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Books make good pets and don't need going to the vet. You don't have to keep them on a lead or throw them a stick. They'll wag their words whenever you flick their dog-eared pages. Even howl an ancient tale for the inward-listening ear. Did you know that a book can take you anywhere? You only...

A collection of short stories depicting the everyday lives of Whisper and Cooper and their grumpy cat sister, Dana.

Penelope has been in the shelter for more than 100 days now. She keeps getting looked over because of her skin condition. However, her special day comes when she becomes a foster failure.

Come enjoy the day with Ruby! Her days are filled with excitement and fun! As the Dog-of-the-House, she has a lot responsibilities and duties, but Ruby loves her job and has a great time doing it and knows you'll enjoy spending the day with her.

Ein aufregendes Abenteuer mit einem pfiffigen Helden! Eigentlich ist sich Jean-Paul sicher, dass er diese Wette gegen seinen Freund Enno gewinnen wird: In spätestens 30 Tagen muss er seine Eltern dazu überredet haben, dass er einen Hund als Haustier haben darf. Doch so einfach, wie Jean-Paul sich das vorgestellt hat, ist die ganze Sache auf einmal doch nicht.

Mister Pushkin has nine lives. And he’ll need every one! For a cat not known for his patience, Mister Pushkin remains calm, in spite of intolerable provocation. But every cat has its limits. Although Klem would often like Mister Pushkin’s help, he’s rarely pleased with the cat’s methods. Emma however, is supremely grateful for his assistance in her hour of need.

Six-year old Shyla is in tears because her school project went missing. Big Brother thinks Simba ate it. Did he or didn't he? Young listeners will enjoy following along with Simba as he solves the mystery to find the missing project and clear his name.

Vetman lives in a cottage outside a sleepy English village, where nobody realises that he's saving animals in incredible, bionic ways - except the animals themselves, of course! But trouble is brewing...because Vetman's old foe, The Man with No Name, has set up camp nearby and plans to poison dogs and cats across the land. Imogen and Findlay stumble across an injured hedgehog and take him to Vetman's door, they have no idea that they are about to embark on an important mission to save more than just their spiky new friend. 

Join brave Kat Wolfe and her animal sidekicks in this second mysterious adventure filled with friendship, freedom and a fierce wild cat! When a landslide on the Jurassic Coast reveals a rare ‘dragon’ dinosaur, best friends Kat Wolfe and Harper Lamb are thrilled, especially when stars and...

In the bestselling tradition of Ella and Olivia, comes three books in a new series for early readers about best friends, Evie and Pog. High in a tree house live two very best friends. One is a girl and one is a dog. And everyone knows them as Evie and Pog. Evie is six years old. She likes...

A heartfelt companion novel to the critically acclaimed Chester and Gus about inclusivity, autism, friendship, and family, perfect for fans of Sara Pennypacker and Kate DiCamillo. After being separated from his family, Franklin becomes an independent cat, until he meets a goofy dog named Chester...

Wigglesworth’s life as a pet ferret is turned upside-down when he becomes self-aware. It happens when he tries to eat a strange orb he finds aboard an alien star-ship that crash-lands into his room. In his prior life, he would peer out at the Moon and stars through the confines of his cage and imagine flying amongst them. Now free, and with his very own starship, he renames himself "Captain Hob" and can finally make that dream come true!

Ruby is adopted from the pound, but first she needs a haircut. Find out what happens when Ruby explores her new home and how she becomes the little ginger lion cat.

He was born to be wild. But is that his true calling? Since birth, Rusty has faced danger. His feral mama taught him the lessons of the wild. But a man and his house cats have captured his heart. Can Rusty learn to live in both worlds? How Rusty Found His Home is a prequel to the Cats of the Afterlife series. Take a listen today!

In this book The Maharaja of Mastipur & the Pet Tiger, enjoy the "petrionics" of Shera, a beautiful, orphaned royal Bengal tiger cub, gifted to Prince Arjun on his 10th birthday. Shera loves the palace life so much that he refuses to grow up as a tiger. The prince is his rock star, and he imitates everything the prince does, including eating ice cream and having a bubble bath.

The Allen family loves their many pets, and they’re excited to adopt just one more - Henry, the bull-terrier. But why are dangerous men after him? He’s not telling, and the other pets must find out before someone in the family gets hurt: Why is Henry angry about being adopted? Can a dachshund actually concentrate for more than two minutes? What do Henry’s stalkers really want? Can a cat’s natural stubbornness foil a dastardly scheme of kidnapping and robbery?

Linda Gorman's Stories of Pets by Pets for Pets offers 22 stories integrating facts collected from questionnaires she gave to pet owners. Linda presents her stories as being told by pets. Her touching, sweet, and believable stories expressing love and hope will please children of all ages and, perhaps, surface elusive feelings, generating productive conversations.

A five-year-old Siberian cat named Sparkle lives with her owner and son in an urban city. One day, Sparkle chases a squirrel outside and is gone for some time. CJ's goal is to catch Sparkle and bring her back home to give her medication for flea prevention. Along the way, she tries to outrun CJ, and his friend Greg tries to catch her on Anderson Bridge.

Lie back and let yourself be transported. These imaginative relaxation scripts will help you and your child relax, switch off from everyday worries, and learn the art of being still. Fly on a magic carpet or a Pegasus, sink into an enormous football shirt or bowl of soup, float on the ocean on a surfboard, or follow a red blood cell round your body. These adventures in relaxation can be used at the end of a yoga class, before bedtime, or any time when some calm is needed.

One cat. Two people. Many more problems. Twelve Autumnal tales, told with humour, mischief, and wit. Mister Pushkin was looking for peace and quiet. But trouble was looking for him. He finally discovers why he’s not like other cats. It makes life interesting at the local cat show. But it also attracts a lot of unwelcome attention. His ability to see things other’s can’t averts one disaster, only to create another. And cruelty, he realises, can sometimes be the best form of kindness.

Macy’s father hates pets. But Macy loves her hamster Winnie. Winnie kicks wood chips all over their house, runs in her squeaky wheel, and gnaws at her house all night long, which drives Macy's father into incessant grumptitude. But Winnie is a very lucky hamster, as Macy hugs and pets her friend while learning how to care for her properly. Even Macy’s father comes to love cute little Winnie and her twitchy little nose.

When Holly and Felicity adopt a poorly pony from a farmers' market, little do they know how much their lives are about to change. In this uplifting tale, listen to how they fall in love with their new friend, and how she makes their dreams take flight.

One cat. One person. Many problems. Twelve Summery tales, told with humour, mischief and wit. The first collection in the brilliant Tales of Mister Pushkin series. Mister Pushkin always knows what’s good for Klem. But Klem only thinks he knows what’s good for Mister Pushkin. With luxuriant blue fur and golden eyes, Mister Pushkin is not like other cats. And although his instinct is usually reliable, his ability to see things others can’t can be a mixed blessing. Avoiding the vet’s thermometer may be impossible, but somehow, he must find a way to escape Klem’s short leash.

Based on a true story, My Name Is Chip! is a delightful story about a young dog’s journey to find his forever home. It is uniquely written through the dog’s point of view. Have you ever wondered how a puppy feels when he is rescued and belongs to a new family? Or how he feels when he gets lost and has to adapt to another loving family? Or if he really likes his name? Follow Chip on his journey from family to family as he finds his true dog destiny. Another unique aspect of this book is the author. She is seven years old and met Chip along his adventure.

Quando Inca e la famiglia si trasferiscono a Londra da Parigi, stringono nuove amicizie, tra cui Monk, un gatto blu russo e Terrence, un Golden Retriever che abilmente e coraggiosamente assiste il suo famoso detective proprietario, Solo. Ispirata dalle avventure dei suoi nuovi amici, Inca si impegna a diventare il miglior detective per gatti del mondo e inizia a tenere un diario delle sue imprese.

Dingo was a lonely little dog on the streets until trainer Shawn took him in and trained him to be a service dog. Now Dingo is happy to be of service to his owner, Tilly.

Tales of Daisy and Blue follow the adventures of two house rabbits and their friends, in the British countryside and beyond. Featuring exciting narration by BBC actor Natalia Hinds, imaginative storytelling and fun sound effects, this audiobook is a delight for children aged 3-6.

Loolee is a shy, but sweet dog with a heart as large as her newest adventure: sharing her amazing owners with her large and energetic brothers, Wally and Gabe! Loolee’s family must help her overcome her fears, proving that loved ones are always there when she needs them most. Will Loolee become accustomed to the playful nature of her brothers and their roughhousing, or will the adventures they take her on be too much for her to handle?

Henry and Peter adopt a cat, or rather it adopts them, but they just can't decide what to call it!

Meow Meow has a new pet - a cute, lovely, crazy puppy called Spot. But Spot loves to play, and Timmy the Turtle loves to sleep. Will they get on? Getting a new pet means showing that you can be responsible enough to look after it. Talk about what it takes to raise a pet as you listen to Spot's adventures. Meow Meow stories are simple, fun stories of friendship, happiness, and childhood.