That's Not My Zoo 5 Books Collection Set by Fiona Watt - Ages 0-3 - Touchy-Feely Board Book

Titles in This Set
That's Not My Meerkat
That's Not My Elephant
That's Not My Lion
That's Not My Monkey
That's Not My Panda

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Board Book
Publisher: Usborne
Age Range: Ages 0-3 (Baby-Preschool)

Overview
That's Not My Zoo gathers five of Usborne's cherished touchy-feely board books into one gift-ready collection, introducing little ones to a meerkat, an elephant, a lion, a monkey, and a panda. Each sturdy board book pairs bright, friendly illustrations with a soft textured patch on every spread, inviting little fingers to stroke fluffy fur, bumpy hide, and silky ears while a grown-up reads the same soothing, repetitive line aloud. Designed for shared reading from babyhood through the preschool years, the set builds early vocabulary and sensory awareness, all in a durable, chewable-corner-friendly format built to survive daily handling and enthusiastic little readers.

About the Books
The That's Not My... series has become a nursery staple for good reason: every title follows the same reassuring formula that babies quickly learn to anticipate. As pages turn, a friendly narrator rules out one zoo animal after another until the final, satisfying reveal of the right creature on the last spread. Layered onto that gentle repetition is a textured patch on every page, so a fingertip can feel the crinkle of an elephant's trunk, the softness of a lion's mane, or the smoothness of a panda's ear at the exact moment the words describe it, linking touch, sight, and sound in a way that supports very early language development. Because each of the five books focuses on a single animal, adults can introduce the collection one title at a time, letting a baby master the pattern before moving on, or read several in one sitting for toddlers who already know the game. The bright, uncluttered illustrations avoid busy backgrounds so attention stays on the animal and its texture, while the short, large-print text keeps read-aloud sessions brief enough for a wriggly lap-sitter. Rounded board pages and a compact trim size make every book easy for small hands to hold, turn, and mouth safely, and the whole set tucks neatly into a nursery basket, diaper bag, or bookshelf. Whether used for a wind-down bedtime routine or a playful sensory session, That's Not My Zoo delivers the tactile, back-and-forth reading experience that has made the series a trusted first-books choice for parents and caregivers everywhere.

Key Benefits

• Five complete touchy-feely board books covering meerkat, elephant, lion, monkey, and panda in one set
• Soft textured patches on every page build sensory awareness and fine motor skills
• Simple, repetitive text encourages early vocabulary and back-and-forth storytelling with a grown-up
• Durable board-book pages stand up to little hands and repeated read-alouds
• Compact size fits easily in a diaper bag, nursery shelf, or gift basket
• A ready-made gift for a baby shower, first birthday, or new-sibling welcome

Book-by-Book Guide
That's Not My Meerkat — A mob of curious meerkats invites little fingers to feel tufty tails and smooth noses on every page.
That's Not My Elephant — Friendly elephants with a hidden textured patch teach babies to spot the tiny mouse tucked into each spread.
That's Not My Lion — A lion's bristly mane and soft paws give tiny hands new textures to explore on every turn.
That's Not My Monkey — Playful monkeys swing through the pages, each one offering a different touch-and-feel surprise to discover.
That's Not My Panda — A gentle panda's fuzzy ears and smooth patches round out the set with one more tactile animal adventure.

About the Author
Fiona Watt has worked at Usborne Publishing since 1989 and is the creator and writer behind the phenomenally popular That's Not My... series, alongside hundreds of other baby, novelty, art, and activity titles for young children. A graduate of the University of Exeter, she has spent decades developing books that turn early reading into playful, sensory experiences for babies and toddlers. The tactile animal titles in this collection are illustrated by Rachel Wells, whose bright, friendly artwork and soft textured patches bring each character to life, helping the series remain a trusted first-books choice in nurseries and homes.

Why You'll Love This Collection
This five-book bundle delivers a whole shelf of sensory discovery in one tidy set, making it an easy grab for a baby shower gift, first birthday present, or nursery library starter. The sturdy board pages and touchable textures keep babies engaged again and again, while parents get five trusted bedtime companions ready to unwrap.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.