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Presley and the Impossible Dream is the first book in the middle grade Windy Creek Stables series set at a rural Virginia riding school—a 21st-century Saddle Club, full of authentic detail, realistic drama, and tons of heart. Presley's life is pretty great—she has a loving family, friends at school, and plenty of rambunctious rescue pets. There's just one little problem . . . She's never gotten to ride a horse. And her mom has banned her from ever, ever, ever getting on one.

Join Eva, a kind and curious girl, as she discovers the enchanting world of the riverbank and meets Oliver, an otter who is as skilled and sleek as he is proud. At first, Oliver wants nothing to do with the little human girl, preferring to show off his amazing underwater ballet from afar. But when challenges arise and kindness blossoms, can a proud otter learn the true meaning of friendship?

Every year, the team at Windy Creek Stables packs up the trailer and makes the trip to the famous Kentucky Horse Park for the best and biggest horse show of the year. Usually, the competition is Harper's favorite thing in the world, and she can't wait to show off for her new best friend, Presley, who is competing for the first time. This year, though, she's more than a little nervous. It's her first time competing against her old barn, Foxcroft Stables, and she isn't looking forward to seeing the mean girls who still ride there.

Do you have a daughter, grand-daughter or perhaps — a niece or a friend of your family who just LOVES horses? We're guessing, she can't get enough when it comes to all-things ponies? Inside our beautiful chapter audiobook, she is about to discover: 10 unique stories all about young girls and their horses. Stories of fun, hope, friendship, bravery.

You know Brachiosaurus. Now meet Mbiresaurus raathi! This long-necked dino lived more than 230 million years ago in present-day Zimbabwe. It walked on two legs and ate both plants and animals. Its mouth was filled with sharp, sawlike teeth. Take a closer look . . . if you dare.

Roger Smith is fighting the biggest battle of his professional baseball career and life as he tries to compete in the World Series for a chance to taste the ultimate glory. Peanut, a young, happy, and careless rat crosses path with Roger, and an unforgettable story develops.

When the Katz family moves in, C.J. the mouse is scared. Nibbling jelly doughnut crumbs in the kitchen, he hears a soft voice say, "Hello." The Katz family is spinning a dreidel and eating chocolate coins. It looks like fun, but a mouse can't play with cats! "Hello again," says the soft voice. "Please don't go. I could use a friend." Can C.J. overcome his fear and make some new friends just in time for Hanukkah?

Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit. It loved hopping around the soft green grass and nibbling on fresh, crunchy carrots. The sun was shining, and birds chirped in the trees. Everything felt just right. The rabbit wiggled its nose happily and munched on a big orange carrot. That’s when it noticed someone sitting quietly under a tree. The rabbit paused, ears perked up. It looked closer… and slowly began to hop in that direction. The wind rustled the leaves as the rabbit took a deep breath and made a choice. Something special was about to happen…

You know Triceratops. Now meet Bisticeratops froeseorum! This horned dino lived more than seventy million years ago and was discovered in the deserts of Arizona. Its neck was protected by a large, colorful frill. Two long horns and rough, bumpy skin kept it safe from predators. Take a closer look . . . if you dare.

Jill can hardly wait for her garden to grow. But when the bugs start munching, she must find a new way to enjoy her vegetables. Listeners will love this story about finding a silver lining.

Hat dein Kind Probleme beim Einschlafen, hält es dich nachts wach, und möchtest du, dass dein Kind Geduld lernt? Wenn ja, dann solltest du weiter zuhören. In der Sammlung Der geduldige Panther - Gute-Nacht-Geschichten für Kinder findest du Geschichten, die die Fantasie deines Kindes anregen und seine Kreativität fördern.

North American porcupines have sharp quills that can hurt their predators. Many animals wouldn’t try to get around these quills, but the clever Canada lynx, master of camouflage and hunting, knows a way! Which animal will win in a fight? Learn more about their features and find out who rules the North American forests.

Auch als die Freunde aus dem Camp Kreidezeit in Erfahrung bringen, dass Brooklynn auf Malta weilt, gibt es Streit über das weitere Vorgehen. Die Gruppe teilt sich auf. Während einige Brooklynn auf Malta zu Hilfe eilen sollen, wollen die anderen die USA ansteuern. Brookylnn drängt den Investigativjournalisten Davi, sein Vorhaben aufzugeben, und greift zu unschönen Methoden, als Santos plötzlich auftaucht.

In Norditalien stellen die Freunde aus dem Camp Kreidezeit zusammen mit Gia Nachforschungen über eine mysteriöse Feder an und finden Beunruhigendes heraus. Währenddessen treffen Brooklynn und Santos in Malta ihren neuen Partner Lewis Dodgson. In der Gruppe herrscht Uneinigkeit darüber, ob man Brooklynn über den Weg trauen kann. Ein Dinosaurier wird eingefangen und abtransportiert.

Palomino le cheval qui voulait une petite fille rien qu'à lui est arrivé à ses fins auprès de ses parents ! Retrouvez-le dans ses folles aventures avec Arizona, Scarlett et Roxy !

On a stormy day, Albert seeks shelter in the garden shed. Unfortunately the door slams shut behind Albert, trapping him inside. Can his garden chums work out a way to save their tortoise friend? Wall-climbing snails, net-spinning spiders and a good deal of teamwork are needed for the mission.

Ralf schlüpft aus seinem Ei und ist ganz neugierig auf die Welt. Da er noch nicht fliegen kann, sitzt er in seinem Nest und beobachtet seine Füße, um zu prüfen, ob er schon gewachsen ist. Da trifft er Tülay, die kleine Hummel. Sie überzeugt ihn, nicht im Nest zu warten bis er groß ist, denn das ist ja viel zu langweilig. Der kleine Rabe und die Hummel finden einen Korb Kirschen und erleben ihr erstes Abenteuer. Gemeinsam bewegen sie die Raben des Birkenwäldchens tatsächlich zu einem Fußmarsch und finden eine Möglichkeit, wie Ralf doch mit seinem Papa fliegen kann. Und keiner wird gebissen.

The Great Bear Rainforest is a majestic place full of tall trees, huge bears and endless schools of salmon. Award-winning photographer and author Ian McAllister tells the story of a lone wolf who swims to one of the small islands that dot the rainforest's coast. The island provides him with everything he needs—deer, salmon, fresh water—everything, that is, but a mate. When a female wolf arrives on the island's rocky shores, she and he start a family and introduce their pups to the island's bounty.

Follow along as a boy meets up with his friend—a dog who faithfully waits for him every day so they can ride out to the beach together to surf. The boy doesn't own the dog and he doesn't know who does, but their daily routine has created a special bond. Award-winning author Eric Walters navigates the waters of a unique friendship.

Fish and herons, turtles and dragonflies, beaver lodges and lily pads—a multitude of wonders enchant both the child narrator and any other nature lovers along for the ride in this tender book. Baby ducklings ride their mama’s back; an osprey rises with a silver fish clutched in her talons; a loon cries in a star-flecked night. Rhythmic, rhyming quatrains carry the story forward in clean paddle strokes of evocative imagery.