Children learn about life by playing, and so do lots of adorable animals. Following on from the hugely successful titles Animal Families, and Big Babies, Little Babies, Animal Playtime takes a playful peek at baby lions chewing on daddy's tail, polar-bear cubs using their mom's furry body as a climbing frame, and a young monkey trying to escape a parent's clutches to go off with his friends. For each appealing image, the text points out what's going on, why the play takes the form it does, or what the animal baby is learning from it. Animal Playtime uses simple language that children will understand. It's an ideal book for little ones to share with their parents, and for them to explore by themselves, encouraging their enjoyment of reading, and inspiring them to discover more about the irresistible creatures that scamper through its pages.

Animals in their downtime, displaying various recreational antics.

This introduction to baby farm animals, with both illustrated and photographic elements and a touch-and-feel element on every spread, follows the adventures of Puppy as he tries to find a friend who wants to play with his new ball with him. This sweet introduction to baby farm animals follows the adventures of Puppy as he tries to find someone to play with him. He hurries over to see his friend Calf, but he is still sleeping. Puppy wants to play with Foal, but she’s still eating her breakfast. Puppy then asks the ducklings if they want to play, but they’re busy having their swimming lesson. Is there anyone who can play with Puppy? Includes a touch-and-feel element on every spread.

With beautiful photography and extraordinary wildlife sequences, this original and heartwarming book shows children that animals have family relationships, too—some of them just like ours! Pictures of human families are set beside animal clans to show charming similarities, as lion cubs fight over a stick, flocks of birds travel together to warmer climates, and a mother monkey comforts her baby when he hurts himself. Children will delight in recognizing their own family dynamics in nature, and learning about members of the animal kingdom in an accessible and memorable new way.