Do You Know Where the Animals Live?: Discovering the Incredible Creatures All Around Us
What’s inside...
From the New York Times-bestselling author of The Hidden Life of Trees and The Inner Life of Animals comes a captivating book for kids ages 8-12 about animals at home and around the world. This highly visual, interactive, and fun book encourages kids to become animal experts through a variety of at-home activities, facts, stories, and pictures. Kids will explore questions about animal behaviors, emotions, and habitats, from backyard birds to grizzly bears in Alaska and puffer fish in Australia. The book also emphasizes the impact of human actions on animals and promotes outdoor education and STEM learning, making it a perfect resource for young learners to engage with the natural world and make a positive difference for wildlife.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
7-9
Length
79 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think it would be like to live in the same environment as one of the animals in the book?
Which animal's home surprised you the most, and why?
How do animals' homes help them stay safe and comfortable?
What can we do to help protect the homes of these incredible creatures?
If you could create a new home for any animal, what would it be like and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express empathy by asking how they would feel if they lived in the same conditions as the animals.
Connect the stories to real life by discussing any local wildlife and where they might live.
After reading, take a walk outside and explore, noticing different animal homes or imagining where various creatures might live.
Use the book's illustrations to help visualize and discuss the detailed environments of each animal’s home.
Highlight the importance of ecological conservation and discuss simple daily actions your family can take to help protect animal habitats.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Respect for nature
Explanation: Peter Wohlleben teaches children about the habitats of various creatures and the importance of preserving their environments.
Real-World Application: Children learn to appreciate the natural world and may be inspired to participate in environmental conservation efforts, such as recycling or tree planting.
Example Lesson: Curiosity and learning
Explanation: The book encourages children to explore and ask questions about the animals and plants they encounter every day.
Real-World Application: Enhances observational skills and fosters a lifelong love of learning, as children bring their curiosity into everyday interactions with nature.
Example Lesson: Empathy for animals
Explanation: By sharing fascinating facts about animals, Wohlleben helps children understand and empathize with the lives of creatures.
Real-World Application: Promotes kind and considerate behavior towards animals, encouraging children to think about the effects of their actions on other living beings.
Example Lesson: Understanding ecosystems
Explanation: The book explains how different animals and plants interact in their ecosystems, showing the delicate balance of nature.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of all species and how their choices can impact the wider environment, fostering responsible behavior.