Pipe cleaners are one of the cheapest craft supplies you can buy. A big pack costs a couple of dollars and makes dozens of little animals. Kids love bending them into creatures, and you barely need any other materials. Add some googly eyes and a few pom-poms, and you have an afternoon of fun. These 28 animal crafts work for toddlers, big kids, and even teens. Some take five minutes. Others let crafty kids slow down and add detail. Most use stuff you already keep in a craft box. Below you’ll find easy starters, fuzzy favorites, ocean creatures, bugs, and holiday animals. Each one comes with simple steps and a budget tip. Grab a handful of pipe cleaners and let’s make a whole zoo.
1. Twisty Caterpillar
The caterpillar is the perfect first craft. It’s almost impossible to mess up. Start with one green pipe cleaner. Thread on a row of pony beads. Push them to the center so they bunch up into a fat body. Twist the ends to keep the beads in place. Bend a tiny curl at the front for the head.
Glue on two small googly eyes. Done.
Want it longer? Twist two pipe cleaners together first. More beads means a bigger bug. Let little ones pick their own colors. Mixing shades makes each caterpillar look different.
No beads at home? Skip them. Just coil the pipe cleaner into a spiral and pinch up little bumps along the back. It still reads as a caterpillar.
Budget tip: A bag of plastic pony beads costs about a dollar and lasts through dozens of crafts. You can also raid an old broken necklace for beads.
This one builds finger strength as kids push beads along the wire. Toddlers may need help twisting the ends, but the rest is all theirs.
2. Coiled Snail
Snails are slow but easy. The shell does all the work. Take one pipe cleaner and roll it into a tight flat spiral. Keep winding until you have a coin-sized swirl. That’s your shell.
Use a second pipe cleaner for the body. Bend it into a gentle curve. Attach the shell on top by hooking the leftover end through the coil.
Make two tiny antennae at the front. Just bend up two little stalks and add a bead or a dot of glue on each tip.
Kids love picking shell colors that don’t match the body. A purple shell on a green body looks fun and silly.
Budget tip: This craft uses only two pipe cleaners and nothing else. No glue needed if you twist the parts together tightly.
Try making a whole snail family in different sizes. Wind a bigger coil for a parent and a tiny one for a baby.
The spiral motion is great for small hands. It teaches kids how to wind and wrap, which helps with writing skills later.
3. Fuzzy Bumblebee
Bees are bright and quick. Twist a yellow and a black pipe cleaner together. Wrap them around two fingers a few times. Slide the coil off and pinch one end. Now you have a striped little body.
For wings, bend a white or clear pipe cleaner into a figure-eight. Attach it to the back of the body.
Add two short antennae and a pair of googly eyes at the front.
The stripes are what make it look like a real bee. Don’t worry about being neat. Messy stripes still look cute.
Budget tip: Black and yellow are common colors in most multipacks, so you won’t need anything special. Use a scrap of plastic bag for shiny wings if you don’t have white pipe cleaners.
Make a few and hang them with thread for a window decoration. They spin in the breeze.
This craft works well for spring or a bug-themed day. Pair it with the caterpillar and snail to start a whole garden set.
Kids who like detail can add tiny pollen pom-poms on the legs.
4. Wiggly Octopus
Octopuses look tricky but they aren’t. Grab four pipe cleaners. Hold them in a bundle and twist them once in the middle. Now you have eight legs sticking out.
Bend each leg down and curl the tips. That gives the wiggly tentacle look.
For the head, glue a big pom-pom on top of the twisted center. Or scrunch the leg tops into a little ball shape.
Add two googly eyes and your octopus is ready to swim.
Pink, purple, and orange all look great here. Let kids mix two colors for a striped sea creature.
Budget tip: Four pipe cleaners and one pom-pom is all you need. No pom-pom? Wad up a scrap of tissue or felt and tie it on.
This is a fun one for an ocean theme. Make it alongside a fish and a turtle for a tiny sea world.
Older kids can curl the legs more tightly for a realistic look. Younger ones can leave them loose and floppy.
It sits up on its legs, so it works as a little desk buddy too.
5. Spotty Ladybug
Ladybugs are tiny and cheerful. Coil a red pipe cleaner into a flat round disc for the body. Press it down so it stays round.
Take a short piece of black and lay it across the middle as the wing line. Add a few tiny black dots by gluing on beads or pressing in little black scraps.
Bend two short antennae at the front. Add googly eyes if you want a face.
Keep it small. Ladybugs look best when they fit on a fingertip.
Budget tip: You only need a bit of red and black, so use leftover scraps from longer pipe cleaners. Nothing goes to waste.
Make a bunch and stick them on a paper leaf for a quick craft display.
This one is great for spring or a garden theme. It pairs well with the bee and the caterpillar.
Little kids love the bright red. The coiling step helps them practice winding with control.
For a no-glue version, just bend tiny black loops onto the back instead of beads. Still spotty, still sweet.
6. Floppy Bunny
Bunnies are a spring favorite. Start by bending a pipe cleaner into a round loop for the head. Twist a second loop below it for the body.
Make the ears from one pipe cleaner folded into a tall U-shape. Attach it to the top of the head.
Glue a small white pom-pom on the back for a tail. Add a tiny pink bead or pom-pom for the nose.
Finish with googly eyes.
White is the classic bunny color, but pastel pink and grey look adorable too.
Budget tip: Use cotton ball fluff for the tail if you don’t have pom-poms. It’s free and looks soft.
This is a great Easter craft. Make a row of bunnies in different colors for a holiday display.
Long ears are the key. Don’t be shy about making them tall and floppy.
Older kids can bend little arms and legs. Younger ones can keep it as a simple sitting bunny.
Tie a thread to the top and it becomes a cute basket charm.
7. Spiky Hedgehog
Hedgehogs are all about the spikes. Take a brown pom-pom or a scrunched ball of pipe cleaner for the body. Then poke short bits of pipe cleaner all over the back.
To make spikes stand up, cut several short pieces. Bend each in half and press the fold into the body. Spread them out so they bristle.
Use a pointed bit at the front for the nose. Add tiny googly eyes or two black beads.
Brown and grey look the most natural. But kids can go rainbow if they want a fun version.
Budget tip: Cut one pipe cleaner into many short spikes. One stick makes a whole prickly back.
This is a cozy autumn craft. Set it on some real leaves for a woodland scene.
The spike-poking step is fun and a little messy, which kids love.
Make a small one and a big one for a parent-and-baby pair.
For a softer version, use a felt body and just tuck the spikes in. No glue needed if you push them in tight.
8. Long-Necked Giraffe
Giraffes stand tall and proud. Start with a long yellow pipe cleaner bent into a tall neck. Fold the top into a small head shape.
Twist a second pipe cleaner around the bottom for the body and four legs. Bend the legs down so it can stand.
Add tiny ears and two little horn bumps on the head. Use a brown marker to dot on spots, or wrap thin brown bits around the neck.
Finish with small googly eyes near the top of the head.
The tall neck is what makes it a giraffe. Keep it nice and long.
Budget tip: Yellow and brown are standard pack colors. A marker for the spots saves you from buying extra supplies.
This is a fun zoo-theme craft. Pair it with a lion and an elephant for a safari set.
Getting it to stand can be tricky. Spread the legs wide for balance.
Older kids enjoy adding detail like a tiny tail with a brush tip. Younger ones can keep it simple.
It looks great on a shelf next to other animals.
9. Mighty Lion
The lion’s mane makes this one stand out. Start with an orange pom-pom or a coiled ball for the head.
For the mane, wrap short pipe cleaner loops all around the face. Twist each loop in place so it sticks out like fluffy fur.
Add a tiny pom-pom nose. Glue on two googly eyes. Bend two small round ears at the top.
You can make a body with legs if you want, or keep it as just a face.
Golden orange and yellow give the best lion look. Add a few darker loops for a fuller mane.
Budget tip: Use yarn scraps for the mane if you’re low on pipe cleaners. It twists in just as easily.
This is a strong zoo or jungle craft. Make it with a giraffe and a monkey for a wild trio.
The looping step takes patience, so it suits slightly older kids.
Younger ones can make a simpler mane with just a few loops.
Glue it to a clothespin and it becomes a fun puppet that clips onto things.
10. Slithery Snake
Snakes are the easiest animal of all. Twist two or three pipe cleaners together end to end. That gives you a nice long body.
Bend it into S-curves so it looks like it’s slithering. Flatten one end slightly for the head.
Add a tiny red bit at the front for a tongue. Glue on two small googly eyes.
Mix bright colors for a rainbow snake. Or twist green and yellow together for a more natural look.
Budget tip: This uses only two or three pipe cleaners and nothing else. It’s about as cheap as a craft gets.
Make a short one for little kids and a super long one for big kids.
The twisting step is great practice for joining pieces together.
Coil it around a pencil for a tight spiral shape. Slide it off and it springs into curves.
This works well for a reptile theme or a jungle set. It also makes a fun bracelet if you wrap it around a wrist.
No glue? Just bend the head end into a tiny loop for the face instead of eyes.
11. Hoppy Frog
Frogs are bouncy and fun. Bend a green pipe cleaner into a rounded body shape. Leave the ends free for back legs.
Fold each back leg into a zig-zag so it looks ready to jump. Add two shorter front legs the same way.
The eyes go on top. Glue two big googly eyes on the head so they bulge out like a real frog.
Bright green is the obvious choice. But a spotty frog with bits of yellow looks cool too.
Budget tip: One or two green pipe cleaners is plenty. The bulging eyes are the only must-have detail.
Make it sit on a stone or a paper lily pad for a pond scene.
The folded jumping legs are the trick. Spend a moment getting those zig-zags right.
Pair it with a turtle and a fish for a pond set.
Older kids can make the legs spring-loaded so the frog actually hops a little.
Little ones can keep the legs simple and flat. Either way, the big eyes steal the show.
12. Slow Turtle
Turtles are a classic. The shell is a coiled pipe cleaner, just like the snail. Wind one into a tight round disc, then press the center up slightly for a dome.
Use a second pipe cleaner woven across the bottom for the head, tail, and four legs. Poke them out around the shell edge.
Add tiny googly eyes on the little head.
Green shells look natural. But a rainbow shell makes a cheerful version kids love.
Budget tip: Two pipe cleaners make a whole turtle. Use a bottle cap as a base if you want a sturdier shell shape.
This is a great ocean or pond craft. Make a turtle family in different sizes.
The coiling step builds patience and control. Younger kids may need help keeping the spiral tight.
Press the dome gently so the shell sits up off the legs.
Older kids can add a scale pattern by wrapping a contrasting color over the shell.
It sits flat and stable, so it makes a nice little gift or shelf decoration.
13. Curly Pig
Pigs are round and pink and adorable. Coil a pink pipe cleaner into a fat oval body. Or bend it into a simple round shape with four short legs.
The snout is a tiny coil pressed onto the front of the face. Add two black dots for nostrils if you like.
Bend two small triangle ears at the top. Glue on googly eyes.
The best part is the tail. Wind a short bit of pink tightly around a pencil to make a perfect curly tail.
Budget tip: Pink is a common pack color. The curly tail uses just a scrap, so nothing is wasted.
This is a fun farm craft. Make it with a cow and a sheep for a barnyard set.
The curly tail step is the favorite. Kids love how springy it turns out.
Keep the body nice and round for that classic chubby pig look.
Younger kids can skip the legs and make a sitting pig. Older ones can add standing legs.
Glue it to a clothespin to make a pig that clips onto a notebook.
14. Woolly Sheep
Sheep are soft and simple. The body is the fluffy part. Use a white pom-pom or wrap a pipe cleaner into a loose puffy ball.
Make four thin black legs from one black pipe cleaner. Bend them down so the sheep stands.
For the face, add a small black bend at the front. Glue on tiny googly eyes and two little ears.
White and black is the classic sheep look. The fluffier the body, the cuter it gets.
Budget tip: Cotton balls make a free, fluffy body. Pull them apart slightly for a woolly texture.
This is a calm, easy farm craft. Pair it with a pig and a cow for a full barnyard.
Getting the legs to stand takes a little balancing. Spread them out wide.
The fluffy body hides any messy twisting underneath, so it’s very forgiving.
Make a whole flock in one sitting. They’re quick once you get going.
Little kids love squishing the soft body. Older ones can add a tiny bell on a thread.
It’s a great craft for a farm-theme day or a counting activity.
15. Trunky Elephant
Elephants are big and lovable. Bend a grey pipe cleaner into a body with four legs underneath. Make the legs thick so it can stand.
The trunk is the star. Add a long bend at the front of the head and curve it down. Curl the tip up a little.
Cut two big round ears from a folded pipe cleaner or a scrap of grey felt. Attach them to the sides of the head.
Add googly eyes and two tiny white tusks if you want detail.
Grey is the classic color. But a pastel elephant looks sweet for a baby theme.
Budget tip: Grey may not be in every pack. Twist black and white together to make your own grey shade.
This is a favorite zoo craft. Make it with a giraffe and a lion for a safari set.
The big floppy ears and curved trunk are what sell it. Take your time on those.
Younger kids can use a felt body to make standing easier.
Older kids can add a tiny tail and toenail details.
It stands sturdy thanks to the thick legs, so it makes a nice shelf animal.
16. Cheeky Monkey
Monkeys are full of personality. Bend a brown pipe cleaner into a body with long arms and legs. Leave a bit at the back for the tail.
Curl the tail so it can hook onto things. That’s what makes it a monkey.
Make a round head and add a lighter pom-pom or coil for the face. Glue on small googly eyes.
Bend two little round ears on the sides of the head.
Brown and tan together give the best monkey look.
Budget tip: Brown is a standard color. The curled tail and long arms use the same single pipe cleaner, so it’s efficient.
The hooking tail is the fun part. Hang your monkey from a pencil or a string.
This is a great jungle craft. Make a few and have them hang in a row.
Long arms help it grip and dangle. Don’t make them too short.
Younger kids can keep it simple with a straight tail. Older ones can add bendy fingers.
It works as a backpack charm if you loop the tail around a zipper.
17. Quacky Duck
Ducks are bright and cheerful. Coil a yellow pipe cleaner into a round body. Bend up a curved neck and a small head at one end.
The beak is a tiny orange bit folded into a flat point. Press it onto the front of the head.
Add a little flat tail at the back. Glue on small googly eyes.
Yellow is the must-have color for a baby duck. Add orange for the beak and feet.
Budget tip: Yellow and orange are common pack colors. A single pipe cleaner makes most of the body.
This is a fun pond or Easter craft. Make a mama duck and a row of tiny ducklings.
The curved neck is the key shape. Get that gentle S-curve right and it instantly looks like a duck.
Set it on blue paper or a foil pond for a cute scene.
Younger kids can make a simple sitting duck. Older ones can add webbed feet.
Make several ducklings in a line behind the mom for a sweet display.
It floats in a bowl of water too, which kids find delightful.
18. Striped Tiger
Tigers are bold and bright. Bend an orange pipe cleaner into a body with four legs. Add a long curved tail at the back.
The stripes make it a tiger. Wrap thin black bits around the body and tail. Space them out for that striped look.
Make a round head and bend two small ears. Glue on googly eyes and a tiny pink nose.
Orange and black is the only combo that works here. The stronger the stripes, the better.
Budget tip: Cut one black pipe cleaner into many short stripe pieces. A little black goes a long way.
This is a great jungle or zoo craft. Pair it with a lion and a monkey for a wild set.
Wrapping the stripes takes a bit of patience. It suits slightly older kids.
Younger ones can draw stripes with a black marker instead of wrapping.
The curved tail adds a lot of character. Don’t skip it.
Make it stand by spreading the legs wide and bending little feet.
It looks fierce next to other safari animals on a shelf.
19. Hungry Fish
Fish are quick and colorful. Bend a pipe cleaner into a teardrop shape for the body. Pinch one end to a point and leave the other open.
Make a fan tail at the back by bending a short piece into a triangle. Attach it to the pointed end.
Add a tiny fin on top and one on the bottom. Glue on a single googly eye.
Bright colors work best. Orange, blue, and purple all pop nicely.
Budget tip: One pipe cleaner makes the whole body. Use scraps for the fins and tail.
This is a perfect ocean craft. Make a school of fish in different colors.
The teardrop body shape is the key. Keep it smooth and rounded.
Hang them on threads for an underwater mobile that sways and turns.
Younger kids can make a simple oval fish. Older ones can add scale patterns with beads.
Make a big one and a tiny one for a parent-and-baby pair.
Pair it with an octopus and a turtle for a full sea world.
It also clips onto a fridge with a small magnet glued on the back.
20. Spooky Spider
Spiders are a Halloween favorite. Take four black pipe cleaners. Bundle them and twist once in the middle so eight legs stick out.
Bend each leg into a knee shape so the spider stands up on its tips.
For the body, glue a black pom-pom on top of the twisted center. Add several small googly eyes for a creepy face.
Black is the spookiest choice. But a purple or orange spider works for fun Halloween colors.
Budget tip: Four pipe cleaners and one pom-pom make a whole spider. Use a wad of black tissue if you have no pom-pom.
This is the top seasonal craft for October. Make a bunch and scatter them around the house.
The bent knee legs are the trick to making it stand. Spend a moment shaping those.
Hang one on a thread for a dangling spider decoration.
Younger kids can keep the legs flat. Older ones can pose each leg differently.
Make a tiny one and a giant one for a spider family.
It pairs well with a bat for a complete Halloween set.
21. Wise Owl
Owls are cute and round. Coil a brown pipe cleaner into a fat oval body. Keep it nice and chunky.
The eyes are the big feature. Glue two large googly eyes close together on the front so they face forward like a real owl.
Add a tiny triangle beak between the eyes. Bend two little ear tufts at the top.
Make small wing loops on each side. Press them flat against the body.
Brown and tan give a classic owl look. But a colorful owl is just as fun.
Budget tip: One brown pipe cleaner makes the body. The big eyes are the only must-buy detail.
This is a cozy autumn or woodland craft. Perch it on a real twig for a sweet scene.
The big forward-facing eyes are what make it an owl. Use the largest googly eyes you have.
Pair it with a hedgehog and a fox for a forest set.
Younger kids can keep it simple. Older ones can add feather details with snips of pipe cleaner.
Make a few in different colors and line them up on a branch.
It clips onto a clothespin to make a fun book buddy.
22. Sneaky Fox
Foxes are sleek and clever-looking. Bend an orange pipe cleaner into a slim body with four legs. Add a long tail at the back.
The tail is bushy with a white tip. Wrap a bit of white around the very end of the orange tail.
Make a pointed face and two tall triangle ears. Glue on googly eyes and a tiny black nose.
Orange and white together give the classic fox look.
Budget tip: Orange is a common color. Use a scrap of white for the tail tip and nose, so very little is needed.
This is a great woodland craft. Pair it with an owl and a hedgehog for a forest trio.
The pointed ears and white tail tip are the key fox details. Don’t skip them.
Keep the body slim and low for that sneaky fox look.
Younger kids can make a sitting fox. Older ones can pose it mid-step.
Make a parent fox and a tiny kit for a cute pair.
The bushy tail gives it lots of character, so make it nice and full.
It looks sharp on a shelf next to other autumn animals.
23. Gobbling Turkey
Turkeys are a Thanksgiving classic. Coil a brown pipe cleaner into a round body. Keep it plump.
The tail is a colorful fan. Bend several short pipe cleaners into arches and line them up behind the body. Use red, orange, and yellow for fall colors.
Add a small head with a tiny orange beak and a red wattle hanging below it. Glue on googly eyes.
Brown body with a rainbow tail is the classic turkey look.
Budget tip: Use leftover scraps in fall colors for the tail feathers. It’s a great way to use up bits.
This is the top craft for November. Make one as a table decoration for the holiday.
The fanned tail is the showpiece. Spread the feathers wide for the best effect.
Set it on the dinner table or a paper place card for festive flair.
Younger kids can make a simple two-feather tail. Older ones can do a full fan.
Make a few small ones as napkin rings for the holiday meal.
Pair it with leaves and acorns for a full harvest scene.
24. Flappy Butterfly
Butterflies are pretty and symmetrical. Bend one pipe cleaner into two big loops on each side for wings. Twist them together in the middle.
Use a second pipe cleaner down the center for the body. Thread on a few beads if you want a segmented look.
Curl two thin antennae at the top. Add tiny googly eyes if you want a face.
Bright matching colors look best. Pink and purple wings are a favorite.
Budget tip: Two pipe cleaners make a whole butterfly. Add beads from a broken necklace for the body.
This is a lovely spring or garden craft. Make several in different colors.
The symmetry is the key. Try to make both wing loops the same size.
Tie a thread to the body and hang it in a window. It looks like it’s fluttering.
Younger kids can make simple round wings. Older ones can shape pointed wing tips.
Make a big one and a tiny one for a butterfly pair.
Pair it with a bee and a ladybug for a full garden set.
It also makes a sweet hair clip if you attach it to a bobby pin.
25. Tall Flamingo
Flamingos are tall and elegant. Bend a pink pipe cleaner into a long curved neck that loops down at the top into a small head.
The body is a coiled oval at the bottom of the neck. Add two thin legs that bend at the knee.
Make a small beak with a black tip. Glue on a tiny googly eye.
Pink is the only color for a flamingo. Add a bit of black for the beak tip.
Budget tip: Pink is common in pastel packs. A single pipe cleaner makes the neck and head.
This is a fun summer or tropical craft. Make a flock standing together.
The curved neck is the signature shape. Get that graceful S-curve just right.
Getting it to stand on thin legs is tricky. Bend little feet for balance.
Younger kids can make a sitting flamingo. Older ones can pose it on one leg.
Make a few and stand them in a row for a tropical scene.
Pair it with a palm-tree craft for a beach theme.
It looks striking and stylish on a shelf among other birds.
26. Tiny Mouse
Mice are tiny and quick to make. Coil a grey pipe cleaner into a small teardrop body. Pinch one end into a pointed nose.
Make two round ears from little loops. Press them onto the head.
Add a long thin tail at the back. Curl it slightly for a cute look.
Glue on two tiny black beads or small googly eyes. Add a tiny pink nose dot.
Grey is the classic mouse color. White mice are cute too.
Budget tip: A mouse uses very little material. Make a whole nest of them from one or two pipe cleaners.
This is a fun, fast craft for any day. Make a bunch in five minutes.
The pointed nose and round ears are the key details. Keep the body small.
Set it next to a scrap of yellow felt cut like cheese for a cute scene.
Younger kids can make a simple round mouse. Older ones can add tiny whiskers.
Make a parent and several babies for a mouse family.
It tucks into a dollhouse or sits on a desk as a tiny friend.
27. Fluttery Dragonfly
Dragonflies are sleek and shiny. Twist a pipe cleaner into a long thin body. Thread on a few beads for a segmented tail if you like.
The wings come in pairs. Bend two pipe cleaners into long thin loops and attach them across the body. You want four wings total.
Add two big googly eyes at the front for that bug-eyed look.
Blue and green are great dragonfly colors. Add a clear or white wing for shimmer.
Budget tip: Use beads from old jewelry for the body segments. The wings use just two pipe cleaners.
This is a fun pond or summer craft. Make a few and hang them in a window.
The long thin body and four wings are the key. Keep the body slim.
Set it on a paper reed or a real twig for a pond scene.
Younger kids can make two wings instead of four. Older ones can do the full set.
Make a few in different bright colors for a sparkly swarm.
Pair it with a frog and a fish for a complete pond set.
The shiny wings catch the light, so it looks lovely hanging up.
28. Friendly Dragon
Dragons are the most fun for older kids. Twist two green pipe cleaners together for a long curvy body. Bend it into an S-shape.
Add small spiky ridges along the back by poking up short bent bits.
Make tiny folded wings on the sides. Add four little legs and a curled tail.
Glue on small googly eyes. Add a tiny red scrap at the mouth for a flame.
Green is the classic dragon color. But red, purple, and gold all look magical.
Budget tip: Two pipe cleaners make the body. Use scraps for the spikes, wings, and flame.
This is the most advanced craft on the list. It suits tweens and teens who like detail.
The back spikes and curled tail give it a real dragon feel. Take your time.
Pose it standing tall or curled up like it’s resting.
Younger kids can make a simpler version with no spikes. Older ones can add every detail.
Make a few in different colors for a whole dragon hoard.
It looks impressive on a shelf and makes a great handmade gift.
Conclusion
Pipe cleaner animals prove that the best crafts don’t cost much. A few dollars of supplies turns into a whole zoo of creatures kids can be proud of. Start with the easy ones like the caterpillar and snake. Build up to fuzzy favorites, ocean friends, and detailed dragons as confidence grows. Most of these use things you already have in a craft box, and the extras like googly eyes and pom-poms stretch across dozens of projects. Pull out the seasonal animals for holidays, sort them by habitat for a learning activity, or just let kids bend and twist whatever they dream up. Grab a pack of pipe cleaners this week and pick three animals to try. You’ll be surprised how fast a small handful of fuzzy wire becomes an afternoon of smiles and a shelf full of little creatures.
