Where's Mrs Elephant?
Felt Flaps Series
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What’s inside...
A colorful and vibrant board book designed to captivate the youngest of readers as they join in on a hide-and-seek adventure, lifting felt flaps to discover various animals, including the elusive Mrs. Elephant. As part of a series aimed at children aged 1 to 3 years old, young readers are invited to play hide-and-seek with their favorite animals by lifting the soft, fabric parts.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
1-3
Length
12 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What colors can you see on Mrs. Elephant? Which one is your favorite and why?
Why do you think Mrs. Elephant is hiding? What fun games do you like to play that involve hiding?
How do the other animals feel when they find Mrs. Elephant? How do you feel when you find something or someone you were looking for?
What sounds do you think the animals would make? Can you try to imitate them?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about the story by asking open-ended questions. Show genuine interest in their responses to foster a deeper connection with the book's themes. Use a cheerful and playful tone, especially when discussing the animals’ antics and hide-and-seek games, to make the conversation more lively and engaging. You can also suggest acting out the story or playing a similar hide-and-seek game afterwards to extend the interactive experience.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Object Permanence
Explanation: As children lift the felt flaps to find Mrs. Elephant, they learn object permanence—the understanding that objects continue to exist even when they can't be seen.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps toddlers in their daily life by enhancing their memory and expectation, reducing separation anxiety when a parent leaves the room, knowing that they will return.
Example Lesson: Animal Recognition
Explanation: By exposing children to different animals under the flaps, 'Where's Mrs Elephant?' introduces them to various animal species and characteristics.
Real-World Application: This knowledge can be applied in real-world settings such as zoos, parks, or during story times, allowing children to identify and differentiate various animals.
Example Lesson: Sensory Skills
Explanation: The book engages children with its tactile felt flaps that they can explore with their hands.
Real-World Application: This tactile exploration aids in the development of sensory processing, and motor skills which are crucial for daily activities like dressing, eating, and writing.
Example Lesson: Patience and Anticipation
Explanation: Children learn to be patient as they explore each page and anticipate the discovery of Mrs. Elephant.
Real-World Application: These skills help children manage their expectations and build patience during activities such as waiting for their turn during games or at school.
Example Lesson: Language Skills
Explanation: Prompting children to guess and name the hidden animals encourages language development and vocabulary expansion.
Real-World Application: Improved language skills allow children to better express themselves in social interactions, which is fundamental for effective communication and building relationships in school and other social settings.