The Gruffalo Touch and Feel Book: (My First Gruffalo)
My First Gruffalo Series
What’s inside...
This touch and feel book is a tactile experience designed for young readers to explore the world of the Gruffalo. With various textures to touch and feel on each page, children are invited to engage with the story of the Gruffalo in a sensory way, enhancing their understanding and enjoyment of the tale. Touch the Gruffalo's terrible tusks, feel his knobbly knees and tickle his purple prickles in this bold, eye-catching book with touch-and-feel elements on every page.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
2-5
Length
6 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think the Gruffalo feels like? Can you describe it using your own words?
How do you think Mouse felt when he met the Gruffalo? Would you feel the same way?
Why do you think the Gruffalo was surprised by the mouse’s cleverness?
What was your favorite part of the adventure in the forest?
If you could ask the Gruffalo one question, what would it be?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to touch and feel the different textures in the book to fully engage their senses. Discuss each character's traits and relate them to real-life situations to enhance empathy and understanding. Celebrate their responses to help build their confidence in expressing their thoughts and ideas. Utilize the story’s setting and events to explore concepts of bravery and cleverness.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Courage and resourcefulness
Explanation: The mouse demonstrates courage and cleverness by tricking the predators it encounters.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of facing challenges bravely and using their intellect to navigate difficult situations.
Example Lesson: The power of imagination
Explanation: The mouse uses its imagination to create the fictitious Gruffalo to fend off predators.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to use their creativity as a tool to solve problems and overcome obstacles.
Example Lesson: Understanding and empathy
Explanation: Through interactions between characters, children see the value of understanding others' perspectives.
Real-World Application: Teaches children to consider and respect different viewpoints, fostering empathy in real-world social interactions.