Supermoms!: Animal Heroes
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- $12.99
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- $12.99
Publisher Description
In comics-style panels full of facts and humor, this lively picture book investigates the amazing lengths animal mothers go to in caring for their young. An emperor penguin mom treks up to fifty miles to bring food to her hungry chick. A toothy American alligator carefully carries hatchlings in her mouth, shuttling them safely to the water. A piping plover uses her best acting skills to feign an injury, luring predators away from her offspring. Whether building elaborate burrows, forgoing food for months on end to feed their cubs, toting hundreds of spiderlings on their backs, conducting patient swimming lessons, or fearlessly kicking away hyenas, mothers in the animal kingdom—whatever their species—give it their all (and then some!) to keep their little ones safe, fed, and ready to face the world on their own. This first book in a young series on animal science includes in its back matter a look at the “super” qualities of some of the animals and offers a collection of resources for budding naturalists.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
A groundhog, strawberry poison frog, emperor penguin, and bearded capuchin monkey are just a few of the "supermoms" featured in this fact-filled, comics-style ode to real-life parental "heroes." Informative text and humorous speech-bubble asides spotlight the impressive and surprising work that different maternal species do to support their young—providing food, homes, protection, transport, and valuable instruction. Harper's textured digital and traditional collages, presented in panels throughout, portray the wildlife with big personalities. Two red-knobbed hornbill chicks hold and fan their beaks, gagging from the stench of the mud-and-poop seal their mom creates in their nest's entrance. And a baby American alligator asks, "Ma, are you flossing?" as it crawls from its mom's jaws, having ridden inside her mouth for transport. Most of the creatures' efforts have a true wow factor that, combined with comedic commentary throughout, results in a super silly tribute to supermoms. Facts and further resources conclude. Ages 3–7.
