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That's Not My...

by Fiona Watt, Non Figg (Cover Art), Rachel Wells (Illustrator)

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of That’s not my… with this delightful Halloween addition to the series. Babies and toddlers will love exploring the touchy-feely patches and�looking for the familiar little white mouse which appears on each double page. The simple, repetitive text, touchy-feely patches and colourful illustrations are perfect for babies and toddlers. There is one ‘That’s not my...’ title sold in the UK every minute, and the series has sold millions of copies worldwide. The 20th anniversary will be supported by an extensive Marketing & PR campaign throughout 2019.

Genres: Childrens, Picture Books, Halloween

Paperback

Published September 26, 2019

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

[Freya · Rating 5 out of 5]

F.A.N.G approved!

[Anie · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's cute and baby likes it.

[Shengying · Rating 2 out of 5]

The books in the "That's not my..." series can be an interesting read for young babies as they cover a variety of subjects and offer a sensory experience. A common downside of the series is that the descriptions and textures become overly general and repetitive. In this book, fury textures are used for bat ears, tummy and wings. In reality, most bats have no fur on their wings and their noses are not "rough".

[Alyce Hunt · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm surprised that there wasn't already a bat book in the That's Not My... series, but as someone who loves Halloween far more than Christmas I was excited to see that this had been released. Spookily, on the same day that I borrowed this book for my little one I managed to see a bat up close for the first time in my life - what could be more magical than that?!

[Kate M. Colby · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jack borrowed this book from the Canal Winchester Library. I picked it because he loves this series. But, alas, I think he may be starting to outgrow it. He let me read the book but wasn’t super interested in feeling the textures. It’s cute though. I like when the mouse gets bat wings and flies at the end.

[Mills · Rating 3 out of 5]

I must admit to feeling a little daft reviewing a book designed for babies! That said, this is a great Halloween present for someone too little for sweets. The "That's Not My..." range is great for its different textures and I'm glad a Halloween version has been added.

[Lil Old Bookworm · Rating 5 out of 5]

A charming touch and feel book perfect for babies and toddlers. These series of books are a big hit with my daughter. Fun to read out loud for mom and fun for baby to feel the different textures. Very cute.

[Lynn Davidson · Rating 4 out of 5]

In this board book, cute little bats are shown and the reader gets to feel the different textures on them. When the right bat is found it is identified by the softness of its wings. Also, look for a curious little mouse on each two-page spread.

[Christine · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was very excited to have a Halloween version of this series. The metallic purple spine is really pretty but I didn't think this one had any particularly unique uses of the texture areas compared to what we've read.

[Lex Redding · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best of the series!

[Sarah Lu · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cute book that introduces textures.

[Paul · Rating 4 out of 5]

Classic ‘That’s not my...’ book.

[Lara Bate · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another Usborne touchy-feely book.

[Viviane Elbee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute touch and feel textured board books featuring bats!

[Katie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love halloween, very cute.

[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!

[James · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good interactive book to read to children and grandchildren.

[Catarina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Probably my son’s favorite kind of book - touch and feel, quick story so it holds his attention, and great colors and illustrations.

[Danielle T · Rating 5 out of 5]

More textures! and while it's batty, it's not strictly Halloween/holiday so if kiddo just likes bats, great.

[Priscilla · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute. Feel and read book. The kid enjoyed it.

[TJE · Rating 5 out of 5]

T was interested in first read and loves it even more this year!

[Jennifer Davis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super cute! Perfect for Halloween too.

[Charlie · Rating 5 out of 5]

The bats are cute, the textures are fuzzy, the sentences are short, and the page edges are shiny purple metallic. What more could you want? Will be looking for more in this series

[✧ bree ✧ · Rating 5 out of 5]

best book of all time perhaps

[Philip · Rating 5 out of 5]

I didn’t intend to buy any books, we only went for the bday treat… But they got me with the Buy 1, Get 1 50% OFF Halloween board books. I’ve read it twice already since being home.

[TFE · Rating 3 out of 5]

Liked touching, not very interested otherwise

[Mrs Mommy Booknerd http://mrsmommybooknerd.blogspot.com · Rating 5 out of 5]

Usborne children's books consistently stand out as exceptional resources for young readers. With their engaging content, vibrant illustrations, and interactive features, Usborne books inspire a lifelong love of learning and reading. These books are thoughtfully crafted to cater to a wide range of age groups and interests, ensuring that there's something for every child. Parents, educators, and children alike can rely on Usborne for high-quality educational and entertaining literature that fosters creativity, curiosity, and a thirst for knowledge. That's Not My Bat is one to add to your collection! So great!