I Hear a Pickle (and Smell, See, Touch, and Taste It, Too!)

Isadora’s book about the five senses is aimed perfectly at another sense—kids’ sense of humor. Hearing, smelling, seeing, touching, tasting--our five senses allow us to experience the world in so many ways! With our ears we hear the birds sing; with our nose we smell the stinky cheese; with our eyes we see the moon and stars (and sometimes glasses help us see even better!); with our skin we feel the rain (and learn not to touch the hot stove!); and with our tongue we can taste our favorite foods.

This is a fun book about our five senses and different ways we use them.

The book has great illustrations, and senses that young children can relate to. I like the diversity of the characters. And I like that it majority positive experiences, with a couple that were undesirable from each of the senses. I also think that to keep older toddlers engaged in this book, you would really have to put some inflection and excitement, maybe even add examples and as the children if they have experienced those things.
Subject: Five Senses
Sources: Pierce County Library

A fun exploration of the different uses of the each of the five senses. Has many little stories with excellent messages. Wraps up with a full sensory experience of a pickle.

Ages: 3-8
Source: Tacoma Public Library

I wish I still did a preschool storytime to try this one out. I suspect it will also make a great mentor text for adding sensory details to writing.

I enjoyed this book. It teaches children about their five senses. It also incorporates Spanish for EL students in the classroom.

A really fun way to teach about the five senses and teaches Spanish as well!