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Stella is a little girl who only has the one wish: She loves dogs and would be so happy if she could have a puppy of her own! Her mother wants to make sure Stella is ready for the responsibility, and when the girl promises to look after a puppy, she gets her wish. Stella and Twinkle the puppy are a perfect match and they fall in love instantly: the little girl couldn’t be happier to have her own puppy to dote on. But there’s soon trouble in paradise as Twinkle is a young and clumsy pup who often gets into mischief. Stella’s patience and kindness will be tested.

"When our pets aren't with us anymore, an Invisible Leash connects our hearts to each other. Forever." That's what Zack's friend Emily tells him after his dog dies. Zack doesn't believe it. He only believes in what he can see. But on an enlightening journey through their neighborhood—and through his grief—he comes to feel the comforting tug of the Invisible Leash. And it feels like love. Bestselling author Patrice Karst's gentle story uses the same bonding technique from her classic book The Invisible String to help listeners through the experience of the loss of a beloved animal

Anytime Josie Shilling’s large family gets too chaotic, volunteering at the local animal clinic is the one place she can escape - and she loves working with the animals. But when a box mysteriously appears on the clinic’s front steps, Josie suddenly becomes responsible for seven adorable puppies! Taking care of her pig, Hamlet, last fall was a bit harder than she thought. So how is she ever going to handle a whole litter of mischievous pups and find the right homes for them all?

Josie Shilling’s family is too big, their cramped city house is too small, and she feels like no one’s ever on her side. Then, on Thanksgiving Day, her older brother, Tom, brings home a pink, squirmy bundle wrapped in an old football jersey - a piglet he rescued from a nearby farm. Her name is Hamlet. The minute Josie holds Hamlet, she feels an instant connection. But there’s no room for Hamlet in the crowded Shilling household. And whoever heard of keeping a pig in the city? So, it’s up to Josie to find her a forever home.

Meet Zeus, a tiny hamster with a mighty appetite for power. His cage sits atop a high shelf, so he can watch the other pets from above. But being king of the gods is a tough job: You've got to issue orders and decrees, make sure to stay in tip-top shape by running on your exercise wheel, and most importantly, lead your minions on epic journeys. And Zeus the Mighty has one giant task in front of him: Find the "golden fleas" and solidify his position before the other gods rebel.

Jasmine has wanted her very own pet for years. On her seventh birthday, her wish finally comes true! She adopts Cuddles from the local animal shelter. They quickly become best of friends. Follow the adventures of Cuddles and Jasmine! This is an excellent storybook for early readers, listening aloud at home or school, and as a bedtime story.

Als Katzendame Soja erfährt, dass im Tierheim noch viele Tiere auf ein neues Zuhause warten, ist sie entsetzt - es ist doch bald Weihnachten! Sofort ist klar: Da muss sie helfen! Gemeinsam mit ihrem gemütlichen Hunde-Freund Bruno macht sie sich auf die Suche nach den perfekten Familien für die einsamen Tiere. Doch das ist gar nicht so einfach: Wo passt ein Minischwein am besten hin? Und wo fühlt sich das Chamäleon bloß wohl? Die ersten Versuche gehen ganz schön schief. Aber Soja und Bruno geben nicht auf.

Perfect for fans of Racing in the Rain and Because of Winn Dixie! Ali Standish, author of the critically acclaimed The Ethan I Was Before and August Isle, delivers a rebarkable tale of one extraordinary pup’s search for a new family, inspired by her real-life rescue dog Bella.

Harley is a loving dog with a big body and a loud bark. When Anthony adopts him from the animal shelter in town, the two immediately become best friends. It comes as a surprise when they encounter neighbors on their morning walk who are frightened by Harley’s physical features. Despite Anthony’s attempts to showcase Harley’s friendly personality, neighbors put pressure on him to keep Harley inside and away from their homes.

Piper’s life is turned upside down when her family moves into a shelter in a whole new city. She misses her house, her friends, and her privacy - and she hates being labeled the homeless girl at her new school. But while Hope House offers her new challenges, it also brings new friendships, like the girls in Firefly Girls Troop 423 and a sweet street dog named Baby. So when Baby’s person goes missing, Piper knows she has to help.

A cute fuzzy moose who is usually very brave, named Pudge, takes his first trip to the doctor! The thought of going to the doctor scares him, but as he slowly starts to trust the doctor, the doctor helps put his mind at ease. Pudge learns that there is nothing to be afraid of and that he needs to go to the doctor to get the help he needs to feel better.

Follow the adventures of Fluffy the kitten. Fluffy is a timid kitten, but her friend Phillipo teaches her how to be brave and how to be patient. This is an excellent audiobook for beginning and early listeners. Each story is fun and exciting. Also includes some funny jokes!

What happens when you aren't with the ones you love? Do they forget about you? No. They think of you. Shy the puppy follows you through your day to remind you that no matter where you are, the people who love you think of you. With melodic cadence and ending lines that every child loves to say, I Think of You is the perfect bedtime audiobook.

When seventh grader Nicholas V. Landrew, his beloved pet gerbil Henrietta, and a package of ground beef are beamed aboard an alien space ship, they soon find themselves on the run in a madcap chase across the universe. Now all Nicholas wants to do is get back home before his parents find out and ground him forever, but with the Universal Police hot on his trail, that won't be easy.

Children's Short Stories, Book 3 is a collection of three short stories: Run Wild, Run Free Again, Callie the Calico Kitty, and My Hound Dog....

Ivy and Bean meets Aliens in My Pocket in this start to a brand-new chapter book series about Frankie Sparks, a third grader who uses her love for science and math to help her solve problems she comes across in her daily life. The best thing EVER is happening in Frankie Sparks's third-grade class: They are getting a class pet! Their teacher, Miss Cupid, tells them they will vote on their pet, but it has to meet some "parameters."

A first chapter book for ages 6+. Have you ever wondered where your pets go when you let them out to play? Discover the answer with your guide, Felicia Feline.

Meet the puppies of the Cloud 9 Animal Shelter: Caboodle the big poodle; King Tut the most divine of all mutts; Lollie the collie; and Boom-Boom the Basset hound. When a shy yellow Lab named Marilyn is abandoned at the Cloud 9 Animal Shelter, she thinks her whole world has shattered. With the help of the other puppies, she soon discovers that things always work out and with each new day comes a new beginning. But when a couple wants to adopt her, she is unsure if she should leave the shelter she now calls home.

When a friend calls in distress with horse problems, Lindsay can't get there quick enough to help! Lisa made a plan to let Lindsay's trainer, Anne, move her horses to their property - during the rainiest season on record in Riverside; it quickly became an impossible muddy situation. A beautiful horse that lives just down the street becomes available for sale. Will Lindsay finally have the horse of her dreams? Listen to find out more.

Dramatic changes in Windsor Heights landscape lead to hungry hawks and hungry coyotes! Beau's friend loses something important; will scent hound Cheyenne's nose save the day? Lindsay and her hard to handle horse, Moon, are on the rocks and in the wake of an accident, an ultimatum is given.