Paws, Claws, and Snapping Jaws Pop-Up Book
Reinhart Pop-Up Studio Series
What’s inside...
Discover the wonders of the rainforest with Rainforest A Wild World Pop-Up, a deluxe pop-up book by master paper engineer Matthew Reinhart. Featuring five of the world's largest rainforests, this book brings to life the unique animals and plants of each habitat. With stunning artwork and interactive pop-up scenes, readers can see an Amazonian jaguar leap, a tree grow, and more. Learn about endangered animals, see detailed pop-up scenes, and explore the beauty of rainforests with scientifically accurate descriptions. This captivating book is perfect for explorers of all ages and is sure to delight nature lovers around the world.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
0-2
Length
10 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think it feels like to have paws or claws? How would you use them if you had them?
Which animal in the book did you find most fascinating, and why?
How do you think the pop-up features help us understand the animals better?
If you could create your own animal pop-up page, what animal would you choose and what features would it have?
Can you think of a story where one of these animals is the main character? What would happen in the story?
Tip: Role play these questions
While reading, encourage your child to touch and gently interact with the pop-ups to make the reading experience more tactile and engaging.
Pause at each animal to explore its unique features and discuss how they might help the animal in its natural environment.
Use expressive voice modulation to mimic animal sounds or dramatic actions to make the story livelier and capture your child’s interest.
Link the pop-up features to real-world examples by possibly showing pictures or videos of the animals in their natural habitats to deepen understanding.
After reading, consider revisiting favorite pages and asking your child to explain what they learned about that animal, reinforcing their comprehension and memory.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Understanding diversity in the animal kingdom
Explanation: The book showcases a variety of animals with unique features, from the possessions of paws and claws to the mechanisms behind snapping jaws, emphasizing the rich diversity in the natural world.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to appreciate and respect the differences in all living things, fostering a sense of inclusivity and curiosity about nature.
Example Lesson: Importance of adaptation and survival
Explanation: Each pop-up section explains how certain physical traits help animals survive, such as claws for climbing or jaws for feeding.
Real-World Application: Kids can apply this understanding of adaptation to overcome their own challenges, whether it’s using problem-solving skills at school or adapting to social situations.
Example Lesson: Creativity and interactive learning
Explanation: The engaging pop-up elements and detailed art foster a hands-on learning experience, encouraging children to interact directly with the material.
Real-World Application: This nurtures creativity and can inspire children to engage more deeply in educational activities, using interactive methods to enhance focus and retention.
Example Lesson: Understanding cause and effect
Explanation: The book illustrates how specific animal features serve particular functions, linking cause (physical traits) to effect (survival functions).
Real-World Application: Children can learn to analyze outcomes based on actions or conditions, a valuable skill in both academic and everyday decision-making.
Example Lesson: Developing motor skills
Explanation: Manipulating the pop-ups helps in fine-tuning children's motor skills as they must carefully handle the moving parts of the book.
Real-World Application: Enhanced motor skills aid in other areas such as writing, typing, and sports, contributing to more effective and coordinated physical activities.