In this nonfiction book, facts about animal babies and their parents are matched with illustrations of the animals. The book is divided into sections that tell about the different things a baby needs to survive such as protection, shelter, food, and grooming.

Personal Response:
I saw this book at a book fair and had to have it. I love the very sweet illustrations and the simple, easy to understand facts. This book looks like a picture book because of its size and colorful illustrations.

Curriculum Connections:
This book would be a great supplement to the classroom curriculum to meet the Next Generation Science Standards which include mammal parent/child relationships in the lower elementary grades. It is also a nice way to explain that nonfiction doesn’t have to have photographs and very structured text to give factual information.

this is a informational book about mammals and how they survive in the wild ages 3-5

An appealingly written and illustrated introduction to animal families featuring mammals from around the world. Sure to be immensely popular with young animal lovers. ( )

Peek-a-Book Selection; Good information, and summaries of animals at back of book.