Introduces the important roles that some animal fathers play in the development of their offspring, with examples of specific kinds of birds, mammals, and other creatures that thrive under a father's care.

Illustrations and simple text describe how the males of different species help take care of their young.

Illustrations and rhyming text show how different animals carry their babies when they are on the move.

Provides the special names for such baby mammals as the fawn, joey, and puppy, describing their physical characteristics, behavior, and treatment by their parents.

Miss Dana's class observes two blue jays as they make their nest, have babies, and teach them to fly. Includes information on the physical characteristics and behavior of blue jays.

"A baby kangaroo lives in its mother's pouch. A zebra group is called a dazzle. A mother octopus has 50,000 babies! Find out how animal families care for their young, keep one another safe, and share duties. Accessible and fun K-3 level information reveals the animal world to young readers and researchers in this Pebble Explore title from the Animal Societies series"-- Provided by publisher.

"This heartwarming, lullaby-like nonfiction picture book combines animal facts with a comforting message of love and belonging. With back matter about ways animals show love included, this sweet book is perfect for homes, schools, and libraries!"-- Provided by publisher.

Animal parents use their best tricks to make their babies smile, laugh, coo, and grin.