
Titles in This Set
That's Not My Train
That's Not My Koala
That's Not My Kangaroo
That's Not My Car
That's Not My Badger
Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Board Book
Publisher: Usborne
Age Range: Ages 0-3
Overview
This five-book Usborne touchy-feely collection brings together That's Not My Train, Koala, Kangaroo, Car, and Badger in a bright, sturdy board-book format made for little hands. Each title pairs simple, repetitive text with bold illustrations and a textured patch on every spread, inviting babies and toddlers to touch, point, and explore. The consistent question-and-answer format builds anticipation and early vocabulary, while the durable pages stand up to enthusiastic handling. Together, these five books create a cohesive sensory-reading routine that's perfect for shared story time, tummy time, or independent exploration.
About the Books
The "That's Not My..." series is one of the best-loved touch-and-feel formats for babies, and this five-book bundle gathers a mix of vehicle and animal themes to keep little readers curious page after page. Each book follows the same gentle, predictable pattern: near-identical characters or objects are examined one by one, each ruled out with a simple, sensory-rich clue ("too bumpy," "too smooth," "too fuzzy") until the "just right" one is found on the final spread. That rhythm helps babies anticipate what's coming next, a key early-literacy skill, while the tactile patches on every page support fine-motor development and touch-based learning. The train and car titles introduce early transport vocabulary, while the koala, kangaroo, and badger books bring gentle animal themes and varied fur and textured surfaces to explore. Bright, high-contrast illustrations hold a baby's visual attention, and the short, repetitive sentences make the books easy for caregivers to read aloud from memory. Built for small hands, the rounded corners and wipe-clean board pages survive drops, chews, and repeat readings. As a set, the five books offer enough variety to avoid repetition fatigue while staying gentle and familiar enough for very young children who thrive on routine.
Key Benefits
Book-by-Book Guide
That's Not My Train — A bright, tactile locomotive story with a different textured patch on every spread.
That's Not My Koala — A cuddly koala-themed addition to the series, filled with soft and fuzzy textures to explore.
That's Not My Kangaroo — Five bouncy kangaroos each bring a new surface to touch, from smooth to fuzzy.
That's Not My Car — A colorful vehicle adventure with textured patches perfect for little fingers.
That's Not My Badger — A gentle woodland tale introducing badgers alongside a variety of touch-and-feel textures.
About the Author
Fiona Watt is a British children's author and the creator of Usborne's phenomenally popular "That's Not My..." touchy-feely series, which has introduced millions of babies and toddlers to reading through touch. Watt has written extensively for Usborne across early-years and craft titles, developing a signature style built on simple, repetitive text paired with tactile, sensory illustrations. Her books are designed with input from child development principles, focusing on the pre-reading skills of anticipation, vocabulary building, and fine-motor exploration that support a young child's earliest experiences with books.
Why You'll Love This Collection
Five much-loved touchy-feely titles in one set make story time and sensory play effortless. Perfect as a baby shower gift, first birthday present, or a fresh addition to a nursery bookshelf, this bundle offers variety, durability, and the comforting predictability babies love, all in one giftable package.
Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.
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