About This Book
A parent should reach for this book when their toddler starts pointing at the world and asking “What’s that?”, showing a budding curiosity about animals and where they live. From the beloved author of Curious George, this book is a simple and delightful rhyming guessing game. Each page poses the question “Whose house is this?” alongside a picture of an animal’s home, with the answer revealed on the next page. It’s a joyful and interactive read that strengthens vocabulary and observational skills. Perfect for the 1 to 4 year old set, this book transforms learning about nature into a fun, cozy experience, tapping into a child's wonder about the world and the comforting concept of home.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
None. The book is a straightforward, secular, and gentle introduction to animal habitats.
Ideal Reader
The ideal reader is a toddler, approximately 18 to 36 months old, who is in a prime phase for language acquisition and enjoys interactive “point-and-say” books. It’s perfect for a child who loves animals and is just beginning to understand that different creatures have different needs and environments.
Parent Prep
No preparation is needed. This book can be read cold. The parent’s role is simply to read the rhymes with enthusiasm and encourage the child to guess, making the interactive element as fun as possible. A parent has noticed their child pointing out a bird's nest on a walk, or asking where the dog sleeps. The child is beginning to categorize their world and is curious about the homes of animals they see in their neighborhood or in other stories.
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