Baby Sea Otter

What a wonderful book. Lovely illustrations to draw children's attention. Excellent factual information about otters.

Lessons Learned in Baby Sea Otter by Betty Tatham Reviewed by RM McCall for The Best Book Bin Baby Sea Otter is an exquisite non-fiction picture book exploring the life cycle of the Sea Otter. Children love to learn about animals and this book fills that bill. Each page walks you through the life cycle of the Sea Otter. I found myself saying, "Really? I didn't know that." I didn't know that the sea otter had pouches under its arms. Or, that they have the thickest fur of any animal on earth. Or, that the male otter will try to kidnap a baby for food ransom. Parents will enjoy reading this book to their little ones and the beautiful artwork will delight both parent and child. Ms. Tatham has taken real life facts and presented them in an exciting and interesting way. The baby sea otter faces many of the same things a child faces in life. The mother cares for the baby sea otter. She provides shelter and protection, until the baby grows big enough to fend for itself. As the baby grows, the days are filled with fun playing with the other pups and floating on a raft. But the tension builds when an eagle dives from the sky, thinking the baby sea otter would make a tasty evening meal. As the baby grows it ventures off on its own, but it soon realizes there are still things to learn, when it has a close encounter with a shark. At the age of three the young sea otter is ready to mate and the cycle starts all over again. This book is perfect for children 4-8 years old and for adults who enjoy the beauty of a good picture book and relish learning along with their children.