Unusual Creatures


Book Description

"Introduces the reader to a wealth of extraordinary life forms"-- P. [4] of cover.




The Most Unusual Pet Ever, Henry our Great Blue Heron and his adventures 2nd Edition


Book Description

A funny and heartwarming story that also happens to be true. It all began with a visit of a Great Blue Heron to the author's backyard. Henry the Heron is a wild bird that has also become a pet, a very unusual pet to be sure. You cannot pet him, or put him on a leash and take him for a walk, or bring him inside the house to sleep next to you at night. But this wonderful bird has brought such joy into the lives of many over the last ten years that he has continued visiting the author's backyard. This is a true story of friendship with nature and reminds us all of the wonders of nature that surround us, we just need to pay attention.




Hieronymus Betts and His Unusual Pets


Book Description

Hieronymous Betts is armed with a vast array of bizarre and unsavory pets, from the slimy Slugapotamus to the smelly Sticker bog hog, in a zany easy-to-read story that is filled with hilarious pictures.




My Pet Book


Book Description

A boy's search for the perfect pet leads him to the bookstore, where he finds a bright red book that becomes his best friend.




Strange, Unusual, Gross & Cool Animals (An Animal Planet Book)


Book Description

Animal Planet presents the ickiest, stickiest, blobbiest, and oddest animals in the world! Did you know that an archerfish can spit water up to 16 feet? Or that the giant weta is the world's largest and heaviest insect? Animal Planet's fascinating exploration of animal oddities introduces young animal lovers to some of the most astonishing, gorgeous, and obscure animals in the world-including some brand new discoveries! Packed with more than 200 vibrant photographs and fun facts about animals with unusual behaviors, strange appearances, and remarkable stats, this deluxe gift book is perfect for reluctant readers or anyone who loves totally gross and amazing animals. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of books in the Animal Bites series benefits the principal partners of R.O.A.R. (Reach Out. Act. Respond.), Animal Planet's initiative dedicated to improving the lives of animals in our communities and in the wild.




Big Pet Day


Book Description

Two stars of Australian picture books join forces to create an irresistible and unlikely pet! Today is Pet Day in Lily's class. All the kids bring in their pets - hermit crabs, parrots, mice, puppies, ferrets and ducks - but Lily brings her dragon. Class smarty-pants Courtney says to Lily that dragons are only in fairy tales, so how could she have a dragon? However, when all the pets misbehave in the middle of the all-important pet parade, guess who (or what) saves the day? This gorgeous and funny story about finding your voice is the first collaboration between two of Australia's leading picture book creators, Lisa Shanahan and Gus Gordon. Praise for author and illustrator: 'a joy to read aloud' - Magpies on Lisa Shanahan and Emma Quay's BEAR AND CHOOK BY THE SEA 'Quirky, soulful and alive...a book to treasure,like a favourite song.' - Markus Zusak, author of The Book Thief on Gus Gordon's HERMAN AND ROSIE 'Clever, sweet and brilliant in every way' - The West Australian on Gus Gordon's HERMAN AND ROSIE 'If there is such a thing as a perfect Australian picture book, this might be it.' - Sydney's Child Magazine on Gus Gordon's HERMAN AND ROSIE




100 of the Most Unusual Pet Names


Book Description

Are you looking for a journey that will take you through this amazing obok, along with funny comments and a word puzzle? Then this book is for you. Whether you are looking at this book for curiosity, choices, options, or just for fun; this book fits any criteria. Writing this book did not happen quickly. It is thorough look at accuracy and foundation before the book was even started. This book was created to inform, entertain and maybe even test your knowledge. By the time you finish reading this book you will want to share it with others.




A Most Unusual Lunch


Book Description

A frog is strangely transformed after eating a beetle, as is the fish who devours the frog, and so on, in this humorous cumulative story.




Unusual Animals A-Z


Book Description

Whether it's Andre the aardvark or Zena the zorilla, each of these twenty-six unusual animals are part of a colorful A-Z adventure. Let the journey begin!




Austin's Unlikely Pet


Book Description

"Austin’s Unlikely Pet explores the unbreakable bond between a boy and his very first pet. Picking the perfect pet is pretty tricky! Ocean-loving Austin thinks a shark is the perfect pet. Until it grows bigger. And BIGGER. If Austin doesn't find a way to shrink his shark, he will risk losing his best friend forever. Or will he?" -- back cover.