About This Book
A parent would reach for this book when their child's natural curiosity about the world sparks a question like, 'Where do birds come from?' or 'Do snakes have babies?'. This classic nonfiction book turns learning into a delightful guessing game. Each chapter introduces a mysterious egg and invites the reader to wonder what kind of creature will emerge. The book reveals a fascinating variety of animals, from ostriches and pythons to butterflies and platypuses, explaining their life cycles in clear, accessible language.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book deals with life cycles in a direct, scientific, and secular manner. It mentions concepts of survival of the fittest in a gentle way. For example, it explains that a bullfrog lays thousands of eggs because most will be eaten by predators. This is presented as a fact of nature, without dwelling on the emotional aspects. The resolution for each animal is the successful continuation of its species.
Ideal Reader
This book is perfect for an inquisitive 6 to 9-year-old who is fascinated by nature and constantly asking how things work. It's for the child who collects rocks and bugs, loves nature documentaries, or just found a robin's nest in the backyard and is full of questions about what's inside.
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