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...
Of all the pet stories that live on this shelf, this one belongs by the sea. When Karen moves to a new home and feels far from everything familiar, it's her dog Goldie who shows her how to be brave — one careful step at a time. A gentle, rhythmic poem about loyalty,...
When a playful little crab named Snappy runs away from his job, the whole ocean goes topsy-turvy! Retold from one of the best-loved rudyard kipling short stories, this simple, cheerful bedtime tale shows toddlers that finding your place in the world is the happiest...
A hungry jaguar thinks he's found an easy dinner, but Stickly-Prickly the hedgehog and Slow-Solid the tortoise have other plans. This playful retelling of one of the best-loved Kipling stories turns a classic jungle tale into a giggly bedtime favorite about friendship...
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 hungry Whale gobbles up every fish in the sea — until a clever little fish suggests he try something bigger. One swallowed boat and one very unhappy tummy later, the Whale learns his lesson! This playful just so story retelling is full of silly sounds and giggles,...
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...
Brer Rabbit is in a heap of trouble with Mr. Man’s dogs! To save himself, he tricks his friends into a "party" that turns out to be a chase. This engaging brer rabbit story explores the value of honesty and the warmth of a true apology. Once upon a time, Mr. Man had a...
When Miro the monkey, Tiago the toucan, Sonia the sloth, and Javier the jaguar welcome a tired traveler with food and friendship, they learn that kindness creates helpers. This tender stories and legends retelling shows toddlers how caring for others can transform...
A loud THUMP sends Miffy running and the whole forest follows — but nobody stopped to look. This playful retelling of a classic fable is one of our favorite stories with animals, where a calm friend and a curious peek teach little ones that scary sounds aren't always...
When Alphonse the elephant finds out he’s a father of triplets, life gets very busy, very fast. Follow this elephant story as the smallest member of the family takes an accidental trip into the trees and finds help from some very brave squirrels. Alphonse the elephant...