When I Grow Up

Baby animals imagine what they will grow up to be, in this book which introduces young children to different birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians. The sounds animals make and the environments in which they live are woven into punchy rhyming verse, and accompanied by bright, bold illustrations. Did you know that a baby kangaroo is no bigger than a jellybean when it is born? An extensive postscript written by Arielle North Olson and Christy Olson Kennedy has interesting information about every animal featured. As well as extending the reach of the book, it can be used by adults in planning activities inspired by it.