About This Book
Reach for this book when your child starts peppered you with questions about where babies come from or how animals grow after spotting a nest in the backyard. This title from the Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That series provides a gentle, scientifically accurate introduction to the diverse world of oviparous animals. It frames the biological process of hatching as a wondrous adventure, emphasizing the care and patience required for new life to begin. Through rhyming verse and familiar characters, the book explores how birds, reptiles, and even some mammals start as eggs. It is perfectly pitched for preschoolers and early elementary students, balancing high-interest facts with a sense of security and family bond. Parents will appreciate how it turns a complex biological concept into an engaging story that fosters both scientific curiosity and an appreciation for the natural world.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is entirely secular and scientific. It avoids the harsh realities of predation or egg loss, focusing instead on the successful emergence of life. It is a safe, gentle introduction to biology.
