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That's Not My...
That's not my puppy: An Interactive, Sensory Touchy-Feely Book Featuring Animals with Tactile Patches for Babies and Toddlers
A sparkly special edition of the very first That's not my... book to celebrate the reintroduction of That's not my... books in the USA! Babies love the best-selling That's not my... books with their bold illustrations, patches to stroke, and a mouse to spot on every page, all designed to develop sensory and language awareness.
10 pages, Board Book
Published September 5, 2023
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About the author
Fiona Watt
1,264 books78 followersFiona Watt is an Editorial Director and writer at Usborne Publishing. She started working at Usborne in 1989 and has written and edited hundreds of books including baby and novelty, sticker, art and craft, cookery, science and activity books.
Fiona graduated from Exeter University with a B.Ed. (Hons.), specialising in Psychology and Art and Design. After university she worked as a researcher and writer for a company which published educational material for places where children went on school visits (zoos, museums, stately homes etc). She then taught seven, eight, and nine year olds for five years; three years at a state school in Sevenoaks in Kent, and two years at The British School in the Netherlands in The Hague.
Having joined Usborne in 1989, Fiona became an editorial director in 2003, largely responsible for writing baby and novelty books, as well as art and activity titles. She has written over 100 titles for Usborne Publishing, perhaps most notably the, ‘That’s not my ….‘ touchy-feely series.
Fiona graduated from Exeter University with a B.Ed. (Hons.), specialising in Psychology and Art and Design. After university she worked as a researcher and writer for a company which published educational material for places where children went on school visits (zoos, museums, stately homes etc). She then taught seven, eight, and nine year olds for five years; three years at a state school in Sevenoaks in Kent, and two years at The British School in the Netherlands in The Hague.
Having joined Usborne in 1989, Fiona became an editorial director in 2003, largely responsible for writing baby and novelty books, as well as art and activity titles. She has written over 100 titles for Usborne Publishing, perhaps most notably the, ‘That’s not my ….‘ touchy-feely series.
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May 30, 2020
A really great learning experience for babies on toddlers.
Visually striking colours with plenty of variety in the textures, these are great for baby sensory.
I particularly liked the puppy with the shaggy ears!
Visually striking colours with plenty of variety in the textures, these are great for baby sensory.
I particularly liked the puppy with the shaggy ears!
May 16, 2016
*SPOILER ALERT* In this gripping instalment of Fiona Watt's "That's Not My..." series, it could easily be posited that more questions are raised than are answered.
On the surface, this book examines a vast array of puppies, the seemingly unseen and unknown/unknowable narrator providing reasons as to why each one cannot be, and is not, his/hers. As we gradually near the final pages, a distant feeling of unease grows into terror and suspense as we realise the possibility that "my" puppy may never be found, or, even more perturbingly, that we might have been had. Has the author been playing a game all along, leading us on a wild goose chase for a puppy that does not even exist? Or, more intriguingly, is she cocking a snook at the very notion of "ownership" of another life?
This idea took on deeper significance as, on further reflection, my reading partner and I spotted the presence of a mouse in each picture, leading us to question, has THIS been our narrator all along? If that is indeed the case, how can a mouse be said to "own" a puppy? But then, if we disallow mice such privileges, who are we humans to then claim ownership of another? Even if we allow ourselves such an indulgence, how then are we classify which lives we can own - plants? Insects? Mammals? Primates? Humans? Are we so very different from the slave owners of yore, asserting our superiority over those we consider merely our possessions?
And then, to the relief of the audience, "my" puppy is identified - curiously enough, due to the squashiness of its nose, which is a puzzling choice of distinguishing feature, and one which, despite a rather lengthy symposium held during bathtime, we were unable to decipher, given the rather more obvious physical differences between it and the other puppies in the line-up. Have we really been led a merry dance, wasting time looking at pink poodles and the like when what we were seeking all along was a white and brown mongrel?
Oh, and Julia thinks the puppy with the bumpy paws looks like a biscuit.
On the surface, this book examines a vast array of puppies, the seemingly unseen and unknown/unknowable narrator providing reasons as to why each one cannot be, and is not, his/hers. As we gradually near the final pages, a distant feeling of unease grows into terror and suspense as we realise the possibility that "my" puppy may never be found, or, even more perturbingly, that we might have been had. Has the author been playing a game all along, leading us on a wild goose chase for a puppy that does not even exist? Or, more intriguingly, is she cocking a snook at the very notion of "ownership" of another life?
This idea took on deeper significance as, on further reflection, my reading partner and I spotted the presence of a mouse in each picture, leading us to question, has THIS been our narrator all along? If that is indeed the case, how can a mouse be said to "own" a puppy? But then, if we disallow mice such privileges, who are we humans to then claim ownership of another? Even if we allow ourselves such an indulgence, how then are we classify which lives we can own - plants? Insects? Mammals? Primates? Humans? Are we so very different from the slave owners of yore, asserting our superiority over those we consider merely our possessions?
And then, to the relief of the audience, "my" puppy is identified - curiously enough, due to the squashiness of its nose, which is a puzzling choice of distinguishing feature, and one which, despite a rather lengthy symposium held during bathtime, we were unable to decipher, given the rather more obvious physical differences between it and the other puppies in the line-up. Have we really been led a merry dance, wasting time looking at pink poodles and the like when what we were seeking all along was a white and brown mongrel?
Oh, and Julia thinks the puppy with the bumpy paws looks like a biscuit.
February 20, 2020
My toddler's favourite book. Read too many times to keep track of.
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April 18, 2021My son loves this book, so it’s a bedtime favorite already. Thank you to my friend Laura for gifting it to him!
September 3, 2017
Cute toddler book with lots of fun textures.
March 28, 2008
We bought this for our youngest child when he was still an infant. Originally we couldn't figure why he didn't like the textures and would pull away each time we had him touch them. After an autism diagnosis at age two, this suddenly all made sense. One year later I am happy to say these Touch Feely Books played a large part in early intervention therapy. Now, not only does our son touch them - he can recite the story!!! These are really sweet books for any infant and toddler, but we ended up finding them particularly useful from a therapy standpoint.
October 17, 2016
cute-- great for toddlers; very good in helping kids connect the word with the feel. Many sensory, touchable pictures.
March 8, 2022
This book is a piece of art. The way it combines touch with imagination is groundbreaking. At the same time as all of this it investigates real world complex problems like losing objects. This is the sort of thing we should be writing about for GCSE’s. This is art compared to the ancient childish literature in the UK GCSE curriculum.
Conclusion: This book is groundbreaking art and can help you to explore real world problems. A must read.
Conclusion: This book is groundbreaking art and can help you to explore real world problems. A must read.
August 20, 2019
Aww - it has puppies in it. How could I possibly resist???!
September 9, 2019
My child loves all of the That's Not My... books! He adores the touch and feel and is thrilled that he is able to turn the thicker board pages!
December 19, 2019
This one's pretty good, but it's wrong...my puppy has the fluffy ears. We'll, my aunt's puppy has the fluffy but that counts because I don't have a puppy of my own yet.
October 14, 2024
Elliot was a big fan of this one. He loved the page with the squishy nose.
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February 7, 2025DNF - plot got too convoluted
May 7, 2022
Captivating book for littles!
November 7, 2014
My friend used these books for her three children (1 boy and 2 twin girls). Then she passed them on for my son to enjoy.
He loves them we have the lion, kitten and puppy one.
The feely pages not only make the story interactive but it also makes the pages easier to open. My son will often play with his books, opening the pages and feeling the part that has a different texture. We have one of these as a first story to settle down before bed. He also often reaches for them during the day to explore and practice turning pages.
My son has been enjoying this series since he was 6 months old.
He loves them we have the lion, kitten and puppy one.
The feely pages not only make the story interactive but it also makes the pages easier to open. My son will often play with his books, opening the pages and feeling the part that has a different texture. We have one of these as a first story to settle down before bed. He also often reaches for them during the day to explore and practice turning pages.
My son has been enjoying this series since he was 6 months old.
July 21, 2016
Another delightful book in the That's Not My series; this time about a puppy. My baby loves feeling the different textures on each page and the illustrations are so cute!
January 2, 2023
Interesting book. My son really loved it. The different materials are good for touching and developing a child's senses. A good read.
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November 19, 2023
Usborne children's books consistently stand out as exceptional resources for young readers. With their engaging content, vibrant illustrations, and interactive features, Usborne books inspire a lifelong love of learning and reading. These books are thoughtfully crafted to cater to a wide range of age groups and interests, ensuring that there's something for every child. Parents, educators, and children alike can rely on Usborne for high-quality educational and entertaining literature that fosters creativity, curiosity, and a thirst for knowledge. That's Not My Puppy is one to add to your collection! So great!
November 26, 2017
Another book I've bought for teaching English to little children. I've noticed that, even if they're 8-9 years old, they still love the touching part or lifting flaps. So I try to buy books that can be appreciate in this way, too. And they aren't offended if I read them books that are dedicated to younger kids.
The language is a bit weird, if I may say so: the words seems to be a little uncommon. Fluffy is OK, but I had difficulties in coming up with a right translation for bumpy and squashy.
Anyway, I guess I'll buy some more touchy-feely books...
The language is a bit weird, if I may say so: the words seems to be a little uncommon. Fluffy is OK, but I had difficulties in coming up with a right translation for bumpy and squashy.
Anyway, I guess I'll buy some more touchy-feely books...
September 20, 2023
I chose this book because I really liked the different textures this book has. Each dog has a different texture, the first dog has a fluffy texture, the second dog has a leather texture, the third dog has shiny texture, the fourth dog has a shaggy texture, and the last dog has a squishy texture. I think this book is a super fun read aloud for the class and allows for hands on engagement when feeling the different textures. The illustrations are also very simplistic and allows the different fabrics to be the center of attention! This is a great addition to the classroom!
June 26, 2025
A friend of my husband bought this book in a set of 3 for our son as a welcome home gift. Being a new mom, I had no idea what these books were. At the time my son was too young to care about books but when we showed him these he actually did pay attention briefly. Once he got into boardbooks, these were his top favorites. I've read them endlessly. This puppy one is probably the least favorite of the 3. For some reason soft & fuzzy textures aren't his thing. But this book still got a lot of air time.
June 9, 2018
I love all the Usborne Touchy-Feely Books. Each has a little white mouse "hidden character" to find and which narrates the text. Each has texture elements to touch, including soft, fuzzy, scratchy, bumpy, slipper, rough, and so on. The illustrations are brightly and imaginatively done. They are very engaging for both children and adults.
June 5, 2024
Jack and I read this book on the floor of Meijer in the book aisle while we waited for the car to charge.
It held his interest all the way through and he enjoyed petting all the doggies and feeling the different textures. For some reason, this book has more pizzazz than others in the series, with a glittery title and glittery page edges.
It held his interest all the way through and he enjoyed petting all the doggies and feeling the different textures. For some reason, this book has more pizzazz than others in the series, with a glittery title and glittery page edges.
August 23, 2017
Similar to the other "That's Not My..." books, it goes through a series of textures (in a different order) before finally finding "my puppy" at the end of the book. Dogs have been a recent interest of our oldest daughter, so we thought this would be a good addition to their basic animal collection.
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February 20, 2020
Probably my favorite of this series so far. I appreciated the diversity of the “touch” elements, as well as the fact that each puppy looked very distinct. Any toddler who enjoys this series, or other touch and feel books, will surely enjoy this one as well.
December 29, 2020
SPOILER ALERT
It took me ten readings of each of several books in this series to realise that this is the story of a blind mouse trying to figure out which animals belong to her by touching them. I presume there isn't a "That's not my crocodile" in the series.
It took me ten readings of each of several books in this series to realise that this is the story of a blind mouse trying to figure out which animals belong to her by touching them. I presume there isn't a "That's not my crocodile" in the series.
November 9, 2022
It is entertaining, helps with sensory, it is especially funny because both my 1.5 year old and 3.5 year old thought it was a book about sheep. Then 3.5 year old keep saying that’s our dog on pages like our dog’s tail or fur.
August 21, 2024
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That's Not My #1
The sort of book you read to a youngster in creche and they touched the different surfaces, sometimes they would make it to the end of the ten pages, other times they would wander off finding something else more interesting.
That's Not My #1
The sort of book you read to a youngster in creche and they touched the different surfaces, sometimes they would make it to the end of the ten pages, other times they would wander off finding something else more interesting.
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