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The author of the beloved One for the Murphys gives listeners an emotionally-charged, uplifting novel that will speak to anyone who’s ever thought there was something wrong with them because they didn’t fit in. “Everybody is smart in different ways. But if you judge a fish by its ability...

Kashima, a god in Edo, Japan, resides in his shrine to protect the people from Namazu, a catfish, from causing earthquakes that devastate the lives of the villagers. When Kashima helps one of the villagers, Namazu must decide whether to obey Kashima and stay put or swim and potentially endanger the lives of the villagers.

The New York Times bestselling series is sure to become your child's new favorite audio recording! The Rainbow Fish, with his shimmering scales in all colors, is the most beautiful fish in the ocean. The other fish would love to have glittering scales too, but vain Rainbow Fish doesn't want to give away his wealth and beauty. This soon makes him very lonely. It is only when he shares with the other fish that he experiences happiness.

This beginner's guide offers a first glimpse into the natural world of fish. In this bilingual addition to the acclaimed About series, educator and author Cathryn Sill uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach children the basic characteristics of what fish are, how they swim, breathe, and reproduce, and the different ways they protect themselves from predators. An afterword provides further details on the fish featured and inspires young listeners to learn more.

Kitten wants to find a home but he doesn’t seem to fit in everywhere. After going to the park and the gardens, he is shooed away. There is only one more place to try—the fishing nook. Will Kitten ever be able to find a real home? Or will he have to return to his bridge?

Daisy’s favorite month is October. She loves the woodsmoke, pumpkins, cider, and most importantly, the fair. This year, after winning a carnival game, she’s given a fish to take home as her prize.

Join Bones, the mischievous black cat, as he embarks on a quest to catch a REAL rainbow fish! Will Bones discover the fish's secrets and fulfill his dream of capturing the shimmering, magical creature? Find out now in this first heartwarming tale of the Adventures of Bones. Written, Illustrated and Narrated by Tiffany Carlson. Perfect for little ears, this delightful tale is not just a story - it's an experience. Whether it's bedtime, travel time, or waiting room moments, let the magic of story letting captivate young minds in this audio journey designed for the joy of new listeners.

Tiddler was always fidgeting. He wriggled and squiggled, until his mum told him to go out and swim till he was tired. So Tiddler swam out into the deep sea, where he met limpets and jellyfish, he went further till he reached a big, dark cave.

Eve is haunted by her dead cats, Willie is not content to turn a blind eye to suffering, and Maria carries on lengthy conversations with a silent caller. Theirs are the odd, but strangely realistic stories you will find in this collection. Avi’s stories address real concerns in a way young people can relate to. Always entertaining, they broach difficult topics like divorce, teenage runaways, adolescent cruelty, and homelessness.

Follow us on a journey around all the body parts of fish, from eyes to mouths, to spines to fins. Find out all about how each body part works, what it looks like and what it does and how each body part differs between species.

Rachel and Grandpa go fishing. Rachel hooks a fish, but it gets away. Then Rachel hooks a weed. Will she catch a fish today?

Hardy's name means "brave," but this little puffer fish is scared of everything. When a shark comes close, Hardy knows he cannot puff up, or he will be eaten for sure. How can Hardy learn to be brave?

In the new country, Shirley and her family all have big dreams. Take the family store: Shirley has great ideas about how to make it more modern! Prettier! More profitable! She even thinks she can sell the one specialty no one seems to want to try: Mama’s homemade gefilte fish. But her parents think she’s too young to help. And anyway they didn’t come to America for their little girl to work. “Go play with the cat!” they urge.

As part of the unique science Know-It-Alls! Series that features interesting science facts, this audiobook puts the spotlight on Fish! Did you know that fish can see all the way around themselves, without turning their heads? This comes in handy when they are looking for food.

Princess Wencheng’s sister is newly married, and her father is searching for a husband for her, so Wencheng decides it is time to grow up. To confirm this, she shares her hopes and fears one last time with her beloved toy fish, and then throws it into a pond. However, when a mysterious and impossibly perfect suitor appears to her at night, she begins to doubt herself and her uncertain future. Will she ever be able to find true happiness?

This first new novel in two years from the Nation’s Favourite Storyteller is a sweeping story of love and rescue – an unforgettable journey to the Greek island of Ithaca, and back in time to World War Two… Australian-Greek girl Nandi travels to her ancestors’ home in Ithaca, and...

Maggie is finding it harder and harder to get along with her stepmother and stepsiblings while her father is away. It doesn't help that every time Maggie finishes cleaning laundry, flying pigs swoop in to muddy everything up and get her into trouble! One day while she's out collecting berries and her stepbrother is fishing, Maggie catches a magical fish herself. The fish promises to make one of her wishes come true, but only if she frees him. Maggie wants a new family more than anything, but how much faith can she put into a talking fish?

Deep in the water, Mr. Fish swims about with his fish face stuck in a permanent pout. Can his pals cheer him up? Will his pout ever end? Is there something he can learn from an unexpected friend?

This audiobook discusses the characteristics, eating habits, and offspring of fish. A fish is any aquatic vertebrate animal that is typically ectothermic (or cold-blooded), covered with scales, and equipped with two sets of paired fins and several unpaired fins. Fish are abundant in the sea and in fresh water, with species being known from mountain streams as well as in the deepest depths of the ocean.

As a fish swims through its ocean home, young listeners will discover a wide variety of ocean life. Pair this fiction story with its nonfiction companion book, I See the Ocean.