About This Book
Reach for this book when your child starts asking 'where does this come from?' during snack time or while getting dressed. It is a perfect choice for the 'why' stage of development, providing clear and satisfying answers to questions about the origins of everyday items like milk, wool, and honey. Through a playful question-and-answer format, the book introduces the vital connection between humans and the animal world. The text focuses on themes of curiosity and appreciation for nature. It is perfectly calibrated for preschoolers and early elementary students, using simple language and vibrant visuals to build foundational science vocabulary. Parents will appreciate how it transforms a routine trip to the grocery store into a meaningful lesson about the natural world, fostering a sense of gratitude for the creatures that provide for us.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is secular and direct. While it mentions animals providing food like meat, it does so in a matter-of-fact, non-graphic way suitable for young children. There is no depiction of harm or processing, only the end products.
Ideal Reader
A preschooler who is beginning to notice the details of their environment and enjoys interactive reading experiences where they can shout out the answers.
