Newborns: How Baby Animals Come Into the World

Paulina Jara, Mercè Galí

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Newborns: How Baby Animals Come Into the World

Newborns: How Baby Animals Come Into the World

Paulina Jara, Mercè Galí

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Description

Did you know that Darwin's frogs hatch as tadpoles in their father's mouth? Or that a baby giraffe has to survive a six-foot fall because its mother is standing when it's born?

What about how a baby dolphin has to swim up to the surface immediately after it's born to take its first breath? Some gestation periods are days; some are years. Some babies are born ready to fend for themselves while others rely on their parents for months. From scorpions to ravens to red kangaroos, all animals have their own miraculous processes to keep their species thriving. With its sweet, striking artwork and fascinating facts about 25 diverse animals, Newborns: How Baby Animals Come into the World is a great introduction to animal behavior for young readers.

About the Author

Paulina Jara is a Chilean author with experience in theater and differential education. She has developed a career focused on reading animation and oral narration which has led her to work as an expert advisor for school libraries. She has published more than 15 titles with various publishers.

Mercè Galí is an illustrator from Barcelona who grew up surrounded by books in her parents' bookstore. She studied illustration at the "Llotja" art school and fine arts at the University of Barcelona with a specialty in engraving. She is mainly dedicated to illustration for children and young people and has published in over seven countries. Occasionally she combines illustration with teaching, giving creative workshops on art and engraving for children and adults at the Manolo Hugué art school.

Critical Reviews

"A lighthearted celebration of the miracle of birth...Adds both perspective and a positive spin on a universal experience."

-- "Kirkus Reviews"

"As an introduction to this topic, there are neat facts in Newborns: How Baby Animals Come Into the World and a nice variety of species for kids who are curious about animals. They'll have some basic knowledge to recall when reading more detailed investigations of animal life cycles. Recommended."

-- "CM: Canadian Review of Materials"

Publishing Information

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
Pub date: 2025-03-11
Length: 64 pages

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