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The story of one little pig and LOTS of hats! Hamilton the Pig is very fond of hats - big hats, small hats, tall hats and suitable-for-every-and-any-occasion sort of hats. Hamilton loves hats so much his mum starts to worry that he's a very vain little pig. Little does she know that Hamilton's favourite hats will teach him some very important lessons!

A big bully lion is no match for the Clever Monkey in this retelling of a classic story from West Africa

The author of the Mutts comic strip and several best-selling children’s books, Patrick McDonnell has been hailed as the next Charles Schulz. In his characteristic heartwarming style, McDonnell tells the story of the young Jane Goodall and her special childhood toy chimpanzee, Jubilee. With anecdotes from Goodall’s autobiography, McDonnell makes this true story accessible for the very young - and young at heart.

Grumpy Gus is having a bad day until his friend comes to the rescue. Louie Lou is Gus' best friend and wants Gus to cheer up. Together, the two friends find ways to make Gus feel happy and cheerful again.

Grumpy Gus lost his shoes...And doesn't know how he'll go on a walk with his friend Louie Lou.They retrace their steps to find his shoes. Together, Gus and Lou discover a little patience and thinking will accomplish so much more.

Grumpy Gus is feeling overwhelmed...and tired from the holidays. He is too exhausted even to sleep on the night before Christmas. Hearing some commotion on his rooftop, Gus investigates to find Santa Claus has arrived. Listen on as Santa shares his wise insights about Christmas and the holiday season.

Mysteries follow super-sleuth Cam Jansen everywhere she goes...even to the zoo. When a few monkeys suddenly go missing from their cage, Cam is sure she knows how the thief took them. Can she find the missing monkeys before they are lost forever?

Morley was definitely the most famous monkey. What other monkey had so many scientific papers written about him or her? What other monkey has appeared on so many TV shows? What other monkey has received so many awards? What other monkey has received the Presidential Medal of Freedom Award? Indeed, Morley was so famous that many human children said they wanted to be like him when they grew up. But how did Morley become so famous?

From the number one New York Times best-selling author of The Day the Crayons Quit, Drew Daywalt comes a fresh, new duo Monkey and Cake. In this book, Monkey has lost a tooth! This makes Monkey sad. Cake reassures Monkey that the tooth fairy will come... but Monkey isn't so sure. Can Cake help find the lost tooth instead?

World-famous zoologist Dian Fossey is remembered for her inspiring work studying the mountain gorillas of central Africa’s isolated Virunga Mountains. Her tireless devotion to understanding - and actively protecting - these shy and gentle primates introduced them to an admiring public and promoted values of conservation in the African nations they inhabit. In 1966, Dian Fossey left home for Africa to conduct field research on mountain gorillas. It was her second trip to Africa, but it wouldn’t be her last.

What’s that red-haired animal swinging through the rain forest’s trees seemingly without a care in the world? It’s an orangutan! Aside from all that red hair, these beautiful beasts look almost human, but they’re a lot stronger. Learn more about these colorful animals, including how they live, how clever they are, how they’re dealing with a shrinking habitat, and what you can do to help.

Long-limbed spider monkeys are noisy members of the monkey family. From food to homes to behaviors, learn the facts on these tree-swinging primates.

What would you do if your best friend was:

Imaginary?

An oversize blue chimp in surfer shorts? (Potentially embarrassing, but hey, no one else can see him...right?)

Proposing a plan to help you improve your life?

Did we say imaginary?

Driving you crazy?!?!

Now you have an idea of what Willie Ryan's life is like when he meets Dodger. It's the beginning of a lot of trouble - and a friendship you'll never forget!

Arthur decides to make Mother and Father special Christmas cookies as a present. But when the cookies are finally finished, they are hard as rocks! Can Arthur think of a way to turn this disaster into the best Christmas present ever?

Need to teach your child to go to bed early? Here is another fabulous book in the series called Children's Safari Books on Good Behavior. This time Maxi the Monkey learns that going to bed early is important for energy and vitality...and of course to please his parents!

The Playful Panda Parade is a heartwarming and entertaining story that teaches young listeners about teamwork, coordination, and the joy of working together toward a common goal.

L.M. Boston's thrilling and chilling tales of Green Knowe, a haunted manor deep in an overgrown garden in the English countryside, have been entertaining readers for half a century. In this volume, a strange friendship develops between a young Chinese refugee who is spending the summer at Green Knowe and a gorilla who escaped from the London Zoo.

What can Jake learn from his day filled with mistakes? Jake starts his day feeling happy and optimistic. Then the mistakes begin. Every time he tries to do something, he makes a mistake. He misses buttons on his shirt when he gets dressed. He can’t throw the ball as his friends can. He gets the math question wrong. Can Jake find a way to stop making mistakes? Or are his mistakes a good thing?

Can anyone have more than one heart? Red Face the monkey seems to, as he outwits his ungrateful friend, Jagged Jaws the crocodile and his wicked wife. A story about friendship and loyalty in the animal kingdom.

Known for their wild hair, tamarin monkeys are an at-risk member of the monkey family. From food to homes to behavior, learn the facts on these endangered primates.