Baby Lemur by Susan Hellard

Youre not a baby anymore, said Liams mother one day. Its time for you to try things for yourself... When Liam is a baby he spends all day and all night cuddled to his mothers tummy. As he gets bigger, he rides on his mothers back as she swings through the trees. Even as they fly, Liam feels safe. But the day comes when his mother decides that he is big enough to step out on his own. Liam is terrified at first, but once he sees how much fun the other little lemurs are having, he joins in. In the end, Liams mother reassures him that no matter how far he goes, she will always be there for him to come back to. This comforting story is a wonderful read-aloud for toddlers taking their first steps toward independence. The author humorously captures both a toddlers need for the security his mother provides and his conflicting need to do things for himself.

Author: Susan Hellard

Language: English

Edition: 1st

Binding: Hardcover

Pages: 32

Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)

Publication Date: 1999-09-15