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About The Book

Come meet babies across the animal kingdom and learn their adorable names in this “joyful, rollicking” (School Library Journal, starred review) rhyming picture book celebration of how—no matter what species—everyone grows!

Puffins have pufflings, porcupines have porcupettes, and echidnas have…puggles?! All these babies start out little, and then, just like humans, they grow and grow and grow. Featuring dozens of different animals, all adorably illustrated by Stephanie Laberis, this book is a vibrant celebration of little ones, growing, and love.

About The Author

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Mylisa Larsen was born in Idaho, has lived in eight states and two countries, and currently resides in upstate New York with her family. She is the author of several picture books, including How to Put Your Parents to Bed and All of Those Babies, and the novel Playing Through the Turnaround. Visit her at MylisaLarsen.com.

About The Illustrator

Stephanie Laberis is a California-based artist and Rhode Island School of Design alumna. Her childhood spent in the woods of New England sparked her love for animals and the natural world and still inspires her artwork. She is the illustrator of many picture books, including All of Those Babies by Mylisa Larsen; Fur, Feather, Fin: All of Us Are Kin by Diane Lang; and the Grumpy Cat Little Golden Book series. When she’s not drawing, Steph volunteers at her local wildlife hospital or spends quality time with her beloved cats, rats, and mice. Visit her at StephLaberis.Squarespace.com.

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Raves and Reviews

"A glorious read-aloud... Recommended for curious preschoolers and even early elementary children, for any collection that answers questions about what makes up families."

– School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW, 3/1/24

"This delightful book nails rhymes and rhythms and features relatable content.... Bound to be a repeat-reading request."

– Kirkus Reviews, 1/1/24

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