That's Not My Frog...
That'S Not My... Series
What’s inside...
A touchy-feely board book with simple, repetitive text, tactile patches and bold illustrations suitable for babies and toddlers. A little mouse searches for his frog, encountering different textures on the frogs along the way until he finds the right one. A little white mouse appears on every page for children to spot.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
0-2
Length
10 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think makes this frog different from the others in the book?
How do you feel when you touch the different textures on the pages?
Can you describe the frog that you liked the most and why?
What would you name your frog if you had one and why?
How would you help the frog if it was lost?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use a playful tone to mimic the frogs’ sounds from the book, making the reading experience more fun and engaging.
Encourage your child to touch and feel the textures on each page, and ask them to describe what they feel.
After reading the book, have a creative session where you and your child can draw your favorite frog from the story.
Discuss the different characteristics of each frog in the book, fostering attention to detail and memory recall.
Relate the themes of the book to real-life scenarios, such as finding similarities and differences in the world around them.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Sensory Exploration
Explanation: Through tactile features, the book encourages children to touch and feel different textures associated with the frog, enhancing their sensory development.
Real-World Application: Children can engage more deeply with the world around them by exploring various textures and materials in their environment.
Example Lesson: Language Development
Explanation: The repetitive phrases in 'That's Not My Frog...' help children to predict text and build vocabulary, foundational for language acquisition.
Real-World Application: Children can practice forming sentences and using new words, aiding in clearer communication in daily interactions.
Example Lesson: Identifying Differences
Explanation: The book teaches young readers to spot differences between similar objects by comparing various frogs, which sharpens their observation skills.
Real-World Application: This skill helps children to distinguish between objects in everyday life, improving their detail orientation and critical thinking.
Example Lesson: Perseverance
Explanation: The search for the 'right' frog instills a sense of persistence, as the character does not give up until the right frog is found.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to continue striving to reach their goals, whether in learning tasks, play, or personal achievements.