Sensory Books by Usborne Books & More

Just like the element of surprise in plot is important for older readers, the element of sensory surprise is important for visual and tactile learning. 

This list is a selection of what I call "Sensory Books" by Usborne Books and More because, in my opinion, they have the corner on the market on unique kinds of sensory experiences for young readers. 

See the entire list here: http://m6038.myubam.com/wishlist/3f26bd1d-8304-4174-86d5-bf44510040e0 

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Fingertrail Books

A brightly colored, high-contrast, fingertrail book for babies. Delightful to share, this book will engage even a tiny baby's attention, and as babies grow, they will love to trace their fingers around the tactile finger trails. This series is designed to be used from birth.

Lift-the-Flap First Q&A Series

These stylish, highly illustrated, interactive books are perfect for sharing with young children, and introduces science using a friendly lift-the-flap format. (Search "First Q" to see this Q&A book and more!)

Peek Inside a Fairy Tale Series

The classic fairy tale, brought right up to date for a modern audience with beautiful illustrations and fine laser-cut holes and cutaways which add depth and drama. These are sturdy board books!

Slide and See Series

Engaging, interactive board books, specially designed for very young children, full of vivid colors, stylish illustrations and friendly animals. Simple slider mechanisms allow a picture to be transformed. (Search "Slide" for more.)

Peek Inside Nonfiction Series

Popular topics (animals, farms, gardens, and more) brought to life with beautiful illustrations and fine laser-cut holes and cutaways which add depth and drama. (Search "Peek" for many more!)

Shine a Light Series 

Readers simply hold the book’s pages to the light to “see-through” everything that’s being built – inside and out. (Search "Shine" to see the whole collection!)

That's Not My ____ Series

This delightful series of board books is aimed at very young children. The bright pictures with their patches of different textures, are designed to develop sensory and language awareness.
(Search "That's Not" to see dozens of choices!)

Muddle and Match Series

Readers will make up their own funny stories and create magnificent monsters as they flip through the split pages and muddle things up! (Search "Muddle" for more!)