Baby Animals Playing

See baby animals at play in the first book in a new nature book series

Showcases twelve species of animal babies from around the globe, each playing in different ways.

See how baby animals get around in this awww-inducing book

It's bath time in the animal kingdom! Meet eight little critters from around the world as they clean up, each in their own way. From plunging through a snowdrift to steaming in a hot spring, lyrically simple text and charming painted illustrations introduce little listeners to a world of hygiene. And of course, everyone will recognize the surprise ninth entry at the end! A list at the back of the book gives the names of each baby animal in the order they appear. This is developmentally appropriate nonfiction for the youngest animal lovers — Kirkus Reviews

See what baby animals eat in the third book of this nonfiction series, now in paperback Around the world, baby animals eat to grow big and strong. Whether it's bear cubs snacking on clams, giraffes munching on leaves, or chimpanzee babies drinking milk from their moms, baby animals eating are not only adorable--they can teach us about animal behavior, too. The third book in the Baby Animals series, Baby Animals Eating showcases more than 10 species from around the world eating different things. Stunning, intimate, full-color photographs by Suzi Eszterhas are each paired with a short sentence highlighting information about the animal. Designed both to be read aloud and for young children to explore independently, this book will encourage readers to make connections between themselves and the animals. Back matter gives further information about Suzi Eszterhas and some behind-the-scenes detail.

Jennifer Adams, the author of the bestselling BabyLit series, teams up with Mary Lundquist, author and illustrator of Cat & Bunny, to create an irresistible picture book featuring little ones dressed as animals, from A to Z. Animal babies from Alligator to Zebra play, explore, and wonder in this celebration of children in all their glorious diversity. Alligator baby wants to play. Bunny baby says, “Okay.” Cat baby reads a book. Dog baby sleeps in a nook.

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 the world around them.