Classic Animal

Established early in the last century as a memorial to O. Henry, this annual collection has consistently offered a remarkable sampling of contemporary short stories. Each year stories are chosen from large and small literary magazines and a panel of distinguished writers is enlisted to award the...

La Fattoria degli Animali di George Orwell è una satira politica e un'opera allegorica che esplora il tema della corruzione del potere. Ambientato in una fattoria, gli animali si ribellano contro il loro padrone, aspirando a un'utopia egualitaria. Tuttavia, l'ideale "Tutti gli Animali Sono Uguali" viene distorto dai nuovi leader, portando a un regime altrettanto tirannico. Il romanzo, famoso per slogan come "Quattro zampe buone, due zampe cattive", critica l'uso di slogan per manipolare l'opinione pubblica.

“An amazing, beautiful book . . . It shows how one dog’s dignified presence can bring connection and love to a fractured world.” ―Cat Warren, New York Times bestselling author of What the Dog Knows One dog changes the life of everyone who takes him in on his journey to reunite with his...

When the wild strips everything away, what’s left is who you are. In the raw, untamed wilds of Alaska—where the wind howls, predators hunt, and the sun disappears for months—only a rare few figure out how to survive. Sue Aikens, the breakout star of National Geographic’s long-running TV...

This audiobook contains two awesome stories. The first story is about a wacky lion cub called Wilburr, and the second story is about a panicky penguin called Pettri.

For centuries, children and adults have treasured the stories handed down by Aesop, a slave who lived in ancient Greece approximately six centuries B.C. Known for their charm and simplicity, these simple tales feature brief adventures of animals, birds, and beasts - with a message hidden in each narrative. Every child should meet up with "The Hare and the Tortoise", "The Ants and the Grasshopper", "The Goose and the Golden Egg", "The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing", and other characters.

Each year along the Eastern seacoast, the wild ponies of Assateague Island are driven across a narrow strip of ocean to Chincoteague. There the shaggy, untamed ponies are sold. When young Paul and Maureen Beebe rescue a drowning newborn foal, they take her home to nearby Pony Farm. Now the foal has grown into their free-spirited pony, Misty, and has been the subject of a popular children's book.

Un clásico querido, traído a la vida con vibrantes ilustraciones nuevas. Publicado por primera vez en 1928, Millones de Gatos ha encantado a niños y familias durante casi un siglo. Esta edición especial de Bernard V. Webber combina el texto atemporal y de dominio público de Wanda Gág con nuevas ilustraciones a todo color que hacen que la historia brille para los lectores de hoy. Acompaña a un viejecito, una viejecita y más gatos de los que puedas contar — ¡millones, miles de millones y trillones de ellos!

Five tales which range from the jungles of India to the frozen emptiness of the North... In all of them, Kipling's extraordinary powers of description and ability to identify with human aspiration and animal survival are vividly shown. Rikki-Tikki-Tavi must battle with Nag, the cobra, in his territory; Toomai has a unique glimpse of the elephant world, Kotick, the White Seal, searches for sanctuary, while Kotuko has to find food for his starving Eskimo village. Above all, Kipling's love of life in all its variety shines through.

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Red Riding Hood by Beatrix Potter. "Once upon a time there was a village child who was so pretty - so pretty as never was seen...." So begins Beatrix Potter's retelling of Red Riding Hood, which is filled with the delicious darkness of the original classic fairy tale as well as some trademark Potter wit and flourishes.

The three bears learn a valuable lesson about locking their door. They take a stroll while their breakfast cools, and return to find an intruder has been there - an intruder with little golden curls and very bad manners.

From bestselling author B.B. Reid comes a wicked retelling of your favorite fairytale. America’s sweetheart has been canceled. From teen star to international phenom to the biggest celebrity in the world, Aurelia George has suddenly found herself on the other side of adoration. The public...

Given as a Christmas gift to a young boy, the Velveteen Rabbit lives in the nursery with all the other toys, waiting for the day when the boy will choose the wisest resident of the nursery, who reveals the goal of all nursery toys: to be made "real" through the love of a human.

Susan Wittig Albert delights mystery lovers with this series based on the life and stories of beloved English children's author Beatrix Potter. When Beatrix finds an abandoned infant, Captain Woodcock and Dimity care for the child as Beatrix and her furry and feathered friends search for its mother.

A classic Little Golden Book by Goodnight Moon author Margaret Wise Brown and beloved illustrator Garth Williams. Scuppers the Dog wants to be a sailor. He was born at sea and he wants nothing more than to return to water. Finally, after a long time, Scuppers gets the chance to go out into the...

Rudyard Kipling’s best-loved book is now the basis for the Netflix film Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle starring Christian Bale, Cate Blanchett, Benedict Cumberbatch, Freida Pinto, and Rohan Chand The story of Mowgli, the abandoned "man-cub" who is brought up by wolves in the jungles of...

Fort and his friends face more perilous ancient magic as they race towards a battle to save humanity in this fifth and final installment in the fantastical series from the author of the New York Times bestselling Story Thieves! Fort Fitzgerald is finally reunited with his father and wants...

1 - "L'histoire de deux vilaines souris" : Profitant de l'absence de Lucile, Tom Pouce et Hunca Munca, deux vilaines petites souris, s'aventurent dans une maison de poupées. Là, un délicieux repas les attend. Mais la dégustation va s'avérer un peu compliquée. 2 - "L'histoire de Madame Trotte-Menu" : Madame Trotte-Menu est une petite souris qui habite une drôle de maison, creusée sous les racines d'une haie. Très méticuleuse, elle tient à garder sa maison propre. Mais au long des couloirs, elle rencontre de nombreux visiteurs qu'elle n'a pas invités.

The story of Nutkin and his narrow escape from an owl called Old Brown. This book followed The Tale of Peter Rabbit, and was an instant hit.

From the incomparable William Steig, creator of Shrek, comes an audio story that proves even a fox can be out-foxed by a clever mouse in Doctor De Soto, a Newbery Honor Book. "Doctor De Soto, the dentist, did very good work." With the aid of his able assistant, Mrs. De Soto, he copes with the...