Baby Porcupine

Written by Aubrey Lang

Part of the Nature Babies series

A young porcupine must learn survival skills in the wild.

3.9 Goodreads · 14 ratings

36 pages· 1,374 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud· ~730L

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In the Minnesota forest, a newborn porcupine, known as a porcupette, embarks on a journey of growth and survival. With quills already in place, she must master tree climbing and self-defense to evade predators. As she learns these vital skills, the porcupette prepares for the day she'll venture out on her own, leaving her mother's side. Will she be ready to face the challenges of the wild? Discover the fascinating world of this young creature through vivid photographs and engaging facts, perfect for young nature enthusiasts.

From the publisher

In a forest in Minnesota, a baby porcupine is born. The youngster, called a porcupette, is big and already covered with quills. But she will still have some growing to do before she is sage from predators. In the meantime, she must learn to climb trees and manage those sharp quills before she’ll be ready to leave her mother for good. Original color photographs taken in the wild Simple, informative stories Includes a Did You Know? Section of interesting facts Complete with introduction, table of contents, and index for parents and teachers A fine introduction to nature for preschoolers and primary readers

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