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Find Out About: Animal Babies
A conservation biologist looks at some of the many kinds of animal babies—and the many ways their parents take care of them—in a gentle introduction for young children.
Some animals have big babies (did you know a newborn whale weighs three tons?). And some animals have babies that are small (a new kangaroo, less than an inch long, climbs into its mother’s pouch to stay safe and warm). All animals have babies, but not all animal babies are the same, and not all animal parents are the same, either. From parents whose babies look just like them to those with no resemblance at all, from parents who raise their young in a crowd to those who do it all on their own, the range of family setups depicted here shows just how much the lives of animal babies can vary from the time they’re born. Melding a simple narration with more detailed facts on a variety of creatures from leopards to lizards, elephants to sea turtles, butterflies to chimpanzees, fish to flamingos, this fascinating picture book also offers a brief note on animal parents and babies in the back matter.
Some animals have big babies (did you know a newborn whale weighs three tons?). And some animals have babies that are small (a new kangaroo, less than an inch long, climbs into its mother’s pouch to stay safe and warm). All animals have babies, but not all animal babies are the same, and not all animal parents are the same, either. From parents whose babies look just like them to those with no resemblance at all, from parents who raise their young in a crowd to those who do it all on their own, the range of family setups depicted here shows just how much the lives of animal babies can vary from the time they’re born. Melding a simple narration with more detailed facts on a variety of creatures from leopards to lizards, elephants to sea turtles, butterflies to chimpanzees, fish to flamingos, this fascinating picture book also offers a brief note on animal parents and babies in the back matter.
32 pages, Hardcover
Published April 5, 2022
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Martin Jenkins
55 books27 followersMartin Jenkins, a conservation biologist, has written several nonfiction books for children, including Ape, Grandma Elephant’s in Charge, The Emperor’s Egg, and Chameleons Are Cool. He lives in Cambridge, England.
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September 15, 2022
This book takes readers on an exploration to find out some facts about animal babies. Where do they live? How big are they? Who raises them? It's a book of answers to children's many questions.
I liked this book because I love animals. It was fun to read about different animals and how their babies live.
I would keep this book on my shelf because it's a great introduction to nonfiction. Many kids find interest in animals, and this book will give them some of the answers they maybe didn't know they wanted.
I liked this book because I love animals. It was fun to read about different animals and how their babies live.
I would keep this book on my shelf because it's a great introduction to nonfiction. Many kids find interest in animals, and this book will give them some of the answers they maybe didn't know they wanted.
January 28, 2023
Summary: Find Out About: Animal Babies is a cute, nonfiction children's book that tells how there are many different kinds of babies out there. Some babies are born big while some are born small. Babies come in all different kinds of forms, sizes, colors, and ways. Even these babies' parents are all different. There are some babies and parents that share things in common with us too! This book shows and teaches children about animal babies in a very well-written and illustrated way.
Thoughts: I loved this book so much! I would have loved to have this book when I was a child. The illustration is beautiful and I loved how realistic all the animals were drawn. The details were great in the book, especially when the illustrator, illustrated the exact size of a baby kangaroo. This book is written by a biologist, so readers can know that these are real and reliable facts about animals. I even learned some animal-baby facts that I never knew about!
Classroom: Science is the subject that pretty much all grades teach, even all the way down to the little kids. I think this is a great book to help teach children about how different animals reproduce, what their parents are like, their characteristics, and their environment. A lot of kids began to wonder and ask the question "where do we come from?" and "how are babies born?" because they are genuinely curious. I think this book would be a great aid to the science classes that are focused on this subject. The graphics are great and shows the children what these babies look like in their nature habitat!
Thoughts: I loved this book so much! I would have loved to have this book when I was a child. The illustration is beautiful and I loved how realistic all the animals were drawn. The details were great in the book, especially when the illustrator, illustrated the exact size of a baby kangaroo. This book is written by a biologist, so readers can know that these are real and reliable facts about animals. I even learned some animal-baby facts that I never knew about!
Classroom: Science is the subject that pretty much all grades teach, even all the way down to the little kids. I think this is a great book to help teach children about how different animals reproduce, what their parents are like, their characteristics, and their environment. A lot of kids began to wonder and ask the question "where do we come from?" and "how are babies born?" because they are genuinely curious. I think this book would be a great aid to the science classes that are focused on this subject. The graphics are great and shows the children what these babies look like in their nature habitat!
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June 3, 2023
This informational picture book for young children introduces the concept of baby animals in a scientific and fascinating way. Thirteen animal species are featured from the animal kingdom. With so much variety and the way the book is formatted makes this an essential picture book for animal curious kids!
Each page has a simple sentence introducing the concept for that page and then a short 2-3 sentences in smaller font that can easily be read to give more specific information on the species featured in the illustrations. This approach makes the book accessible for pre-k through 2nd grade reading. It also makes it easier to read to groups and classes during reading time.
The large mixed media illustrations are extremely beautiful and done in soft palate and dreamy realism tone. This encourages children to explore each illustration for details, but it also works well in a group setting where all the children need to see details at the same time. I can hear the oohs and aahs now as I read this in storytime!
I would highly recommend this book for purchase by elementary school and public libraries. Along with its companion book Find Out About Animals Homes.
This book was provided by the publisher for professional review by SWON Libraries.
Each page has a simple sentence introducing the concept for that page and then a short 2-3 sentences in smaller font that can easily be read to give more specific information on the species featured in the illustrations. This approach makes the book accessible for pre-k through 2nd grade reading. It also makes it easier to read to groups and classes during reading time.
The large mixed media illustrations are extremely beautiful and done in soft palate and dreamy realism tone. This encourages children to explore each illustration for details, but it also works well in a group setting where all the children need to see details at the same time. I can hear the oohs and aahs now as I read this in storytime!
I would highly recommend this book for purchase by elementary school and public libraries. Along with its companion book Find Out About Animals Homes.
This book was provided by the publisher for professional review by SWON Libraries.
September 19, 2022
Little people (and big people) love babies. Babies come in lots of shapes and sizes and in different ways. The baby whale (25 feet) is many times bigger than a baby kangaroo (one inch). Baby elephants look very much like elephants when they are born, but when a butterfly egg hatches the baby is nothing like its adult form. One of the most unique ways of being born in the book is the Suriname toad. The eggs sink into holes on the mother's back until hatched as tadpoles. Reading this book shows the wonders of creation as life is nurtured and flourishes in a multitude of ways. A companion book is Find Out About: Animal Homes.
January 23, 2023
The reader is definitely informed about the different ways animals have their babies. Some big like whales, some small like kangaroos. Some in eggs, some in their mouths! It was interesting to read about this and the illustrations are done very well. This book can be used for young biologist or researchers or interested students.
August 24, 2022
Cute nonfiction book about baby animals that can easily be read in a story time setting with optional extra facts written on each page about the pictured animals.
September 7, 2022
Where is the Suriname Toad in all of those nature documentaries that I watch? Babies come out of holes in the parent's back?!
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