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Description
This book introduces young readers to groups of animals, such as pods of whales or prides of lions, that work together to feed, guard, and teach their young. The coauthor is Paul Sherman.
Quick Summary
If you've got a kid who's obsessed with animals, this one goes beyond the typical "lions and tigers" stuff by showing how different species actually work together to raise their young it'll make them see animal families in a whole new way. The whole "baby sitter" angle is clever because it gives kids a familiar concept to latch onto while learning about whale pods, lion prides, and all kinds of teamwork in nature. It's a quick read at under 7,000 words, so even reluctant readers can power through it without feeling overwhelmed, but there's enough interesting information packed in that animal lovers will actually remember the facts afterward. Parents will appreciate that it's genuinely educational without being dry or lecture-y it reads more like sharing cool discoveries than textbook learning. A kid who devours this might also enjoy "The Animal Kingdom: A Book of 1000+ Facts" for that same fact-fix, or anything by Steve Jenkins since he has a similar way of making animal science feel fresh and fun.