True Animal

When Simon, an orphaned young cat, is smuggled on board HMS Amethyst, his simple life amidst the streets of Hong Kong is transformed into an adventure fit for heroes. Bringing joy and compassion to those on board, Simon is the only puss to have been awarded the PDSA Dickin Medal, the highest honour for animal gallantry in wartime.

Three manuscripts in one audiobook: Wolves for Kids: Amazing Facts and True Stories About the Gray Wolf and Arctic Wolf, Giraffes for Kids: Amazing Facts and True Stories About Giraffes, and Lions for Kids: Amazing Facts and True Stories About the Lion. Learn more about wolves, giraffes, and lions!

What do stories about humpback whales protecting a biologist from a shark, a pride of lions rescuing a girl from kidnappers, gorillas working together to dismantle poacher snares, a parrot warding off an attacker in a park, a chimpanzee consoling a human, and an elephant trying to rescue a baby rhino tell us about animal nature? And what might they suggest about our very own human nature?

A funny and empowering memoir from a girl with a severe form of cerebral palsy, for fans of Wonder and Out of My Mind. When she was just a tiny baby, something terrible happened to Lexi. It left her with an out-of-control body and without a voice. Now, as a precocious, superhero-obsessed...

Courtney thinks she might finally be able to give the Curly Bay Pet Hotel and Rescue the true makeover it deserves when she hears about a community development project that’s holding a contest, but when a body turns up, she can’t help but get to the bottom of it one more time! A community development project fills Courtney with visions of expansion. If she can just find the time to put together a good presentation, she’ll be able to help many more cats and dogs in Curly Bay. But she also has some stiff competition with the proposed new community center in town.

Listen to these true, heartwarming stories of daring animal escapes involving a pair of pigs who escaped slaughter, a cow who broke her neck and survived, a lamb born during transport and rescued by a woman, and more.

When Sammy Shine’s plane takes off unexpectedly, he ends up in a whole new world; no longer does he live in comfort in his shoe box in Hank’s room. Now he’s lost in the woods with no way to get home, while a dangerous enemy lurks. Fortunately, a group of new friends, including a mouse, an injured crow, a newt, and a shrew, will help him find and repair his plane so he can try to get back home.

The unbelievable true story of the Cold War’s strangest proxy war, fought between the zoos on either side of the Berlin Wall. “The liveliness of Mohnhaupt’s storytelling and the wonderful eccentricity of his subject matter make this book well worth a read.” —Star Tribune (Minneapolis)...

Dogs really are man's best friend - and we can prove it! In this uplifting collection, listeners will discover the incredible true stories of talented, brave, and daring dogs whose exploits have made them world-famous. These tales of canine courage, loyalty and intelligence will warm any dog-lovers heart. Over 30 stories are included, brought to life by narrator Fran Burgoyne. Find out all about...

Left alone to wander the streets of the Bronx, the sturdy little Havanese chow dog Little Bear faces the challenges of unfamiliar and sometimes unfriendly people, animals, and birds. In recognition of his destiny to help awaken the people and heal the Earth, he is knighted by some strange, magical dog catchers and sent to Georgia and Mark’s house in the suburbs. Sir Little Bear teams up with all the critters and birds in the backyard, and then he gets Rocky the baby squirrel into Georgia and Mark’s house, where they raise him until he’s old enough to be on his own.

One of Britain's most treasured authors Michael Rosen delivers a big helping of comfort and joy in this collection of heart-warming true tales from around the world on themes of hope, courage and crocodiles. Perfect for kids aged 6+! This hug of a book contains joyful surprises on every page!...

Cats may love snoozing in sunny spots, but our furry friends are capable of so much more! In this collection, you'll discover the incredible true stories of talented, brave, and clever kitties whose exploits have made them world-famous.This heart-warming book includes over 40 cat stories, from ancient Egyptian kitties to internet sensations Grumpy Cat and Bob the Streetcat. These tales are bought to life by narrator Fran Burgoyne.

Dogs – truly a gift from Heaven. Dogs can teach you a thing or two about how to take a proper nap. They can also touch your heart with life-long lessons about love, loss, and loyalty. Twisty and True Tails of a Shelter Dog Matchmaker is about displaced dogs that took the winding road instead of the straight path to happiness. It provides spiritual perspective and encouragement – plus it’s a fun and easy listen.

The heart-lifting, heartbreaking story by Michael Morpurgo, the nation’s favourite storyteller. In the Imperial War Museum is a wooden Dachshund, carved by a German prisoner of war for the children of the British family with which he stayed after the fighting ended. This is the story of how it...

Fans of Shark Week, Sharknado, and all things shark-related will want to sink their teeth into this exciting shark-infested chapter book. Join real-life cave divers, extreme photographers, and researchers as they brave thrilling undersea adventures! Kids who are familiar with the popular National Geographic Kids Chapters line are sure to be on the edge of their seats over these new totally true tales of adventure and survival.

In 2002, a young orca was discovered near Seattle - lost, alone, and 300 miles away from home. Six months later she was rescued, rehabilitated and reunited with her family on the north end of Vancouver Island. Today Springer is thriving, with two calves of her own. It's the only successful orca reunion in history!

Prove you are the smartest person in the room with 500 true trivia facts about nature, plants, and animals. These facts are so absurd some might even say that they sound like bull$#*t! Explore the wild and the wacky in this fun addition to the True Facts series that shares all things flora and...

Award-winning author and wildlife expert Eliot Schrefer makes his picture book debut with a sweet, poignant story about family and belonging, inspired by the true story of a bonobo raised by a human family and later returned to the wild, with illustrations from New York Times bestselling artist...

The inspirational true story of how twenty-two-year-old Henny Sinding courageously helped smuggle hundreds of Jewish families in occupied Denmark to safety in Sweden during the Holocaust. A middle grade nonfiction novel-in-verse by award-winning author Susan Hood. It wouldn’t be easy, but they...

Based on a true story, Jackpawt the Lucky Pup follows a little dog with a big heart as he journeys from loneliness to love. Lost on the streets of Sacramento, Jackpawt is tossed aside and unwanted—but he never gives up. With courage in his paws and hope in his heart, he runs toward something better. This book is more than a story—it’s a celebration of rescue, healing, and the bond between people and pets. A perfect listen for young animal lovers, Jackpawt the Lucky Pup reminds us all that love can find us in the most unexpected places… and sometimes, the ones we save end up saving us.