"This series, written for the beginning reader and illustrated with clear, intriguing photographs, relates the development of young animals through a story rather than a listing of facts. The stories tell how babies feed, groom, play, and eventually leave their parents. The students I shared the stories with loved the photos and were engaged with the stories. Onomatopoetic words like 'splash' and 'blink' add to the liveliness. The text includes some 'big' words, but they are simply and effectively explained in the glossary. The publisher's FactHound portal is included, which guides the reader to good quality and age-appropriate websites. Recommended."
