Book Series · 15 Books

Strange and Wonderful Books

In order from Dinosaurs: Strange and Wonderful to Wolves!.

The Strange and Wonderful series is a set of 15 picture books by Laurence Pringle, published between 1995 and 2022. Written for ages 6–10, most books run about 30 pages.

Dinosaurs: Strange and Wonderful
Bats!
Snakes!
Penguins!
Alligators and Crocodiles!
Cicadas!
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Dinosaurs: Strange and Wonderful
Book #1 · Picture Book · 1995

Dinosaurs: Strange and Wonderful

By Laurence Pringle

Discover the secrets of ancient giants.

Paperback
Summary: Journey into the prehistoric world where colossal dinosaurs roamed the Earth. Uncover fascinating facts and vibrant illustrations that bring these ancient giants to life. What mysteries will you unearth?
The complete set

Strange and Wonderful Series

15 books · Published 1995–2022

Series
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Dinosaurs: Strange and Wonderful

Picture Book · 1995

Discover the secrets of ancient giants.

Sale price
$1795

Bats!

Picture Book · Ages 6–10 · 2000

Discover the secret lives of bats and their vital role in nature.

Crows!

Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2002

Discover the secret language and survival skills of the intelligent crow.

Snakes!

Picture Book · Ages 6–10 · 2004

Discover the incredible abilities and mysterious lives of snakes worldwide.

Penguins!

Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2007

Discover the diverse world of penguins, from towering emperors to tiny blues, across unexpected habitats.

Alligators and Crocodiles!

Picture Book · Ages 6–10 · 2009

Discover the secret lives of Earth's largest, noisiest reptiles.

Sale price
$1699

Cicadas!

Picture Book · Ages 6–10 · 2010

Uncover the secrets of cicadas and their mysterious cycles.

Frogs!

Picture Book · Ages 6–10 · 2012

Discover the astonishing world of frogs, from giant leapers to tiny gliders.

Scorpions!

Picture Book · Ages 6–10 · 2013

Discover the misunderstood world of scorpions beyond their feared sting.

Octopuses!

Picture Book · Ages 6–10 · 2015

Discover the mysterious life and survival tactics of octopuses.

Owls!

Picture Book · Ages 6–10 · 2016

Discover the secrets of owls, from tiny elf owls to majestic eagle owls, in this captivating exploration.

Spiders!

Picture Book · Ages 6–10 · 2017

Discover the hidden world of spiders and unravel the myths that surround them.

Dolphins!

Picture Book · Ages 8–10 · 2019

Dive into the world of dolphins and discover their secrets and survival challenges.

Sale price
$1799

Elephants!

Picture Book · Ages 6–10 · 2021

Discover the secrets of elephants and their survival in the wild.

Wolves!

Picture Book · Ages 6–10 · 2022

Discover the secrets of wolves, from hunting tactics to pack dynamics.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Strange and Wonderful series?

There are 15 books in the Strange and Wonderful series. It began with Dinosaurs: Strange and Wonderful in 1995, and the newest book, Wolves!, was published in 2022.

What ages are the Strange and Wonderful books best for?

The series is best for ages 6–10, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Strange and Wonderful to life.

01

Laurence Pringle

Author
02

Meryl Henderson

Illustrator
03

Bob Marstall

Illustrator
04

Meryl Learnihan Henderson

Illustrator

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