The Touch Book: A Sensory Book to Explore

by Nicola Edwards, Thomas Elliott (Illustrator)

Overview

Inspired by the Montessori method of education this tactile book of textures engages children with the natural world through touch and encourages children to interact imaginatively with their environment.

In this touch and feel book of textures, children can squish the sea sponge, scrape the rough tree bark, and touch the sheep's fluffy fleece while learning about the natural world around them.

My World is an engaging series inspired by the Montessori method of education where each title features hands-on, practical learning. Enthusiastic young learners can explore many exciting topics presented in creative, unique formats.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781680106565
Publisher:	Tiger Tales.
Publication date:	03/23/2021
Series:	My World
Pages:	22
Sales rank:	391,457
Product dimensions:	8.34(w) x 8.98(h) x 1.05(d)
Lexile:	AD520L (what's this?)
Age Range:	2 - 5 Years

About the Author

Nicola Edwards was raised by the seaside in beautiful Brighton. She loves reading, dancing, rhyming, and turquoise things. She now lives with her husband in East London and spends her days writing and editing children's books.

Thomas Elliott is a children's book illustrator and art director based in London, England. When he's not designing new books he can usually be found riding his bicycle through the countryside or walking his pugs; but not at the same time.

Editorial Reviews

2021-06-02
In the tradition of Pat the Bunny, this effort offers plenty of opportunity for tactile exploration.

Though it lacks the inventiveness, charm, and nontactile sensory provocations that make Pat the Bunny an enduring classic, this gives little hands plenty to grab, feel, touch, and experience. There are no “Paul and Judy” on hand to emulate, but the die-cut, fuzzy handprint in the middle of the thick, cardboard cover makes the book’s intent and methodology clear to its audience. So does the admonition, “Let’s Get Hands-on!” accompanying a photo of a little White child with fingers and palms covered in different colors of paint. The next page lists 10 different textures along with photographs of items that act as examples of each. Featured sensations are “fluffy, crinkly, smooth, bumpy, sticky, spongy, furry, rough, scratchy, [and] soft.” Each texture gets a two-page spread featuring several different items or creatures that feel that way and one large example with a die-cut hole and an embedded tactile element of the corresponding texture. The book features plenty of vocabulary, including three synonyms for each type of texture. There’s a descriptive sentence: “Fluffy things feel light and airy,” for example. Questions add an interactive element, inviting children to explore for themselves: “If you run your finger along something crinkly, what kind of noise does it make?”

A fun, utilitarian vocabulary builder that begs to be picked up and touched. (Board book. 1-4)

Kirkus Reviews