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Author
Publisher
Simon Spotlight
Pub. Date
2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Give a warm welcome to the awww-some ZooBorns animal babies!Get to know the adorable ZooBorns in this Ready-to-Read storybook that's chock-full of cute and cuddly baby zoo animals. With a familiar refrain of "Welcome to the world!" on every page, this photographic collection of irresistible critters is ideal for emerging readers"--
26) A baby like you
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Whether it s a first step or a first bath, all babies celebrate milestones as they grow. Connecting adorable babies across our ecosystem from polar bear cubs, giraffe calves, and zebra colts to human babies Sibert Medalist Catherine Thimmesh shows how we are more similar than we know."-- provided by publisher.
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!"--
Author
Publisher
Dawn Publications
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Introduces children to the names of 12 animal babies, such as calf, kit, and cygnet, and connects them to their daddies by identifying the species, such as a giraffe, beaver, and swan. Rhyming verses describe behaviors and characteristics of each animal. Includes related facts and activities."--
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2013]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"These heartwarming stories of animal babies, rescued and nursed back to health by humans, will pull at the heart strings and make kids realize there's a survivor inside all of us. This reader is illustrated with adorable photographs that document these animals' recoveries. The carefully written text guarantees a successful and rewarding reading experience for level 1 readers"--
Author
Publisher
EarlyLight Books
Pub. Date
c2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Explores the different types of animal eggs, from insects to reptiles, fish, and birds, and describes how different adult animals care for their eggs and the strange places they place them.
35) Sounds book
Author
Series
Publisher
The Collective Book Studio
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Cute calves, wild foals, and rascally kittens all come together in this fun, learn-together volume about the sounds baby animals make. Filled with beautiful full-color photos of baby animals in their natural surroundings and accompanied by playful rhymes, this book will get you and your child happily mooing, roaring, and baa-baaing together as you learn about sounds"--Amazon.com.
36) Baby mammals
Author
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2013]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Provides information about young mammals, including anatomy, habitat, and relatives.
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"The amazing, true story of Fiona, a baby hippo born prematurely at the Cincinnati Zoo, the team of scientists and caregivers who nursed her to health, and the vast community in Cincinnati and beyond who rallied around her. Includes full-color behind-the-scenes photographs throughout."-- provided by publisher.
38) 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...
39) Piglets vs. Pugs
Author
Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"These cute critters bring their A-game to this closely matched competition. Sure, they're both adorable, but as much as they have in common, they are distinct in their own ways. Get in on the fun as they battle it out in 23 kooky and quirky categories, including Biggest Smarty-Pants, Best Dressed, Biggest Foodie, and more. It's up to you to follow the action and decide who's the ultimate winner! One thing we know for sure: You'll be a pig and pug...
Author
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Why do animals play? With thoughtful text and sweetly realistic watercolor art, author and illustrator Lita Judge explores the importance of play in the animal kingdom. She shows how play teaches animals to defend themselves and survive in the wild. More adorably, Judge highlights how animals make friends and also forgive. Grounded in detailed research, Play in the Wild is sure to captivate young readers while giving them an informative peek into...
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