When Lori the seahorse saves a stranger’s life, a shimmering gift changes everything about the quiet coral reef they call home. As word spreads and visitors flock from across the ocean, the reef dwellers must decide what truly matters most.
On a warm spring walk, Inspector Winston spots smoke rising from an old barn. While firefighters rush to help, the clever dachshund follows his nose through drifting smoke, hidden footprints, and a surprising clue hidden in the hayloft.
When Tambo, Maboso, and Lalou chase each other through the jungle, their game leads them somewhere they never expected. Deep behind a wall of vines, they find a hidden waterfall — and a snake determined to guard its secret. A warm story about courage, curiosity, and sticking together.
A storm is rising, and an important letter must reach the neighboring island by nightfall. On the way, Betty the Carrier Pigeon finds a frightened little robin lost in the wind, and must decide what truly matters most.
Deep beneath the roots of an old oak tree, a family of gnomes is busy preparing for winter. But when they notice the farmer at the edge of the forest struggling to bring in his harvest all alone, they quietly decide to lend a hand.
Every Advent, a tiny elf named Tobbin searches for the perfect family to secretly bring Christmas magic into their home. When he finds a house that feels just right, he moves in unseen and gets straight to work.
On St. Nicholas Eve, Leo the Cat can’t stop wondering about the mysterious visitor everyone’s talking about. Determined to catch a glimpse of him, the curious cat stays awake — and discovers more magic than he ever imagined.
There was a lot of hustle and bustle in the elves’ workshop. Santa Claus and his elves only had a few days left to get everything ready for Christmas. On the workbenches, they were screwing, planing, sanding, and painting in the most beautiful colors. Nutcrackers, colorful spinning tops, rocking horses, toy cars, tractors, and doll
Large, soft snowflakes fell silently from the sky as Harper and Dylan played with their wooden train set in their warm living room. It was a tradition that the old train set was put up every year at the beginning of winter and ran leisurely through the living room at Christmas. But this year, Dylan,
“Is that a sheep or a cat?” wondered Sam, the little brown bear, as he watched the fluffy clouds rushing past the mountain peak, constantly changing shape to resemble different animals. As he watched the cloud formations, he lay comfortably in the grass on a mountain meadow, plucking a few daisies while lost in thought.
Autumn was well on its way. Leaves rustled on the paths everywhere, and every time the wind swept through the garden, leaves in the most colorful hues swirled through the air. Leo the cat lay comfortably on his warm windowsill and watched with amusement as a shriveled apple fell from the gnarled apple tree and
A few tourists struggled through the mud in the Wadden Sea. They had set off immediately after the water had slowly receded towards the horizon. “Typical beginner’s mistake,” smiled Abigail the sheep, who was eating a few juicy blades of grass on the dyke. She often watched the mudflat walkers with great amusement. Sometimes the
“It’s about time we did some organizing in the basement,” grumbled Leo’s father. ‘I can hardly get to my workbench anymore.’ He pushed his way through the many boxes, cartons, and sacks that were scattered all over the basement. Just as he got his leg stuck in an old wicker basket and almost tripped, he
In the depths of the ocean lived a large, old octopus named Tortella. With her long, strong arms, she could glide effortlessly through the water and reach any hiding place in the depths of the sea, no matter how remote. Tortella was not bothered by the darkness in the deep sea. She was a good
“Did you see that too?” called Paul to his best friend. With a flurry of wing movements, he indicated to Tim that he should fly slower so that he could have a better conversation. Arriving at the same height, Tim looked curiously at his best friend. The two sparrows flew past the roofs of the
In a secluded bay lived a mermaid called Esmelda. She was beautiful and kind. However, the inhabitants of the bay rarely saw her. But the mere knowledge of her presence reassured them. Rumor had it that the young mermaid would live forever and that she had lived in the coral and rocks of this strait
Early one morning, Richard the Meerkat was making his way to the river where all the animals liked to cool off before the water evaporated in the summer. He jumped from one boulder to the next, chatted to a few antelopes and then looked for a nice spot to watch the sunrise. He found a
Jeffrey the Seagull is enjoying a sunny day searching the Wadden Sea mudflats for mussels and lugworms. Suddenly he notices a group of children in danger from the fast-rising tide. Jeffrey gathers all his courage to save them.
Emma was sitting at the kitchen table with her little brother. They were working on a gift for her best friend from kindergarten. It was going to be a small elephant made of papier-mâché. To start, she glued wet newspaper to an inflated balloon. “Quite a mess,” she heard Mama mutter from the living room.
Something is happening in Leo’s neighborhood: a new family is moving in next door. Leo the Cat keeps a close eye on the goings-on to make sure no dog is joining the street, so his garden patrols become more frequent. Then he spots a beautiful cat, and his heart skips a beat.
Nelly the little elephant loves having stories read to her from her favorite book, but the grown-ups rarely have time. One day her grandma tells her an inspiring tale about a clever little monkey who found a very unusual way to learn to read.
A mindfulness story (also) for our grown-up readers. The little mouse starts her day full of joy, planning a well-deserved break at the lake. But constant obligations and the needs of everyone around her push her relaxing day further and further away. A story about mindfulness and the art of saying no.
Winter is coming, and the animals team up to gather supplies together. But then their hard-earned stores start to disappear in a mysterious way. Will the friends unmask the thief and save their friendship?
Days of pouring rain have put Leo the Cat and his family in a gloomy mood, so they start a big cleaning day. Leo wants to help his humans, but what begins with the best of intentions ends in cheerful chaos.
Every evening, the forest animals listen to beautiful music drifting from a small cabin. Then, all of a sudden, the music stops. Curious but also worried, Bruce the Bear, Matthew the Raccoon and Brian the Hedgehog set out to solve the mystery and decide to create a melody of their own.
In a snow-covered winter landscape, Winston the Dachshund is looking forward to Advent. But when his neighbor Mrs. Robertson’s bread wreath goes missing, the little inspector has a real mystery on his paws. A heartwarming story about community, festive treats and a detective on four legs.
A rabbit family finds a new home and lovingly tends the overgrown garden. But then a mysterious thief starts stealing their precious beets. An exciting search begins, bringing unexpected friendships and a very special discovery.
An exciting time begins for young Billy: he finally wants to become a real Easter Bunny. But hiding Easter eggs is not nearly as easy as it looks. On his very first adventure, Billy learns that the important things in life need proper preparation.
Part 4 of 6: Panda Li and his brothers set out on an adventurous voyage to the island that once gave him shelter. After a long and tiring journey they finally reach their goal, only to discover that the island is facing a serious threat.
Part 5 of 6: Li’s brothers marvel at the colorful island, but an urgent problem threatens everyone who lives there. With a creative idea and lots of teamwork, the pandas help the islanders build a protective dike, and a joyful celebration brings the friends closer than ever.
Jacob and his wife, Harper, lived with many animals on a big farm near a clearing in the woods. The farm had a wide green meadow where the cows enjoyed eating fresh grass every day. For the cool nights in winter, the farmer had built them a cozy barn filled with hay so they could
Warning: in the spirit of Halloween, this story is quite spooky. On a tall and barren hill stood a very old, very deserted, and very gloomy knight’s castle. The forest that extended from its north side was eerie and full of dark secrets too. Those that lived in the other part of the forest avoided
Every winter, Perry the Raccoon avoids the festive mood in town and hides away in his dark garage. This year the other animals are worried about him and invite him to celebrate Christmas together. Little by little, their joy begins to win Perry over.
A large flock of carrier pigeons lived on a small, rocky island in the middle of the rough Atlantic Ocean. They delivered important mail to the inhabitants of the surrounding islands. One of the pigeons was named Betty. She liked to fool around and was easily distracted. When the pigeons made their daily flight over
Listen to the audiobook for kids: Cooper was a small, clumsy dog. He was also very curious and smart. Wherever something exciting happened, he made sure he was there. His short legs sometimes held him back, but what he lacked in height, he made up for in courage. Cooper lived with his family on a
Christmas is just around the corner, and despite a nasty cold, Leo the Cat is looking forward to the festive days with his family. When Grandpa Benjamin tells a fascinating Christmas story, Leo decides to do something good himself. But what exactly is he up to?
Leo the Cat has big plans. He has dreamed of building a birdhouse for ages, and now that the holidays are over and the house is finally quiet, he gets to work. But what looks like a simple project soon turns into a complicated and adventurous undertaking.
What a terrible noise! They’re disrupting my tranquil afternoon, again!” Leo thought, closing his eyes and covering his ears with his paws. “Can’t an old cat enjoy his favorite place to nap in peace?” With some difficulty, Leo stood up. He stretched and yawned on the windowsill where he liked to snooze. Recently, Leo’s family
Leo the Cat loves his quiet life, until a chaotic spring cleaning throws everything into disarray. A striped sweater gives him a brand-new idea: he will knit one of his own. But for that, he needs help from a rather unexpected source.
A burst water pipe has turned the house upside down, so Leo the Cat retreats to the dusty attic in search of some peace. But when a thief on the run suddenly climbs onto the roof, his quiet hideaway becomes the scene of a thrilling adventure.
