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That's Not My...
That's Not My Lion...
The imaginative use of textures in this series of bright, chunky board books adds a delightful dimension to sharing books with babies and toddlers. As each page is turned, a different texture is waiting to be discovered. Bold and simple illustrations add to each title's appeal, and ensure children will want to return to these books again and again.
10 pages, Board Book
Published January 1, 2002
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About the author
Fiona Watt
1,337 books81 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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August 28, 2017
This is an absolutely delightful board book for infants that this Nana enjoys every bit as much as her grandson does.
On each page is a reason why this is not my lion- accompanied by a bright and simple illustration that features a texture for the child to touch; eg, 'his ears are too soft', or 'his paws are too rough' until we find the right lion.
On each page is a reason why this is not my lion- accompanied by a bright and simple illustration that features a texture for the child to touch; eg, 'his ears are too soft', or 'his paws are too rough' until we find the right lion.
August 12, 2017
"That's my lion! His mane is so shaggy."
This series of books area a vibrant, wholesome treat for all the sensed. Rachel Well's drawings are rounded, bright, and everything in the book looks generously cuddly and toddler friendly! I enjoyed all the soft textures and russet autumnal colours of the lions pictured, which remained very friendly looking despite the "rough paws" and "shiny teeth".
I couldn't quite give it as high a rating as That's not my unicorn, as a lot of lions looked very similar from page to page, but this repetition would probably be comforting for the toddlers this book is aimed at. Still, it would have been fun to see some lionesses and lion families including cubs to build some visual variation for the book.
I enjoyed reading this book in the ZSL London Zoo book shop with my regal husband Adam, cuddly lion friend Rarr and wearing my notorious House Lannister lion shirt!
This series of books area a vibrant, wholesome treat for all the sensed. Rachel Well's drawings are rounded, bright, and everything in the book looks generously cuddly and toddler friendly! I enjoyed all the soft textures and russet autumnal colours of the lions pictured, which remained very friendly looking despite the "rough paws" and "shiny teeth".
I couldn't quite give it as high a rating as That's not my unicorn, as a lot of lions looked very similar from page to page, but this repetition would probably be comforting for the toddlers this book is aimed at. Still, it would have been fun to see some lionesses and lion families including cubs to build some visual variation for the book.
I enjoyed reading this book in the ZSL London Zoo book shop with my regal husband Adam, cuddly lion friend Rarr and wearing my notorious House Lannister lion shirt!
August 27, 2008
Great touch and feel book for toddlers. Super for sacrament meeting.
February 3, 2015
Children LOVE all of Fiona Watt's "That's Not My..." books. There is a hidden character on each page and there are textured elements on each page and there are descriptive words on each page. For instance...
"That's not my lion... its nose is too fuzzy / ears are too soft /paws are too rough / tail is too fluffy / teeth are too shiny / and at last -- That's my lion! His mane is so shaggy."
We have a crowd of mixed ages attending our story times. I like to begin with the most simple books geared to lap-sitters and toddlers before moving on to more complex stories. These simple books serve to grab and keep everyone's attention. Puuurrrrfect.
"That's not my lion... its nose is too fuzzy / ears are too soft /paws are too rough / tail is too fluffy / teeth are too shiny / and at last -- That's my lion! His mane is so shaggy."
We have a crowd of mixed ages attending our story times. I like to begin with the most simple books geared to lap-sitters and toddlers before moving on to more complex stories. These simple books serve to grab and keep everyone's attention. Puuurrrrfect.
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.
February 4, 2017
My year old loves this book! It is his new favorite and a must read right before he goes to bed. There are different textures on each page that explore different parts of the lion’s body from his nose, to his ears, mane, tail, teeth, and paws. The illustrations are very vivid in color and nicely drawn. It is a well-constructed board book with simple sentences that make reading to a toddler easy. I would highly recommend it!
December 29, 2007
This book has great sensory words and is great for babies. Also, the touchy-feely pages help interest children in books. Look for the mouse on each page. Check out my page to purchase this book: www.ubah.com/s2995
June 17, 2011
Emerson loves the Usborne books! This time, "That's not my lion" follows the same format as "That's not my Dinosaur" but it's still lots of fun. Nice chunky board pages that he likes to turn. Contrasting colors and lions to pet make it another favorite.
February 9, 2015
I liked reading this book to the Head Start kids. They enjoyed feeling and discussing all of the textures. I could use this book to talk about some of the senses.
Series Awards
Practical Pre-School Silver Award 2009
Prima Baby Reader Awards "Best Buy" 2004 and 2006
Series Awards
Practical Pre-School Silver Award 2009
Prima Baby Reader Awards "Best Buy" 2004 and 2006
May 12, 2009
What I learned is that in 4 months this book still hasn't gotten old (gotten - blimey I've been here too long)
February 24, 2009
Another fun touchy-feely board book!
September 30, 2009
Another touchy feely book in this series that Nat owns. He enjoys reading it every night.
January 25, 2011
My favourite texture was the rough one. I would flip through the book until I got to that page and scratch away. (10 months)
October 2, 2012
These books are great. Our one year old LOVES them.
October 24, 2012
I read this to sophie a lot. I like it because you get tonpet or feel the page.
November 21, 2012
Think I enjoyed it more than Daniel lol
August 2, 2014
A little derivative of That's Not My Kitten, but a fun, multi-textural reading experience.
April 18, 2016
A touch and feel book. My baby storytime kids liked it.
January 2, 2015
Cute, although non-essential.
December 12, 2015
So cute. This book is so cute.
May 5, 2017
I find the 'That's not my..." series rather tedious but Baby likes them quite a lot and has done from when she was quite young (6ish months?)
August 30, 2024
Premise/plot: One of the books in the THAT'S NOT MY...series by USBORNE. This one stars a lion. Each spread features a touch-and-feel element for little ones to experience. The text--as you can see from my "first sentence" is predictable. (Which is not a bad quality for a board book for the youngest of readers). It is patterned.
My thoughts: I have a weakness for touch and feel books. That does not mean I approach them without a critical eye. One of my pet peeves is when publishers try to pass off "shiny" as a texture to touch or feel. I enjoyed this one. The elements to touch (and feel) were good--for the most part. My least favorite texture to "touch" was the "shiny" teeth. Shiny is NOT a texture. My favorite texture to touch was the rough texture of the paws.
My thoughts: I have a weakness for touch and feel books. That does not mean I approach them without a critical eye. One of my pet peeves is when publishers try to pass off "shiny" as a texture to touch or feel. I enjoyed this one. The elements to touch (and feel) were good--for the most part. My least favorite texture to "touch" was the "shiny" teeth. Shiny is NOT a texture. My favorite texture to touch was the rough texture of the paws.
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September 22, 2019I absolutely love the series of 'Thats not my...' by Fiona Watt. These books are designed for babies and toddlers, and help to encourage sensory awareness and interactive play. Each book has a main focus/animal e.g. a lion and explores what they are meant to feel like. Each double page features a different texture such as soft fur or smooth ears.
August 12, 2022
It is a touchy feely book, board book with thick pages, perfect for little hands and little teeth to munch. It has survived our 1st child and currently a favourite of our 2nd child too. She loves the page with the rough paws, literally spend few seconds touching other pages than hone in her every muscle to search for the paw page.
For me I just wish there’s more pages to it.
For me I just wish there’s more pages to it.
August 5, 2018
I'm beginning to sense a pattern...
July 3, 2019
One of the cutest illustrated animals in the series.
October 3, 2019
As with all the That's Not My... Books a great little book for my 8-month old who loves to look at the pictures and touch the sensory bits on his own.
October 4, 2019
Great textured book for babies.
January 11, 2020
An interactive touch and feel book where a lion is shown on each page with a different body part being touchable till the right lion is found. Baby and up
July 15, 2020
Interactive touchy-feely book. Good book
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