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Step into the paws of Job, a noble dog who narrates his charming adventures in a whimsical canine society that mirrors our own. This delightful tale, told from the dogs perspective, captures the heart and humor of life as seen through Jobs eyes. Join him on his journey filled with playful antics and insightful reflections on the world around him. (Summary by Allyson Hester)

Join Alfred Elwes as he takes us on a delightful journey through the life of a remarkable cat in Chunky, the Happy Hippo. Drawing from the rich Archives of Caneville, Elwes presents a captivating narrative that challenges the common belief that cats are merely selfish creatures. Through the voice of this charming feline, we discover a world where love and affection flourish, proving that cats can possess the same deep, unselfish bonds as any other creature. As the cat boldly defends its kind, we are invited to explore the heartwarming and often humorous nuances of its character. - Summary by ...

Join Chinook, the charming cinnamon cub, in this delightful second installment of a captivating three-part series that also features the adventures of a dog and a cat. Renowned British author and philologist, Alfred Elwes, masterfully imbues this great bear with relatable human traits, inviting listeners into a world of whimsical adventures. - Summary by Larry Wilson

The Adventures of a Bear, and a Great Bear Too, by Alfred Elwes is a youngsters' story loaded up with humor and experience. The story follows the capricious and frequently wicked ventures of, a bear assortment of characters and circumstances on his excursion. Close by this bear is a bigger, more considerable buddy, alluded to as the Incomparable Bear. Together, they navigate through various undertakings, investigating their general surroundings, learning illustrations about companionship, boldness, and the significance of interest. The account joins diversion with unobtrusive moral lessons, ...

Having already presented us with fascinating stories of dog and bear, Alfred Elwes gives us quite a mature account of a very fine cat. He says, “In selecting the biography of another animal from the Archives of Caneville, for the entertainment of a very different race, I thought I could not do better than fix upon "The Cat.” And what of this “fine cat” who seems so human? By his own admission, “It has been said by more than one animal, that Cats are such selfish creatures that they are envious of the enjoyments of others, and can feel no pleasure beyond their own particular ...