David Elliott

A woodcut-illustrated collection of poems that celebrates wild animals.

When Torq and Slomo move in next door, Orq, a cave boy, and his wooly mammoth best friend, Woma, must find a way back into the hearts of the cave community.

"Meet Orq. He cave boy. Meet Woma. He woolly mammoth. Now meet Dorq. Dorq big. Dorq strong. Dorq mean. And Caba, he even worse. Ugh! Double ugh!"

Chronologically organized by epoch, this poetic introduction to the dinosaur world illuminates a host of creatures both novel and familiar, ranging from the mysterious trilobite to the famed Tyrannosaurus rex. Includes dinosaur facts.

The animals in the dark woods are secretive, their inner lives a mystery. The stealthy bobcat, the inquisitive raccoon, and the dignified bear waking up from his winter nap are just a few of the glorious animals featured in this collection of poems and woodland scenes.--page [2] of cover.

Captain Hazel Nutt tries to make amends to the Wuttites of planet Wutt when her starship lands on their leader.

Humorous and magical animal poems combine with beautiful illustrations to introduce readers to the lively ecosystem of a pond, which is teeming with life.