Lift Touch and Learn First Words: Animals

Illustrated by Dawn Machell
Captivate young readers ages 2-5 with this engaging first words book that includes touch-and-feel textures and lift-the-flap surprises. Perfect for early learners, this book offers a hands-on experience that combines fun with educational content about animals in various environments.

Introduce little ones ages 2-5 to the fascinating world of animals! This engaging first words book is arranged into seven thematic spreads, featuring animal friends from diverse environments such as the jungle, the farm, and the ocean. Each spread is designed to engage young children with a combination of tactile textures and lift-the-flap elements, making learning an interactive adventure.

Feel the bumpy skin of a jumping tree frog, the soft fur of a farmyard lamb, and the rough scales of a spiky puffer fish. As children lift the flaps, they'll uncover fun facts about each animal, from the mighty roar of a lion to a gently swimming sea turtle.

The perfect blend of sensory exploration and educational discovery, this book is an ideal addition to any child's early learning library.
Villetta Craven's favorite thing about writing and editing children's books is marveling at how much can be said in so few words. She lives in London in a tall house with lots of stairs and has some of her best ideas while she's on her way to the kitchen to make strong cups of tea. Her other great passion is soccer, and she is a dedicated supporter of a team that doesn't win very often.

Dawn Machell has been drawing for many different children's products for more than 30 years. She branched out into children's book illustration in 2014, and it's now her very favorite thing to do. She lives in West Yorkshire and works from her home studio while snacking on cheese and chocolate and dreaming of sunshine.
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Captivate young readers ages 2-5 with this engaging first words book that includes touch-and-feel textures and lift-the-flap surprises. Perfect for early learners, this book offers a hands-on experience that combines fun with educational content about animals in various environments.

Introduce little ones ages 2-5 to the fascinating world of animals! This engaging first words book is arranged into seven thematic spreads, featuring animal friends from diverse environments such as the jungle, the farm, and the ocean. Each spread is designed to engage young children with a combination of tactile textures and lift-the-flap elements, making learning an interactive adventure.

Feel the bumpy skin of a jumping tree frog, the soft fur of a farmyard lamb, and the rough scales of a spiky puffer fish. As children lift the flaps, they'll uncover fun facts about each animal, from the mighty roar of a lion to a gently swimming sea turtle.

The perfect blend of sensory exploration and educational discovery, this book is an ideal addition to any child's early learning library.

Author

Villetta Craven's favorite thing about writing and editing children's books is marveling at how much can be said in so few words. She lives in London in a tall house with lots of stairs and has some of her best ideas while she's on her way to the kitchen to make strong cups of tea. Her other great passion is soccer, and she is a dedicated supporter of a team that doesn't win very often.

Dawn Machell has been drawing for many different children's products for more than 30 years. She branched out into children's book illustration in 2014, and it's now her very favorite thing to do. She lives in West Yorkshire and works from her home studio while snacking on cheese and chocolate and dreaming of sunshine.

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