About This Book
Reach for this book when your little one has a case of the wiggles or when you want to encourage a deeper connection between their physical body and the natural world. This vibrant concept book uses real-life photography to compare the way animals move with the way humans play, jump, and run. It is an excellent tool for building body awareness and gross motor vocabulary in both English and Spanish. Beyond simple facts, the book fosters a sense of self-confidence and wonder as children realize they share the same physical capabilities as the animals they admire. Ideal for preschoolers and early elementary students, it serves as a bridge between active play and early science literacy. Parents will appreciate the clear, high-quality images that make the comparisons easy for even the youngest toddlers to grasp.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
None. The book is entirely secular, safe, and focused on physical education and biology.
Ideal Reader
A high-energy preschooler who struggles to sit still during storytime. This book is perfect for the child who needs to 'do' the story rather than just hear it, as well as bilingual families looking to reinforce action verbs in both languages.
Parent Prep
No prep required. It can be read cold, though parents should be prepared to clear some space on the floor for the child to mimic the movements on each page. A parent might reach for this after seeing their child imitate an animal at the zoo or park, or perhaps during a rainy day when they need a productive way to burn off toddler energy.
