That's Not My Fox...
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 journeys to find his perfect fox, encountering various textures on the foxes until he finds the right one. BRAND NEW, Exactly same ISBN as listed, Please double check ISBN carefully before ordering.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
2-6
Length
10 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What makes the fox in the book different from other animals?
How do the textures described in the book feel to you? Which one do you like the best?
Why do you think the author chose a fox for this story?
What does the fox do in the story that makes you happy or curious?
If you could add another page to the book, what would you have the fox do or feel?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use a soft and playful voice when reading, mimicking the textures and making the experience more tactile and engaging.
Encourage your child to touch and feel the book themselves as you read each page together, asking them to describe what they feel.
Ask your child to guess what might be coming next in the story, building anticipation and engagement.
After reading, connect the story to real-life by discussing any experiences your child may have had with similar textures or animals.
Help your child draw their version of the fox or another 'That's not my...' page, using different materials to mimic the textures in the book.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Sensory Exploration
Explanation: This book provides various textures on each page, allowing children to explore and understand different sensory stimuli.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to differentiate and appreciate various textures in real life, which aids in their cognitive and sensory development.
Example Lesson: Language Development
Explanation: The repetitive phrases in 'That's Not My Fox...' help reinforce language patterns and improve vocabulary in young readers.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this to enhance verbal skills by using descriptive words to express themselves more effectively in daily conversations.
Example Lesson: Attention to Detail
Explanation: By pointing out the unique characteristics of each fox, the book teaches children to pay attention to details.
Real-World Application: This can be applied in real-world scenarios where children learn to notice and appreciate the small differences in objects and people around them.
Example Lesson: Perseverance
Explanation: The book's repeated attempts to find the right fox show that persistence is key to achieving a goal.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of persistence in tasks such as solving puzzles, building projects, or learning a new skill.