That's Not My Turtle...
That'S Not My... Series
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What’s inside...
This book is part of a delightful series of board books aimed at very young children. Each page features a different texture designed to encourage sensory and language awareness in babies and toddlers. The repetitive text and the tactile patches help children develop their vocabulary and engage with the book. Swim with the turtles as they dive through the pages of this delightful title in the well-loved That's not my... series. Babies and toddlers will love touching the tactile patches and looking for the familiar little white mouse. The touchy-feely patches have been specially chosen to help develop sensory and language development.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
0-3
Length
10 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think makes each turtle different from the others?
How do you think the little mouse feels when searching for his turtle? Why?
Can you describe your favorite turtle from the book?
Why is it important that the little mouse finds the right turtle?
What would you do if you were looking for your favorite animal?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use a curious and excited tone when discussing the different textures and features of the turtles to mirror the discovery process.
Relate the search in the story to your child’s experiences by asking if they have ever lost something and how they found it.
Encourage your child to touch and feel the book’s pages, just like the characters do, to make the sensory experience more vivid.
After reading, ask your child to draw their favorite turtle from the book and describe what makes it special to them.
Discuss the importance of persistence and careful observation, as shown by the little mouse’s search for his turtle.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Sensory Exploration
Explanation: Throughout 'That's Not My Turtle...', various textures are explored, encouraging tactile learning as children touch different surfaces.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this to exploring and learning about their surroundings through touch, helping them understand the diversity of the world around them.
Example Lesson: Perseverance
Explanation: The repetitive structure of searching for the turtle teaches persistence, as the character keeps looking until the right turtle is found.
Real-World Application: This can inspire children to persist in their daily tasks or in solving problems, understanding that perseverance often leads to success.
Example Lesson: Attention to Detail
Explanation: The book emphasizes noticing subtle differences between similar objects, an important observational skill.
Real-World Application: Children learn to pay attention to details which can help in academic settings like distinguishing between similar letters or numbers, and in social settings by observing emotions and expressions.
Example Lesson: Language Development
Explanation: The simple, repetitive text in 'That's Not My Turtle...' helps in the development of early vocabulary and language skills in young children.
Real-World Application: Repetition aids memory retention which can be crucial when children begin to form sentences and engage in conversations both at home and in educational environments.
Example Lesson: Animal Recognition
Explanation: By focusing on the characteristics of turtles, the book helps children learn to identify and differentiate animals.
Real-World Application: This skill can be utilized during visits to zoos, parks, or even while watching documentaries, enhancing their understanding and interest in animal biology.