Tallest, Shortest, Longest, Greenest, Brownest Animal in the Jungle! A S
What’s inside...
Jungle animals debate who can claim to be the biggest or tallest, with surprising results. This boldly illustrated picture book with lift-the-flap and pop-up pages introduces readers to a collection of jungle animals who are busy in an amusing competition to determine their ranking as the biggest, tallest, and longest.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-7
Length
16 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think it feels like to be the tallest or the shortest animal in the jungle?
Why do you think some animals are better off being long or green?
How do the differences between animals help them in the jungle?
If you could be one of the animals from the book, which one would you choose and why?
What do you think the jungle would be like if all the animals were the same size and color?
Tip: Role play these questions
Before reading, ask your child what they know about jungles and the animals that live there. This sets the stage for connecting the book's content with their prior knowledge.
While reading, pause after introducing each animal to ask your child how they think that animal's unique feature helps it survive in the jungle.
Encourage your child to imagine themselves as one of the animals in the book and describe a day in their life.
After reading, relate the book's themes of diversity to human society, discussing how differences make the world interesting and vibrant.
Introduce a simple drawing activity where your child can create an imaginary 'tallest, shortest, or longest' animal, encouraging creative thinking.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Appreciation of diversity
Explanation: The book showcases various animals with different characteristics, highlighting how each animal is unique.
Real-World Application: Children learn to appreciate and embrace differences in people, understanding that everyone has something special to offer.
Example Lesson: Curiosity and exploration
Explanation: As readers discover a variety of animals, the book encourages curiosity about the natural world.
Real-World Application: This can motivate children to explore and ask questions about the world around them, enhancing their learning experience.
Example Lesson: Observational skills
Explanation: By comparing the traits of different animals, children develop attention to detail and observational skills.
Real-World Application: These skills can be helpful in academic settings, such as during science classes, and in everyday life.
Example Lesson: Learning descriptive vocabulary
Explanation: The book uses descriptive language to detail the characteristics of each animal.
Real-World Application: Children expand their vocabulary and improve their ability to express themselves clearly and accurately.