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Welcome to the Antarctic, where an intrepid bunch of explorers is making an in-depth study of penguins. But one young explorer has discovered something different. Something totally wild, spectacularly cool and quite a lot … EXTINCT. Alex Willmore's hilariously funny picture book brings the prehistoric woolly mammoth dancing, swimming and SKATEBOARDING back to life. But will anyone believe it?

Meet Bling Jollygood: half-penguin, half-canary, full-time undercover reporter. Bling discovers that an egg-shaped comet is hurtling towards Earth! So, she puts together a makeshift crew to blow it up and save the planet. Everyone they meet along the way is extremely helpful. Perhaps too helpful ...

If I Were a Bluebird is a story that immerses you in the wonders of the natural world through the eyes of a bird. It’s a tale about freedom, perspective, and the wild beauty that waits just outside our windows. What would you do if you could fly? And if you had to return, what piece of the sky would you bring back with you?

Julia, a carrier pigeon, delivers messages to the battlefield. But she also has a secret mission. Even though the Red Jackets and the Great Coats are at war, Julia helps the soldiers on both sides play a special game to bring each other some joy during the holiday season. Inspired by one of the most important songs of the twentieth century and the film that carried on its legacy, War Is Over! is a stirring reminder of the human connection that binds us all, even during the most divisive times.

1750 French Bahamas—Thirteen-year-old Bastian St. Claire, orphaned after his father mysteriously dies at sea, is resolute when it comes to saving the people on the drought-stricken island of Marie Galante. Rich land baron, Don Flaco, is just as uncompromising with his greedy plan to control all of the fertile farmland on the small Caribbean island and make indentured servants of those who till the soil. Bastian wants to put an end to Don Flacco’s cruel practice, so when he discovers a treasure map showing hidden gold on his father’s sunken ship, he comes up with a plan to buy back the land.

Lily Lu and her mom are in South Africa to work with a penguin scientist when an oil spill creates disaster for the local wildlife. What can Lily do to help the penguins?

Nestled high in a moonlit tree, a tiny owl named Ollie just couldn’t nap—no matter how hard he tried. While the forest yawned and settled down for the night, Ollie’s eyes stayed wide open. Worried he might never rest, Ollie fluttered through the twilight woods in search of sleepy advice. Along the way, he meets a humming hedgehog with lullaby hums, a gentle bat who teaches him how to breathe slow and deep, and a family of fireflies who show him the magic of stillness. With each wise friend’s help, Ollie learns that resting isn’t about forcing sleep—it’s about feeling calm, safe, and cozy.

On her way to the village after a blustery storm, Angela Bowling stumbles upon a baby bird blown from his nest. She scoops him up and off to home they go. She names the bird Augustus, wraps him in shawls, takes him around in a stroller, and feeds him only the best: warm milk, creamed carrots, and chocolate eclairs. Under Angela's coddling, Augustus grows bigger and bigger, until at last he needs his own special garden shed. But after another fateful gale, Angela is in for a shock when she discovers her loveykins finally spreading his wings.

“The Ugly Duckling” is a fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen. It tells the story of a mother duck whose eggs are hatching. The last of her baby birds to hatch is a larger bird than the other ducklings, and the other birds and animals around on the farm consider it to be “ugly.” The story is associated with Andersen’s own life, and the three trials of the ugly duckling correspond to the three stages of Andersen’s life. The duckling spent the winter in a marshy pond and finally, spring arrived.

Coco's Great Adventure is the heartwarming tale of the life of Coco, the family's pet cockatiel. In this story, Coco gets loose. Will the family be able to find her? What will become of Coco?

Australia is big, but so is Mr Chicken. He can't wait to go everywhere, see everything and meet everyone. Luckily, a helpful marsupial from Tourist Information helps Mr Chicken organise his hectic itinerary.

Ralf schlüpft aus seinem Ei und ist ganz neugierig auf die Welt. Da er noch nicht fliegen kann, sitzt er in seinem Nest und beobachtet seine Füße, um zu prüfen, ob er schon gewachsen ist. Da trifft er Tülay, die kleine Hummel. Sie überzeugt ihn, nicht im Nest zu warten bis er groß ist, denn das ist ja viel zu langweilig. Der kleine Rabe und die Hummel finden einen Korb Kirschen und erleben ihr erstes Abenteuer. Gemeinsam bewegen sie die Raben des Birkenwäldchens tatsächlich zu einem Fußmarsch und finden eine Möglichkeit, wie Ralf doch mit seinem Papa fliegen kann. Und keiner wird gebissen.

Great horned owl Rufus is eight months old and still can’t hunt. When his mother is hit by a car, he discovers just how dangerous the forest can be. Reenie has given up on adults and learned how to care for herself - which is a good thing since she’s been sent to live with an aunt she’s never met. Yet this aunt has a wonderful secret: She’s a falconer who agrees to help Reenie catch an injured passage hawk in the wild and rehabilitate it. When Reenie traps bedraggled Rufus, his eyes lock onto her heart, and they form a powerful friendship.

A baby goose, adopted at birth by a family of woodchucks, feels like an outcast in everything she does until she discovers - all by herself - that she can fly.

Dave Pigeon and his trusty sidekick, Skipper, are minding their own business in the garden shed when they see Mean Cat behaving very strangely... And why is she multiplying? The arrival of some very cute kittens is disastrous news! More cats? Ugh. But then the kittens come under threat... Are Dave and Skipper coldhearted enough to leave them defenseless? Especially when one looks a teeny, tiny little bit like Dave?

Winter Releasing the Birds of Spring is a profound exploration of the Očhéthi Šakówiŋ tribe's life as they navigate the transformation from winter to spring.

Die Knallharten Tauben sind rund um die Uhr im Einsatz, um die Stadt und ihre Bewohner gegen alle Gefahren zu verteidigen. Denn das Böse schläft nie! Von einem ziemlich gruseligen Geier werden sie mit einem neuen Fall beauftragt: Jemand hat doch tatsächlich das schöne Geiernest geklaut! Als den Tauben dann auch noch ein Menschenkind zuläuft und Bringers Familie entführt wird, ist das Chaos perfekt. Dabei wollen die Pickel – äh – PICKER doch einfach nur mal in Ruhe ihre Brotkrümel futtern...

Imogen has been taking a step back from penguin activities since she started her new school, leaving her brother, Arthur, in charge of visiting their feathered friends. But when penguins start to go missing from the wild, she knows she has to spring into action. Could old adversaries be behind the random disappearances? With the help of their old friend, Einstein, it’s time for Imogen and Arthur to turn detective again.

When Rosa wakes one morning to find Grandma Nan missing, she must use all of her survival skills to uncover her grandma's whereabouts. With the help of the mountain community, Rosa's investigation leads her to the very summit of Big Sky Mountain, where a family of eagles are facing huge problems of their own. Through helping the eagles, Rosa realises she really is at home on Big Sky Mountain.

Simon is a shy turtle who doesn't believe in himself. Amelia is a sparrow pretending to be who she's not. An inspirational story about overcoming trauma, insecurity, and finding acceptance through the power of friendship. Suitable for the whole family.