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Knuddel und Knuddelinchen sind mit Frauchen und Herrchen nach Bad Butzenhausen in den Urlaub gefahren. Dort gibt es zuerst nichts Gutes zu essen für Knuddel. Seine Laune wird jedoch besser, als Leberknödel, Leberwurst und Schweinshaxe serviert werden. Herrchen soll an einem Malwettbewerb teilnehmen. Als er das Bild fast fertiggestellt hat, hüpft Knuddel darauf herum. Das Bild wird eingereicht und macht den ersten Platz.

Award-winning author Toni Buzzeo’s stories deliver engaging characters and gentle humor, helping to set young listeners on a path toward a lifetime of literary enjoyment. In One Cool Friend, Elliot spots his ideal pet on a visit to the aquarium - a penguin! Polite and proper, Elliot is sure that if he asks his father nicely, a dapper Antarctic bird will soon be in his care. But after Elliot’s father agrees to his request, hijinks ensue as one misunderstanding leads to another until the story’s surprising finale.

Henry and his big dog, Mudge, like to play outside. But when a thunderstorm begins, Mudge is unhappy. He wants to go inside. He wants to hide from the loud thunder and sharp lightning. Soon the storm is very windy and noisy, and the lights have gone out. As Mudge hides his head in the sofa, Henry and his parents light candles and play cards. Then, armed with a flashlight, Henry goes on a rescue mission.

Bianca and her best friend, Daniel, grew up together under the watchful eyes of Peanut, Bianca's St. Bernard. The huge dog was their babysitter, playmate, and bodyguard. They were inseparable, so people started calling them the BFF Gang. When summer vacation came, Bianca and Daniel decided to go swimming in the river when they were confronted by Mark and his cronies of the Wolf Pack Gang. Find out how Peanut told Mark, in his own doggy language, how much he dislikes brute bullies.

A mischievous cat tries to convince the other pets that they have no heartbeat and are dying, so he can bury them in dirt. The family is planning a vacation and the dogs must get their shots for it. Rambo, one of the dogs, runs away from the vet and takes the other dogs to a farm where they are invited to a hay ride. The short children find a magical garden at the farm during the ride. The fruit and veggies come alive at night. At last, the family goes on the fun vacation.

After receiving a rose covered sweater from Grandma, Harry is determined to lose it. He tries leaving it all over town, but it is always returned - until a bird catches sight of a loose thread and Harry's luck finally changes.

In a new adventure, it's Christmas in Strawberry Park, and the guinea pigs are decorating the hutch and rocking around their broccoli Christmas tree. But when Henrietta's mother is called to investigate the mystery of missing Inca gold, the furry friends find themselves on their way to...Peru!

One night, Henry and his parents find a stray cat on their doorstep. It's not a pretty cat, but it is very friendly. Once it meets Mudge, it is also a very happy cat. What will happen, now, if someone claims Mudge's scruffy new friend? George Guidall's narration brings out all the frisky, affectionate humor in Henry and Mudge and the Happy Cat. Young readers and their parents will laugh out loud at the gentle and unlikely bond between the two animals, and they will enjoy the delightful solution to their dilemma.

When cousin Annie invites Henry and his big dog, Mudge to a family reunion, they can't wait to go meet lots of new relatives and hear lots of good stories. But are all those relatives on the porch, in the yard, and even in the trees at Annie's house really ready to meet Mudge-and experience sloppy kisses full of dog drool?

Henry and his slobbering dog Mudge are visiting Great-Grandpa Bill, who lives in a house with lots of other grandpas. Henry likes the grandpas because they play checkers and rock in rocking chairs. Mudge likes them because they feed him mint candies. When Henry and Mudge leave the house to go exploring, they find a beautiful swimming pond. They come back to let everybody know, and soon all the grandpas want to go swimming. Henry's father says, "We'll have to go in our Skivvies."

Newbery Medal-winner Cynthia Rylant tells a charming story about the joys of sharing and teamwork. Every year, Henry makes a funny lunch for his mom on Mother's Day. This year, he will make a pineapple sofa! Henry and his dad head to the grocery store with Mudge, who gets to come in because everybody loves him. Mudge spends his time sniffing the Fruity Puffs and Cocoa Chews and eating crackers and a lollipop. Then they all head home to make Mom's special meal.

Es ist drei Tage vor Weihnachten. Knuddel hat Hunger und ist wieder der allerärmste Hund der Welt. Er bekommt nur eine gelbe Rübe. Die mag er nicht. Er rennt in den Garten. Dort nimmt ein Hase ihm die gelbe Rübe ab. Währenddessen besucht der Weihnachtsmann Frau Holle und erzählt ihr von den traurigen Kindern in Zirngiblhausen. Einige Erwachsene dort möchten, dass ihr Zigeuner-Freund Django ausgewiesen wird.

Das Himmlische Orchester probt für das große Konzert zu Weihnachten. Alle Engel-Musiker haben brav geübt, nur der kleine Engel Ambrosius, der die Harfe spielt, hat viele Fehler gemacht. Doch das lag nur daran, dass die Harfe beim Herumtoben vorher mit den anderen Engeln zerbrach. Petrus ist wütend, denn das Konzert ist in Gefahr. Wer könnte nur helfen, die Harfe zu reparieren? Der kleine Ambrosius wird auf die Erde geschickt, um Hilfe zu finden und trifft auf Knuddel, den allerärmsten Hund der Welt.

Kemal, Kind von Gastarbeitern, kommt nach dem Sommer nach Zirngiebelhausen. Er geht in die Schule und passt sich schnell dem Leben in Deutschland an. Als im November seine Freundin Claudia, bei der auch Knuddel und Knuddelinchen wohnen, anfängt vom "Christkind" und von "Weihnachten" zu sprechen, kann er mit diesen Wörtern nichts anfangen. Claudia überredet ihn einen Wunschzettel zu schreiben. Kemal wünscht sich sehnlichst einen Farbkasten mit 24 Stiften, den er in einem Laden gesehen hat.

Knuddel und der Klapperstorch: Knuddel hat Urlaub auf dem Bauernhof gemacht. Dort hat er mit Schweinen, Hühner und auch mit Klapperstörchen Bekanntschaft gemacht. Bei einem Spaziergang findet er ein flugunfähiges Storchenkind. Hierfür wird er von Frauchen gelobt und bekommt feine Leckerlies. Knuddel und sein Ferienjob: Eine Nachbarin trägt Zeitungen anstatt ihres Sohnes aus, der im Urlaub ist. Sie nimmt auch ihren Hund "Mister Miller" mit. Knuddel "liebt" seit Neuestem Zeitungen und darf auch mit. Ob das gut geht...

For years, 10-year-old Zelly Fried has tried to convince her parents to let her have a dog. After all, practically everyone in Vermont owns a dog, and it sure could go a long way helping Zelly fit in since moving there from Brooklyn. But when her eccentric grandfather Ace hatches a ridiculous plan involving a "practice dog" named OJ, Zelly's not so sure how far she's willing to go to win a dog of her own. Is Ace's plan so crazy it just might work…or is it just plain crazy?

A director and screenwriter, Jessie Nelson and writing partner Karen Leigh Hopkins have created a sparkling tale that will touch young listeners’ hearts and tickle their funny bones. Zach has been hoping and hoping for a new dog, but when he finally gets one, Larry isn’t exactly the kind of canine Zach had in mind. Larry is a mutt! And a strange-looking mutt at that! But there’s something about Larry that Zach doesn’t know. When Larry wags his tail, magic happens.

Knuddel, Knuddelinchen, Frauchen und Herrchen sind mit den Ostervorbereitungen beschäftigt. Frauchen kocht und "wird wahnsinnig" als Knuddel und Knuddelinchen den Gärtner vergraulen, Knuddel einen alten Lederschuh ausbuddelt oder Herrchen anstatt eines neuen Autos ein Ferkelchen mit heimbringt.

Billy Broccoli is on a mission. If he can help Hoover learn to be responsible then he may be able to move on...and Billy may finally get his room to himself! Billy has come up with the perfect plan and gets Hoove a pet - a cute, cuddly one he won't be able to resist caring for. But, as it turns out, Hoover is not exactly an animal enthusiast. Billy has got to turn Hoover into a mother hen soon if he ever wants to get some peace and quiet!

When Mrs. Teaberry telephones Mr. Putter to tell him about a brilliant idea, he gets a little nervous. Besides, sometimes her ideas involve "running fast or wearing feathers." Mrs. Teaberry wants to take an afternoon train ride with Mr. Putter and their pets, Tabby and Zeke. Mrs. Teaberry hasn't ridden the train since 1938, so when they get to the train station, she is surprised to find that pets aren't allowed to ride. Now it's Mr. Putter's turn to think of a good idea.