Classic Nature

You’ve seen the movies, now listen to the original tale of John Dolittle, MD, the Doctor who could talk to animals! Join Doctor Dolittle, Polynesia the parrot, Jip the dog, Dab-Dab the duck, Chee-Chee the monkey, and more as they embark on a perilous and wonderful adventure to save the monkeys in Africa from a deadly disease! Cheer them on as they battle pirates and a ruthless king!

E.T.A. Hoffmann's The Nutcracker and the Mouse King is one of the most beloved children's stories of all time and a Christmas classic. The story is the basis for the popular ballet "The Nutcracker." In the story, a young girl named Marie is given a precious nutcracker as a Christmas present by her godfather, the enigmatic Drosselmeier. When the nutcracker is broken, Marie attempts to repair it and stays up late to tend to her new toy, but when the nursery is invaded by an army of mice, the nutcracker comes to life to both drive off the mice and escort Marie to a magical land of living dolls.

Lad: A Dog is a novelized version of twelve short stories about a fantastic collie named Lad. Lad is a noble creature, risking life and limb in defense of the vulnerable. Many people believe Lad: A Dog was the basis for the highly popular "Lassie" series which gripped the imagination of children and adults alike, as has this book for generations past.

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.

Tom Kitten and his sisters experience a number of misadventures as they prepare to meet a group of his mother's guests.

One of the most beloved characters in children's literature, Peter Cottontail is up to his long-whiskered nose in rib-tickling escapades in this delightful classic. With gentle charm and humor, famed storyteller Thornton W. Burgess draws young listeners into the timeless world of the Green Forest, the Smiling Pool, and the Purple Mountains.

En 1845, l'écrivain et philosophe Henry David Thoreau, se retire seul pour deux ans et deux mois, en pleine nature dans une cabane de sa confection. De cette expérience, il concevra un récit introspectif au fil des saisons qui deviendra un grand classique de la littérature américaine. "Je gagnai les bois parce que je voulais vivre suivant mûre réflexion, n'affronter que les actes essentiels de la vie, et voir si je ne pourrais apprendre ce qu'elle avait à enseigner, non pas, quand je viendrais à mourir, découvrir que je n'avais pas vécu." (Henry David Thoreau)

In this hilarious southern folktale, mean old Boss Lion threatens the peaceful folk of Brer Village, and Brer Rabbit is forced to teach the carnivorous trouble-maker a lesson he'll never forget. Brer Rabbit outsmarts the baddest fella in the forest, then saunters back to town as the local hero. Actor Danny Glover narrates this witty, playful adaptation, perfectly complemented by gritty bayou blues by Dr. John. It is just the kind of fun your family will enjoy again and again.

Paul Fleischman's Poems for Two Voices make for irresistable listening. Whether funny, sad, boisterous or serene, each poem is a virtuoso performance - skillfully illuminating a unique personality from the natural world.

To keep from being eaten, a resourceful inchworm measures a robin's tail, a flamingo's neck, a toucan's beak, a heron's legs, and a nightingale's song.

A moving musical score helps bring to life this unforgettable story from Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book.

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.

Ralph Waldo Emerson's "Nature" is perhaps the greatest original work of philosophy written by an American. This specially-prepared edition includes a foreword on the origin and significance the book.

Pinocchio è un burattino di legno, Geppetto è il suo papà...

Biscuit’s Day in the Woods (I Can Read Phonics) has descriptive copy which is not yet available from the Publisher...

Summer vacation means one thing - more time for Emily Elizabeth to play with Clifford! Until this summer, that is. Emily Elizabeth's family is going far away, so far that Clifford can't come. Or can he? Follow along as Clifford sniffs, swims, and tiptoes to find Emily Elizabeth - just in the nick of time!

"The Three Little Pigs" is a very funny and famous fairytale featuring anthropomorphic pigs who build three houses of different materials. The story begins with the title characters being sent out into the world by their mother, to "seek out their fortune". The first little pig builds a house of straw, but a wolf blows it down and eats him. The second pig builds a house of furze sticks, which the wolf also blows down and eats him. Each exchange between wolf and pig features ringing proverbial phrases, namely: "Little pig, little Pig, let me come in." "No, no, not by the hair on my chinny chin chin." "Then I'll huff, and I'll puff, and I'll blow your house in." The third pig builds a house of bricks. This little pig is very smart, and the end is a big surprise for everyone.

Il était une fois une cane qui couvait ses œufs. Quand ceux-ci éclosent, elle découvrit avec stupeur que l'un de ses canetons était très différent des autres. Beaucoup plus grand, pas de la même couleur, le petit canard fut rapidement rejeté de ses frères et sœurs mais aussi de tous les autres canards. Tout dépité, le vilain petit canard, comme il avait été surnommé, dut partir à l'aventure tout seul. Il allait bientôt découvrir sa vraie nature.

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.

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