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Author
Series
Publisher
Adventure Publications, an imprint of AdventureKEEN
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Board books put images and words in the hands of young children who are eager to learn. Feed their curiosity and jump-start their education with the Mamas and Babies series of board books. Let Lake Mamas and Babies capture the interest of your family's youngest nature lovers, ages 0-5. The board book introduces 10 baby critters (and their moms!) commonly found near lakes across North America. Written by award-winning author, naturalist, and wildlife...
5) Penny & Pip
Author
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Penny goes on a class field trip to the museum and befriends a baby dinosaur.
8) Nursery earth: the wondrous lives of baby animals and the extraordinary ways they shape our world
Author
Publisher
The Experiment
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"An astonishing safari of infant animals, from baby kangaroos to flamingos to squid, and the essential role they play in Earth's ecosystems"--
10) Marina's turf
Author
Series
Isla of adventure volume 7
Publisher
Little Simon
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
When Isla hears a stranded baby dolphin call for help, she encounters a boy her age also trying to help, but Isla struggles to understand what the dolphin is saying and feels out of her depths.
Author
Publisher
Godwin Books, Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"This perfectly poetic story is an ode to family and nature in the big city. Squirrels and humans alike rush to get from place to place, all returning to their nooks and nests at the end of the day atop skyscrapers, amidst the stars. This gentle text is sure to lull little ones to sleep as well as instill the importance of coexisting with the natural world"--
12) Mamas and babies
Author
Publisher
Rise x Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Fourteen pairs of animal mothers and their babies are presented in this loving nonfiction picture book. From polar bears to alligators to orangutans, this unexpected and deeply tender book reflects the fierce love and natural connection between a mother and her baby. Each animal mother shows a uniquely protective characteristic, providing a snapshot of motherhood and childhood in nature that invites personal connection and reflection. The watercolor...
Author
Publisher
Beach Lane Books
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Come meet babies across the animal kingdom and learn their adorable names in this bouncy, rhyming picture book celebration of how—no matter what species—everyone grows! Puffins have pufflings, porcupines have porcupettes, and echidnas have…puggles?! All these babies start out little, and then, just like humans, they grow and grow and grow. Featuring dozens of different animals, all adorably illustrated by Stephanie Laberis, this book is a...
Author
Series
Publisher
Adventure Publications, an imprint of AdventureKEEN
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Read it aloud or put the sturdy book in small hands. Then let the fun begin. The colorful, beautiful design-along with adorable pictures of baby animals-captivate kids and will have them paging through Mountain Mamas and Babies again and again. Bighorn sheep, cougars, marmots, and pika, the animals represent some of the most beloved mountain wildlife, making it a perfect gift for families. Share the fascinating world of nature with infants, toddlers,...
Author
Series
Publisher
Adventure Publications, an imprint of AdventureKEEN
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Board books put images and words in the hands of young children who are eager to learn. Feed their curiosity and jump-start their education with the Mamas and Babies series of board books. Let Prairie Mamas and Babies capture the interest of your family's youngest nature lovers, ages 0-5. The board book introduces 10 baby critters (and their moms!) commonly found on grasslands across North America. Written by award-winning author, naturalist, and...
16) My animal family
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"In the animal kingdom, just like the human one, families come in all shapes and sizes. Meet some very different animal families, and discover who does what. Throughout the pages of this beautifully illustrated book, you'll begin to see animals in a whole new light. Discover who's the boss, who looks after the children, and who's in charge of getting dinner. Meet a different animal family on every page, learn about what it's like to live in the group,...
18) Keep up, duck!
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
This exuberant read-aloud stars a very clever duckling named Puck who, falling farther and farther behind Mama Duck and his siblings as they swim to the lily pond, comes up with a sneaky solution to get ahead.
Author
Publisher
Sourcebooks eXplore
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"This heartwarming, lullaby-like nonfiction picture book combines animal facts with a comforting message of love and belonging. With back matter about ways animals show love included, this sweet book is perfect for homes, schools, and libraries!"--
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