This book enables us to relive the adventure of childhood,with its challenges and successes,through the eyes of animals. Its publication marks the growth of White Star's "Cubebook" series,now issued in a larger format that allows readers to enjoy the work of the world's greatest photographers to the full. The photographs immortalize the most intimate,amusing and exciting moments in the daily life of baby animals of numerous species,as well as illustrating their shared behaviors during sleep and play and in their relations with their parents and peers.

Baby animals are very fragile. They are born into a ruthless world of predators seeking prey; they face hunger,cold and thirst,unknown dangers and calculated risks,and are armed only with their sweet little faces and curious eyes.But will that be enough to enable them to survive?

But we must not forget that these defenseless creatures'genetic inheritance conceals the very best stra tegies developed by their species over thousands of years of evolution. Indeed,baby animals have many strings to their bows-including an infallible instinct,an extraordinary abilityto learn from their experiences,and bodies perfectly adapted to their environment-and they have much to teach us.

This book enables us to relive the adventure of childhood,with its challenges and successes,through the eyes of animals. Its publication marks the growth of White Star's "Cubebook" series,now issued in a larger format that allows readers to enjoy the work of the world's greatest photographers to the full. The photographs immortalize the most intimate,amusing and exciting moments in the daily life of baby animals of numerous species,as well as illustrating their shared behaviors during sleep and play and in their relations with their parents and peers.

Almost twice its original size,this book -already a bestseller in the smaller format-offers the reader authentic blow-ups so that they can fully enjoy the details of a baby animal or fully appreciate the most beautiful landscapes. Sometimes amusing and sometimes touching,but always surprising,the volume's many exceptional images are dedicated to nature lovers worldwide.

United States.

A puma cub balanced on a branch.

East Africa.Lion cubs 5-6 months old.

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A young gray seal.

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Puma cubs exploring.

Europe.A litter of golden retriever puppies.

Central Africa.

Lowland gorillas showering.

Africa.Zebra colt beside its mother.

Arctic Region.

A moment of rest for a polar bear and her cub.

Atlantic Ocean.

Dolphins exploring the territory.

INTRODUCTION

FIRST STEPS

FAMILY LIFE

PLAY AND TRICKS

A DANGEROUS WORLD

LTTLE CLOWNS

WARM AND SAFE

PRIMARY NEEDS

EXPLORING THE WORLD

BECOMING SELF-SUFFICIENT

SLEEPYHEADS