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Four dramatised stories starring everyone's favourite bear, introduced by Michael Hordern, who narrated the original BBC TV series Paddington. Included here are 'Please Look After This Bear', 'A Bear in Hot Water', 'A Disappearing Trick Paddington', and 'The Amateur Dramatics'.

'Please look after this bear', said the label around Paddington's neck, so the Brown family take him home and do just that. Life with Paddington, however, is full of surprises - as you'll find out in these four great dramatised stories!

When you look, always look twice, and maybe even listen. You're bound to see a thing or three that everyone else is missing.

Flutter, flutter! What did you just see? Was it a butterfly or a moth? Butterflies and moths are similar, but they have some important differences. Find out how their colors, antennae, bodies, and behaviors can all help you tell these two animal look-alikes apart.

A brownish creature with bumps and lumps sits on rock. Is it a frog or a toad? From the color of their skin to how they move, frogs and toads are not the same. Dive right in to discover how they are alike and how they are different.

You see a fin poke out of the water. It’s a big gray animal with a friendly face. It looks like a dolphin, but is it a porpoise? Dolphins and porpoises are similar, but they have some important differences. Find out how their fins, mouths, teeth, and behaviors can all help you tell these two animal look-alikes apart.

An animal that looks like a turtle munches on some grass. It has scales and a hard shell. But is it a turtle or a tortoise? Turtles and tortoises are similar, but they have some important differences. Find out how their legs, feet, shells, and behaviors can all help you tell these two animal look-alikes apart.

Two beady eyes peek out of the water. Is it a crocodile or an alligator? They may look similar, but these two reptiles have many differences, including where they live and the shape of their snout. Let’s find out what fearsome creature is really lurking below the water and explore their differences.

Buzz! Buzz! Was that a honeybee or wasp zipping past your ear? While both yellow-and-black striped insects can cause a painful sting, they have many differences.

We finally get to the last adventure with the forest animals. This time, we meet a snail and a spider who are connected by their common need for… breakfast. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and just like our parents would say, should never be skipped. In order to properly savour his breakfast in peace, the snail must embark on a very long journey and acquire a real forest treasure treat for the spider. Unfortunately, time is running out and he's not the fastest of animals… How can the bee help him with this difficult task?

Let's go on another adventure with the forest friends. The Heron is getting ready to leave for warmer countries, but first he must get the three gifts that he has promised his cousins. He combs the forest looking for the souvenirs they requested for, but can't find anything. Will the Moose's timely advice help him fulfil this difficult mission?

This next story will introduce us to more inhabitants of the forest. The little Tree Frog is envious of the animals who are gifted in something and just wants to find a hobby. He experiences many disappointments while hiking to the top of an old ash tree, and learns that he is neither a good model nor a talented artist. Will he be able to find his passion and talent before reaching the highest branch?

Rolf the wolf looks too scary to make friends. When his plan to build friendships backfires, he worries that his classmates will dislike him. Will they learn to appreciate him for who he really is? In this colorful rhyming book, Rolf's classmates learn that outside looks don't always show you the kind of person someone is inside.

Do you love dinosaurs? Want to find out all about them and learn some awesome facts? Join us for a trip back in time to see what the dinosaurs were really like when they roamed the Earth. From ferocious carnivores to peaceful herbivores, you'll meet them all on our guided tour.

It's Alright to Look Different is a short story about a little chick who was born a different color than the other chicks. He was ignored and separated from the group because of how he looked. One night he was the only one who was able to save them from a hungry fox and became their hero. This is a heart-warming story about how it is alright to look different. Suitable for all ages and targeted for 24 months to 5 years old.

Pedro the penguin looks after his egg and keeps it safe until it is ready to hatch. Leveled text brings Pedro's story to life.

Norman, a narwhal, goes on a deep dive to see his friends. Join him in this cute story with carefully leveled text.

A fearsome dinosaur stomps around on two legs. It swipes its sharp claws and shows off its pointy teeth. Was that monster a Giganotosaurus? Or was it a Spinosaurus? These dinosaurs looked similar, but they were very different. Listen to this audiobook to become an expert at telling these look-alikes apart!

Earth has a litter problem. How can you help? Join Trina to learn how little pieces of trash can become big problems. Find out safe ways to take care of litter. Do your part to be a planet protector! Discover how to reduce, reuse, recycle, and more with Tyler and Trina in the Planet Protectors series, part of the Cloverleaf Books™ collection.

Young listeners will learn about clown fish. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions help build nonfiction learning skills.

Carefully leveled text engages young listeners in learning about rays. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions help build nonfiction learning skills.