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Beautiful Australian birdlife is disappearing one by one as an international smuggling operation robs our rainforest. The thieves are after the exotic birds, including the master prize of the black cockatoo. Can five local heroes band together to battle a quad bike pursuit, a deadly snake, and a surprise traitor to release the birds and restore order to the forest?

Ob vor dem Schlafengehen, in einer Runde oder in ruhiger Besinnung gelesen– „Wo alles begann“ ist eine leuchtende, lyrische Geschichte, die Leser – jung und alt – einlädt, sich an die Liebe zu erinnern, die am Anfang unserer Kindheit lag, und sich wieder mit dem Kind in uns zu verbinden.

Pippa Pinguin liebt Kekse und Schollenschubsen. Aber noch viel mehr liebt sie Schneeflocken und Papierflieger. Wenn sie doch auch nur so federleicht fliegen könnte! Dann könnte sie ihrem ängstlichen Freund Pepe die Welt zeigen, Gustavos Gewürzladen retten und ihre Omi auf dem Mond besuchen. Aber die Pinguine in der Kleinstadt Südpolia sind fest davon überzeugt, dass sie niemals fliegen werden.

This is a book about two lifelong penguin friends, Angelo and Mario, one of whom sets out to find true love. Moving from his home, enduring a sixty-mile trek, and even gifting the female emperor with her favorite item was not enough. Mario tried bowing, hissing, and growling too... but no go! It was the signature move that his best friend Angelo taught him, along with his own heartfelt proposal, that finally found Mario his happily ever after!

Do you ever wish to be someone else? Or somewhere else? Or something else? A lot of us do. This book will take your wild imagination elsewhere. Yet, in the end, it will show how truly blessed you are right now.

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.

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.

All is not happy endings in Fairy Tale Land, and when Fairy Tale Land residents find themselves with legal problems, they turn to Olly Owl, the best lawyer in Fairy Tale Land.

Starclucks save the day! But can Ophelia live up to the family name? Ophelia Starcluck’s family is jam-packed with famous captains who served on United Bird Featheration starships for the bird planet, Aves. On her first day at a new school, Ophelia hears that Birds of Prey, or BOPs, have returned. When Ophelia meets one, she isn’t sure if the falcon is friend or foe. If they’re up to no good, isn’t it her job to save the day? Chester P. Chickadee was born to royalty. Or he would be royal if his villainous great-grandfather had not lost the throne.

During the longest winter she’s ever known, a lonely Willow begins to weep. Her heart is filled with frost, and she can’t remember what it feels like to be loved. She cries out to the Wise Wind, who comforts her, reminding her: You are never alone. Soon, the Willow hears the call of a very special bird on the breeze. Perhaps, with the help of the Wise Wind and the magical Song of the Whip-poor-will, the Willow's heart will heal and she will never be lonely again.

Celebrate the amazing world that’s waiting for you each and every day! Discover the special and unique talents waiting inside of you to share with each and every person you meet! From the mind of beloved author Sally Lloyd-Jones comes this book with a much-needed and inspiring message to any...

El libro narra las aventuras de Marosa, una curiosa foca, y su amigo el pingüino Borravino en la Antártida. A lo largo de las historias, que se basan en hechos que podrían ser reales, se presentan diversos animales que habitan en la región, desde grandes especies como ballenas y focas hasta otras más pequeñas que solo se ven con ayuda del microscopio. Durante el verano austral, la Antártida recibe a científicos, técnicos y turistas, con un movimiento febril, mientras que a partir de marzo, la fauna y los humanos se preparan para el frío invierno.

Written by Tricia Jack and delightfully narrated by Daniel Sean Smith, Henry the Clock Rooster: Animal Story is a heartwarming and humorous children’s audiobook that will captivate young listeners with its charm, wit, and unforgettable feathery friend.

Hat dein Kind Probleme beim Einschlafen, hält es dich nachts wach, und möchtest du, dass dein Kind lernt, seine Träume zu verfolgen? Wenn ja, dann ist dieses wunderbare Buch genau das Richtige für dich und du solltest weiter lesen. Ruhe ist für das Wachstum eines jeden Kindes sehr wichtig, aber manchmal ist es sehr schwierig für sie, sich zu entspannen und optimal zu schlafen. Aber was, wenn dein Kind, während es in einen tiefen Schlaf fällt, auch noch wertvolle Lektionen über Ausdauer lernt? Das wäre doch ein doppelter Gewinn, oder? Genau das ermöglicht dieses Buch.

As I sat in my car on the Hood Canal Bridge in the state of Washington, I watched the seagulls fly and swim in the waters of Hood Canal. Now, I do not like heights, but I do like calm seas. However, I could not imagine surviving as a seagull, flying, diving, and swimming in the waters to survive. No way! So in talking with the ladies at the salon, I was going on and on about this, and they thought I should write a book about Bonnie, the seagull that wouldn't fly. So here it is.

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?

“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.

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.

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.

Twig never imagined himself at the center of anything important—let alone a battle for the fate of the Woodland Realm. But when his peaceful village is attacked by the ruthless Fortress Crows, the young chickadee finds himself on the run, hunted by a terrifying sorceress and her winged army. Thankfully, he’s not alone. Alongside a cunning bard, a fearless warrior, and two mischievous tumblers—who cause almost as much trouble as they solve—Twig embarks on a journey to uncover an ancient power and prevent history from repeating its darkest (and dumbest) mistakes.