Baby Animals Playing (Baby Animals Around the World #1)

by Suzi Eszterhas (Author)

Baby Animals Playing (Baby Animals Around the World #1)

Around the world, baby animals use play to learn and practice important skills.

Whether it's baby lemurs climbing trees, giraffe calves galloping in the grass, or cheetah brothers wrestling, baby animals at play are not only adorable -- they can teach us about animal behavior, too.

The first in a new series, this book showcases ten species from three continents, each engaged in different forms of play. Stunning, intimate, full-color photographs by Suzi Eszterhas are each paired with a short sentence highlighting information about the animal. Designed both as a 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 her wildlife photography work.

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Kirkus

For readers and listeners alike, an appealing connection to the natural world.

School Library Journal

PreS-Gr 1-Up-close images of baby creatures in their natural habitats are what lend this beautiful photo journal its authentic quality. Eszterhas has captured endearing moments in which the furry (and not so furry) little ones are shown climbing, perching, swinging, racing, and tumbling. The author proposes that these fun activities--familiar to young readers themselves--are not only forms of play in the animal kingdom but also preparation for behaviors that they will need for their future survival. ("She is playing now, but one day this is how she will protect herself in the wild.") The text is spare but effective--brief statements about each baby's type of movement. Among the creatures represented are lions, lemurs, raccoons, gorillas, giraffes, orangutans, bison, dolphins, and capybaras. Back matter includes additional photos with an author's note that details Eszterhas's travels and her mission as a wildlife photographer and conservationist. VERDICT Best suited for group sharing and also ideal for newly independent readers who delight in nonfiction.--Gloria Koster, West School, New Canaan, CT

Copyright 2017 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

Review quotes

"This nonfiction, easy picture book will be appreciated by animal lovers and nonfiction readers."— Canadian Review of Materials
Classification
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9781771472975
Lexile Measure
670
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Owlkids
Publication date
October 15, 2017
Series
Baby Animals Around the World
BISAC categories
JNF051150 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Zoology
JNF003330 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals | Baby Animals
JNF053100 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Topics | New Experience
Library of Congress categories
Animals
Infancy
Play behavior
Play behavior in animals

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