About This Book
Lita Judge's 'Play in the Wild' is a charming and informative chapter book that delves into the fascinating world of baby animals and their playful antics. Through beautifully rendered watercolor illustrations and engaging text, the book explains why play is crucial for young animals, teaching them essential skills for defense, survival, and social interaction. Parents will appreciate how the book subtly introduces concepts of friendship, forgiveness, and resilience, all grounded in detailed research. It's a wonderful resource for sparking curiosity about nature and the animal kingdom, suitable for children aged 4 to 11.
Why do animals play? With thoughtful text and sweetly realistic watercolor art, author and illustrator Lita Judge explores the importance of play in the animal kingdom. She shows how play teaches animals to defend themselves and survive in the wild. More adorably, Judge highlights how animals make friends—and also forgive. Grounded in detailed research, Play in the Wild is sure to captivate young readers while giving them an informative peek into the world around them.
Discussion Prompts
1
What are some ways the baby animals in the book play? How is their play similar to or different from how you play?
2
Why is playing important for baby animals? What skills do they learn?
3
The book talks about animals making friends and forgiving each other. What does that mean, and why is it important?
4
If you could play with any baby animal from the book, which one would it be and why?
5
What did you learn about the animal kingdom that surprised you?
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