"Every baby mammal, from a tiny harvest mouse 'pinky' to a fierce lion cub, needs food, shelter, love, and a family. Filled with illustrations of some of the most adorable babies in the kingdom, this ... book looks at the traits that all baby mammals share and proves that, even though they're born in the wild, they're not so very different from us, after all"--Dust jacket flap.

A rhyming illustrated humor book for moms who feel they're not doing a good job (and that's all moms, right?). Packed with scientifically true examples of terrible parents in the animal kingdom, to remind and reassure any mother that there are way worse moms out there.

All the orangutans are ready for a nap in the sleepy depths of the afternoon--all except one. Written in a series of linked poems in the tanka style, which is an ancient Japanese form of poetry.

See the intimate lives of birds as never before! Laura Erikson and Marie Read document the family lives of more than 50 common North American birds through breathtaking close-up photography. Stunning images of hummingbirds, owls, tanagers, and more showcase different stages of avian development and capture the loving bond that exists within each bird family. Bird enthusiasts of all feathers will cherish these beautiful images of courting, nest construction,...

"A baby kangaroo lives in its mother's pouch. A zebra group is called a dazzle. A mother octopus has 50,000 babies! Find out how animal families care for their young, keep one another safe, and share duties. Accessible and fun K-3 level information reveals the animal world to young readers and researchers in this Pebble Explore title from the Animal Societies series"--

"Acompaña a las mamás y a los papás mientras les enseñan a sus bebés todo lo que necesitan saber del mundo. Lectores jóvenes y adultos pueden descansar juntos, leyendo en voz alta y aprendiendo con el nuevo formato de co-lector "tú lees, yo leo"."--B&N Join animal moms, dads, and babies, as these animal parents teach their young ones about the world.

Like humans, some animals live in families. Some animals watch over members of their family. Others take turns grooming one another. Which animals live in family groups?

"Brought to you by award-winning photographer Suzi Eszterhas, Baby Animals with Their Families captures the intimate lives of baby animals and their families as they exhibit skills that will help them to survive on their own in the wild. Through simple, playful text, children will be able to make connections between themselves and these baby animals with their families. Features over 10 animals from around the world; Can be a read-aloud book but language...

"An emperor penguin mom treks up to fifty miles to bring food to her hungry chick. A toothy American alligator carefully carries hatchlings in her mouth, shuttling them safely to the water. A piping plover uses her best acting skills to feign an injury, luring predators away from her offspring. Whether building elaborate burrows, forgoing food for months on end to feed their cubs, toting hundreds of spiderlings on their backs, conducting patient swimming...