Awards

The Pennsylvania Center for the Book celebrates outstanding books, authors, and literary achievement through four signature awards: The Baker’s Dozen: Thirteen Best Books for Family Literacy, The Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry Award, The Lynd Ward Graphic Novel Prize, and Pennsylvania Great Reads from Great Places. Together, these programs recognize excellence in family literacy, children’s poetry, graphic novels, and books that reflect Pennsylvania’s rich literary heritage. By honoring exceptional literary works and connecting readers with engaging and meaningful stories, the Pennsylvania Center for the Book promotes lifelong reading, literacy, and a love of literature across the Commonwealth and beyond.

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Animal Babies in Seas

Published by Kingfisher Books/Houghton Mifflin, 2006
Young Readers

Can you guess the mommy? Vivid photography, animal sounds, and descriptive clues invite toddlers and preschoolers to guess the aquatic baby and mommy pairs. This straightforward, appealing board book is a perfect introduction to nonfiction for young pre-readers.



See other wonderful titles in the series as well - Animal Babies in Deserts and Animal Babies in Towns & Cities.

Animal Babies in Seas

Pennsylvania Center for the Book Awards

Baker's Dozen 2007 Winner

Book Activities & Discussion Ideas

Tips for Using with Children

Discuss some babies and mommies that your child might readily recognize (cats and kittens; dogs and puppies; chicks and chickens, etc.).

Tips for Using with Families

Have children and family members try making the sounds and movements of the different sea creatures featured in this book. Can you peep like a penguin? Can you twitch your whiskers like a sea lion?