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The VIPs of Wobbly Rock can’t wait to attend Queen McNiff’s legendary Turnip Festival in the neighbouring kingdom of Upper Crust. But when Betty meets a fashionable forest sprite called Misty Jamjar, it dawns on her that perhaps her old pals aren’t as sophisticated as she once thought. Misty convinces Betty that being small ain’t all it’s cracked up to be. If Betty can help Misty break into the Queen’s heavily guarded vault, they might just be able to gain access to the Orb of Ogg.

Generations of children have been charmed by this enchanting work, and Brilliance Audio is proud to introduce its own version with multi-Grammy Award-winner Jim Dale as narrator. To delight the millions of Jim’s fans, his reading of Peter and the Wolf will include unforgettable vocal characterizations of the various animals, young Peter, and Peter’s grumpy old grandfather. The music of Peter and the Wolf, including some of the best-known classical melodies, is superbly performed by the award-winning Seattle Symphony, led by music director Gerard Schwarz.

This is a brief introductory guide on dogs and why they behave the way they do.

Kay's pony Rosie loves exploring. She's always running away from her boring old field. But one day, Rosie goes too far. Will Kay ever see her pony again?

In The Shoe Bird, Jim Dale brings to life a flock of unforgettable bird characters: Arturo the parrot, Gloria the goose, Minerva the owl, and even the extinct Dodo! This is Eudora Welty's fantastical story of how some feathered friends made a fateful switch from flying to wearing shoes, little knowing that they would soon become the prey of Freddy the Cat!

Emma is so excited. Lottie the Shetland pony is to be hers at last! But when Lottie arrives, she's so much smaller than Emma remembers. Emma dreams of riding Lottie in the gymkhana. Is Lottie too little?

Becky and her friends are thrilled when Sam, a lovely pony, comes to live in the field next door to their school. Becky even has a chance to look after Sam and ride him! But then danger threatens and only Becky can save her new friend ...

The best part of Abby's seaside holiday is riding Henry, the only pony among the donkeys on the beach. But one day Abby gets a terrible shock – Henry and the donkeys have disappeared! Will Abby ever see her holiday pony again?

Willow loves living at Devon Farm with her owner, Hannah. But she's always wanted to be a wild pony. One day, Willow gets her chance. She escapes to the moors, where the ponies roam free ...

Darren can't wait to compete in gymkhanas with Charlie, his new pony. But Charlie refuses to jump – until the day when only Charlie's jumping skills can rescue another rider who is in trouble.

Clare has always longed for a pony of her own. So when she finds Shadow in her garden, she is absolutely thrilled. Where does the pony come from?

Zoe is thrilled to bits with Freddie, her new pony. Freddie's such fun to ride – and she loves to gallop. Zoe's parents are worried that Freddie's too frisky for Zoe, and when Freddie suddenly bucks Zoe off, they decide she must go! Will Zoe have to say goodbye to her dream pony?

Becky loves Sam, the pony who lives in the field next to her school. She's thrilled when her class are told they can look after him. Everyone enjoys being with Sam, until something terrible happens. Can Becky help her perfect pony when it really matters?

Puss in Boots, a fractured fairy-tale musical, is a tale of conquering fears, finding your truth, discovering your strengths, and standing for what you believe in, with lots of fun along the way. With 11 original songs, this classic fairy tale is transformed into a hilarious adventure that will have the listener feeling like they're front-row center at a Broadway show. Narrated by Jim Dale and a full cast, and written and created by the award-winning team behind Spin: The Rumpelstiltskin Musical, this audiobook is a treat for the whole family.

This is a collection of offbeat and cheerful poems written by Othen Donald Dale Cummings and narrated by William Turbett. This book is a treasure trove of lyrical and whimsical poetry including: Oh Merry Mockingbird, Three Tigers And A Hot Air Balloon and of course the humorous, An Elephant Is On My House. Kids will love the fifteen adorable poems included in this collection!

Grumpy Gus is having a bad day until his friend comes to the rescue. Louie Lou is Gus' best friend and wants Gus to cheer up. Together, the two friends find ways to make Gus feel happy and cheerful again.

When a lonely boy meets a sixty-million-year-old T-Rex, an unlikely friendship begins and laughter and adventure follow.

Have you ever seen a kitty cat smile? Or, a kitty cat that sometimes walks upright on his hind feet, leans way over, and has a big, bushy tail that swishes from side to side? Or, a kitty cat that teaches himself to play a rare musical instrument called the three-ba? Or, a kitty cat who learns the fine art of feline karate - achieving the highest rank? Welcome to the world of Kitty Wappis! Join him in all of his tales and fables, his many talents, strange friends, and exciting adventures along the way.

This is a cat and dog joke audiobook dedicated to cats and dogs, of course.

Discover the magic of good manners with Sammy Squirrel, Betty Bee, and their animal pals in 'Polite Paws and Friendly Claws.' These whimsical tales for ages 2-8 teach valuable lessons about saying 'please,' 'thank you,' and more, all wrapped in funny and heartwarming stories. Perfect for parents to listen with little ones, this charming book is a celebration of kindness and courtesy in a delightful meadow filled with furry and feathered friends.