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Yasmin REALLY wants a pet. A cat, a dog—she’d even settle for a snake. But Velma wasn’t the pet Yasmin expected. For starters, there are the fangs. And, well… she’s a vampire.

Chicken Hill is home to Ferdy, a tech wiz with a knack for invention and a habit of running into trouble. Always with him is Gripper, his farty and self-obsessed pug, and Tink, his brother's forever-tired cat. Together, they investigate the many wild and weird happenings in town. And whether fending off an invasion of zombie cactuses, or trying to keep an army of cloned conspiracy theorist cats out of office, there's no shortage of things to keep them busy. Because in Chicken Hill, there's only one rule: if you think things can't get weirder, they always can.

Rose Howard has OCD, Asperger's syndrome, and an obsession with homonyms (even her name is a homonym). She gave her dog Rain a name with two homonyms (Reign, Rein), which, according to Rose's rules of homonyms, is very special. Rain was a lost dog Rose's father brought home. Rose and Rain are practically inseparable. And they are often home alone, as Rose's father spends most evenings at a bar, and doesn't have much patience for his special-needs daughter.

What makes a family? Is it sharing favorite foods, cuddling up for snuggle time, loving each other no matter what you look like in the morning? For Steve Greig’s oddly wonderful, real-life family of senior dogs, chickens, rabbits, and a pig named Bikini, family is all those things and then some! And this lovable bunch is now starring in their very first children's story that showcases the importance of family.

When Henry and his big dog Mudge see a spy kit for sale, they know right away that it’s time to break open the piggy bank. With their spy hat and magnifying glass and secret code card, Henry and Mudge can flirt with danger, steal secrets, and start cracking codes.

The fourth book in the beloved and award-winning school hamster series! A classroom hamster has to be ready for anything, but suddenly there are LOTS-LOTS-LOTS of big surprises in Humphrey's world. Some are exciting, like a new hamster ball. But some are scary, like a run-in with a cat and a new...

Klawde is not your average cat. He's an emperor from another planet, exiled to Earth. He's cruel. He's cunning. He's brilliant... and he's about to become Raj Banerjee's best friend. Whether he likes it or not. Klawde had everything. Sharp claws. Fine fur. And, being the High Commander of the...

Dans "Zoé" d'Izabelle Gignac, nous suivons le parcours émouvant d'une jeune chienne confrontée à la pression d'un concours d'obéissance. Lors de cet événement, Zoé subit une crise de panique qui la disqualifie, révélant son anxiété et son manque d'expérience. Sa maîtresse, déçue, décide de l'abandonner à la SPCA, laissant Zoé se sentir perdue et rejetée. À travers ses réflexions, Zoé espère trouver une nouvelle famille qui l'acceptera avec ses faiblesses et ses forces.

The best part about having pets is learning and growing together. The world wouldn’t be the same without them! These little stories are all about dogs, cats, and other pets that are a part of our families, and the ways our pets put smiles on our faces every single day.

A new unplanned family member finally has a home. Together we share adventures and she will never be alone!

Was passiert, wenn ein Tier kein Zuhause mehr hat? Kira recherchiert in einem Tierheim, welche Herausforderungen die Arbeit mit Tieren dort mit sich bringt.

فكّرْتُ هذا الأسبوعَ أنْ أقتنيَ طائرًا من حديقَتِنا وأتّخِذَهُ صَديقًا، لكنّي لمْ أُجرِّبْ بَعدُ الاعتناءَ بالحيوانات، ولم أعتد على وُجودِها مَعي.

Pets find themselves at the mercy of human decisions—some bringing joy, others sorrow. Follow the heartwarming and heartbreaking tales of cats, dogs, and even pigs as they navigate the journey from abandonment to rescue, foster care, and adoption. In this collection of stories, discover the resilience of animals and the remarkable humans who open their hearts to give them a second chance at love and family.

Pia LOVES pets, but as she's not allowed one, she's decided to start her own PET CLUB to help her friends look after their animals. When Pia finds a lost, lonely kitten called Tiger Moon, she can't give up the chance of the furry friend she's always wanted. She decides to hide Tiger at Pet Club and look after her, even though if anyone finds out, she'll be in BIG TROUBLE. But when Pia's sister starts pet-sitting a parrot who repeats everything he hears, he might give away all of Pet Club's secrets!

Told in English and Spanish, Freckles is his little girl's best friend. He is a puppy who loves to play with toys and chase his tail. His next-door neighbors are the dog Carl and a cat named Kitty. Shelley is another dog friend of Freckles. Freckles enjoys bath time and hide and seek.

A special film tie-in edition of the heart-warming story about the World’s Worst Dog, adapted from John Grogan’s phenomenally bestselling memoir, Marley and Me. Meet Marley, a yellow furball of a puppy who quickly grows into a large, rowdy Labrador retriever. Marley is always getting into...

Mega-bestselling author Aaron Blabey, creator of The Bad Guys, is back! OK, here’s the situation: Thanks to a diabolical intergalactic game show, we are all cooked. Luckily, Griff, an 11-year-old kid with innumerable allergies, just got told by a talking axolotl named Bob that Griff is the...

A rip-roaring shout-aloud picture book about a spider who wants to be the family pet from the internationally acclaimed illustrator of Julia Donaldson’s What the Ladybird Heard. Spider wants to be a family pet. But the family whose house she lives in are terrified of her! Whenever she tries to...

The unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of The Diary of a Killer Cat, Anne Fine's classic story about Tuffy the murderous cat. Fabulously narrated by iconic comedian Jack Dee. Poor Ellie is horrified when Tuffy drags a dead bird into the house. Then a mouse. But Tuffy can't understand...

Georgina watches me. She doesn’t try to poke me or pull my tail. She doesn’t push her face into mine, and she speaks very softly. “Welcome,” she says. Most shelter animals dream of going home with a forever family. But for Elvis, being chosen by Mrs. Pemberton is a nightmare. He’s been taken away from his sister, Etta, and is determined to get back to the shelter to find her.

Doggo is used to things being a certain way in his family. He likes routine. Cat says he's become boring. That is until Pupper shows up! Pupper is playful and messy and turns the house upside down. This delightful collection includes Doggo and Pupper, Doggo and Pupper Save the World and Doggo and Pupper Search for Cozy.

Hally Tosis is a great family dog, but there is one rotten thing about her: her breath! It is so smelly, Hally's pet parents want to find a new home for her. The children, desperate to keep their beloved pet, try everything to rid Hally of her stinky stench. They take her for a breathtaking view, a movie that would leave her breathless, and a ride on a roller coaster that would make her lose her breath, but Hally's putrid panting persists! Only a miracle could save her now!

Many dogs steal owner's shoes. Carol Kieda’s dog, KiKi, favors stealing socks. Ever the sock thief, KiKi enjoys playing keep-away with Carol’s socks. She will come close to Carol, holding the sock, but as soon as Carol reaches for the sock, KiKi quickly runs off! Carol swears KiKi laughs the entire time!

Roxi is a rescue dog with a nice life. She wants all the animals in the world to have a nice life too. In this story, Roxi heads down Elephant-Trunk-Road, where she finds happy and sad elephants. With her superhero powers and her message about kindness, Roxi helps the sad elephants and her story has a happy ending.

Dixie and her dog-mama's search for friends begins with walks through town, at the beach, and in the neighborhood. In the beginning, Dixie explores the world around her in search of real-life friends, but only finds squirrels, bugs, deer, and even a blue plastic horse that Dixie suspects is real! One day, while Dixie and her dog Mama are on a long walk through the neighborhood, they meet a whole bunch of rescue dogs! Dixie is introduced to Jack, the one-eyed pitbull, Evil Evie, the temperamental Shih Tzu, Jarvis, the Mexican hairless dog, and Brinkley, the unofficial neighborhood mayor.

Meet the kids in Mrs. Z’s wacky and wonderful third-grade class! Rohan Murphy has an ambitious dream to launch his own pet care business, but when he starts small by babysitting the class guinea pig, he makes big mistakes. Rohan Murthy dreams of running a successful business—just like his...

Seeds of Faith reminds the listener that delayed does not mean denied. Sometimes it takes work to get what you desire in life, since faith without works is dead. The listener is reminded to not give up on self and your positive beliefs. How a person thinks can play a major role in the outcome.

Nemo is truly a pleasure to have as a pet. His peaceful energy instantly helps the listener understand why a dog can become your very best friend. Listen and enjoy the many reasons why Nemo's family considers him one of the greatest dogs in the world.

The Blunders, from Children's author David Walliams. Meet the Blunders: Bertie, Betsy, their children, Brutus and Bunny, along with their beloved grandma Old Lady Blunder, and their pet ostrich, Cedric. An ostrich is not a sensible pet, but then the Blunders are not sensible people. This family...

Mrs. Fuzzy is a heartwarming children's book about an old woman who can talk to animals. The book offers a unique perspective on the world of animals, as seen through the eyes of a kind and compassionate lady beloved by her town.