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Dotty, the puppy, just cannot get to sleep in her new home. One after another, the other pets try to help by suggesting what they would do to fall asleep. But nothing helps. Finally, all the new friends find comfort – and sleep – snuggled together in Dotty’s bed!

There's a chill in the air and frost on the trees, and Little Bear has something to say: 'I love wrapping and ribbons and balls of bright string, And gift tags, and glitter – the joy that they bring! I love giving presents, and getting them too, But the thing that I love more than Christmas is –' But Little Bear keeps getting interrupted by the mail carrier, the oven timer, the carollers. Can you guess what Little Bear loves even more than Christmas?

Beloved characters hunt monsters, stop cheese thieves, and find their purr in this collection of delightful animal stories. Many of the stories show characters overcoming their fears, learning how to say sorry, and solving important problems, like how to get a good night's sleep! These laugh-out-loud stories, from beloved storyteller and illustrator Tim Warnes, will have the whole family listening.

Axe Falls is a town of mysterious disappearances, terrifying visions and unusual events. Each book in the series follows a resident of the spooky town as they try to unravel what is really going on in Axe Falls ... all the while trying to survive the plethora of deadly and terrifying monsters skulking around town.

When Mommy Tiger tells Little Tiger it's time for bed, he never wants to go. One night, though, Little Tiger has a chance to stay up, and off he scampers to visit his jungle friends. Yet, Little Lion, Little Hippo and Little Monkey are ready for bed and have no time to play with him. As the jungle grows dark and scary, Little Tiger realises that being awake at night isn't much fun. But how will he get back home to Mommy Tiger?

It's a beautiful, sunny day, and Bear and Little Bear set out for a day full of adventure. They climb trees, sing songs, tell stories and swim in the river. And at the end of the day, Big Bear carries Little Bear home.

Little Honey Bear couldn't sleep. Through his bedroom window, the moon was shining, as bright as day. And surely she was smiling at him. Little Honey Bear and two friends set off to visit the friendly moon, following the shining silvery moon path they discover one winter's night. But suddenly, the path gets steeper, the wind grows colder, and the moon disappears. Alone in the dark, the three friends worry that they might not find their way home.

Mouse is on his way home and he’s having terrible luck. But Mouse doesn’t see all the other dangers lurking – little does he know that it could have been much worse!

Bear and Rabbit are the very best of friends. They live in their Bear-Rabbit house and cook their Bear-Rabbit meals in their Bear-Rabbit kitchen. But one day they spy a wonderful shiny thing, and they can't agree who it belongs to. Could this be the end of a very special friendship?

Mole loves labelling things, but when he comes across a strange thing, he doesn’t know what to call it. It’s lumpy and bumpy, and has snippy-snappy teeth. Could it be dangerous? Look out, Mole!

Patrick Elephant is scared of lots of things, like the dark and the fluff under the sofa. His daddy isn’t scared of anything – except mice! So when a mouse posing as a cheese inspector tries to steal the elephants’ cheese, Daddy is too terrified to stop him!

Everything Monty does, Milli does too. Milli spoils everything! Monty has had enough. 'I wish you’d turn into a Warty Toad then disappear!' he shouts. Kazaam! Kazim! Kazoom! Suddenly Milli is nowhere to be seen. Did Monty really make his little sister disappear?

Early one morning, a funny noise wakes up Duck. It sounds like pshhh-pshh, and it comes from right under her bed. Duck is not quite sure what it is, and she is much too afraid to look …

Mole's best friend, the Lumpy-Bumpy Thing, has found a hat. On it there's a label that reads Warning! Do Not Touch! The Lumpy-Bumpy Thing picks up the hat and puts it on his head. But Mole is worried. 'Quick! Take it off!' he cries. 'It could be dangerous!' Suddenly, a bunny hops out of the hat, and then another, and another! Soon, there are too many bunnies to count! What can Mole and the Lumpy-Bumpy Thing do now?

Little Kitten can't purr, so she asks Dog whether he has her purr, but he only has his woof. Perhaps Cow has her purr? Or Sheep? One by one, Little Kitten asks all the animals in the farmyard, but no one has her purr. Where ever can it be?

Go on seven exciting adventures with the animals as they learn all about the airport, post office, railway, builders, doctors, firefighters and mechanics. These entertaining stories are also very informative as the characters overcome challenges and learn all about the world! From navigating the airport terminals, writing and posting letters, building dream homes, putting out fires to travelling on a train, you're sure to learn something new.