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Beauty is only skin-deep, but not to one beautiful peacock. He is so proud of his appearance that he looks down upon Hen, Duck, and Goose, and bullies them. So, when the prideful peacock falls into the pond while fighting with his own reflection, how will Hen, Duck, and Goose react? The Prideful Peacock is a book that teaches us not to judge people by their appearances and that being willing to forgive is a virtue.

Chickens: Photos and Fun Facts for Kids is book 38 in the Kids Learn with Pictures series. This book offers a clear concept: facts about chickens. This series of photo books of animals asks the listener questions to encourage interaction and to illicit responses from the child.

Una pata tiene varios patitos, pero uno de ellos es mucho más feo, tosco y torpe que el resto, por lo que todos le dan de lado y se burlan de él. El patito decide huir de allí y se enfrenta solo y triste a los problemas del invierno.

Can a swan survive without winter migration? Marcel, a young tundra swan, is tired from the first half of a winter migration. One thousand miles is a long way to fly - too long for Marcel, so he hides in the rushes to stay behind while his parents and the flock continue south. But with the lake nearly frozen over, he soon realizes that he is not cut out for life on ice. Other animals offer advice about how to survive the winter, but their ways of living aren't right for the swan. Hungry and scared, he falls asleep.

This is a story from the Andersen's Fairy Tales collection.

Extraordinary hen P. Zonka spends her time taking in the beauty around her: the shiny green of the grass, the buttery yellows of the dandelions, the deep blue of the sky. The other hens can't understand why she never lays eggs like they do. Finally P. Zonka gives in and lays an egg. To everyone's delight, she produces a wondrous egg that contains all the colors and designs that she has stored in her creative imagination.

The famous children tale by Hans Christian Andersen. The story tells of a homely little bird born in a barnyard who suffers abuse from the others around him until, much to his delight (and to the surprise of others), he matures into a beautiful swan, the most beautiful bird of all. The story is beloved around the world as a tale about personal transformation for the better.

A Farmyard Tale-What a funny sight to see a brood of ducklings with a hen! The farmer will not allow Jemima Puddleduck to hatch her own eggs.What does she do???

Gossie and Gertie are best friends. Both wear brightly colored boots. Gertie is never far from Gossie’s heels, until one day when she decides to go her own way. What will Gossie do without her “shadow”? Olivier Dunrea often writes about the farm animals that surrounded him when he was growing up, including these two adorable goslings. This story of friendship, leadership and independence complements its predecessor Gossie.

From the critically acclaimed author of The Adventures of a South Pole Pig comes a heartwarming middle grade animal adventure story about Frank, the odd one out in a family of ducks, who discovers both his courage and unique identity as he braves the unknown to save his family from an invading fox.

Have you ever seen a bird that stands tall as if on stilts, with a long neck like a snake and feathers as pink as bubble gum? If you have, then you’ve met a flamingo!Stunning in bright pink feathers (the result of a diet rich in algae, larvae, and shrimp), flamingos are among nature's most beautiful creatures—and the strangest. They eat with their heads upside down, sleep standing on one foot with their heads on their backs, and often inhabit some of the most hostile environments where few other animals can survive. It is never too early–or too late–to learn more about these birds ...

Maddie was excited when she got out of bed that morning. She and her father were going on a new adventure. What did she do on her new adventure? Where did they go? Can you tell me? Listen and find out for yourself!

Don't miss this hilarious follow-up to Oi Frog!, Oi Dog! and Oi Cat! from the award-winning Kes Gray and Jim Field. A brilliant rhyming audiobook, jam-packed with animals and silliness - perfect for children and parents alike.

When gobbling grapes, gargling garlic, and going to a gala don't cheer Gordon's grumpy goose, little Grace Grady saves the day!

The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck, a Beatrix Potter classic, beautifully voiced by the British classical composer Peter Dyson. Jemima Puddle-Duck wants nothing more than to hatch her own eggs, but despite her best efforts they are routinely taken from her. She sets off in search of a safe place to incubate them in peace and finds herself in an even worse set of circumstances.... Another wonderful tale from Potter's renowned collection.

Having even more colorful photos than the first audiobook edition, Griselda the Toulouse Goose is about being celebrated, not just tolerated. It explores how one can feel when they are excluded and also offers hope for anyone who has ever felt left out. In Griselda’s case, she is ignored by a group of geese who are supposed to embrace her, but winds up expanding her territory because of it. Looking back on things, she isn’t bitter, and even wishes them well. She learns that the recipe for success often begins with disaster, that her future can rewrite her past....

Kate’s family has told her that on her 13th birthday she’ll hear the “Whooooo” call of the moon, and howl back, and become a werewolf just like them. But she doesn’t want to be a werewolf. She’s always felt more like a duck. On the night of her 13th birthday, Kate stands near her family’s cabin in the backwoods of New Brunswick and hears the moon calling - but it sounds like more of a “Whooooo?” as in “Who are you?”, and Kate does what she’s always wanted to do - she quacks. Quack, quack, quacks.

The book is about Fluffy, a duck who thought she couldn't swim even though she lived and played in a meadow next to a pond. She spent little time with her mother, Mother Duck, and spent most of her happy play time with her friend Frog. Fluffy grew older and had three ducklings. One day, as she strolled in the meadow, she was full of worry that her three ducklings were getting older and needed to be taught to swim.

A bird’s-eye view above Little Puddle Pond allows a peek into Nellie and Willie’s world. There they can be found on opposite ends of the pond as far apart from each other as possible. Nellie and Willie spend each day on guard to protect their territory and do not hesitate to ruffle each other’s feathers. One day, Nellie and Willie must make a decision. Their friend, Bruce the Goose, is in a sticky situation and needs help... What ensues is a brilliant rescue plan which leads to a startling realization as Nellie and Willie come to recognize they are more alike than they knew.

Susan the duck has the worst luck. Her rollerskates are two sizes too big. She's lost her favorite marble. And she's run out of pickles. But with each unfortunate discovery, Wolf shows up with a gift she's won. Her luck has turned around . . . hasn't it? Come see just how lucky Susan is, in this slyly funny story about finding luck when you least expect it.