Great Animal

Basil the mouse detective is called to Paris when the organizers of the Great Cheese Cook-off (an international culinary competition) start receiving threats against the event. Who could want to deprive all of mousedom of one of its tastiest nights? Basil immediately suspects Ratigan, who has escaped yet again and was seen lurking around Paris, and sets off on his investigation at the event’s location, the Parisian College of Cooking. But Basil is baffled when circumstantial evidence shows that it couldn’t have been his old enemy after all.

Hank couldn't be more thrilled when Beulah the Collie comes to the ranch looking for help. It turns out her beau, Plato the Bird Dog, has wandered off in search of the elusive Great White Quail. With Plato out of the picture, Hank is convinced that he'll finally be able to win Beulah's affections. So he takes up the mission, hoping to score some points with his beloved.

New York Times number one best seller! New York Times best-selling author James Dean takes us on a St. Patrick's Day adventure with Pete the cat as Pete discovers how lucky he actually is! It's St. Patrick's Day, and it's also the grand opening of Pete the cat's leprechaun catching business. Pete gears up to trap a leprechaun for his friends! But catching a leprechaun is never easy - especially if it’s Clover, who's full of tricks. Will luck be on Pete’s side? Or will Pete learn luck is actually something earned?

Modern views of animals range from hunters who pay big money to go on safaris in Africa to vegans who refuse to use even the wool or milk from a fellow creature, and as is the case with most controversies, most people fall in the middle, not wanting to kick a dog but still enjoying a good steak. However, in the early 20th century, the standards were much different, with animals seen as strictly property to be gathered and used with little to no consideration about their health or feelings.

As Brits we pride ourselves as stoic defenders, boasting a record of resistance dating back to 1066. Yet, even a cursory examination of the natural world reveals that while interlopers of the human variety may have been kept at bay, our islands have been invaded, conquered and settled by an endless succession of animals, plants, fungi and other alien lifeforms that apparently belong elsewhere. Indeed it’s often hard to work out what actually is native, and what is foreign.

Physicians used to make house calls. Today, a few veterinarians still do. Duncan MacVean, DVM, is one such vet. His patients range from cats and dogs to pigs and lizard - each of them a unique personality. Every animal and every home is different, but every owner is the same in their affection for their companions. Without warning, MacVean finds himself in odd situations: stepping into a basement full of free-flying bats or struck speechless by a pig who loves opera so much that she falls into a trance.

Join Marian and Ana as they travel through a zoo full of magical, mythical creatures, where good training allows for better care of the animals as well as safety for the trainers and public education. Learn about positive reinforcement with some of the most fantastic beasts ever seen—and then try the same techniques with your pets at home!

For every baby sea turtle newly hatched from the egg, there is only one way to go: Across the perilous beach and into the mysterious ocean! So begins the Great Blue Turtle’s life on his path to greatness. In these tales, join our favorite giant turtle on his far-flung adventures alongside the children who help him. Together, they rescue all sorts of sea creatures from unexpected dangers in the oceans. In the process, the Great Blue Turtle shows the way for all of us to be great turtles in our own little worlds.

Join Max and his trusty rabbit, Thumper, on a thrilling adventure in The Great Escape Kids Stories Book! When Thumper mysteriously disappears, Max's quest to find him leads to a hidden underground tunnel and an enchanting forest full of magical creatures. In this heartwarming tale, Max and his friends Lily and Ben encounter a clever fox, a warm-hearted bear, and a brave otter, each with their own unique gifts and challenges. They soar through the sky with a majestic eagle, navigate treetop shortcuts with a mischievous squirrel, and outwit playful monkeys in a jungle of surprises.

At one time, red wolves roamed the US from southern New York to as far south as Florida and as far west as Texas. But as European settlers moved in, these wolves began losing their home range and were hunted as a threat. Red wolves became so rare by 1973 that they were given protection under the US Endangered Species Act. Then scientists came up with a daring plan: round up all remaining red wolves, launch a captive breeding program, and once the captive population was large enough, release red wolves to roam free in protected areas.

When poachers invade an idyllic Wyoming meadow to scout the perfect location to build a lucrative hunting lodge, the animals' lives are forever changed. Marred by the harrowing intrusion, the grieving society of woodland creatures must summon the courage to unite, predators and prey alike, to protect their majestic utopia from the rifle-toting men.

Life has suddenly changed. The once quiet peaceful home of Lola and Tristan Great Dane has become cramped with sixteen little paws running, playing, and learning about life. The problem? These are Great Dane puppies and Great Dane puppies grow fast!

Rosa is a little red ant who is filling her belly with delicious food when she and the other members of her colony suddenly realize the ground is shaking and quickly crawl away. Moments later, a herd of elephants tramples her beautiful ant home.

Dive into The Great Ocean Race: A School of Fish Tale and embark on a journey with Finny, Gill, and Bubble, three inseparable fish friends. Set in the vibrant and enchanting world beneath the waves, this tale beautifully illustrates essential values and lessons that will resonate deeply with children and adults, alike.

The Great Zoodini—aka Radar the fennec fox—has never fit in. In fact, his only friend is a stuffed rabbit. Ever since his first family abandoned him, he’s had one goal: become world famous and show everyone how wrong they were about him. But no matter how many daring escapes Zoodini’s tried, he’s never even made the Association of Animal-Themed Attractions newsletter.

Return to the world of The Storm Whale in this dramatic adventure from award-winning picture book creator, Benji Davies.

The Great Cookie Caper is a fun and educational children's story that will captivate young listeners and parents alike. Join two adorable bear siblings–Bella and Benji Bear–on their exciting journey to bake the most delicious cookies ever!

Marnie is having so much fun at Minibeast Academy, a school for bugs tucked into a giant tree at the bottom of the museum gardens. And this term it's time for something really exciting – the Great Critter Contest! The contest sees minibug students set off to explore the school in teams, searching for clues. The winners get an incredible prize and Marnie and her team – best friends Floyd the bee (who is really an A) and Star the super-strong princess ant – are determined to be first to cross the finish line.

Oh no! Smiley Shark has the biggest hiccups ever! Hic, Hic, Hicuuuuuup! Soon he is doing roly-polies with Starfish, being tickled by Octopus and holding his breath with Pufferfish. But nothing’s working! Will his friends ever put a stop to his big and bothersome hiccups?

It all started the night before dinner when Eli asked, "Do beavers shout timber when they chopped down trees?" "I don't know," his dad replied, "but I know how to find out."