Tales featuring animals both real and imaginary
In a world where nursery rhymes come to life, the cat and the fiddle transform a late-night kitchen. Join Diddle the cat as his music inspires Mrs. Cow to jump, Mr. Dog to laugh, and Miss Dish and Mr. Spoon to dance away into the night. In a cozy cottage at the edge...
The story of a pet can change a child's life in unexpected ways. When eleven-year-old Karen moves to the coastal town of Pelican Cove with her yellow Labrador, Goldie, she discovers that adjusting to change is easier with a faithful companion by her side. They explore...
This retelling of a classic short story by Rudyard Kipling's Just So Stories features a mischievous crab who disrupts the ocean's rhythm. When young Tam notices the seas behaving strangely, he seeks help from the wise Dr. Wonder. This leads to an underwater adventure...
When hungry Painted Jaguar threatens best friends Stickly-Prickly Hedgehog and Slow-Solid Tortoise in the Amazon jungle, these clever creatures must think fast. Through wit, teamwork, and some very confusing riddles, they not only escape danger but discover something...
Long ago on the sun-baked High Veldt, Leopard was the color of dry grass. Then the other animals vanished into a forest full of shadows and secrets. To follow them, he would have to change. This quiet retelling of Rudyard Kipling’s classic story of how leopards got...
In this playful adaptation of one of Rudyard Kipling's beloved Just So Stories, young Cyrus bakes a magnificent spice cake that attracts a rude Rhinoceros. After the Rhinoceros steals the cake, Cyrus devises a gentle plan involving cake crumbs and the Rhinoceros's...
When a massive whale swallows a shipwrecked sailor, he gets much more than he bargained for in his tummy. Uncover the clever trick behind a just so story that explains why the ocean's biggest creature now only eats the smallest food. In the sea, once upon a time, my...
Step into the world of stories from Uncle Remus and the tale of Brer Rabbit's honey mishap. When our mischievous hero finds himself covered in honey and leaves, he transforms his sticky situation into an opportunity for trickery. This beloved American folktale...
In this tale from the stories of Uncle Remus, Uncle Remba spins a lively yarn of Brer Rabbit outwitting his friends—blending laughter, mischief, and old-time wisdom beneath the summer sun. Chapter One - The Creatures Go to the Barbeque On this warm and sleepy...
In one of our animal bedtime stories, journey to the vibrant rainforests of South America, where four animal friends welcome a mysterious traveler and share their food. Little do they know this act of kindness will change their lives forever. Once upon a time, in the...
When a hickory nut goes THUD, Miffy doesn't stop to look. She starts a forest stampede shouting, "the sky is falling the sky is falling!" See how a wise Cougar helps the animals find the truth in the midst of the panic. Once upon a mischievous time, deep in the...
Poor Papa Alphonse was only expecting one bell chime, but he got three! This delightful story about elephants follows a family growing much faster than expected. From improvised cradles to a runaway pram stopped by a heroic turtle, join the tiny triplets on their very...