Chomp! Munch! Chew!
#3 of 1 in Wonderwise Series
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What’s inside...
Wonderwise is a well-written, beautifully illustrated series designed to introduce children to key topics and concepts in an entertaining and unusual way. Chomp! Munch! Chew! is a natural history book with a difference. With simple text that has a straightforward narrative and lively captions, this book looks at all the ways that animals eat - those that chomp grass, others that munch leaves and the scary ones that chew on bones! Karen Wallace is an award-winning children's author of fiction and non-fiction, as well as a successful scriptwriter. She has written several Wonderwise titles and contributed to the Sparks and most recently the popular Hopscotch series for Franklin Watts, as well writing books for Puffin and Walker. She lives in Herefordshire.
Discussion points
What do you think the animals in the book feel when they're searching for food?
Which animal's eating habits did you find the most interesting and why?
How do you think the food chain works based on the animals in this book?
Can you describe how different animals eat differently?
Why is it important for each animal to have specific eating habits?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive reading to mimic the sounds of animals eating, making the story come alive and more engaging for your child.
Pause after each animal is introduced and ask your child what they know about that animal's diet, encouraging them to connect prior knowledge with new information.
After reading, relate the animal behaviors to human meals, discussing what we eat and how it’s both similar to and different from the animals in the book.
Explore together more about one of the animals from the book through a short research project, like watching a nature documentary or visiting a zoo, to deepen your child’s understanding and interest.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Importance of Healthy Eating
Explanation: The book showcases various animals and their food choices, highlighting diets that are natural and healthy for each species.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to make healthier food choices, understanding the benefits that come from eating foods that are good for their bodies.
Example Lesson: Diversity in Nature
Explanation: Through the detailed illustrations and narratives of different animals' eating habits, children see the wide range of dietary habits in the natural world.
Real-World Application: This can teach kids to appreciate biodiversity and the unique traits of each creature, promoting a respect for all life forms.
Example Lesson: Cause and Effect
Explanation: The book explains what happens when each animal eats their preferred food, connecting the act of eating with the consequences for each animal.
Real-World Application: Kids can understand the concept of cause and effect, applying it to various scenarios in their life, such as understanding how their choices have impacts.