That's not my squirrel.: An Interactive, Sensory Touchy-Feely Book Featuring Animals with Tactile Patches for Babies and Toddlers

That's Not My...

by Fiona Watt, Rachel Wells (Illustrator)

Meet five mischievous squirrels in this exciting addition to the much-loved That's not my… series. Babies love the best-selling That’s not my… books with their bold illustrations, patches to stroke, and a mouse to spot on every page, all designed to develop sensory and language awareness.

Genres: Childrens, Animals, Picture Books

10 pages, Board Book

First published January 1, 2016

About the author

Fiona Watt is an Editorial Director and writer at Usborne Publishing. She started working at Usborne in 1989 and has written and edited hundreds of books including baby and novelty, sticker, art and craft, cookery, science and activity books.
Fiona graduated from Exeter University with a B.Ed. (Hons.), specialising in Psychology and Art and Design. After university she worked as a researcher and writer for a company which published educational material for places where children went on school visits (zoos, museums, stately homes etc). She then taught seven, eight, and nine year olds for five years; three years at a state school in Sevenoaks in Kent, and two years at The British School in the Netherlands in The Hague.

Having joined Usborne in 1989, Fiona became an editorial director in 2003, largely responsible for writing baby and novelty books, as well as art and activity titles. She has written over 100 titles for Usborne Publishing, perhaps most notably the, ‘That’s not my ….‘ touchy-feely series.

Reviews

[Cheryl Gladfelter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lets you feel squirrel ears and tails--this book was made for me.

[Kathryn · Rating 4 out of 5]

There were highs, there were lows, there were fluffy tails!

8/10

[Maxwell Rae · Rating 4 out of 5]

His tail IS furry!

[Vivian · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love sharing the Usborne touch-feely books with little ones, whether that be in a library story time or with my own at home. The illustrations are bright and dramatic (use of angles, close-ups, and various profile and full facing views). They serve to introduce a variety of nouns and adjectives. The child knows exactly what these words refer to because they are defined by the texture element. For instance, you may have assumed your child already knows each noun (paws, ears, cheeks, tail, chest) until they stop you with a question. It's fun for children who do not have tactile sensitivities to rub the soft or rough or smooth or fuzzy or furry or fluffy spots.

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoy this series of touch and feel books. My son especially enjoys them. He always picks a favorite “feel” and then that particular page becomes his animal. This book is a lot like his That’s not My Lion book – his squirrel has the rough feet. The books are predictable but are a great introduction to young toddlers what adjectives are and different textures. This series also introduces a variety of animals. I highly recommend it for its use of adjectives, textures and bright vivid colors.

[Alyce Hunt · Rating 4 out of 5]

With fuzzy and furry pages quite close to each other, my little one didn't seem to enjoy That's Not My Squirrel... as much as the other That's Not My... books that we've read recently. The rough paws were a huge draw, but she just kept trying to close the book and go back to one of her other stories which isn't the best review!

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

We're "nuts" about this book! :D

A fun book for young children to read on National Squirrel Appreciation Day on January 21st.

[Paul · Rating 5 out of 5]

Noah loves the squirrels in this house instalment.

[ملاك · Rating 5 out of 5]

كتب اللمس اللطيفة والمتينة بخامات مختلفة مفيدة لتحفيز حواس الطفل وتحبيبه في الكتاب.جملة واحد في كل صفحة، وتكرار للعبارات، مناسب للأعمار الصغيرة.

[Solveig · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lovely images with bright colours and friendly well drawn creatures.

[india books · Rating 5 out of 5]

no bc these series of books are literally sensory heaven! theyre cute, easy to read, and fun to touch!

[TFE · Rating 3 out of 5]

Liked touching the pages but we had to rush through to keep him engaged.

[Kelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

A treasure of a board book. I love these types of sensory experiences, and the squirrels are so gosh darn cute.

[Lindsey Rojem · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was adorable, I loved the title and the pictures and it's a great sensory book. Really glad I bought it for a friend's little girl.

[Lynn Davidson · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an adorable little board book with lots of different textures for the reader to enjoy. The illustrations are big and bold.