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Series: Expecting Animal Babies


Cover art for WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU'RE EXPECTING HATCHLINGS
CHILDREN'S
Released: April 1, 2012
by Bridget Heos, illustrated by Stéphane Jorisch

"Both engaging and informative, this is a welcome addition to a kid-pleasing series. (Informational picture book. 6-11) "
This lighthearted introduction to the group of reptiles that includes alligators, crocodiles, caimans and gharials presents itself as an instruction book for prospective crocodilian parents. Read full book review >
Cover art for WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU'RE EXPECTING JOEYS
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2011
by Bridget Heos, illustrated by Stéphane Jorisch

Directed at marsupial parents of all kinds, from kangaroos and koalas to possums and bandicoots, this tongue-in-cheek guide to joey development takes it step by step, from the birth of your pinkie to where your baby goes after it leaves the pouch. Read full book review >
Cover art for WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU'RE EXPECTING LARVAE
CHILDREN'S
Released: April 1, 2011
by Bridget Heos, illustrated by Stéphane Jorisch

A spoof on the popular parenting books, this answers the burning questions of insect parents-to-be and is chock full of fascinating (and sometimes disgusting) facts that are sure to grab human readers' interest. Read full book review >