The texts are repetitive “does a Lion have a mother too? Yes! A Lion has a mother. I'm only going with that because it's the lowest I can. The cult of Carle will love this book, as they seemingly do everyone one of your works, but for me this doesn't even deserve 1 star. The others may be repetitive, boring and annoying but this one is potentially harmful. This book is just… distasteful to me even beyond the usual Carle complaints. Some children do not currently have a mother, or cannot be with theirs, I wonder how this text makes them feel? Sure my daughter doesn't have to think about this because she has hers, but as an adult I can't help but think about it. Carle, your text is boring, but let's add to this. No doubt you enjoy how many people call you a genius for your repetition. Carle, not only do I have to suffer from your same repetitive artwork, but I need to suffer another of your books that has the exact same wording each page but just changing the animal. 'Yes!' you say, 'A kangaroo has a mother. What is it this time? Does a Kangaroo Have a Mother? Hopefully this will be our last encounter Mr. I thought I was through with your meddling, but Christmas again proved me wrong and another of your books was gifted to my daughter.

Turns around in a chair, James Bond villain style.Īh, Mr. Other favorite classic books from Eric Carle include The Very Hungry Caterpillar, The Grouchy Ladybug, From Head to Toe, and many others. Does a Kangaroo Have a Mother, Too? is a warm and approachable book to use in the classroom, to cuddle up reading with a little one, and to give as a baby shower or Mother's Day gift. Eric Carle’s classic, colorful collages of baby animals and their mothers will delight and comfort young readers. Swim with a baby dolphin calf in the deep blue sea. Watch little cubs prance around mother lion.

Meet the little joey bouncing in mother kangaroo’s pouch.

Bright collage illustrations and simple text reinforce the theme that everyone has a mother, and every mother loves her child. Does a Kangaroo Have a Mother, Too? answers curious kids who wonder whether lions, bears, and monkeys have mothers, too. From Eric Carle, the New York Times bestselling author of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and The Grouchy Ladybug, comes a reassuring tale of a mother’s love for her child.

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