animals

Illustrations and simple text describe how the males of different species help take care of their young.

A collection of illustrated poems for children that explore the dietary preferences of animals, describing the menus of turkey vultures, archer fish, baby wasps, and more.

Trundle Boldoak's simple life as the town lamplighter is turned upside-down the night he meets Esmeralda, a Roamany hedgehog, who whisks him away on a quest to find six fabled crowns and fulfill his role in an ancient prophecy.

Cat, Dog, and Mouse live together contentedly in a cottage by the sea, dividing the work between them, until A. Stranger, Esq., a fox from the Winds of Change company, arrives and stirs up trouble.

Winter tells about the creatures it encounters as it moves through the world of nature. Features sophisticated pop-ups by paper engineer Robert Sabuda.

Enthusiastic sidekick Hamisher the hamster and reluctant detective Sasspants the guinea pig investigate when their beloved home--Mr. Venezi's pet shop--is vandalized.

Frank and Carl try to figure out why no one wants to buy their hats while other vendors are attracting many customers.

Profiles albino animals of several species, including gorilla, alligator, bat, and penguin, describing their unique features and the special challenges to survival they face, and includes information on human albinism. Also provides a glossary and a list of related Web sites.

Mr. Putney has all sorts of unusual friends including an overweight orangatan, an octopus with cold feet, and an elephant that is difficult to see.

Poems with clues prompt readers to guess the identities of ten camouflaged animals, revealed in gatefolds, and fact pages present information on each species, discussing their camouflage and life cycles.