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My First Day
CCBC Review:
In contrast to human babies, many newborn animals are capable of independent behavior shortly after birth. A range of newborn abilities is exemplified by animals as diverse as a kiwi (“As soon as I hatched, I was ready to take care of myself”), a wood duck (“On my first day, I jumped out of my nest … fell a long, long way … and paddled after my mother), and a manatee (“When I was just an hour old I was able to swim—and breathe—on my own”). While some of the creatures fend for themselves from the beginning, others, including polar bears, golden snub-nosed monkeys, and sea otters, require a parent’s care. Masterful collage illustrations and a brief, engaging text are well-suited for young naturalists, and a final section offers a paragraph of additional information about each of the twenty-two species highlighted. © Cooperative Children's Book Center
Illustrated by Steve Jenkins
CCBC Age Recommendation: Ages 2-5
Age Range:
Babies/Toddlers (birth – 3)
PreK-Early Elementary (Ages 4-7)
Format:
Picture book
Subjects:
Animals (Informational)
Babies
Publisher:
Houghton Mifflin
Publish Year: 2013
Pages: 32
ISBN: 9780547738512
CCBC Location: Non-Fiction, 591 Jenkins