Capyboppy


Book Description

The author describes the spring and summer his family adopts a large South American rodent for a pet.




Hubert's Hair Raising Adventure


Book Description

A haughty lion accidentally loses his mane. His friends find a remedy, but it creates a new crisis.




No Such Things


Book Description

Describes in rhyme a variety of fantastical creatures such as the blue-snouted Twumps, the pie-faced Pazeeks, and the fancy Fandangos. "Peet introduces a hilarious array of characters reminiscent of those who inhabit Dr. Seuss's books." -- Booklist




Smokey


Book Description

For use in schools and libraries only. Colorful illustrations accompany a humorous tale of a little steam engine who finds a new life for himself teaching youngsters their letters




Zella, Zack and Zodiac


Book Description

A zebra named Zella adopts and cares for a baby ostrich, who has hatched all alone. When Zella gives birth to a rather awkward baby, the now-grown ostrich saves the zebra colt from a lion and protects him until he is on his own.




I Am a Capybara


Book Description

A shaggy capybara lists facts about capybaras as well as personal preferences, such as a love for poetry and cuddling.




The Capybaras


Book Description

Named a Best Book of the Year by Kirkus and the New York Public Library “Purely exquisite.”—Kirkus (Starred) For kids ages 4-8, a charming and hilarious tale about capybaras: the beloved animal sensation capturing children’s hearts! Hens and their chicks love their warm, snug home. Life is simple and comfortable in the chicken coop, where everyone knows their place and worries are far away. Until one day, when the capybaras appear. To the hens, the capybaras are too big, too wet, and too hairy. They don’t even follow the rules! But it’s hunting season, and the capybaras need somewhere safe to hide. Can the hens learn to get along with their unexpected guests? This delightful story shares the importance of opening our hearts to each other, no matter our differences, and the marvelous surprises that can happen along the way. An Aldana Libros Book, Greystone Kids




Randy's Dandy Lions


Book Description

Five talented lions suffer from stage fright and are unable to perform their circus act. A new lion-tamer is hired.




Bill Peet


Book Description

The well-known author and illustrator relates the story of his life and work.




The Ant and the Elephant


Book Description

Many creatures are helped when two animals refuse to conform to the laws of the jungle. Of all the animals the elephant rescues, only the tiny ant returns the favour.