What Do You Do with a Tail Like This?

Reach for this book when your child starts noticing differences in the world around them or asks why things are the way they are. This Caldecott Honor book uses a clever guessing game format to explore how animals use their bodies in surprising ways. From a nose that can catch a fish to a tail that can brush away flies, it celebrates the idea that every feature has a special purpose. It is perfect for preschoolers and early elementary students who are building their observational skills and scientific curiosity. Parents will appreciate how it frames being different as a functional superpower, subtly boosting a child's own sense of identity and confidence in their unique traits. The cut-paper collage illustrations make it a visual feast that encourages slow, thoughtful looking.