Carry Me!

Animal Babies on the Move
Animal parents carry their young in many different ways. Some tote babies on their backs. Others dangle them from their mouths or prop them on their shoulders.
  • ISBN: 9781561453283
  • Publication date: 03/01/2005
  • Page Count: 32
  • Size: 10-3/8" x 9-3/8"
  • Age Range: 2-6
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  • Publication date: 03/01/2008
  • Page Count: 32
  • Size: 10-3/8" x 9-3/8"
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Description

Animal parents carry their young in many different ways. Some tote babies on their backs. Others dangle them from their mouths or prop them on their shoulders.

From kangaroos carrying babies in pouches in the Australian Outback to penguin babies perched on their parents’ feet in the frozen Antarctic, each animal family is shown in its natural habitat. The story ends on a reassuring note with a human baby snuggled in her mother’s arms.

In straightforward language and bright, colorful pictures, author-illustrator Susan Stockdale shows young children how animals around the world transport their young.

Author/Illustrator

Susan Stockdale

Author

Susan Stockdale, a former textile designer for the apparel industry is the author-illustrator of critically acclaimed picture books that celebrate nature. Her books have won a variety of awards, including the ALSC Notable Children’s Book, NCTE Notable Children’s Books in the Language Arts, NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K–12, and the Bank Street College of Education Best Children’s Books of the Year. Susan lives in Maryland with her husband, and is a popular speaker at schools and conferences.

Reviews

“A beautifully sweet look at how babies are carried, from insects and birds, to mammals and fish, and ultimately to how your own mother carried you… The illustrations are perfect for young readers. Featuring simple lines and vibrant colors, they complement the text by focusing on the interaction between the parent and child. Sure to become a calm and soothing bedtime favorite.” ―Kirkus Reviews

“The facts of zoology are both exciting and cuddly in this science picture book with clear, bright acrylic illustrations… A bibliography will lead to more fun reading about animals. The focus on movement as well as the physical immediacy in words and pictures make this a good choice to introduce science to the very young.” ―Booklist

“This is an ideal book for very young scientists to begin to explore adaptations, habitats, and life cycles. The minimal, vocabulary-building text accompanies double-page illustrations that skillfully employ color and strong design to illustrate the diversity of animal adaptations.” ―NSTA Recommends

“Science is combined with warming images of parental love to create a lovely picture book that adults will enjoy sharing with the children in their lives.” ―Through the Looking Glass

Awards

Best Children’s Books of the Year ―Bank Street College of Education, 2006

NSTA Recommends ―National Science Teachers Association, 2005

Parents’ Choice Approved Award ―Parents’ Choice Foundation, 2005

The Original Art ―Society of Illustrators, 2005

Resources

Resources: Teacher's Guide

Teacher’s Guide

More Details

F&P: I, Gr 1, Genre I
Themes: Animals, Children, Parents, Transportation
BISAC 1: JNF003330 JUVENILE NONFICTION / Animals / Baby Animals
BISAC 2: JNF051050 JUVENILE NONFICTION / Science & Nature / Biology
BISAC 3: JNF061060 JUVENILE NONFICTION / Family / Parents