Does an ox wear an overcoat? Does a duck wear a diaper? What about a bear in boots? People wear clothes, but what about animals? This fun and informative book takes a lighthearted look at clothing, why people wear the things they do and why animals don’t.
Tips for Parents
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Here's how to talk to your child about it
Animals don't wear clothes, but people do. Clothes protect us from the sun, cold, and keep us clean. We wear different clothes for work, play, and special occasions. What kind of clothes do you like to wear?
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Some activities you can do with your child now
To engage your child after watching the video, you can: - Ask them which animals wear clothes and which don't, using examples from the video. - Play a dress-up game where they dress up as different characters from the video. - Take a walk outside and point out different animals, discussing why they don't wear clothes. - Read a book about different types of clothing and have them identify which ones are for people and which ones are for animals.
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Pretend play with your child
Game Name: Animal Fashion Show Instructions: Take turns with your child pretending to be different animals from the video. Ask each other if the animal wears certain clothing items mentioned in the video, like boots, coats, or diapers. Have fun dressing up and using your imagination to explore the world of animal fashion!
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1 take away from the video for your child
Animals don't need clothes like people do. Each animal has its own way of staying warm and protected.