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K-3Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science series.
Fraser describes how animal babies are cared for by their parents, including alligator babies who are carried about in their mother's mouth and young elephants who are placed in the middle of the herd for protection. Watercolor illustrations in muted colors help expand the simple text. Questions for readers and a list of resources about wildlife are included.