That's Not My Bat...
That'S Not My... Series
What’s inside...
A delightful touchy-feely book with simple, repetitive text and bold illustrations suitable for babies and toddlers. A little mouse searches for his perfect bat, encountering bats with different textures and sensations along the way. A fabulous new edition of a much-loved title in the best-selling touchy-feely series. Turn the pages to discover a fluffy tummy, fuzzy legs and soft wings on the bats that flutter and roost in this sturdy board book. Babies and toddlers will love exploring the tactile patches and looking for the familiar little white mouse. Perfect for sharing with little ones, as well as making an excellent gift.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
0-3
Length
10 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think makes each bat different from the others in the book?
How do you feel when you touch the different textures in the book?
Which bat is your favorite and why?
If you could create your own 'not my bat,' what special texture or feature would it have?
Can you think of a story where one of the bats goes on an adventure? What would happen?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to touch and explore the textures in the book, asking them to describe how each one feels.
Discuss the colors, shapes, and sizes in the book to enhance observational skills.
Ask your child to guess what the next bat might look or feel like before turning the page, building anticipation and predictive abilities.
Relate the sensory experiences in the book to real life by comparing the textures to objects around the house.
After reading, engage in a creative activity, like drawing their favorite bat from the book or creating a bat with craft materials.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Sensory Exploration
Explanation: 'That's Not My Bat...' engages young readers through tactile experiences, with different textures on each page that stimulate the senses.
Real-World Application: Children learn to explore and understand the world through their senses. This book encourages them to touch and feel different materials, helping to develop sensory awareness which can be applied in everyday learning scenarios.
Example Lesson: Language Development
Explanation: The repetitive phrases and simple vocabulary in the book help young readers develop early language skills.
Real-World Application: Repetition in the book helps children memorize common words and phrases, reinforcing language skills that are crucial as they start to form sentences in their day-to-day interactions.
Example Lesson: Concept of Difference
Explanation: Each bat in the book has a different texture, teaching children the concept of difference and diversity through sensory description.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children recognize and appreciate differences in the world around them, promoting inclusivity and empathy from a young age.
Example Lesson: Persistence
Explanation: As the narrator searches for 'my bat,' the repeated attempts reflect the importance of persistence, leading to eventual success.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the value of persistence in achieving goals, applicable in learning new skills, problem-solving, and other areas of personal development.