Del Norte Public Library

When his grandmother bakes him animal cookies, a young boy imagines himself on a wild safari where he encounters a wide variety of exotic animals.

"'Dear Uncle Herbert, You’ve never met me, but I’m your niece Kate, and since it is my birthday tomorrow and you are super-rich could you please send me a present?' Kate and her younger brother Tom lead dull, uninteresting lives. And if their dull, uninteresting parents are anything to go by, they don’t have much to look forward to. Why can’t Kate have thrilling adventures and save the world the way people do in books? Even her 11th birthday...

Kate and her younger brother Tom lead dull, uninteresting lives. And if their dull, uninteresting parents are anything to go by, they don't have much to look forward to. Why can't Kate have thrilling adventures and save the world the way people do in books? Even her 11th birthday is shaping up to be mundane -- that is, until her mysterious and highly irresponsible Uncle Herbert, whom she's never even met before, surprises her with the most unexpected,...

Young readers meet the Wonder Pets Linny the Guinea Pig, Ming Mind Duckling, and Turtle Tuck. Those colorful characters are going off in their Flyboat to find animal friends all over the world. But they need help from the reader. this Look and Find book for toddlers presents fascinating, action-packed scenes that will keep young children busy.

For the sake of variety, Susie imagines that her friendly dog, Sam, is a series of more exotic creatures, from a dragon in a wagon to a shark in the dark.

"From sloths to spoonbills and panda ants to pangolins, little geniuses will love learning about all of the unusual, adorable animals that live on this planet. More than 50 little-known flyers, swimmers, and crawlers are included in this book, whimsically illustrated by artist Hsinping Pan. Cuddly Critters for Little Geniuses will remind you that nature contains many wonders--and these cute and curious creatures are no exception"--Provided by publisher....

After losing his wife seven years earlier, the eccentric Dr. John Dolittle, famed doctor and veterinarian of Queen Victoria's England, hides behind the walls of Dolittle Manor with only his menagerie of exotic animals for company. But when the young queen falls gravely ill, a reluctant Dolittle is forced to set sail on an epic adventure to a mythical island in search of a cure. The doctor is joined on his quest by a young, self-appointed apprentice...

Bonnie encounters all sorts of exotic animals and marvelous things inside a man's crazy hair.

Bill the crocodile and his toothbrush, Pete the plover, set out to save Bill's cousin, who has been captured along with other endangered animals and taken from Egypt to Bad Guy's Big Bad Brother's Exotic Animal Farm near New Orleans, Louisiana.

Bailey is an adorable Golden Retriever pup who lives with his loving family, The Bakers, and best dog pal, Duke. But when the Bakers decide to move, curiosity gets the best of Bailey and he runs off to explore at a rest stop. By the time he makes it back, his family has left and he is forced to fend for himself.