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.