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That's not my puppy...

Series: THAT'S NOT MY®
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That's not my puppy... by Fiona Watt is a delightful touch-and-feel book in which a little girl looks for her puppy, encountering various adorable but different ones along the way. Each page features tactile patches and unique textures that add interactive fun to the search.
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You might enjoy this book if you love interactive stories with tactile elements. It offers a delightful sensory experience as children feel different textures while searching for the right puppy, making it perfect for engaging little fingers and encouraging early reading skills.

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That's not my puppy...

A new edition of TNM Puppy, the first in the TNM, first published 20 years ago.

A delightful touchy-feely book with simple, repetitive text. Bright, colourful illustrations with textures to touch and feel on every page. Helps very young children develop language and sensory skills.

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That's not my puppy... by Fiona Watt is an enchanting touch-and-feel book that captures the hearts of both babies and their parents. Through a delightful journey, readers explore various adorable puppies, each with its distinctive characteristics. As they search for the correct puppy, children encounter different textures on every page, inviting them to touch and feel each one, enhancing their sensory development.

This sparkly special edition commemorates the 20th anniversary of the beloved That's not my... series. The book features bold, vibrant illustrations by Rachel Wells, which are perfect for captivating young minds. Each page includes patches to stroke, providing an engaging variety of sensory experiences, from fuzzy fur to shiny ears.

One of the key features of That's not my puppy... is the recurring, hidden mouse on every page. This playful element encourages children to sharpen their observational skills as they delight in spotting the mouse while exploring the textures. Moreover, the repetitive and simple text structure helps in fostering early language awareness.

That's not my puppy... is an ideal interactive board book for infants and toddlers. Its robust design withstands enthusiastic handling by little hands, making it a durable addition to any young child's library. Overall, this special edition is a perfect gift to celebrate a timeless series that continues to delight and educate young readers across the globe.

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That's not my puppy... by Fiona Watt is highly praised for its engaging and interactive touch-and-feel elements that captivate young children. Parents appreciate its durability and the simple, repetitive text that aids in language development and sensory exploration. The book is particularly favoured for keeping toddlers entertained due to its tactile variety.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781474959063

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Format: Board book

Date Published: 10 January 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Rachel Wells

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 167.0mm

Height: 166.0mm

Weight: 260g

Pages: 10

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About the Author

Fiona Watt is an Editorial Director and writer at Usborne Publishing. She graduated from Exeter University with a Bachelor of Education in Art and Design. She taught for three years at a primary school in Kent, before spending two years at a British school in The Netherlands. 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. She has written all the titles in the award-winning THAT'S NOT MY(R) series and many in the highly successful Sticker Dolly Dressing series. She is the sixth biggest-selling UK children's author, with over 10 million of her books sold in the UK since records began.

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