Animals XXL Pop-ups
XXL Pop-ups Series
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What’s inside...
Animals XXL Pop-ups is a visually stunning book that brings the animal kingdom to life with impressive large-scale pop-ups. Each page features a different creature presented in intricate detail, allowing readers to explore the physical characteristics and habitats of these animals in a unique and interactive way. Similarly, the book also takes readers on a journey to the world of dinosaurs, where children can touch, learn, and discover life in the Jurassic era. Accompanied by velociraptors, triceratops, and other prehistoric creatures, this XXL format book offers detailed pop-ups on each page, turning learning into a colorful and surprising experience that captivates the reader from the first page.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-8
Length
8 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think it feels like to be one of the giant animals in the book?
Which animal in the book would you like to learn more about and why?
How do you think the animals in the book interact with their environment?
If you could add another animal to this book, which one would it be and what kind of pop-up would you design for it?
What similarities and differences do you notice between the animals in the book and those we see around us?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts by asking them to describe their favorite animal in the book and why it stands out to them.
Link the pop-up animals to real-life examples in nature documentaries or a visit to a zoo to make the connection between the book and the real world.
After reading, ask your child to draw their favorite scene or animal from the book, fostering both creativity and recall.
Discuss the habitats of different animals shown in the book and explore how these environments support the animal's needs.
Use the pop-up feature to teach your child about dimension and scale, comparing the sizes in the book to real-life animal sizes.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Respect for wildlife
Explanation: Through vivid, large-scale pop-ups, 'Animals XXL Pop-ups' showcases various animals in their natural habitats, teaching children about the importance of respecting wildlife.
Real-World Application: Children learn to appreciate the value of conservation and the role each species plays in the ecosystem, encouraging them to support environmental initiatives.
Example Lesson: Diversity in nature
Explanation: This book illustrates the vast range of animals found around the world, highlighting the diversity within animal species.
Real-World Application: Kids can learn to embrace diversity in their own lives, understanding that each individual has unique traits that contribute to a community's vibrancy.
Example Lesson: Curiosity and learning
Explanation: The engaging pop-up feature sparks curiosity about zoology, prompting questions and discussions about each animal.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to explore further educationally, asking questions and seeking answers, fostering a lifelong love of learning.
Example Lesson: Cause and effect
Explanation: By interacting with the pop-up mechanisms, children see firsthand how their actions (moving parts of the page) can cause reactions (animals popping up).
Real-World Application: This helps children grasp the concept of cause and effect, a fundamental cognitive skill, paving the way for understanding more complex ideas in science and everyday life.