About This Book
Reach for this book when your preschooler enters the 'discovery phase' and begins asking how their body knows what is happening around them. It is an ideal tool for grounding abstract scientific concepts in the familiar world of animals, helping children bridge the gap between their own physical sensations and the world of biology. The story follows two dogs: Charlie in the city and Buttercup in the country: as they navigate their different environments using sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch. By contrasting a bustling urban setting with a quiet rural one, the book encourages children to notice the unique sensory details of their own surroundings. It is a gentle, vocabulary-rich introduction to STEM that fosters a sense of wonder about the everyday mechanics of the human (and canine) body.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
None. The book is entirely secular and focused on basic biological concepts in a safe, upbeat manner.
Ideal Reader
A 3 to 5 year old who is starting to verbalize their physical experiences. It is particularly great for a child who loves animals and needs a concrete anchor (the dogs) to understand an abstract concept like 'perception.'
Parent Prep
This is a very straightforward read. No prep is needed, though parents might want to be ready to pause and ask the child what they see or hear in their own room while reading. A child asking 'How does my nose know there is pizza?' or a toddler becoming overwhelmed by loud noises, where a parent wants to explain what 'hearing' actually is.
