Does a Kangaroo Have a Mother, Too?

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"Yes! A kangaroo has a mother. Just like me and you." Tremendously popular author/illustrator Eric Carle needs no introduction. Readers wait eagerly for every new picture book--and nobody will be disappointed with this one. In this Very Simple story, an unseen child asks variations on the same question: "Does a lion/monkey/dolphin have a mother, too?" The response is always the same: a big colorful "YES!" with the soothing reassurance that, "like me and you," everyone has a mother. Repetition is the name of the game, here, because nothing comforts like reiteration.

Those on the verge of reading will enjoy the question and answer format, which is clearly designed to be read aloud. A list of the names of animal babies, parents, and groups is included--did you know that a group of bears is called a "sloth"? Or that a group of foxes is a "skulk"? Carle's trademark collages are as colorful and luminous as those found in any of his other well-loved modern classics (including The Very Hungry Caterpillar and The Very Quiet Cricket); as usual, the illustrations are so good they're worthy of framing. (Ages 2 to 7) --Emilie Coulter

From Publishers Weekly
Eric Carle offers a board book edition of Does a Kangaroo Have a Mother, Too? "Yes! A kangaroo has a mother. Just like me and you," reads the opening. "Does a lion have a mother, too?" Carle's signature collages punctuate the repetitive phrasing, which invite participation. Ages 2-6.Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

From School Library Journal
PreSchool-A feast of color from the cutout letters of the title to the endpapers. The repetitious text is perfect for the toddler set. "Does a lion have a mother, too? Yes! A LION has a mother. Just like me and you." The text is repeated on every spread as the author showcases a dozen different animal mothers and their babies. The question, "And do animal mothers love their babies?" is answered on the last page: "YES! YES! Of course they do. Animal mothers love their babies, just as yours loves you." The vibrant artwork is classic Carle and should delight its audience. A concluding page lists terms for each animal baby, mother, father, and group. This book could be combined with Deborah Guarino's Is Your Mama a Llama? (Scholastic, 1989) for a great Mother's Day storyhour.Janet M. Bair, Trumbull Library, CT Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist
Almost no author/illustrator over the past 30 years has played a more prominent role in the literary lives of preschoolers than Eric Carle. His large, inviting graphic animals have consistently delighted and taught children during early stages of development. This latest effort is no exception. The structure is appropriately simple. First, the question, "Does a Kangaroo have a mother, too?" followed on the next page by the answer, "Yes! A Kangaroo does have a mother! Just like me and you," along with a charming illustration of mother and offspring. The question is then repeated using a new animal--a giraffe, a swan, an elephant, etc.--12 animals in all. But in addition to simply introducing children to wildlife, Carle emphasizes the connection between humans and animals through portrayals of the mother-child bond of love; he also shows how humans bond to the natural world. The names of parents, young, and groups of each species are listed on the final page. Tim Arnold

Book Description
Do animals have mothers, too? Of course they do! Just like me and you!

About the Author
Eric Carle is a virtuoso of picture books for young children, known especially for The Grouchy Ladybug, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, From Head to Toe, Do You Want to Be My Friend?, The Secret Birthday Message, The Mixed Up Chameleon, Does a Kangaroo Have a Mother, Too? and many others.Mr. Carle lives with his wife in Northampton, MA. Eric Carle comenta acerca de este libro: "Así como los libros sobre el abecedario presentan las letras y las palabras sencillas a los niños pequeños, De la cabeza a los pies les enseña, a través de un rítmico juego de preguntas y respuestas, las partes básicas del cuerpo y sencillos movirnientos corporales"."Y de la misma manera que un niñio progresa desde la comprensión de palabras sencillas hasta la lectura y la escritura de palabras más complejas, oraciones y cuentos, irá desde ejecutar sencillos movirnientos corporales hasta bailar, hacer ejercicios, gimnástica y participar con confianza y placer en deportes y otras actividades".


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Bold, colorful, texture-rich, playful illustrations make this a visual delight for youngsters. The playful question-and-answer text invites reading aloud. Repetition of key phrases can help preschoolers take first steps toward reading readiness. A page at the end provides the correct names of the animals, their offspring, and animal groups. Lots of fun. 2000, HarperCollins Children's Books, $16.95. Ages 3 mo. to 5. Reviewer: S. Kleven SOURCE: Parent Council Volume 8


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