That's Not My Wombat...
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 wombat, encountering various textures along the way. Babies and toddlers will love touching the textured patches as they meet lots of adorable wombats. The bright pictures and textures to stroke are designed to help develop sensory and language awareness. Part of an internationally bestselling series, which includes over fifty titles and has sold over 5 million copies in the UK alone.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
0-3
Length
10 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What makes the wombat in the book special to you?
How do you think the wombat feels when it's described differently on each page?
Can you think of words to describe your favorite animal?
Why do you think it's important to notice different details?
How would you describe the textures that the wombat has?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive vocal tones to reflect the different textures described, making the reading experience delightful.
Point to each descriptive adjective in the book, encouraging your child to touch and feel the corresponding textures if available.
Discuss the sensory experiences—the roughness or softness—connecting them with everyday objects in your child's environment.
After reading, engage in a creative activity, like drawing their version of the wombat or another favorite animal using different textures.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Sensory Awareness
Explanation: Through tactile experiences, the book helps children explore different textures, enhancing their sensory perception.
Real-World Application: Children can apply sensory learning by exploring and describing various textures in their environment, such as soft blankets or rough sandpaper.
Example Lesson: Language Development
Explanation: This book introduces descriptive adjectives like 'fluffy' or 'scratchy', enriching children's vocabulary and understanding.
Real-World Application: Children can use these adjectives to express themselves more clearly when talking about objects around them.
Example Lesson: Attention to Detail
Explanation: The repetitive structure of finding the wombat encourages children to pay attention to small differences in illustrations.
Real-World Application: This skill helps children in daily tasks such as distinguishing between similar objects and following details in instructions.