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Meet one funny dog - Enzo, the lovable mutt who tells this story. Enzo knows he is different from other dogs: most dogs love to chase cars, but Enzo longs to race them. He learns about racing and the world around him by watching TV and by listening to the words of his best friend, Denny, an up-and-coming race car driver, and his daughter, Zo; his constant companion. Enzo finds that life is just like being on the racetrack - it isn't simply about going fast. And, applying the rules of racing to his world, Enzo takes on his family's challenges and emerges a hero.

David Ezra Stein is an accomplished author of children’s books and has been honored with the Ezra Jack Keats New Writer Award. In Interrupting Chicken, Papa warns little red chicken not to interrupt as he sets about reading their nightly bedtime stories - but the eager chicken just can’t help warning the fairy-tale characters about the dangers they face. Frustrated to no end, Papa finally gives the little chicken the chance to tell a tale. Now will Papa be able to stop himself from interrupting?

It's homework time for the little red chicken, who has just learned about something every good story should have: an elephant of surprise. Or could it be an element of surprise (as her amused papa explains)? As they dive in to story after story, looking for the part that makes a reader say "Whoa! I didn't know that was going to happen", Papa is sure he can convince Chicken he's right. After all, there are definitely no elephants in "The Ugly Duckling", "Rapunzel", or "The Little Mermaid" - or are there?

Imagine that you have a family pet who somehow knows when bad things are going to happen, and is always in the right place at the right time to avert disaster and save the day. This is the story of India, a very unique feline with a nose for trouble and is intelligent enough to keep her friends and family from harm. Follow in her adventures as she patrols the neighborhood, finding danger and fun at the same time.

Many dogs have human owners. Not this dog. He fetches his own slippers, curls up at his own feet and gives himself a good scratch. But there is one spot, in the middle of his back, that he just can't reach. So one day, he lets a human scratch it. And the poor little chap follows him home. What can the dog do but get a lead, so he can take the chap around? Dog lovers of all ages will revel in the humorous role-reversal as this dog teaches his human all the skills he needs to be a faithful companion.

Caldecott Honor winner David Ezra Stein's lively tale is a fantastic listen, and feisty Mama Squirrel will have fierce mamas everywhere applauding! Ol' Mama Squirrel has raised lots of babies, and she knows just how to protect them. Whenever trouble comes nosing around, she springs into action with a determined ''Chook, chook, chook!'' and scares trouble away. Her bravery is put to the test, however, when a really big threat wanders into town and onto her tree. But no matter what, Mama's not about to back down!

Misha, a poor artist, has no one to celebrate Hanukkah with until he discovers a hungry cat in his barn. The lucky little cat, whom Misha names Mazel, inspires Misha to turn each night of Hanukkah into something special. He doesn't have money for Hanukkah candles, but he can use his artistic skills to bring light to his home - as Mazel brings good luck to his life.

Celebrate the beauty and strength of solitude with this poetic observation of the animal kingdom and those who move through it on their very own.

Sternenschweif kann mit seinen Zauberkräften sogar Steine zum Sprechen bringen! Mit dieser besonderen Fähigkeit will Laura ihrer Freundin Jessica helfen, die wegen ihrer neuen Stiefschwester todunglücklich ist. Dabei riskiert sie die Enthüllung von Sternenschweifs Geheimnis. Kann sie Jessica vertrauen?

Schneeweißchen, Rosenrot und ihre Mutter haben bei sich einen Bären aufgenommen, der im Winter Obdach suchte. Es ist ein sehr besonderer Bär, und Schneeweißchen hat ihn schnell sehr liebgewonnen. Als er sich im Frühjahr jedoch wieder von der Familie verabschiedet, um in den Wald zurückzukehren, ist Schneeweißchen so unglücklich, dass sie ihm verzweifelt hinterherläuft. Aus Angst um sie, zumal der Wald offenbar verzaubert ist, macht sich ihre Schwester Rosenrot mit Doc Croc und Yoyo auf die Suche nach ihr. Schon bald begegnen sie einem hässlichen Zwerg, der ganz offensichtlich mit dem Geheimnis des Bären zu tun hat.

A little bit of kindness can make a lot of change in human life or animals. When you show kindness, care, and love to animals or pets, they always have so many different ways to express their happiness. For example, when you have been kind to a dog, the dog will wag its tail. When you show kindness to a cat, it will start rubbing its body around you, and the cat will make a purring noise to show you that it is happy.

Ralph warns Flora not to pick that thirteenth bean. Everyone knows it’s unlucky! Now that they’re stuck with it, how can they make it disappear? If they each eat half the beans, there’s still one left over. And if they invite a friend over, they each eat four beans, but there’s still one left over! And four friends could each eat three beans, but there’s still one left over! HOW WILL THEY ESCAPE THE CURSE OF BEAN THIRTEEN?! A funny story about beans, that may secretly be about... math! Sometimes you can divide, but you just can’t conquer (the bean thirteen, that is).

Pauline und Peter träumen vom Bettenhaus Kissenberg. Bruno Kissenberg wird nach dem Anhören von ganz vielen Gute-Nacht-Geschichten nicht mehr wach. Herr Kissenberg hat eine Idee. Derjenige, der Bruno aufwecken kann, hat als ersten Preis ein wunderschönes Traumbett gewonnen. Wo es etwas zu gewinnen gibt, da sind die beiden Gauner Hatschi Pfeffer und Udu Hupe nicht weit. Der Wettkampf beginnt. Wer schafft es, Bruno wieder wach zu machen? Zum Glück hat Pauline Unterstützung.

Follow the heartwarming adventures of a California-born golden retriever living in the beautiful Napa Valley. Hear how this loving but also mischievous dog gets into trouble. Pete’s adventures include being trapped in a school overnight, chased by a bear, and sprayed by a skunk. Also hear about Pete’s deep love for his best friend, Sherri, and how he helped save the day for the McKane family.