Nilsen, Genevieve. My Senses. Tadpole Books, 2023. $19.29 each or $96.45 Set of 5. Grades K-2.

Hear. 979-8-885-24086-4.
See. 979-8-885-24089-5.
Smell. 979-8-885-24092-5.
Taste. 979-8-885-24095-6.
Touch. 979-8-885-24098-7.

This reviewer had the opportunity to read Hear. Bright photographs accompany sparse text in this nonfiction series. Simple sentences like “I hear a dog bark.” introduce readers to the ways we hear sounds around us. Teachers can use this series for a science lesson on the five senses. With a Table of Contents, Words to Know, Review, Index, and Tools for Caregivers, this series is accessible for young readers who are learning to navigate nonfiction text structures.

THOUGHTS: Purchase this set for elementary libraries serving young readers with an interest in nonfiction text. They’ll experience success reading them quickly and be ready for more.

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