Tales featuring animals both real and imaginary
When Diddle plays her fiddle, wonderful things start to happen in the kitchen. Enjoy this playful retelling of the famous hey diddle nursery rhyme where friends dance under the stars. Once, a cat named Diddle loved to play her tiny fiddle. Diddle sat in the kitchen...
Karen feels lost in her new seaside home until her faithful golden retriever, Goldie, shows her the way forward. Through seaside adventures and everyday moments, this addition to our collection of pet stories explores the special bond she shares with her four-legged...
Inspired by Rudyard Kipling short stories, this charming tale follows Snappy, a mischievous little crab who would rather play than do his job. When Snappy hides in a secret underwater cave, his actions cause unexpected trouble with the ocean's tides, affecting a...
Kipling stories come to life in this playful retelling of a classic tale of a hedgehog and tortoise using their wits to escape a hungry jaguar. As the predator prowls through the jungle seeking dinner, Stickly-Prickly and Slow-Solid devise a brilliant plan to confuse...
Hide-and-seek is hard when everyone looks like peanut butter! Join Louie and Eddie on a berry-licious adventure into the forest to discover how a leopard got its spots and why standing out is the best fun of all. Once upon a time, in a place called the High Veldt,...
Why do rhinos have such baggy skin? Discover the answer in this toddler-friendly twist on one of the classic rudyard kipling just so stories. A friendly boy and a hungry rhino learn that manners—and cake—are best when shared. Have you ever seen a rhino? They have...
A retelling from Rudyard Kipling's Just So Story for preschoolers. Once upon a time, a hungry Whale loved to swim in the big blue sea. He gobbled up all sorts of yummy fishies - starfish, garfish, even a twirly-whirly eel! But soon, only one tiny fish was left,...
A story of Brer Rabbit meets mischievous fun as the trickster rabbit turns a honey accident into the perfect disguise of the fearsome "Wull-er-de-Wust," teaching us that quick thinking can turn mishaps into advantages. “Uncle Remba,” said the little boy, “what has...
This delightful brer rabbit story follows a mischievous rabbit who steals vegetables from Mr. Man's garden, then uses his wit to escape trouble by tricking his forest friends. This timeless tale teaches children about consequences, friendship, and making better...
Stories and legends hold timeless wisdom. This adaptation of a classic Eastern tale features four jungle friends—a swinging monkey, a colorful toucan, a gentle sloth, and a spotted jaguar—who decide to gather food for travelers who might visit. When a weary stranger...
What happens when one little hare thinks the sky is falling? Every animal in the forest starts running! In one of our most beloved stories with animals, a wise Cougar helps Miffy face her fears and discover what really made that scary noise. Miffy was nibbling sweet...
This charming elephant story begins with Alphonse, an excited father-to-be who can't wait to welcome a baby elephant with his wife Esmee. When the village bell rings three times instead of once, Alphonse discovers a wonderful surprise - not one, but three adorable...