If there’s one topic that forever fascinates children, it’s animals. And that’s exactly what this exciting Lift the Flap and Learn book by award-winning author Pascale Hédelin is all about. But these aren’t just any animals — they’re baby animals. And that makes this book all the more appealing to young children; they’ll be able to explore all the similarities and differences between young elephants, dolphins, birds, bears, penguins — and themselves! Animal Babies is full of interactive tabs, flaps, and touch-and-feel elements to keep even beginning readers focused. Shake the page to find out how many sea turtle eggs are buried in the sand, pull the tab to help a mother giraffe give birth to her calf, lift the flap to see all the different things a bear cub eats, or touch the snake’s skin to feel how soft and smooth it is! Age-appropriate bites of text accompany each full-color illustration, so kids are learning neat facts about how animal babies are born, how they fit into their families, what they eat, and more, on each page. A bonus 3' x 4'6" pullout poster of baby animals of the African savanna is included with each book — kids will literally be able to see how they measure up against a baby elephant, giraffe, chimpanzee, tortoise, and lion!

Pascale Hédelin is a regular contributor to many children's magazines including J'aime lire and Je bouquine; and Toupie, Wapiti, and Toboggan. She is also the award-winning author of Earth and Sky and Animal Babies. She lives in Paris, France.

Pascale Hédelin's profile page

Stéphanie Herrbach has illustrated a number of children's books for publishers Hachette, Circonflexe, and Millepages and her work has appeared in many newspapers and magazines. She lives in Lyon, France.

Stéphanie Herrbach's profile page

• Winner, Moonbeam Children's Book Awards, Pop-Up, Cut-Out Category, Gold

Virtually every pair of facing pages has something that calls upon the reader to lift a flap, pull a tab, shake the page or touch or push something...a fine home purchase.

CM Magazine: Canadian Review of Materials

Both the text and cartoon-style illustrations are accessible, and the interactive elements — including a massive poster/growth chart — are entertaining.

Publishers Weekly

...the best educational, engaging and entertaining book about the birth and growth of animals!

Lady D Books blog

A great pick for curious animal lovers!

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