Storytime with the Author: Jamie Harper and Heather Lang read "Supermoms!"

82 Central Street,Wellesley MA 02482

06 May, 2023

Description

If you would prefer to RSVP by phone, you may call Wellesley Books at 781-431-1160. Books will be available for purchase at the event, or you can buy the book(s) now along with your RSVP at checkout. Please note that you must purchase your copy of the book from Wellesley Books in order to have the author sign it at the event. ABOUT THE BOOK In comics-style panels full of facts and humor, this lively picture book investigates the amazing lengths animal mothers go to in caring for their young. An emperor penguin mom treks up to fifty miles to bring food to her hungry chick. A toothy American alligator carefully carries hatchlings in her mouth, shuttling them safely to the water. A piping plover uses her best acting skills to feign an injury, luring predators away from her offspring. Whether building elaborate burrows, forgoing food for months on end to feed their cubs, toting hundreds of spiderlings on their backs, conducting patient swimming lessons, or fearlessly kicking away hyenas, mothers in the animal kingdom—whatever their species—give it their all (and then some!) to keep their little ones safe, fed, and ready to face the world on their own. This first book in a young series on animal science includes in its back matter a look at the “super” qualities of some of the animals and offers a collection of resources for budding naturalists. ABOUT THE CREATORS Heather Lang is the author of "The Leaf Detective: How Margaret Lowman Uncovered Secrets in the Rainforest" and "Swimming with Sharks: The Daring Discoveries of Eugenie Clark", among other books. She lives in Massachusetts. Jamie Harper is the author-illustrator of four books about the feisty flamingo teacher Miss Mingo as well as the Baby Bundt board books and the picture books "Miles to Go" and "Miles to the Finish". She lives outside Boston.