That's Not My Owl...
That'S Not My... Series
What’s inside...
This set includes a touchy-feely book and a soft toy, perfect for babies and toddlers. The book features simple, repetitive text and bold illustrations as a little mouse searches for its owl by encountering various textures on the owls until it finds the right one. The box set makes an ideal gift for a baby's first birthday or Christmas, with a board book full of wise owls and a soft plush toy owl to cuddle and interact with during the story.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
2-6
Length
10 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What makes each owl different from the others in the book?
How do the different textures of the owls make you feel?
Can you describe an owl that you would like to meet? What would it look like?
Why do you think the author chose owls in the story?
How do you think the owl feels when it’s finally the 'right' one?
Tip: Role play these questions
Before turning each page, ask your child to guess what might be different about the next owl.
Encourage your child to touch the textured panels and describe how they feel, promoting sensory interaction.
Discuss the importance of uniqueness and how each owl’s different features can be special.
Relate the textures in the book to objects around your home, enhancing their sensory understanding and vocabulary.
After reading, spend some time drawing an 'ideal' owl with your child, incorporating various textures and features discussed in the book.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Sensory Awareness
Explanation: Through tactile pages featuring different textures, 'That's Not My Owl...' encourages children to explore and differentiate between sensations.
Real-World Application: Children can apply these sensory lessons to identify and describe objects in their environment, enhancing their descriptive language and sensory recognition.
Example Lesson: Perseverance
Explanation: As the protagonist searches for their owl among many, the consistent message of persistence in finding the 'right' one is highlighted.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the value of persistence in achieving goals. Whether it's completing a puzzle or searching for a lost item, the concept of not giving up can be applied universally.
Example Lesson: Attention to Detail
Explanation: Each owl in the book has subtle differences, requiring children to pay close attention to details to spot them.
Real-World Application: This can help children in academic settings or when following instructions by teaching them to focus on small details and differences.
Example Lesson: Language Development
Explanation: With repetitive and simple phrases, the book aids in reinforcing language skills and building vocabulary.
Real-World Application: Children can practice using descriptive words and phrases learned from the book during everyday conversations, thereby improving their communication skills.