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Pub. Date
2004.
Language
English
Description
When his dog Heck gets lost the day his family travels 2,000 miles in preparation for a move to Australia, 12-year-old Luke (Riley) is convinced he'll never see his best friend again. But Heck's not about to let 2,000 miles or the town's dogcatcher stand in his way-- not with only three days to find Luke before the ship sails.
2) Shelby
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Christmas is coming, and notorious stray pup/escape artist Shelby is once again locked up in the dog pound. But when a spoiled rich kid tries to adopt him for all the wrong reasons, Shelby runs away and hides in the suburban basement of ten-year-old aspiring magician Jake Parker. Now with the frazzled local dogcatcher hot on their tail, can Jake, his siblings and their visiting grandpa, pull off the ultimate magic trick and rescue Shelby, making him...
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Cat tales: They may have stolen many hearts, and the internet, but cats can be perplexing pets. As much cuddly and playful as they are aloof and uncaring, they've often raised the question: Did humans ever really domesticate felines? And what more can science tell us about a relationship that predates history?
Dog tales: Dogs have been our companions for thousands of years. But why? Do they really love us, or are they just in it for the food? Scientists...
5) A bug's life
Language
English
Formats
Description
Cute and clever, "A Bug's Life" is a relatively straight retelling of Kurosawa's "The Seven Samurai," except of course that the characters are bugs! Idealistic young ant Flik is a sweet-natured dreamer and inventor. But his innovative thinking makes him an outcast when one of his inventions goes awry and destroys the food sacrifice that the colony makes annually to a gang of grasshopper hooligans led by the sinister Hopper. Disgraced, Flik is sent...
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Glenn Barrows is a recent widower doing his best to raise his young kids Elliot and Phoebe who really miss their mom. And when the Barrows adopt an adorable puppy named Belle during the holiday season, it seems that their healing may have begun. But will Glen's dog-hating, gold-digging new girlfriend spoil their newfound happiness, or can Elliott and Phoebe pull off a daring Christmas Eve rescue of their beloved new pet?
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
A young girl's dream is to ride horses, but she can't because of a disability. She meets Bridget, the reigning equestrian champion, who suffers an injury, and asks her to compete in her place at the next competition. As she goes through physical therapy and begins training, the two girls must come together to learn the importance of friendship, family, following your dreams, and never giving up.
8) My dog Tulip
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
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Description
The story of a man who rescues a German shepherd and how the two become fast friends.
The distinguished British man of letters, Ackerley hardly thought of himself as a dog lover when, well into middle age, he came to adopt Tulip, a beautiful yet intolerable 18-month-old German shepherd. To his surprise, she turned out to be the love of his life, the 'ideal friend' he had been searching for in vain for so many years. In vivid and sometimes startling...
9) Hatched
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
When a spaceship crashes into the farmhouse, it's up to Cluck, Charlie and their pals to save the barnyard and perhaps the universe. After their new alien pal Magic is nabbed by the "fowlest" of villains; Angelina, calls the critters of the barnyard into action to save Magic and the farm's food supply.
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
After losing his parents, Phoenix moves to Africa to live with his Aunt Sarah. While on safari with his uncle one day, Phoenix wanders off and becomes lost in the African bush. After rescuing a huge elephant from a trap, Phoenix befriends the great creature, which he names Indlovu. Riding through the wilderness, the bold duo finds evidence of a local gang of poachers, and together they plot to stop the hunters' cruel plans.
13) Cheetah
Series
Pub. Date
[©2002?], ©1990
Language
English
Description
Two California teenagers find their vacation in Africa turned into an incredible adventure and a struggle for survival.
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
In this hilarious, thrilling followup to the family adventure Jurassic Pet, there2s a new baby t. Rex is in town, and his name is Junior. When Junior escapes into our world from the Land of the Dinosaurs, teenager Wendy and her friend Curtis must return him safely before anyone finds him. While chasing him in their flying car, they uncover a sinister plot that threatens the whole city. Can Wendy and Curtis stop the evil scheme and protect the townsfolk...
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Mia's life is turned upside down when her family leaves their home in London to manage a lion farm in South Africa. When a beautiful white lion, Charlie, is born, Mia develops a close attachment to the wild cub. After three years, Mia's life is rocked once again when she uncovers an upsetting secret kept hidden by her father. Distraught by the thought that Charlie could be in harm, Mia decides to run away. The two set off on an epic adventure across...
Pub. Date
©2010
Language
English
Description
Some material may not be suitable for children: animal action and humor.
In the eternal battle between cats and dogs, one crazed feline has taken things a paw too far. Former elite agent Kitty Galore has gone rogue and plans to unleash a diabolical device designed to not only bring her canine enemies to heel but also to take down her former kitty comrades and make the world her scratching post. Faced with this dire threat, cats and dogs must work...
18) Monkey kingdom
Series
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
A spectacular tale set among ancient ruins in the storied jungles of South Asia. Maya, a clever and resourceful monkey, finds her world forever changed when she welcomes her son Kip into her colorful extended family. As Maya strives to keep Kip safe through unexpected and sometimes perilous adventures, amazing footage captures all the magic and surprises of their magnificent world.
19) Dolphin tale
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
Inspired by the amazing true story of a brave dolphin and the compassionate strangers who banded together to save her life. Swimming free, a young dolphin is caught in a crab trap, severely damaging her tail. She is rescued and transported to the Clearwater Marine Hospital, where she is named Winter. But her fight for survival has just begun. Without a tail, Winter's prognosis is dire.
20) Dog days
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
A group of people in beautiful, downtown Los Angeles who have absolutely no connection to one another are seemingly brought together by their lovable pet dogs in surprising ways that teach them valuable and inspiring lessons about life and what it means to have a dog. They hilariously interact with one another as their lives become intertwined in unforeseen ways and develop new and exciting connections that will last a lifetime.
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