Animal Spots and Stripes
Animal Books Series
What’s inside...
This book is a beautifully illustrated children's book that explores the different patterns on animals. Through engaging artwork, the book teaches children about the variety of spots and stripes found in the animal kingdom and their purposes. Children will love meeting Britta's host of animals, each sporting stylish spots or stripes. Hidden behind each flap on every page is a surprise character, adding to the humour of this beautifully illustrated book. Young children will have fun learning animal names and patterns whilst getting interactive with Britta's fantastic hands-on concept book.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-7
Length
20 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think makes the spots and stripes on animals special?
Can you guess which animal comes next based on its pattern?
Which animal's spots or stripes did you like the most and why?
How do you think spots and stripes help animals in the wild?
If you could create your own animal, what kind of spots or stripes would it have?
Tip: Role play these questions
Before turning the page, encourage your child to predict the next animal by its pattern.
Discuss the environments in which these animals live and how their spots or stripes might help them hide or stand out.
After reading, you could use art supplies to draw or craft some of the animals seen in the book, focusing on recreating their unique patterns.
Link the patterns to familiar objects or animals your child knows to strengthen connections and understanding.
Praise your child's responses to build confidence and promote further discussion and curiosity about nature and wildlife.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Appreciating Diversity
Explanation: Through the vibrant illustrations of animals with various spots and stripes, the book teaches children to appreciate and celebrate differences.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to recognize and respect the differences in appearance and backgrounds among their peers.
Example Lesson: Observation Skills
Explanation: The interactive guess-who style of the book encourages children to pay close attention to the details in the illustrations to identify the animals.
Real-World Application: This can help children improve their focus and attention to detail in real-world settings, such as observing natural environments or following instructions accurately.
Example Lesson: Pattern Recognition
Explanation: The book highlights different patterns found in nature, stimulating children’s cognitive skills related to pattern recognition.
Real-World Application: This skill can be transferred to other learning areas such as mathematics, where pattern recognition is fundamental.
Example Lesson: Appreciation for Nature
Explanation: By showcasing various animals and their unique traits, the book fosters a love and appreciation for wildlife and the natural world.
Real-World Application: This can encourage outdoor activities and a lifelong respect for the environment.
Example Lesson: Interactive Learning
Explanation: The engaging question-and-answer format makes the learning process interactive, keeping young readers engaged and enhancing retention.
Real-World Application: Interactive learning techniques can be applied in educational settings to make other learning experiences more engaging and effective.