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A pet! Mom has agreed: Froggy can have a pet. Off to the pet store they go. Mom would prefer a bunny or some mice, but Froggy and his little sister, Pollywogilina, have their hearts set on a doggy. And when Froggy sees the little dog with big brown eyes, he begs to take her home. Mom cautions Froggy about all the new responsibilities he will have taking care of Doggy, but Froggy's sure there will be no problem. He doesn't count on Doggy being more difficult to train than he expected. Froggy always lands himself in a pickle, but he always bounces back.

Jesper Jinx is 11, and probably the unluckiest person in all of Puffington Hill. Everything he touches seems to end up in sweet disaster. Hence his nickname "Jinx". This time around, it is Puffington Hill itself that appears to be jinxed. The school canteen gets shut down and children are forced to eat wild clover flowers for lunch. Horrible hairy acorns fall from the sky, targeting black cats and squirrels.

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.

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!

Is your family considering a new pet? Then this guide may just be right for you. In simple language, learn how you can tell whether you are ready for a dog, how to choose the perfect breed, how to pick a name, and much more.

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.

Rebecca is a little girl who is about to go to the pet store with her parents to pick out her first pet. What will Rebecca choose and how will it affect her life? Adults this audio book has ten questions that will be asked at the end of the story. The answers are also provided as well. This will allow the child(ren) to discuss what they listened too. This is an enjoyable audio book for all elementary children.

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.

What steps do you follow to take care of a pet? See how this responsible owner cares for a dog named Dunkin.

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.

Ava and Itty Bitty Kitty are off to visit the firehouse! Ava's giant cat is usually less than purr-fectly behaved, and this trip is no exception! Will Itty Bitty's nose for trouble make them new friends - or make their visit to the firehouse a disaster?

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.

Carefully leveled text engages young listeners in learning about guinea pigs as pets. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions help build nonfiction learning skills.

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.

An affectionate and quick-thinking boa constrictor saves the day during a burglary and receives a medal.

This is the charming story of a small girl and the family members she lives with, as she playfully charts them just the way a child learning to count might do.