I do it like this!

by Susie Brooks

Some animals do things just like you . . . while others are very different! Compare how YOU move, sleep, eat, wash, keep warm, dance, and much more, with creatures from all over the world in this fun, interactive book. A wonderful way for children aged 3+ years to learn about animals and celebrate differences and similarities.

32 pages, Paperback

Published February 7, 2019

About the author

Susie Brooks is a writer and editor of children’s books. Her subjects cover art, geography, prehistoric animals and more.

Reviews

[Lindsay · Rating 5 out of 5]

The way this book was formatted surprised me! It is a cheerful book that highlights how animals around the world accomplish everyday tasks in unique ways: how they sleep, eat, keep clean, play, and stay safe. It borders nonfiction and fiction story with fun facts about real animals. Each spread introduces a new behavior with lively illustrations, child-friendly explanations, and playful comparisons that help children relate animal life to their own experiences.

The engaging, colorful art keeps kids turning the pages, while the fun facts spark plenty of “Did you know?” moments. It’s also a great book for encouraging empathy and perspective-taking, as children imagine what it would be like to live like each animal. Caregivers can extend the fun by asking kids to act out each animal’s behavior, turning the book into an imaginative game of role-play and movement. Very fun read — highly recommend!