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Late in 2013, snowy owls started showing up in places no one expected to find them - including Florida. What had caused so many of these majestic birds to leave their Arctic home and fly to southern Canada and the United States? Scientists quickly began working to find out. Author Sandra Markle brings together firsthand reports from the scientists involved along with stunning photographs of the owls to explain this rare event, known as an irruption.

Sophie kann es gar nicht abwarten, bis endlich Weihnachten ist. Da werden Plätzchen gebacken, der Baum aufgestellt und zwischendrin Geschichten vom Hummer, dem Biber, der Maus und der Eule erzählt und gesungen. Doch dann ist endlich Bescherung und zu Sophies Stoffkameraden gesellt sich ein neues Tier hinzu. Aber das beste Geschenk von allen? Na klar, das sind Küsschen für alle! Schöner kann Weihnachten wirklich nicht sein!

Sammy Jay is a blue jay who, like most blue jays, is mischievous. He delights in making trouble for other creatures of the Green Meadows and the Green Forest. Sammy really doesn't want to see them hurt, he just wants to make torment them. Enter Chatterer the Red Squirrel, who also lives in the Green Forest and can be as troublesome as Sammy Jay. In The Adventures of Sammy Jay, Chatterer and Sammy Jay match wits and show off their bad attitudes toward one another.

Blacky the Crow is a mischief maker. He has very sharp eyes and sees things he shouldn't. They often get him into trouble. Blacky loves eggs. One day he discovers that Hooty the Owl and Mrs. Hooty have laid eggs in a nest when there is still snow on the ground. Blacky devises a plan with his fellow crows to steal them. Later, we find out that Blacky has a good side too. As with all Thornton W. Burgess books, there are positive messages for young listeners.

Perfect for fans of The One and Only Ivan, this irresistible debut novel combines plucky humor and a whole lot of heart in a story about the true meaning of family. Sometimes flying means keeping your feet on the ground...Born in a dismal room in a pet store, Alastair the African grey parrot dreams of escape to bluer skies. He'd like nothing more than to fly away to a palm tree with his beloved sister, Aggie. But when Aggie is purchased by 12-year-old Fritz, and Alastair is adopted by elderly dance-enthusiast and pie-baker Albertina Plopky, the future looks ready to crash-land.

Ladybird Presents Animal Stories! A collection of fictional audio adventures designed to teach Children about the hidden life of animals in the wild. From adventurous ducklings to a birds first flight, and from greedy squirrels to clever piglets these fun stories are written to inform and...

Eva's class is preparing for the Nature Day party. Mrs. Featherbottom splits the class into two clubs and each club has to come up with ways to help the planet. When Eva gets placed in a different club from her best friends, Lucy and Hailey, she misses them. But Eva learns new things about her classmates, and she discovers that someone in her club is also missing a friend!

Through the eyes of Grace and her ducklings, you'll witness the wonder of a sunny morning, the joy of musical harmony, the growth that comes from rain, and the unity found in the flow of a sparkling stream. In this audio, you'll find more than a story—you'll discover a world where every creature has a role to play, where the smallest details hold the greatest significance, and where the meadow itself becomes a canvas on which the lessons of life are painted with vibrant colors.

When Pimkin, the smallest penguin in his colony, accidentally stows away in a traveler’s bag, he tumbles into the twinkling magic of the North Pole. There he discovers glowing Glowmints, dancing Snow Sprites, and the most important event of the year: the North Pole Pocket Parade. But when the Golden Glow Lantern suddenly goes dark, Christmas warmth all around the world is in danger. With the help of Twig the tiny reindeer and a host of pocket-sized helpers, Pimkin must find the courage to follow the quiet glow inside his own heart.

Piou a de petites ailes… et de grandes envies. Dans cette histoire toute en douceur, les tout-petits suivent Piou sur le chemin des premières découvertes, où l’on apprend à écouter son cœur, à grandir un peu et à s’émerveiller beaucoup.

The Creature Choir, from Children's author David Walliams. There’s more than one star of the show… In fact, there’s a whole choir of them! Warble the walrus LOVES to sing. Unfortunately, she is not very good at it! And when her atrocious warbling causes an avalanche, the other walruses...

A stand-alone addition to the New York Times and Indie bestselling Voice of the Wilderness novels by Rosanne Parry. Westerly the raven fears she won’t survive the prophecy she was born to fulfill in this enthralling animal survival story about destiny, leadership, and bravery. Includes a map...

A tiny penguin. A lost snow hare. A snowy adventure about how small hearts can do big things. Pimkin may be pocket sized, but his courage is enormous. When he wanders into a shimmering ice cave and discovers a lost baby snow hare, Pimkin decides that even a tiny penguin can be a very big helper. Together they slide across glittering ice, follow soft paw prints through the snow, and search for the warm burrow that the little hare calls home. Along the way, Pimkin learns that you do not have to be big on the outside to make a big difference on the inside.

Owl Capone–he’s got a heart as big as his fedora and he is ready to steal hearts everywhere. Owl knows the way into people’s hearts is through his legendary sandwich wraps and OG secret family sauce served at his restaurant in the Windy Forest. He’s practically considered a celebrity!...

Skyler is a young golden eagle who should be soaring through the skies—but he’s too afraid to fly. While his friends and family take to the air with ease, Skyler clings to his parachute for comfort, worried that he won’t be able to do it. No matter how much his mother reassures him that flying will come naturally, he just doesn’t have the confidence. But when an unexpected event forces Skyler out of his nest, he must find the courage to spread his wings. Will he finally take the leap?

This children's audiobook is about Sam the Peacock is proud of his bright feathers, but he wishes he could swim as gracefully as his best friend, Karen the Duck. Karen, on the other hand, loves splashing in the pond but secretly wishes she had Sam’s dazzling feathers. When a big storm hits the farm, the two friends must use their unique abilities to help the other animals. Sam's feathers shelter the chicks from the rain, and Karen guides everyone safely through the flooded fields. By the end, they realize that what makes them different is exactly what makes them special.

Als der junge Krähenjunge Rupert von einem heftigen Unwetter aus seinem Nest geschleudert wird, beginnt für ihn eine Reise, die sein Leben verändert. Zunächst scheint die Stadt freundlich, doch schon bald geraten die lauten Straßen und die Welt der Menschen zur Gefahr. Auf sich allein gestellt landet Rupert in einer Mülltonne – und wird dort von den Ratten Gretl und Jörg gefunden, die ihn zu ihrem weisen Großvater Cajetan bringen. Dessen Worte sind eindeutig: „Ein Vogel gehört in die Luft.“

After becoming lost, a frightened young bird finds companionship with Dana. Together, they explore various locations, highlighting the bird's differences from other families. The narrative's heartwarming conclusion, reuniting the bird with its family, celebrates the distinct beauty of each family. This book underscores the significance of diversity within families, achieved through outdoor experiences that positively impact children's mental health, academic performance, social skills, cognitive improvements and physical health.

Owl wants to answer a question that’s making him feel mixed up: why can’t he fall asleep at night when all of the other animals in the forest are sleeping? Setting out on a quest to learn, Owl asks the squirrels, the rabbits, and even a bear! Alas, all the animals are asleep at night and too busy in the daytime to help Owl solve his problem. But Owl is determined to find out what’s up, and the answer might just surprise him . . .

Will Nog succeed in his dream? And will his hedgehog friends be able to help him make his dream a reality? A delightful tale for children and parents alike.