Does a Kangaroo Have a Mother, Too?
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Picture Book · Ages 2–4 · 1991 · Est. 2 min read-aloud

Does a Kangaroo Have a Mother, Too?

Written & illustrated by Eric Carle

Do animals have mothers, too? Discover the universal bond of love in nature.

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32 pages· 214 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
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Explore the world of animal families with Eric Carle's vibrant collages. From a joey in a kangaroo's pouch to a cygnet on a swan's back, discover the universal love between mothers and their young. This playful, question-and-answer journey reassures young readers that every creature has a mother who loves them. Dive into nature's wonders and learn the names of familiar and surprising animal families. A delightful read for children and parents to share, celebrating the ties that bind all living beings.

From the publisher

From Eric Carle, the New York Times bestselling author of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and The Grouchy Ladybug, comes a reassuring tale of a mother’s love for her child.

Does a Kangaroo Have a Mother, Too? answers curious kids who wonder whether lions, bears, and monkeys have mothers, too. Bright collage illustrations and simple text reinforce the theme that everyone has a mother, and every mother loves her child.

Meet the little joey bouncing in mother kangaroo’s pouch. Watch little cubs prance around mother lion. Swim with a baby dolphin calf in the deep blue sea. Eric Carle’s classic, colorful collages of baby animals and their mothers will delight and comfort young readers.

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Format
Pages
32
Words
214
Reading age
2–4
Audience
Picture
Lexile
190L
Themes & topics
Books about animalsBooks about momsBooks about familyBooks about parentsBooks about infancy
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~1.7
F&P level
~G
Publication
Published
March 22, 2000
First published
January 1, 1991
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780060287689

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