Do animals have mothers too? Of course they do just like me and youMeet the little joey whose kangaroo mother carries him in her pouch. See thecygnet riding on... » 

Do animals have mothers too? Of course they do just like me and youMeet the little joey whose kangaroo mother carries him in her pouch. See thecygnet riding on the back of the mother swan. Eric Carles colorful collages ofanimal babies with their caring and affectionate mothers offer small readersvisual delight as well as comforting reassurance.The playful questionandanswer text invites children and adults to read aloudtogether. Repetition of key phrases helps preschoolers take the first steptoward reading readiness. And the gamelike format makes it easy and fun todiscover more about the world of nature and to learn the common names of somefamiliar and some notsofamiliar animals. A bonus page at the back ofthe book lists the correct but sometimes surprising names of animal babiestheir parents and groups.Eric Carle is the creator of many beloved picture books for very smallchildren. Here he offers a beautiful way for parents and children to share theknowledge that love crosses all boundaries and ties all creatures on this earthtogether. «