Does a Kangaroo Have a Mother, Too?

A gentle, repeating question moves through the animal world — from kangaroos to lions to dolphins — showing every baby, a joey, a cub, a calf, has a mother who loves it.

For the little one who keeps checking that mama is close by, this book answers the question before it's even fully asked.

• Big idea: Every creature, big or small, belongs to someone who loves it.
• Vibes: Soothing, tender, quietly reassuring.

• enjoy animal names and baby-animal facts
• respond well to a repeating question-and-answer rhythm
• are working on understanding family and belonging
• love bright, textured collage illustrations

• Story recall: Can you remember what a baby kangaroo is called?
• Real-life connection: What does your mother do that makes you feel loved?
• Imagination: If you were a baby dolphin, what would you like to do with your mother in the sea?
• Vocabulary: Do you remember any of the special names for baby animals in the book?
• Feelings & empathy: How do you think the little joey feels bouncing safe in its mother's pouch?