, but it’s Paddington who gets the last laugh . . .

Michael Bond (Author), Stephen Fry (Narrator)

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Paddington and the Tutti Frutti Rainbow

A funny seaside story about Paddington, the beloved, classic bear from darkest Peru – now a major movie star! For more than six decades, stories of Paddington Bear have delighted children all over the world. When the Browns take Paddington on a trip to the seaside, a storm threatens to dampen their day. Will an extra-special ice cream and some wishful thinking bring the sun out again?

Michael Bond (Author), Stephen Fry (Narrator)

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