Childrens Pet

Humphrey is back in his tenth adventure in the beloved middle-grade series! So many secrets are flying around Room 26 that Humphrey can barely keep track. Mrs. Brisbane knows a student is leaving, but Humphrey can't figure out which one. (Even more confusing, Mrs. Brisbane seems unsqueakably happy about it.) The class is studying the Ancient Egyptians, and some of the kids have made up secret clubs and secret codes. Even Aldo is holding back news from Humphrey.

Christmas is Mr. Putter's favorite time of the year. He starts thinking about Christmas presents in July. It's easy to buy gifts for the postman, the grocer, and the librarian. But he has to think very hard about a gift for his neighbor, Mrs. Teaberry. Mrs. Teaberry likes strange things. She likes coconuts that look like monkey heads and tiny dresses that fit her teapots. She even likes fruitcake. That's it! He'll make her a good cake for Christmas, a light and airy one that won't break her toe if she drops it.

Mr. Putter is tired of living all alone, with no one to share his morning English muffins or his afternoon tea. He has many wonderful stories to tell, but no one to tell them to. What Mr. Putter needs is some good company. But good company is hard to find. This first adventure in award-winning author Cynthia Rylant's popular series introduces readers to a pair of friends who are just perfect for each other.

One day at the fish store, Mr. Putter decides to buy some fish. Tabby is happy. Fish make his tail twitch. At home, Mr. Putter and Tabby watch the fish swim around in their glass bowl. Then Tabby starts to bat the bowl. Bat. Bat. Tabby can't stop batting the bowl, even when Mr. Putter covers it up. Soon, Tabby is so twitchy and batty, Mr. Putter calls Mrs. Teaberry. She has a solution to Tabby's problem - a very relaxing one!

As a royal prince takes his first breath, strange things happen to the Twolegs of Chichester. It's something to do with the swirling purple cloud that has suddenly appeared above the cathedral. A little deaf girl and her pet rabbit, Plectrum, have no idea about the danger they are in - or how their lives will change forever. Once again, Button and Stitchley, the intrepid spiders from North Street call on the creatures of Chichester to solve the mystery as they battle with the starving foxes howling in the night.

Knuddel, Knuddelinchen, Frauchen und Herrchen freuen sich auf den Urlaub in Südfrankreich. Dort angekommen, ist nichts wie es sein soll: Das Haus ist zu klein, kein gutes Essen, ein übermütiges Knuddelinchen... und auch Knuddel erhält nicht die gewünschten Leberwürste, sondern nur luftgetrocknete Salami.

In this tale, featuring Annie and her pet bunny Snowball, Annie wishes her house was a little prettier. Although she likes her home - especially since it's next door to cousin Henry and his big dog Mudge - she also thinks it's a little plain. But perhaps Henry and Mudge can help.

A poignant World War II story about a boy and his dog and his dad, and the many meanings of bravery, from Newbery Honor author Kirby Larson. With World War II raging and his father fighting overseas in Europe, 11-year-old Hobie Hanson is determined to do his part to help his family and his country, even if it means giving up his beloved German shepherd, Duke. Hoping to help end the war and bring his dad home faster, Hobie decides to donate Duke to Dogs for Defense, an organization that urges Americans to "loan" their pets to the military.

Newbery Medal winner Cynthia Rylant has sold more than two million copies of her beloved Henry and Mudge books. In this tale, Henry and his enormous dog go on vacation in the West. They have a great time wearing cowboy hats and bandannas, chasing tumbleweeds, and eating jerky. And when they finally return home, they learn something they never expected.

Many dogs have human owners. Not this dog. He fetches his own slippers, curls up at his own feet and gives himself a good scratch. But there is one spot, in the middle of his back, that he just can't reach. So one day, he lets a human scratch it. And the poor little chap follows him home. What can the dog do but get a lead, so he can take the chap around? Dog lovers of all ages will revel in the humorous role-reversal as this dog teaches his human all the skills he needs to be a faithful companion.

Knuddel, Knuddelinchen, Frauchen und Herrchen waren im Urlaub in einem kleinen Hotel im Schwarzwald. Knuddel schließt gleich Freundschaft mit dem Koch, der ihm Leberpastete, Kalbshaxe und andere Leckereien zum Fressen gibt. Auch Knuddelinchen hat Freunde gefunden, die ihr Pfefferminzschokolade und Gummibärchen füttern.

Knuddel hat Ärger mit Frauchen. Es gibt keine Salami, keinen Rückenspeer und noch nicht mal eine Scheibe Emmentaler. Er ist wieder der allerärmste Hund der Welt... Tante Daisy aus Amerika war gekommen und hat ihn eine Woche lang verwöhnt. In dieser Zeit hat Knuddel sein Frauchen vernachlässigt und das lässt sie ihn jetzt spüren.

Diese Box enthält folgende 9 Hundegeschichten der SDR-Kultserie aus den 1980er Jahren: Knuddel und der Engel Ambrosius; Knuddel - Leben wie Gott in Frankreich; Knuddel - Ausgekochte Suppenknochen am Gründonnerstag; Knuddel - Urlaub ohne Freßbremse; Knuddel - Falsch programmiert; Knuddel - Als Krankenpfleger; Knuddel - Soll Künstler werden; Knuddel und der Onkel Dussel; Knuddel - Kemal kennt das Christkind nicht.

One day, Annie and Henry - together with their furry friends Snowball and Mudge - see a beautiful hummingbird. It's darting and hovering near Annie's flowers - especially the pink petunias. They love watching it each day. But they wonder how they can encourage their tiny visitor to return after the sweet-smelling blooms wither and die.

Annie's birthday is coming up, and she plans to have a dress-up party. She looks forward to wearing ribbons, bows, lace, and fancy little shoes. But when the guests arrive � including Henry and Mudge � Annie learns that different people dress up in different ways.

Bash's dog, Lucy, helps coach his soccer team, and Lucy leads the team to the championships. But Bash is overcome with jealousy when Lucy enchants a team of Special Olympics kids who say they want her to coach their team. Can Bash overcome his jealousy and learn to share Lucy with kids who say they need her?

It's two days before the Sloe Fair in Chichester, and all is not well. Smelly ghosts have sailed into the marina on a haunted ship, and Cathy and Peter are missing. Button and Stitchley, the intrepid spiders from North Street, are on the case. This time, they're helped by Purrcasso, the cat from the art gallery, and Sparkle and Topaz, the budgies from South Street. But there's no time to lose. Now that the terrifying thunderstorm has passed, it's time to catch the ghost train before the fair leaves town.

Wieder Neuigkeiten von unserem Knuddel-Hund: Knuddel und Fuzzi: Knuddel freut sich, Frauchen hat angekündigt, dass Sabrina und Fuzzi kommen. Als Fuzzi jedoch da ist, ist die Freude nicht mehr groß. Fuzzi ist ein Kätzchen, das gerne mit Fleischbällchen und Cocktailtomaten Ping-Pong spielt, sich dann bei der Familie einschmeichelt und nicht geschimpft wird. Schließlich kommen die Eskarpaden von Fuzzi auch unserem Knuddel zugute, insbesondere dann, wenn sie Leckereien auf den Boden wirft.

Kurz vor Ostern kündigt sich Onkel Dussel an. Doch zuerst kommt der Klavierstimmer. Knuddel und Knuddelinchen gefällt das gar nicht, denn er macht Lärm und trägt einen Schlapphut. Dann kommt Onkel Dussel. Neben Leckereien bringt er auch noch einen Papagei mit. Das Unglück nimmt seinen Lauf. Knuddel, Knuddelinchen, Frauchen und der Klavierstimmer kämpfen um den Schlapphut. Dabei entleert sich der Lavendelblütenhonig auf Knuddels Fell.

Boy and fly meet and so begins a very funny friendship in this tale filled with hyperbole, puns, and slapstick from Tedd Arnold.