That's Not My Fire Engine
That'S Not My... Series
What’s inside...
A touchy-feely book with simple, repetitive text, tactile patches, and bold illustrations suitable for babies and toddlers. A little mouse searches for his perfect fire engine, encountering various textures on the fire engines until he finds the right one. Turn the pages to discover fire engines with bumpy doors, squashy wheels, and sparkly lights as they speed through the pages of this sturdy board book. Babies and toddlers will love exploring the different tactile patches, as well as spotting the familiar little white mouse. An exciting new title in the best-selling touchy-feely series.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
0-2
Length
10 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think makes this fire engine different from the others?
How do you feel when you touch the different textures in the book?
Why do you think the fire engine is important in our community?
Can you describe your favorite part of the fire engine?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to explore and describe the different textures in the book, which can enhance their sensory development.
Discuss the role of a fire engine and firefighters in the community to instill an understanding of community helpers.
Ask your child to point out colors and shapes they recognize to encourage identification skills.
Use expressive sounds and actions to mimic a fire engine, making the reading experience more interactive and enjoyable.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Sensory Exploration
Explanation: The book engages children through tactile features on each page, encouraging them to touch different textures.
Real-World Application: Children learn to explore and understand their surroundings through their senses, which can be applied in everyday interactions with different materials and environments.
Example Lesson: Vocabulary Development
Explanation: Each page introduces new descriptive words related to the fire engine, enhancing language skills.
Real-World Application: Children can use these descriptive words to better express themselves and communicate more effectively about their world.
Example Lesson: Attention to Detail
Explanation: The repetitive structure of finding the 'not my' aspect prompts children to focus and notice small differences.
Real-World Application: This skill helps children in tasks such as following instructions, completing puzzles, or engaging in arts and crafts.
Example Lesson: Understanding Ownership
Explanation: The phrase 'That’s not my fire engine' introduces the concept of ownership and personal belongings.
Real-World Application: Children learn to respect others' possessions and understand the boundaries of what belongs to them versus others.