Nature Myths

"Drei werden es sein, Blut von deinem Blut. Sie halten die Macht der Sterne in ihren Pfoten." Für drei Junge im DonnerClan ist die Zeit gekommen, zu Schülern ernannt zu werden: Häherpfote, Löwenpfote und Distelpfote brennen darauf, endlich Krieger zu sein und Schlachten für ihren Clan zu gewinnen. Als Enkel des großen Anführers Feuerstern verfügen alle drei über besondere Kräfte und Talente. Doch eine mysteriöse Prophezeiung sagt ihnen und dem DonnerClan eine düstere Zukunft voraus.

"Tief in deinem Inneren weißt du, was richtig ist. Du musst deinem Herzen folgen." Unbekannte Territorien, ein neues Lager und viele aufregende Entdeckungen - die Katzen des DonnerClans sind vollkommen mit der Erkundung ihrer neuen Heimat beschäftigt. So merkt keine, wie die junge Heilerin Blattsee sich mehr und mehr in eine verhängnisvolle Liebe verstrickt. Als Heilerin ist es ihr nicht erlaubt, einen Gefährten zu haben. Als Blattsee in ihrer Verzweiflung schließlich eine Entscheidung trifft, ahnt sie nicht, dass sie damit das Leben ihres ganzen Clans auf Spiel setzt.

"Irgendetwas stimmt nicht. Eine Finsternis wird kommen, die nicht einmal der SternenClan verhindern kann. Und wenn sie kommt, werden wir nichts tun können, um die Clans zu schützen." Häherpfote, Distelpfote und Löwenpfote teilen das Wissen um ihre künftige Macht. Aber was bedeutet die Prophezeiung, was können sie tun? Während die Geschwister grübeln, entbrennen zwischen den Clans erbitterte Kämpfe um Territorien und Beute - die Zeichen stehen auf Krieg.

Weltweit verfolgen Fans das Geschehen um die KatzenClans: USA, Großbritannien, Frankreich, Russland, Japan, Korea, China, Tschechien, Litauen, Portugal, Ungarn, Brasilien, Norwegen und Griechenland. Ein Wald. Vier Clans. Und alle wollen überleben. Jenseits der Menschen, tief verborgen im Wald, leben die Katzen der Clans wild und ungezähmt. Feuerpfote, der seine Zweibeiner verließ, um sich dem DonnerClan anzuschließen, genießt das stürmische Leben des Waldes in vollen Zügen.

Renowned rewilder Derek Gow has a dream: that one day we will see the return of the wolf to Britain as it has already returned elsewhere. As Derek worked to reintroduce the beaver, he began to hear stories of the wolf, both real and mythical, and his fascination with this creature grew. With increasing curiosity, Derek started to piece together fragments of information, stories and artefacts to reveal a shadowy creature that first walked proud through these lands and then was hunted to extinction as coexistence turned to fear, hatred–and domination.

Un pajarito encontró en un tejado una bolsa con monedas. Decidió comprarse ropa de lujo con esa plata y después se fue volando a cantarle al rey a la puerta del Castillo. El pajarito hacía alarde de su buena ropa y el rey, furioso, lo manda a capturar para comérselo. ¿Podrá escaparse del rey?

There’s no other place Tubs Marshfield would rather be than singing a song in his perfect little swamp along the Louisiana bayou. His music can make anyone feel happy. But something terrible is happening within the swamp that even Tubs’ songs can’t fix - and it’s making his neighbors feel sick! No one knows what to do, least of all Tubs. A mysterious prophecy may hold the key...or send Tubs away from his friends forever.

When a girl in a blue dress crashes the Mad Hatter’s eternal tea party, the sleepy Dormouse feels more awake than he has in a long time. He wishes he could follow her and be a part of her adventure. And as luck would have it, a surprising twist of fate sends the Dormouse on an adventure of his own, where he must not fall asleep. For he is destined to save a magical world outside Wonderland, and it will take all his courage - and a few new friends - to do it.

The mighty chicken Thundercluck is in trouble. He and Brunhilde have run a-fowl of the gods of Asgard, and the best friends must fly the coop. But when a seasoned foe serves up more danger, it’s out of the frying pan and into the fire for these plucky heroes. Can their friendship handle the heat...or will they both be cooked?

When Joey is bitten by an elderly rat, he goes from aspiring seventh-grader to three-inch tall rodent. At first, Joey is amazed by his new rat self. The city streets call to him at night. Smells that would have repelled him before are suddenly tantalizing. (A chicken bone? Yes! A squashed cockroach? Like perfume!) And wow, the freedom! But when a bout of hunger leads Joey to pull the spork from the scone, he finds himself at the center of a longtime rat prophecy.

Mordicai Gerstein's portrayal of Philippe Petit's high-wire walk between the towers of the World Trade Center, The Man Who Walked Between the Towers, won the 2004 Caldecott Medal and was among the most admired books of the year. Now comes a memorable new work, a novel of singular insight and imagination that transports readers to the Old Country.

¡¿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.

A Squirrel's Cafe is a collection of short fairy tales, with each story being concise and innovative in form. Despite their brevity, they contain a vast universe, allowing the author's understanding of life and emotional insights to be quickly and vividly conveyed to children.

Fulminante Erzählungen über die Tierwelt im Wasser und Meer. In dieser wunderschönen Sammlung von Märchen und Geschichten lassen sich faszinierende Meerestiere und deren Leben im Wasser entdecken. Denn Ozeane und Meere sind voller Leben – es geht von den eisigen Tiefen des Antarktis bis in die tropischen Gewässern der Korallenriffe. Eine unterhaltsame und spannende Weltreise. Für Kinder und Erwachsene.

Lose yourself in the world of the equestrian with this unique anthology of stories about magical, mystical, and memorable horses. Bringing together stories from many different traditions and containing fascinating notes about the different breeds, this unabridged program is guaranteed to become a much treasured volume in any child's collection. A must for horse lovers everywhere!

In this collection of stories, we follow Buster, who is born on the river and lives with his mother as a cub. While his mother is out hunting for food, Buster meets Loup the lynx who has only bad intentions. Buster manages to escape from Loup and ends up on a series of adventures he could not imagine.

Uncle Wiggily has been a reassuring friend to millions of children since early in the 20th century. He is a cheerful "bunny rabbit gentleman" who understands people-talk and has dedicated his life to helping animals and children with his wonderful knack for setting things right.

It begins in the summer before Gracie will be starting high school, and she is very nervous about it. To make matters worse, her best friend Michie is off spending the summer with her father and Gracie is left all alone. However, her loneliness is short-lived when she meets Henry and they set out on an adventure that Gracie will never forget.

Join Princess Claudia on an unforgettable adventure as she learns the vital role clouds play in the world. Guided by her wise owl, Iris, and a bumbling wizard named Fumbledore, a nearly blind Claudia discovers that sometimes the things we take for granted are the most important of all.

When an acorn falls on Henny Penny’s head, she assumes the sky must be falling! This classic children’s tale—sometimes known as “Chicken Little”—is full of humor and delightful farm characters, including Rooster Wooster and Ducky Daddles.