検索キーワード： フィクション

Pim is a baby aardvark, with a long, furry nose. He has tiny little claws instead of fingers and toes, and sleeps in a cosy burrow. But he isn't sure what being an aardvark really means. He asks his mother all sorts of questions, and she decides it is time he found out what being an aardvark is all about. In his quest to discover the world around him, he meets lots of exotic and interesting animals. There are snakes, cheetahs, elephants, and monkeys, and they all have something to teach him.

Das Sonntagshuhn und sein kleiner Bruder Max spielen Verstecken im Hof. Dieses Mal sucht sich Max ein ganz besonders schwieriges Versteck: Er hüpft auf den Traktor und schlüpft dort in eine Kiste. Doch plötzlich ist Max vom Bauernhof verschwunden. Klar, dass sich das Sonntagshuhn sofort auf die Suche nach seinem kleinen Bruder macht. Eine abenteuerliche Reise beginnt.

In this latest flaptastic story, Mrs. Featherbottom has a surprise for Eva and her classmates—a new teacher is coming to Treetop Owlementary! Right away, Eva and her friends are worried about handling a big change. What will they do without Mrs. Featherbottom? But luckily, they soon learn that Mrs. Featherbottom isn't going anywhere! The new teacher, Mr. Brushwing, will be helping out with a special art lesson where they must use their imagination! Will Eva and her friends be able to dream up the perfect art project to work on?

When an acorn falls on Henny Penny’s head, she assumes the sky must be falling! This classic children’s tale—sometimes known as “Chicken Little”—is full of humor and delightful farm characters, including Rooster Wooster and Ducky Daddles.

Sofia and her little brother, Ermin, are sent to the convent orphanage but soon escape, led by an enigmatic new friend and their pet crow, Corvith. Together they cross the city underground, following clues in bones up to the towers of Siena, where - circled by magpies - the children find the terrible truth....

These chapter books introduce beginning readers to the detective mystery genre. Perfect for the Common Core, kids can problem-solve with Nate, using logical thinking to solve mysteries! A giant turkey is on the loose! Nate, the great detective, and his dog, Sludge, hear the news on the radio...

Actress Glenn Close narrates this story, accompanied by original music by Mark Isham. The Emperor and his court in ancient China discover a little grey bird with an enchanting song. But when the Emperor is presented with a jewel-encrusted, artificial singing bird, he banishes the nightingale from his court. Years later, he realizes that the song of the real nightingale is the true treasure.

A magical retelling of Swan Lake, featuring a clever orphan, a castle filled with enchanted swans, and a quest to unearth the secrets of the past. Olga is an orphan and a thief, relying on trickery and sleight of hand to make her way in the world. But it’s magic, not thievery, that could get...

A big-hearted bird, who loves to find things and loves to help, gets tripped up by homonyms and gets everything wrong! Will she ever get it right? Then the bird’s friends take a second look at the goofed gifts and realize that, with a little creativity, the magpie gave them just what they needed.

Tim the baby blue xenops faces his fear of seeds in this charming tale. Through determination and support from friends, Tim learns that seeds aren't so scary after all. A heartwarming story about courage and overcoming fears.

Following a traumatic accident, a special friendship helps talented musician Annie heal and rediscover her love of music in this stunning novella from celebrated author Katya Balen. The blackbirds’ song uplifts and restores in this captivating novella from one of the most exciting voices in...

High above Meadowfen, the Kestrelwing falcon family has always measured strength by speed, sharp sight, and the ability to survive without help. Aric and Sela teach their young, Tavin and Mira, that the sky rewards those who can defend themselves. But when drought, fire, and a cunning band of marsh harriers begin pushing smaller creatures from the open fields, the falcons discover that power can become a duty rather than a privilege. Their choice to protect larks, field mice, quail, beetles, and other vulnerable neighbors changes not only the valley but the falcons themselves.

Bruno is a big, strong bull with a gentle heart—but there is something he finds frightening: people. With the help of his loyal friends, Danny the donkey and Percy the pigeon, Bruno learns that being brave does not mean that you are never scared. When a sudden gust of wind sends a hat flying towards him, Bruno must find the courage to try again. The Bull Who Found His Courage is a warm and reassuring children’s story about friendship, kindness, facing your fears and believing in yourself.

Penguin must learn to say please.

See the boy and the penguin dramatically spring to life in this fantastic pop-up edition of the award-winning, best-selling picture book Lost and Found, by the internationally renowned author/illustrator Oliver Jeffers. There once was a boy… and one day a penguin arrives on his doorstep. The...

A spectacular collection of four much-loved modern classics from the multi award-winning, internationally best-selling picture-book maker, Oliver Jeffers. Read by Paul McGann and Richard E. Grant, these captivating stories are brought to life with music and sound effects. Stretching from the...

The classic Newbery Honor book about a man and a house full of penguins—a childhood favorite for generations. Mr. Popper's Penguins is one of the handful of American books for children that has attained the status of a classic. A humble house painter is sent a male penguin by the great Admiral...

Follow a little penguin through its day on the ice. Pair this sweet fiction story with its nonfiction companion book, Polar Animals.

A worm on the back of a bird that is flying is surely not something a worm should be trying. But I swear that it happened. I was there on the day when Young Saul held on tight and the bird flew away…Excuse me, my friend, but it's not safe to play. That's the third time I've seen that Bad Billy today. I'm going back down as there's work to be done. Once that bird's gone away, we can then have some fun!

In Blossomfield Orchard, the annual Springtide Festival marks the end of winter and the beginning of planting season. When a late frost destroys decorations, floods the footpaths, and scatters the food stores meant for the celebration, the festival seems certain to fail. The Redbreast robin family — parents Rowan and Elia, their practical daughter Pippa, curious son Tern, and Grandmother Bria — refuses to let disappointment divide the orchard.