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

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

A California family raises a capybara, a large South American rodent, and learns to cope with its likes, dislikes, and unique personality

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

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.

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

The smallest creatures of Knotty Pine Forest avert the horrors of the hunting season in a very "sportsgnatlike" way.

Capybaras are the biggest rodents in the world! These social animals live in large groups and spend lots of time in water. Get all the facts on these huge rodents.

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

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