The texts are repetitive “does a Lion have a mother too? Yes! A Lion has a mother. I'm only going with that because it's the lowest I can. The cult of Carle will love this book, as they seemingly do everyone one of your works, but for me this doesn't even deserve 1 star. The others may be repetitive, boring and annoying but this one is potentially harmful. This book is just… distasteful to me even beyond the usual Carle complaints. Some children do not currently have a mother, or cannot be with theirs, I wonder how this text makes them feel? Sure my daughter doesn't have to think about this because she has hers, but as an adult I can't help but think about it.

Carle, your text is boring, but let's add to this. No doubt you enjoy how many people call you a genius for your repetition. Carle, not only do I have to suffer from your same repetitive artwork, but I need to suffer another of your books that has the exact same wording each page but just changing the animal. 'Yes!' you say, 'A kangaroo has a mother. What is it this time? Does a Kangaroo Have a Mother? Hopefully this will be our last encounter Mr. I thought I was through with your meddling, but Christmas again proved me wrong and another of your books was gifted to my daughter. Turns around in a chair, James Bond villain style.Īh, Mr. Product Details Item #: NTS927149 9780439271493 Paperback Book 32 Informational Text Pre-K - 1 Lexile® 190L Guided Reading GR Level E DRA 8 Does a Kangaroo Have a Mother, Too? Paperback Book 5.21 Out Of Stock Out Of Stock Email me when back in stock Top commonUtil.enableMouseflow() Key Features Item #: NTS927149 9780439271493 Paperback Book 32 Informational Text Pre-K - 1 Lexile® 190L Guided Reading GR Level E DRA 8

The end of the book contains a page that provides readers with additional information about the names of baby animals, their parents, and the correct animal group name. The story, written in repetitive text using a question-and-answer format, invites children and adults to read together. Beautiful illustrations show that animal babies, like human children, have mothers who love them! Eric Carle's gorgeous collage illustrations and playful text encourage children to learn about animal mothers and their babies. Key Features Description Beautiful illustrations show that animal babies, like human children, have mothers who love them! Eric Carle's gorgeous collage illustrations and playful text encourage children to learn about animal mothers and their babies.

Does a kangaroo have a mother too