That's Not My Lion...
That'S Not My... Series
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What’s inside...
Celebrate the 20th anniversary of That’s not my... series with this delightful touchy-feely book. The story follows a little mouse on a journey to find his lion, featuring bold illustrations and simple, repetitive text. Along the way, the mouse encounters various textured lions that aren't his until he finally finds the right one. Babies and toddlers will enjoy touching the textured patches as they meet lots of adorable lions, with bright pictures and textures designed to help develop sensory and language awareness.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
1-3
Length
10 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think makes the lion in the book different from other lions?
How do you think the mouse felt when he finally found his lion?
Can you think of a time when you found something special to you, like the mouse found his lion?
What was your favorite part of the lion's appearance and why?
If you could create your own 'That's not my...' book, what animal would you choose and what unique features would it have?
Tip: Role play these questions
Enhance the reading journey by allowing your child to touch the textured pages, engaging their sense of touch to connect with the story.
After reading, ask your child to draw their favorite scene or character from the book, fostering their creative expression.
Encourage your child to imagine and describe their own version of the lion or another animal, which can enhance their descriptive skills.
While discussing the book, relate the lion's unique traits to qualities of people or animals your child knows, aiding in their understanding of diversity and uniqueness.
Celebrate their responses and ideas, ensuring they feel valued and boosting their confidence in expressing their thoughts.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Sensory Exploration
Explanation: Through tactile features, 'That's Not My Lion...' encourages young readers to explore different textures, enhancing sensory development.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by exploring and identifying various textures in their environment, helping them understand and interact with the world around them.
Example Lesson: Attention to Detail
Explanation: The book requires readers to pay attention to subtle differences in textures and features of lions, fostering observational skills.
Real-World Application: This skill can translate to better focus and attention in tasks such as following directions in school or noticing details in their surroundings.
Example Lesson: Language Development
Explanation: Repetitive and simple phrases in 'That's Not My Lion...' help children in acquiring new vocabulary and language structures.
Real-World Application: By imitating the phrases, children improve their speech and communication skills, useful both in academic settings and everyday interactions.
Example Lesson: Perseverance
Explanation: The book follows a narrative of searching for the right lion, demonstrating the value of perseverance through repetitive attempts.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of persistence in achieving goals, whether in completing a puzzle, learning a new skill, or making friends.
Example Lesson: Animal Recognition
Explanation: Identifying different lions introduces children to diverse animal features, promoting early science learning.
Real-World Application: Children can extend this knowledge to real-world animal identification and appreciation, fostering a connection with nature and wildlife.