Plop is a baby barn owl. He is perfect in every way--except for one thing. He's afraid of the dark! One day Suzy the cat finds herself flying away in a hot-air balloon. How is Suzy going to find her way home? Hilda is a small, speckled hen. When she makes up her mind to visit her new cousin chicks nothing can stop her! Three heart-warming animal tales, perfect for young readers.
This beautiful book of stories takes readers on a journey around the world with 50 best-loved tales, featuring creatures big and small. Prepare for a story time like no other as you delve into this beautifully-illustrated collection of classic stories featuring tales about your favourite animals from every corner of the globe. This anthology of animal stories brings together the most loved animal-themed fables, myths and legends including The Three Little Pigs, The Ugly Duckling, Why the Swallow's Tail is Forked and the story of Ananse and the Python. Lively retellings from best-selling author Angela McAllister are brought to life with sumptuous illustrations from Romanian-born illustrator, Aitch, in this treasury to treasure for a lifetime. For story lovers young and old this is the perfect anthology for all the family and animal lovers everywhere.
Jill Tomlinson's Favourite Animal Stories A collection of six heart-warming baby animal stories from the hugely popular Jill Tomlinson. Meet Plop the beautiful barn owl with a fear of the dark, Pat the curious sea otter, Otto the penguin chick who just wants to find out, Pongo the playful baby gorilla who wants to grow up and Suzy the cat who just wants to go home… Includes 6 lovable baby animal tales: The Owl Who was Afraid of the Dark The Cat Who Wanted to Go Home The Penguin Who Wanted to Find Out The Otter Who Wanted to Know The Hen Who Wouldn't Give Up The Gorilla Who Wanted to Grow Up
Three animal stories about growing up feature Pongo, a young gorilla who wants to be like his father; Otto, the first penguin to hatch; and Pim, a young aardvark who learns about the world around him by observing other animals.
Funny, reassuring, touching, and beautifully repackaged, children will enjoy reading Jill Tomlinson's animal tales again and again! Contains: "The Gorilla Who Wanted to Grow Up," "The Penguin Who Wanted to Find Out," and "The Aardvark Who Wasn't Sure."
Hilda is a small, speckled hen. And when Hilda makes up her mind, nothing can stop her. Hilda's auntie has just had a family of chicks, and she's determined to visit them. But how is Hilda going to travel the five miles to her auntie's farm?
"With the same delightfully irreverent spirit that he brought to his retellings of Little Red Riding Hood, Marshall enlivens another favorite. . . . The illustrations are fraught with delicious humor and detail. Like its predecessor, perfect for several uses, from picture book hour to beginning reading."--Kirkus Reviews. Caldecott Honor Medal.
"No summary can do justice to the strange appeal of this unusual, short book, which is at once a crime novel, a comic novel and a serious political satire on contemporary Ukraine." —Anne Applebaum, The Wall Street Journal With the collapse of the Soviet Union, newly-free Ukraine is a shell-shocked land . . . In poverty-and-violence-wracked Kyiv, unemployed writer Viktor Zolotaryov leads a down-and-out life with his only friend, Misha, a penguin that he rescued when the local zoo started getting rid of animals it couldn't feed. Even more nerve-wracking for Victor: a local mobster has taken a shine to Misha and wants to borrow him for events. But Viktor thinks he’s finally caught a break when he lands a well-paying job at the Kyiv newspaper writing “living obituaries” of local dignitaries—articles to be filed for use when the time comes. The only thing is, the time always seems to come as soon as Viktor finishes writing the article. Slowly understanding that his own life may be in jeopardy, Viktor also realizes that the only thing that might be keeping him alive is his penguin.
Do you love to read stories? Well, everybody absolutely love to read it. This book is furnished with more than 120 all time favorite animal stories which kids loves to read listen them. So, go on and enjoy it upto the fullest.
These adorable little animals -- as seen in The Dodo's viral videos -- have the BIGGEST personalities! Angel the miniature zebu calf couldn't even stand months after she was born. Potato, an especially tiny Munchkin cat, was born with a body that was too small. And Bueller, a bulldog puppy, had weak legs that made it too hard for him to walk. What do these three animals have in common? They all overcame the impossible. Luckily, Angel, Potato, and Bueller all had the help of supportive humans to help them beat the odds -- from vets and foster parents to their very own forever homes! These three inspiring true stories show that with a little love and kindness -- and a lot of hard work -- we can get through anything together. Each short story in this collection is the perfect length for middle-grade readers. This book also includes a 16-page full-color insert, featuring photos of all three animals. Angel, Potato, and Bueller's stories have been featured on The Dodo, one of social media's most popular animal brands, with over 33 million followers! Their inspiring stories are the perfect example of just how far an animal can go when they have the love of a supportive human by their side.
