Smelling: Super Senses

By Mary Mackill

Year: 2006

Publisher: Raintree Publishers, UK

Age: 4 and above

No. of Pages: 24

ISBN: 978 1 40620 024 9

This is yet another ‘science-made-fun’ book from the Read and Learn series. The book employs easy-to-read text laid out in neat little chapters and brightly-colored photographs to introduce children to the sense of smell and its care.

Excerpt

Your sense of smell helps you to stay safe.

Smelling smoke could mean that something is on fire.

The smell of food can make you feel hungry.

Other titles in this series:

• Hearing
• Seeing
• Special Animal Senses
• Tasting
• Touching, Review here 

Milly, Molly and the Elephant

Author: Gill Pittar

Illustrator: Cris Morrell

Year: 2003

Publisher: Milly Molly Books, New Zealand

Age: 4 and above

No. of Pages: 28

ISBN: 978 1 87733 658 0

This is a clever nature mini-book disguised as a Milly and Molly book. :-)

Gill Pittar, the author, uses the story of Milly and Molly’s visit to the zoo to teach little ones a wee bit about the wonderful world of animals and how they react to a specific problem, in this case, an annoying fly.

Milly and Molly are at the zoo to ask the elephant a question. On their way to him, they find themselves offering helpful suggestions to the other animals. Finally, they meet the elephant who answers their query. 

And yes, with a big loud sneeze, he blows the flies right out of the zoo! 

Excerpt

“Hi there, Joey.”

“You must know where to find the elephant.”

The baby kangaroo was too distracted by the fly on his nose to reply.

“Try hiding in your pouch,” suggested Molly.

And that’s just what the Joey did. 

Taste - The senses

Author: Mandy Suhr

Illustrator: Mike Gordon

Year: 1993

Publisher: Wayland Publishers, London

Age: 3 and above

No. of Pages: 32

ISBN: 978 0 75025 279 9

The kids enjoyed this book quite a bit even though it’s not a ‘storybook’.

The witty text and catchy illustrations elevate this book from a mere science book to a fun book that kids will enjoy.

I also liked the fact that the book is not just limited to humans but also touches on how some animals taste their foods.

This series ought to be a great find for little kindergarten libraries and of course, for parents who like to collect books for their little ones. :-)

Excerpt

Some things taste sweet.

Some things taste salty.

Some things taste sour or bitter.

Some foods taste really good when they are tasted together!

Touching: Super Senses

By Mary Mackill

Year: 2006

Publisher: Raintree Publishers, UK

Age: 4 and above

No. of Pages: 24

ISBN: 978 1 40620 023 9

This is yet another ‘science-made-fun’ book from the Read and Learn series. The book employs easy-to-read text and brightly-colored photographs to introduce children to the sense of touch and its care.

Excerpt

Your skin can feel soft things like this pillow.

A slide is hard and smooth.

Would you like to go down a slide that is rough?

Other titles in this series:

• Hearing
• Seeing
• Smelling
• Special Animal Senses
• Tasting