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More sparklingly funny adventures about the much-loved talking mice that live under Howard's desk, eat his biscuits, try and help him out, but only ever end up making a mess. This time they are at the airport, but a mix up at security sees the Clumsies end up in the wrong suitcase and running amok in Departures.

Newbery Medalist Avi carves an imaginative story full of suspense and surprises. For the animals of Central Park, life turns upside down when Big Daddy Duds and his gang of rats move uptown and take over the park. The mayor of Central Park, a squirrel named Oscar Westerwit, is determined to give the park back to its rightful owners - the squirrels, rabbits, and moles. Mark Nilson’s lively narration brings to life the critters of Central Park in 1900. Other Avi books include Crispin and The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle.

One morning, the lighthouse family wakes up to find a baby sea lion asleep in their kitchen! The baby, whose name is Topper, explains that his mother left him here and instructed him to wait for her return. Pandora the cat and Seabold the dog are happy to care for Topper, and mouse children Lila, Whistler, and Tiny are excited to make a new friend.

When Penny comes home from school, she is ready to sing her song. But the babies are sleeping, and Mama and Papa are worried that Penny will wake them up. Oh, but it is a good song, a really wonderful song...and Penny wants more than anything to sing it. Will it ever be the right time to sing it? Penny and Her Song is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Kevin Henkes is a master at creating books that resonate with young children.

Hand aufs Herz, Pfote in die Höhe, dreimal gespuckt und heilig geschworen: Endlich das 4. Abenteuer! Au Backe! Eliot und seine Freundin Isabella wollen Opa Pucki zum Waldfest abholen, doch die Hütte ist leer. Da es oberverdächtig nach Bockwurst riecht, ist die Sache ja wohl klar - der Opa wurde von Bocky und seiner Rüpelbande entführt, die sich von ihm durch den Finsterwald zu einem geheimen Schatzversteck führen lassen wollen. Eliot und Isabella folgen der Spur, um Opa Pucki zu befreien - doch sie haben nicht mit den Gefahren des tiefen, unheimlichen Waldes gerechnet.

Au Backe! Eliot ist stinksauer, weil er seine Ferien auf der Ratteninsel Ratzekoog verbringen soll. Doch wie es der Zufall will, ist auch Isabella in Onkel Knuts Hütte einquartiert. Zum Lesen kommt Eliot aber nicht die Bohne, denn schon bald rücken den beiden Rattenkindern Bocky Bockwurst und seine Bande auf die Pelle. Beinahe ertrinkt Eliot sogar, doch da eilen ihm Pinguin Rakete und Fiete Flunder zu Hilfe.

Newbery Medal winner Cynthia Rylant pens the enchanting tale of Whistler and Lila’s adventures during the low tide of the full moon. The mice children set off to meet new creatures before the tide comes back in and washes the creatures back to sea. Suddenly, a young octopus named Cleo startles the children, but the three soon become good friends. Yet as the tide comes back in, Lila discovers her feet are stuck in the mud. Will Cleo be able to help her in time and save the day?

Best-selling author Daniel Kirk’s children’s books include Library Mouse—which Booklist called a “showstopper.” In the library, Sam meets a fellow mouse named Sarah, who is quite an explorer. Scurrying along the tops of the bookshelves and scampering around in the darkest corners are some of her favorite pastimes. How different from Sam, who is too frightened to climb! Sam would much rather spend his time learning about new things. In the end, the two can do just about anything if they work together.

This is part one of a collection of stories aimed at educating your little ones of the many day-to-day dangers they face. Part one is about fire. Your children will have fun and laugh while enjoying the adventures of the Mole family, Mummy, Molly, Milly, Matty, and Micky. When Mummy Mole has to leave her children, Molly is in charge, but Matty and Micky are naughty boys who are always looking for adventure. Sadly they do make mistakes along the way, so let your children learn by the moles' mistakes and hopefully not make too many of their own.

In a new adventure, it's Christmas in Strawberry Park, and the guinea pigs are decorating the hutch and rocking around their broccoli Christmas tree. But when Henrietta's mother is called to investigate the mystery of missing Inca gold, the furry friends find themselves on their way to...Peru!

What animal has a furry body, a short tail, and sharp claws? Prairie dogs! But do you know where prairie dogs live? Or what sounds a prairie dog makes? Listen to this book to find out! Learn all about different animals in the Animal Close-Ups series - part of the Lightning Bolt Books™ collection. Lightning Bolt Books™ bring nonfiction topics to life!

Poppy waited patiently for her mommy to come home. Sharon came up the driveway, and Poppy ran up to the car door. She was purring loudly as Sharon opened the door. Sharon gave her some "kitty-love" and then opened the door. She gave Poppy some breakfast and then laid down to take a nap. Poppy ate her breakfast and then decided to go out and hunt for a while. What did she hunt? Who did she meet? What did Poppy do at the end of the story? Listen and find out for yourself!

Eliot, der kleine Rattenjunge, wird von einer Hochwasserwelle weit hinaus aufs Land gespült! Zum Glück trifft er das Rattenmädchen Isabella, das ihm mit Rat und Tat zur Seite steht. Auf ihrem langen und gefährlichen Weg zurück in die Stadt begegnen sie der Waldmaus Oskar, dem Geiger Guido Giggelblatt und der Schlange Klausgünter, legen sich mit der Wildsau Wally an und überlisten den gierigen Fuchs. Aber in die Hände von Bocky Bockwurst und seiner Bande dürfen sie auf keinen Fall geraten!

Der alte Polizeihund Polter und das Langhaarmeerschweinchen Murmel beschließen, echte Abenteurer zu werden. Sie machen sich auf den weiten Weg zum Meer. Unterwegs stoßen sie auf eine riesige Zaubersuppe, in die Murmel entführt wird. Der besorgte Polter springt in die Zaubersuppe und macht sich auf die Suche nach seiner Freundin Murmel. Er gerät immer tiefer in die Suppe und muss sich dabei mit so mancher kurioser Gestalt auseinandersetzen: Mit dem prahlerischen Suppenwächter, dem chaotischen Rechenschweinchen Eins von Sieben und auch mit gemeinen Monstern, die am Grunde des Topfes hausen.

The Clumsies are back in their third and most hilarious book yet! Full of the surreal invention and sparkling wit we’ve come to expect, this latest instalment will have everyone checking under their desks for talking mice…Howard's evil boss Mr Bullerton has decided to put on a Big Show at work – and he wants Howard to sing!Trouble is, Howard's singing is worse than awful… and Mr Bullerton knows it. Now Howard faces an epic humiliation.

Felina the cat queen may be gone, but the subway tunnels of Atlantia are still dangerous to all rodents who dwell within the twists and turns. Pup and his spider companion, Hacklemesh, are lurking in the shadows.... Hopper is determined to reach out to his brother gone bad, to see if he can talk some sense into the young rodent. But then Hope, the youngest of Zucker and Firren's new litter, goes missing, and all signs point to Pup as the culprit.

Two mischievous little mice wander around through a doll's house.

There’s a hot rod race today at noon! But before the hamster can enter the big race, he must first find his perfect hot rod. Where will he ever find a car small enough for a hamster? Of course - at Dog’s Junk Yard! Dog tries to help Hamster, but there are so many cars for Hamster to choose from. Old car? New car? Or a shiny, glittering blue car? How will Hamster ever decide which is best for burning rubber?

Ahoy, mates…and mice! Riff Raff the Mouse Pirate is setting off on a treasure hunt with his cheese-loving crew, but before they can find the treasure, the bold buccaneers must find the missing clue. Join in on the fun in this hilarious sea adventure! Simple rhyming words and a swashbuckling story will help young listeners build their vocabulary and strengthen reading skills.

Sour balls! Gumdrops! Chocolate! Mouse is stunned as he watches goblins and skeletons and ghosts collect candy. He wants to go trick-or-treating, too, so when the little bitty ghost drops her sack, Mouse scrambles inside. Now he's in for a harrowing Halloween adventure!