検索キーワード： 動物

Natsuki Books was a tiny second-hand bookshop on the edge of town. Inside, towering shelves reached the ceiling, every one crammed full of wonderful books. Rintaro Natsuki loved this space that his grandfather had created. He spent many happy hours there, reading whatever he liked. It was the perfect refuge for a boy who tended to be something of a recluse. After the death of his grandfather, Rintaro is devastated and alone. It seems he will have to close the shop. Then, a talking tabby cat called Tiger appears and asks Rintaro for help.

Surprised to find himself reborn as a rambunctious golden-haired puppy after a tragically short life as a stray mutt, Bailey's search for his new life's meaning leads him into the loving arms of eight-year-old Ethan. During their countless adventures, Bailey joyously discovers how to be a good dog. But this life as a family pet is not the end of Bailey's journey. Reborn as a puppy yet again, Bailey wonders - will he ever find his purpose?

Random House presents the audiobook edition of The Travelling Cat Chronicles by Hiro Arikawa, read by George Blagden. The tender feelgood story of a man's journey around Japan with a streetcat. Translated by Philip Gabriel, a translator of Murakami. It's not the journey that counts but who's at your side. Nana is on a road trip, but he is not sure where he is going. All that matters is that he can sit beside his beloved owner, Satoru, in the front seat of his silver van. Satoru is keen to visit three old friends from his youth, though Nana doesn’t know why, and Satoru won’t say.

"Animal Farm" is Orwell’s classic satire of the Russian Revolution - an account of the bold struggle, initiated by the animals, that transforms Mr. Jones’s Manor Farm into Animal Farm - a wholly democratic society built on the credo that All Animals Are Created Equal. But are they?

In this heart-pounding saga, Caitlyn Reed and her fearless K9 partner, Renegade, are handpicked by the US Deputy Marshal Special Operations Group. Their mission: to join the ranks of the most elite federal forces and tackle a deadly threat facing the nation. For Caitlyn, it's not just a career opportunity; it's a chance to escape the anguish of her personal turmoil back in Moose Creek.

"Stories for Fun: Animals" is a delightful anthology that brings the animal kingdom to life through ten captivating tales. Each story in this collection showcases the unique personalities and extraordinary capabilities of different animals, from household pets to wild creatures. Inside, you'll meet: Ringo, a loyal Siberian husky who saves his owner's life in the wilderness. Biscuit, a comical bloodhound who helps a city boy find his place on a farm. Chiquita, an adventurous African Grey parrot who explores the world beyond her cage.

At the age of thirty, Adrian Rookwhistle's life hasn't quite turned out the way he'd have hoped. Working an unfulfilling job as a clerk in the city and living under the tyranny of his fearsome landlady, he can't help but think that there is more to life. However, all of this suddenly changes when he receives a curious letter from his dying uncle who has bequeathed him £500 and an elephant by the name of Rosy who has a seemingly unquenchable thirst for liquor.

The sport of Dog Agility brings the dogs, Kissy, Kawdje, Topaz and Michael Archangelo and their families together. The book touches upon universal themes such as unconditional love of dogs, rags to riches, love of a family, pet air travel, competition, sibling rivalry, jealousy, friendship and love. Dogs act, think and feel in ways that mirror human behavior as they cope with daily life. Love for these four dogs inspire their families to try to institute worldwide pet-friendly air travel conditions.

"Animal Farm" is Orwell's classic satire of the Russian Revolution - an account of the bold struggle, initiated by the animals, that transforms Mr. Jones's Manor Farm into Animal Farm - a wholly democratic society built on the credo that All Animals Are Created Equal. But are they?

To say Harry Stables’s life has hit a bit of a low patch lately is an understatement. In his mid-20s, he’s been kicked out of his MFA program for fighting, his ex-girlfriend turned down his spur-of-the-moment marriage proposal, and he’s spent the last ten days in his dad’s falling-down Montana fishing cabin with his dog Greta trying to find out how his mother really died when he was a baby, something his father – now dying himself of cancer – has refused to tell either him or his sister their whole lives.

Phoebe Dashwood and Sam Hendrie welcome their beautiful baby daughter into their already busy lives. With motherhood now top of Phoebe’s to-do list alongside being a vet, and running an animal sanctuary there’s no time for day dreaming. As Phoebe battles sleepless nights, extra challenges arise in the shape of abandoned African Pygmy Hedgehogs, stolen cats, and a worrying trend to keep wildlife as pets.

Catpurrcino is hosting its first book club. But will the love of a good romance novel bring together two unlikely lonely hearts to begin a love story of their own?

Cartas de una gata sigue la historia de Helen y su mascota, Pussy, una gata que sorprendentemente «escribe» cartas. Desde su primera llegada a casa siendo una diminuta gatita hasta convertirse en una compañera de aventuras y confidente, Pussy no es solo una mascota, sino un miembro importante de la familia. A través de las cartas que Helen «recibe», se revelan no solo las travesuras y juegos de la gata, sino también su evolución en la vida familiar, ofreciendo un vistazo a la vida cotidiana con un toque de humor y ternura.

When Black Beauty is trained to carry a rider on his back, or to pull a carriage behind him, he finds it hard at first. But he is lucky - his first home is a good one, where his owners are kind people, who would never be cruel to a horse. But in the 19th century many people were cruel to their horses, whipping them and beating them, and using them like machines until they dropped dead. Black Beauty soon finds this out, and as he describes his life, he has many terrible stories to tell.

Lorsque débute leur vie commune, Alain et Camille sont deux amis d’enfance que tout en apparence rapproche. Mais leurs secrètes rêveries les divisent.

Der Grundelig, sein Vorbote, hat bereits das Namenlosertal eingenommen und hat es nun auf die vier Katzen abgesehen. Nur ein Mensch kann ihnen noch beistehen. Wird die Katzendame Yvi den Mann aus dem Spiegelsee überreden können, ihnen zu helfen, bevor der Weltenschmied mit seinem Hammer die Alte Welt zerschmettert?

Life for a group of cats changes after a new kitten is brought into their family. Shaman is a Conjurepurr, one of a long-forgotten tradition of feline sorcerers. His arrival unlocks hidden mysteries and unleashes ancient nightmares on their peaceful home.

With simple yet descriptive prose, this novel gives voice to Nana the cat and his owner, Satoru, as they take to the road on a journey with no other purpose than to visit three of Satoru's longtime friends. Or so Nana is led to believe. With his crooked tail - a sign of good fortune - and adventurous spirit, Nana is the perfect companion for the man who took him in as a stray. And as they travel in a silver van across Japan, with its ever-changing scenery and seasons, they will learn the true meaning of courage and gratitude, of loyalty and love.

In a hard and hungry season thousands of years ago, a young wolf is turfed out of his pack and left to fend for himself among strange, clever new animals who walk on two legs, hunt with detachable claws and teeth, eat meat but wastefully discard the bones and tend fire as part of their pack. Eventually, one of these young animals carefully approaches Wolf. He explains that he’s a human, and that his kind and Wolf’s kind aren’t so different: they hunt the same prey, they're hunted by the same predators and they need help surviving.

Lulu’s journey begins in the unforgiving streets of Romania, where survival is not just a struggle, but a fight for life itself. Alone and afraid she’s forced to navigate a world of danger and cruelty. But fate has something else in store for her. In the depths of despair, Lulu meets Radu, a fierce and loyal street dog who becomes her first true friend. Together, they endure the harshest of trials, their bond growing stronger as they face the relentless challenges of life on the streets. But Lulu’s path is not one she must walk alone forever. When Changa enters her life, a new chapter begins.