Animal Friendships

When 10-year-old Ezra's best friend and pet Chow Chow dog, Mr. Cashmere, goes on a Brooklyn adventure without him, it's up to Ezra and his family to track him down. Along the way, they meet their neighbors and their quirky pets, and hear fun tales from both the pets and the humans who love them!

This is the story of a very happy goose that is always trying to do good for his friends on the farm, but in his own way makes a mess of it and then manages to make everything better and learn valuable lessons in the meantime.

When Rory the Dinosaur starts to get excited for Christmas, he notices that his island home doesn't exactly have the best trees for a traditionally festive holiday. So he and his dad set out to decorate their home the best way they can - but without the perfect tree Rory is worried that Christmas won't be the same! Can Rory and his friends save the spirit of the season? Liz Climo looks at the true meaning of the holidays - spending time with friends and having the love and support of your family - in a place without any snow or evergreens.

This hilarious follow-up to Misunderstood Shark by New York Times best-selling duo Ame Dyckman and Scott Magoon tackles what it really means to be a good friend.

When King's owner and Good Dogs day care leader, Erin, gets engaged, all the dogs and their humans couldn't be more thrilled! But in order to make sure Erin can attend a special dog-training session and make the wedding, her fiance, Jin, promises to take care of the day care business while she's gone.

Brave is a dog without a home. After surviving a hurricane in San Antonio, Texas, stray dog Brave is hungry and afraid. When 12-year-old Dylan finds Brave, he's feeling lost himself. Dylan can't help but think they were brought together for a reason. But Dylan knows it'll take hard work and training in order to convince his parents that he can keep this skittish pup. As Dylan and Brave's friendship grows, they learn to rescue each other in more ways than one. Can Dylan give Brave a forever home?

Noi and his father live in a house by the sea, his father works hard as a fisherman and Noi often has only their six cats for company. So when, one day, he finds a baby whale washed up on the beach after a storm, Noi is excited and takes it home to care for it. He tries to keep his new friend a secret, but there's only so long you can keep a whale in the bath without your dad finding out. Noi is eventually persuaded that the whale has to go back to the sea where it belongs.

It’s winter time and Noi’s island is covered in a blanket of snow. Even the sea is icing over. Noi is worried about the little whale he saved last summer: Can he survive the harsh conditions? Little does Noi know that it’s the little whale’s turn to save him. A magical and touching story about a lasting friendship.

¡¿A quién le gustan las cucarachas?! Pues esta cucarachita, ¡les va a encantar! Esta tierna historia musical nos enseña que cultivar la paciencia nos premiará con el regalo del verdadero amor y la amistad.

With her mother busy traveling for work, Elsby isn’t thrilled to be spending a few weeks with her great-aunt Verity. Luckily, she has her notebook and a lush garden to sketch to help pass the time. But a visitor takes Elsby by surprise: a cat standing on its two hind legs and dressed like a sailor dashes across the garden and into the neighboring woods!

Tiger, the adventure-loving cat, faces danger while looking for a friend and receives help from a kind bunny, ultimately becoming friends. With an engaging storyline, this is a great bedtime story that teaches valuable life lessons for young listeners and animal lovers. This is perfect for listening to together with a child.

Little Marta is a two-and-one-half-inch little girl who embarks on an adventure with Maslow, a blue-jay she meets along the way. They are joined by Frankl, a hospitable squirrel. These three adventurers find themselves rescuers of those in need.

Join Fire Fox, a charming creature with a fiery tail, on a quest for friendship and adventure. Venturing out only at night, Fire Fox longs for a companion to share her journeys. One magical night, a radiant star guides her to a mysterious hole where the Lunar Fox, crafted from moonlight, emerges. With warmth and kindness, the Lunar Fox offers unwavering friendship, teaching young listeners about the power of perseverance and the reassurance that they are not alone.

This enchanting tale is a celebration of kindness, resilience, and the bonds of friendship. It teaches children the profound impact of kindness and how it can transcend boundaries, making it a valuable addition to any child's listening collection. The story concludes with a powerful message: Kindness is a gift that enriches both the giver and the receiver, making the world a better place.

Inspired by a true story, Penny & Lola is a tale about an unconventional friendship between a friendly golden-doodle and a white-tailed deer. As the seasons change, so do they, but they are left with a bond that will never be forgotten.

Skeeter the Mosquito Eater is a children's short story about a creature named Skeeter, a mosquito eater with a big heart and a big appetite. Unlike others, who find bugs bothersome, Skeeter believes that everyone deserves a chance to show their true colors. Go on a journey with Skeeter as he finds ways to make his friends happy, while also showing the importance of all creatures in nature.

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.

The annual dog show is looming, a crucial event when it comes to fundraising and ensuring the volunteers can continue the brilliant work they do. But their trusted newspaper reporter, who always includes them in his weekly column, is retiring, only to be replaced with a city-slicker named Darryl. And Darryl, as Ginny soon learns, has no interest in articles he deems 'below him'. Not one to take no as an answer, Ginny becomes determined to get him to meet the dogs themselves. One look at their cute faces and they'll worm their way into his heart.

Plum is sure he can handle watching over five energetic—and mischievous—peachicks. How hard could it be to keep track of them? Wait, where are the peachicks? When one of the chicks ends up in the clutches of two notorious, badly behaved young zoo patrons, Plum will face his most thrilling adventure yet—a rescue mission outside the zoo walls!

Meet Marnie Midnight – a little moth with BIG dreams! Marnie Midnight is SO excited to be starting school at Minibeast Academy. She adores everything about the moon and she can’t wait to learn about its magic. But when Marnie starts school, she’s shocked to find out that nobody believes in moon magic anymore! Marnie is determined to get to the bottom of this moon mystery. The little moth and her minibeast friends explore far and wide in their search for the truth. But will they survive a run-in with a rebellious rat or a terrifying out-of-this-world adventure with the Early Bird?