Trevor the dachshund wonders if there is anything that can get his friend Pig the pug off of the couch.

From social psychologist Dr. Devon Price, a conversational, stirring call to a better, more human way to live (Cal Newport, New York Times bestselling author) that examines the laziness lie --which falsely tells us we are not working or learning hard enough. Extra-curricular activities. Honors classes. 60-hour work weeks. Side hustles. Like many Americans, Dr. Devon Price believed that productivity was the best way to measure self-worth. Price was...

In this version of "The Little Red Hen," set at a farm, the other animals eat and play while the little gray bunny does all the chores in the barn, until one day he teaches them a lesson about laziness.

The little red hen finds none of the lazy barnyard animals willing to help her plant, harvest, or grind wheat into flour, but all are eager to eat the bread she makes from it. Includes recipe for whole wheat bread.

A poor Japanese woman maneuvers events to change the lazy habits of her son.

When her plans for the day are interrupted by her cat, a young girl learns the value of slowing down and enjoying a relaxing day.

While his wife is away, a lazy man relies on a pooka to clean up the messes that he and his friends make.

The Little Red Hen works hard-all alone-to turn her wheat seed into flour, while the goose gossips, the dog naps, and the cat preens. But when her lazy friends smell the fresh bread baking, they're eager to help her eat it! In this easy-to-read rendition, even the youngest listeners will enjoy the classic folktale about the hard work and its tasty reward.

Combine the VeggieTales and I Can Read and you have a sure winner. With these 3 in 1 bind-ups of VeggieTale I Can Reads, emergent readers will not only increase their reading skills using the proven success of the I Can Read program, with its age-appropriate vocabulary and concepts but they will be learning about and growing in their faith with the help of the VeggieTale friends! Book #1 includes: Who Wants to Be a Pirate?...

"Sloth sleeps a lot. His favorite thing to do is take a nice, peaceful nap. But the other jungle animals are busy, and make a lot of noise, too. Kangaroo is always jumping on her trampoline. Elephant is always lifting weights. However, Monkey finds out the hard way that he's no good at lifting weights, and Elephant can't jump on the trampoline very well. The animals learn that everyone does something best -- and Sloth's talent is sleeping!"--Page...