By following an inquisitive puppy around the world, the reader will learn the names of many different types of baby animals.

They hop, they have long tails, and as babies they're no bigger than a jelly bean! Take a closer look at baby kangaroos in this fun book. Did you know a baby kangaroo is called a joey and lives in its mother's pouch for the first six months of its life? Learn more fascinating facts through exciting photos and dynamic text.

Some of the most intriguing animals in the world live exclusively in Australia. This endearing title teaches kids about the birth and early life of the Kangaroo. Astonishing photography and easy-to-read sentences bring these baby Kangaroos to life for early readers. This book highlights the Kangaroo, detailing its growth patterns, eating habits, enemies, and more. Kids will love learning about this animal's parenting style, too! Sandcastle is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Of course they do -- just like me and you! From baby kangaroos, called joeys, to baby elephants, called calfs, every kind of animal has a mother. Inside this playful and colorful book you will see all sorts of different babies with their mothers, all with one thing in common: Their mothers love them very, very much -- just like your mother loves you! Come right in and meet the family -- the animal family, that is -- in words and pictures by Eric Carle.

When joeys are born, they are only the size of a grape! They grow comfortably in momÕs pouch until itÕs time to peek out at the world. As part of a mob, joeys learn to play, hop, and protect one another. Leap into this fun book for early readers!