"The "Starting Out" series is a fun and vibrant way to introduce young readers to a variety of animals. Baby Flamingos shows readers how a flamingo hatchling changes as it grows, highlighting the difference in its feathers as well as the noises flamingos make to communicate. Baby Lemurs depicts the support young lemurs receive from their mothers and their troops. In Baby Red Pandas readers will be struck by how different a red panda is as a newborn—when they are unable to see or hear—versus when they’ve grown enough to eat bamboo and climb trees. Baby Whales focuses on a calf who, with the help of its mother and strong tail, is born swimming and travels along with its pod. Titles in this eye-catching series include large, clear text, underlined vocabulary, and labeled photographs identifying parts of the animals’ bodies. Children will especially enjoy following each book’s YouTube link, which leads to a recording of the animal’s sounds; readers are also encouraged to try to imitate the animals. Simple back matter includes a glossary, index, and list of related reading suggestions. Perfect for sharing with babies, animal lovers, and youngsters who are learning how to read." –Booklist, January 2021
