Classic Nature

Step into the Hundred Acre Wood in A.A. Milne’s delightful second collection of Pooh stories, The House at Pooh Corner. Meet all your favorite friends from Winnie-the-Pooh: Christopher Robin, Eeyore, Owl, Piglet, Kanga, little Roo, and, of course, Pooh himself. Say hello to the bouncy and lovable Tigger, who joins the gang for more unforgettable adventures.

Blacky the Crow is a clever rascal who lives in the Green Forest and Meadow. He loves to play tricks on the other little people who are his neighbours, and is curious about Farmer Brown’s Boy. Blacky is always thinking about what is right and what is wrong, but he still gets into all kinds of mischief.

This is a novel inspired by the reality of events that developed from the time of peace to the days of war in Lebanon. The story is depicted from the viewpoint of a cat, Zeeko, exposing the unique friendship built with Mona, the writer’s daughter. The book has been translated into several languages including English, German, Danish, and Thai. Please note: This audiobook is in Arabic.

Buck, the dog hero of this novel, is sold into service in the Klondike. Abused by men and dogs alike, he becomes a ruthless fighter. A master that he deeply loves and respects saves him. But the actions of both humans and canines eventually force him to follow an instinct that he cannot resist.

Jack London's classic The Call of the Wild follows the adventures of the loyal dog Buck, who is stolen from his comfortable family home and forced into the harsh life of an Alaskan sled dog. Passed from master to master, Buck embarks on an extraordinary journey that ends with his becoming the legendary leader of a wolf pack.

Buck is living the good life in the soft South, when he is snatched and transported to the savagery of the Northland, where the Klondike gold rush has brought out rough basic instincts of survival in men - and dogs. He adjusts to the gruelling regime of a sled dog, which almost kills him, but he survives to find a new and fulfilling way of life. The Call of the Wild is not only a classic 'ripping yarn', but also an enduring masterpiece of the inescapable laws of nature.

A.A. Milne's first collection of stories about his son's endearing and not-very-bright toy bear and his friends, Winnie-the-Pooh, is the original source material for one of children's literature's most enduring and beloved characters. We follow Pooh Bear as he tries to extract honey from a beehive, overstays his welcome at Rabbit's house, attempts to find Eeyore's missing tail, and hunts for the elusive Heffalump. The stories are presented here, in their original and unabridged form.

Winnie the Pooh, Christopher Robin, and all their friends have been delighting children, and grown-up children, for a long, long time, since about last Friday! He may be a Bear of Very Little Brain, but he certainly has A Lot of Pluck and a Big Heart.

Maja ist inzwischen zu einer starken und erfahrenen Biene herangewachsen. Manchmal ist sie von Heimweh geplagt und sehnt sich nach der Gemeinschaft ihres Bienenvolkes. Doch der Wunsch, den Menschen kennenzulernen, ist stärker. In der folgenden Nacht bahnt sich dieser Wunsch seinen Weg.

With just one bite, a wakeful flea atop a pile of sleeping creatures causes a commotion.

A funny Percy the Park Keeper story from highly regarded, award-winning author and illustrator Nick Butterworth, creator of One Snowy Night. Percy the park keeper tries to help when a cross rabbit complains that the mice are being too noisy, playing the snow. But the peace doesn’t last long...

The Origin and Nature of Folk Music: As Exemplified in the Welsh National Melodies was originally published in 1911. Kenneth Morris was a fantasy writer and Theosophist from Wales. In this short piece, he looks at the bardic poetry and chants of Ireland, Wales and England, called a "hwyl".

Little Joe Otter is playful and full of surprises. Peter Rabbit is curious. Peter is curious why he has not seen Little Joe Otter in the Smiling Pool? Wait! Did Peter just see two Little Joe Otters in the Smiling Pool? While Peter is trying to determine if there is indeed more than one Little Joe Otter, he learns some other lessons from the times "when the world was young" from Grandfather Frog and others.

Washer is a baby raccoon, who along with his brother's play together. One day Washer is playing with some sticks near a waterfall. He leans too far in and falls into the water. Luckily he is able to pull himself up onto a large branch going over the waterfall. His mother hears his cries but by then, Washer is over the falls and all raccoons fear he has perished. No raccoon has ever survived going over the falls. Washer manages to swim to shore but captured by Sneaky the Wolf and carried back to his den.

Lassie ist zurück! Flo ist zwölf Jahre alt und die Collie-Hündin Lassie ist seine beste Freundin. Als Flos Vater seine Arbeit verliert, muss die Familie umziehen. In der neuen Wohnung sind aber keine Hunde erlaubt. Flo bricht es das Herz, sein über alles geliebtes Haustier wegzugeben. Lassie findet ein neues Zuhause. Doch sie reißt aus und macht sich auf die Suche nach Flo. Auch Flo weiß nur eins: Er muss seine Hündin wiederfinden! Eine abenteuerliche Suche beginnt.

In this collection of stories, we follow Buster, who is born on the river and lives with his mother as a cub. While his mother is out hunting for food, Buster meets Loup the lynx who has only bad intentions. Buster manages to escape from Loup and ends up on a series of adventures he could not imagine.

Uncle Wiggily has been a reassuring friend to millions of children since early in the 20th century. He is a cheerful "bunny rabbit gentleman" who understands people-talk and has dedicated his life to helping animals and children with his wonderful knack for setting things right.

Friar Tuck, a big golden Labrador, is young Helen’s inseparable companion. She still remembers the sunny day three years ago when her father dumped the fat, wriggling puppy into her surprised arms and said, “All yours, Helen.” Since then, her dog has grown into a wonderful friend for the lanky, red-haired girl. No one knows exactly when Tuck began to go blind. By the time Helen and her parents notice the symptoms, the dog is knocking over chairs and can no longer chase squirrels.

Blinky has escaped from the zoo, along with his mother and his new friend Splodge the Kangaroo. Blinky and his mother return to their old tree home, only to find that an orphan koala named Nutsy has been eating their leaves! Mrs. Koala is delighted to have a little girl koala around, and Blinky has a companion for more fun and adventures. This is the third book featuring the naughty koala.

When Black Beauty is trained to carry a rider on his back, or to pull a carriage behind him, he finds it hard at first. But he is lucky - his first home is a good one, where his owners are kind people, who would never be cruel to a horse. But in the 19th century many people were cruel to their horses, whipping them and beating them, and using them like machines until they dropped dead. Black Beauty soon finds this out, and as he describes his life, he has many terrible stories to tell.