In Babies in the Bayou, young readers are told the story of the variety of animal life in the water. They are introduced to alligators, turtles, raccoons and ducks and some of their habits. One habit all these animals have in common is that their mothers work to keep the babies safe; just like their mothers keep them safe.
Beautiful full page pictures accompany the simple, yet powerful text. I really enjoy the fact that animals considered dangerous, like alligators, are also included in this story along with the cute ducklings and turtles in order to show all mothers care for their babies. Some of the survival techniques in the bayou are also touched upon such as the duck keeping her children away from the alligator and the raccoons digging for turtle eggs. I like the fact that the author shows how everything in nature is related.
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