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...
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...