“This charming picture book explains why baby animals play . . . Baby animals are surefire crowd-pleasers. This will be a popular choice for very young audiences and story hours, as well as for grade-school researchers.” —Booklist

“This well-researched picture book is both engaging and informative—a treat for young animal lovers. A worthy purchase.” —School Library Journal

“Kids will delight in comparing their own actions to those of the baby animals . . . Judge’s realistic illustrations are both endearing and expressive. Energetic moments are expertly captured." —Kirkus Reviews

Homes in the Wild:

“A lovely and informative picture book . . . A must for nonfiction collections everywhere.” —School Library Journal, starred review

“An attractive, visually engaging introduction to animal homes.” —Booklist

“The paintings . . . are true, endearing winners, depicting realistic, adorable, close-knit animal families in their homes and habitats . . . Solid, appealing nonfiction for the younger set.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Advanced young readers will appreciate the combination of adorable animals and sophisticated text, while others will enjoy having the details read aloud as they look at endearing kits and pups.” —Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

Born in the Wild:

“Warmly friendly and inviting for a wide range of ages.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

“Charming.” —School Library Journal, starred review

“An intimate study of the lives of animal babies and their parents, accompanied by [Judge's] typically tender, naturalistic illustrations.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review

“A visually captivating volume on animal families.” —Booklist