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Narrated by David McCormack, the voice of Bandit Heeler (Bluey's dad) in the hit kids' cartoon show BLUEY! The annual village festival is here, filling the air with laughter, music, and the irresistible aromas of yummy foods. Penny's friend Vin, a fellow pangolin, is visiting just in time for the festivities. Together, they dream of one day hosting their own food booth, showcasing Vin's special rock soup —a pangolin delicacy that's not just delicious but essential for their digestion.

Embark on an endearing journey of friendship, responsibility, and the unexpected joy of companionship in Penny Pangolin Wants a Pet. This charming tale, perfect for fans of Curious George and Berenstain Bears, introduces young listeners to the adorable Penny Pangolin, who longs for a pet to call her own. The story opens on Penny's birthday, where instead of the pet she's been dreaming of, she receives...a plant. Though it isn't the pet she asked for, Penny's big heart leads her to cherish her new green friend.

A timely story in the world of "Penny Pangolin and Friends" addressing screen-time balance, encouraging children to unplug and engage with the world around them. When Penny receives a hand-me-down tablet, she's thrilled! With it, she can message friends, share photos, and video-call pals from other villages. But before long, Penny finds herself using it more and more...until she starts missing conversations, meals, and even schoolwork.

An empowering tale that teaches young listeners about standing up to bullies with kindness and courage. Penny Pangolin and the Baboon Bully is a thoughtful and uplifting story about standing up for yourself, showing kindness, and learning that even bullies can change—perfect for fans of The Berenstain Bears and Little Critter. When a new student, Bobo Baboon, joins Penny's school from Africa, she's eager to welcome him—until he starts teasing her and her friends. From name-calling to ruining games, Bobo seems set on making trouble.

Experience the charming world of Penny Pangolin in this heartwarming tale of friendship, forgiveness, and sharing, perfect for fans of The Berenstain Bears and Little Critter series! In this captivating story, Penny Pangolin is all aflutter with excitement—her friend Vin is coming to visit! Determined to make his arrival unforgettable, she decides there's no better way than with her mom's famous lemon-ant cake. But when the cake goes missing, it's up to Penny and Vin to unravel the mystery.

A delightful adventure that highlights teamwork and sportsmanship, showing that true victory comes from unity and perseverance. Penny and her best friend Vin are finally old enough to enter the village's biggest event of the year: the Big Claw Tournament! From volleyball to tunnel digging to the thrilling Gravity Car Race, it's a full day of action—with the coveted Termite Trophy on the line. When Penny's neighbor, Edith joins the team, the trio gets to work, combining their strengths and ideas to build their very own gravity car: the Tremendous Termite.

Hosted by writer-director Wayne Kramer (The Cooler, Running Scared) and producer Barry Germansky (Marlowe, Riff Raff), Forbidden Films is a podcast about the movies they won't make anymore.Each week, Wayne and Barry take a deep dive into a once critically regarded film or commercial success that by today's regressive standards is now deemed either problematic or unlikely to ever be made again in the same way. Pushing back against political correctness, the duo bring their own filmmaking experience and love of movies to a lively — and controversial — discussion about living in illiberal ...

Zale “the Gale” Murdoch, one of the greatest seafaring merchants in the kingdom of Tuscawny, is at the top of his game. No one has reached the guild’s grandmaster status in generations, and he’s but one job away, with his biggest rival right on his heels. When a mysterious stranger approaches him with information that will seemingly ensure his success, Zale is tempted. The mission: to retrieve the Grimstone, a mythical artifact obscured by the shadows of history and religious folklore … an object of immeasurable value … if it’s real.

A pango-perfect story collection of friendship, folly, and ant cake!

The annual village festival is here, filling the air with laughter, music, and the irresistible aromas of yummy foods. Penny's friend Vin, a fellow pangolin, is visiting just in time for the festivities. Together, they dream of one day hosting their own food booth, showcasing Vin's special rock soup—a pangolin delicacy that's not just delicious but essential for their digestion. But amid the fun of concerts by the Singing Gibbons and racing with chopsticks, a culinary misadventure strikes as Penny tries a food that leaves her feeling unwell.

When Penny receives a hand-me-down tablet, she's thrilled! With it, she can message friends, share photos, and video-call pals from other villages. But before long, Penny finds herself using it more and more...until she starts missing conversations, meals, and even schoolwork. Soon, Penny realizes that too much screen time is pulling her away from the things that really matter—things like nature, friendship, and family moments you can't get through a screen.

In this captivating story, Penny Pangolin is all aflutter with excitement: her friend Vin is coming to visit! Determined to make his arrival unforgettable, she decides there's no better way than with her Mom's famous lemon-ant cake. But when the cake goes missing, it's up to Penny and Vin to unravel the mystery.

When a new student, Bobo Baboon, joins Penny’s school from Africa, she’s eager to welcome him—until he starts teasing her and her friends. From name-calling to ruining games, Bobo seems set on making trouble. Penny tries everything: speaking up, getting help, even inviting Bobo to play. But nothing works—until she sees Bobo getting picked on himself.

Penny and her best friend Vin are finally old enough to enter the village’s biggest event of the year: the Big Claw Tournament! From volleyball to tunnel digging to the thrilling Gravity Car Race, it’s a full day of action—with the coveted Termite Trophy on the line. When Penny's neighbor, Edith joins the team, the trio gets to work, combining their strengths and ideas to build their very own gravity car: the Tremendous Termite. But when another team cheats during the final race, Penny must decide what matters more—winning at all costs, or crossing the finish line with honesty and heart.

Embark on an endearing journey of friendship, responsibility, and the unexpected joy of companionship in Penny Pangolin Wants a Pet. This charming tale, perfect for fans of Curious George and Berenstain Bears, introduces young listeners to the adorable Penny Pangolin, who longs for a pet to call her own.

Following their quest for the mythical Grimstone, Zale, his daughter Starlina, and the entire crew find their home town of Warvonia in a dire state. Once a major sea hub, the harbor is in ruin, covered in life-threatening darkfrost. High Count Vidimir Tefu, Zale’s former client, will stop at nothing to restore the full might of Void, what he views as the kingdom’s salvation. Ancient forces and sorcery from the Shadow Age itself are rallied against Zale, his crew, and his home.