Author & Editor Profile
Fiona Watt
20 Books
Fiona Watt is a children's book author and editorial director known for creating highly engaging books for babies and toddlers. She is the mind behind the wildly successful That's Not My... touch-and-feel series, writing dozens of titles featuring everything from dinosaurs to kittens. Her books use simple, descriptive vocabulary, varied textures, and playful repetition to invite very young children into the reading experience. Her sturdy, interactive stories are a staple in early childhood libraries.
Books in "That's Not My"
Grab this book and get ready to read all about some very silly puppies. You will notice right away that these dogs have patches you can actually touch and feel. One puppy might have bumpy paws, while another has a fluffy tummy or shiny claws. As you turn each page, you get to read the words and guess which puppy is the right one. Because the sentences repeat and use simple words, you can practice your reading skills and sound out the words all by yourself. It is also a great story to share if you have a younger brother or sister who loves animals. You can show them the bright pictures and help them find the little white mouse hiding somewhere on every single page.
6-8 Years
10 Pages
Step into a magical world and practice your reading with five special unicorns. You will see right away that these are not ordinary unicorns, because each page has fun patches you can touch. You might find a unicorn with a fuzzy tail, rough hooves, or shiny, sparkly horns. The sentences in this book are simple and repeat themselves, making it perfect for you to read out loud on your own. You can sound out the words while exploring the bright, colorful pictures. If you have a younger sibling, you can be the storyteller and help them feel the different textures. Do not forget to keep your eyes peeled and hunt for the tiny white mouse hiding somewhere in every picture.
6-8 Years
10 Pages
Get ready to meet five enormous elephants while you practice your reading skills. These elephants are extra special because they have textured patches you can touch on every page. You might find an elephant with a squashy trunk, rough ears, or bumpy toes. The words in this book repeat and are easy to sound out, which means you can read the whole story by yourself. The bright and bold illustrations make the pages fun to look at, and you can even read this to a younger sibling and show them the different textures. As you read about each animal, make sure you look closely to find the little white mouse hiding in every single scene.
6-8 Years
10 Pages
Discover the magic of the holiday season while you practice reading all by yourself. In this festive story, you get to meet different Santas with fun patches you can actually touch. You might feel a Santa with fuzzy gloves, a rough sack, or a sparkly sleigh. Because the words repeat on every page, you can easily sound out the sentences and become a confident reader. The bright and colorful pictures make the holiday adventure even more exciting. You can even be the reader for a younger brother or sister and let them touch the soft and bumpy patches. While you read, pay close attention to the pictures and see if you can spot the hidden white mouse.
6-8 Years
10 Pages
Saddle up and meet five friendly ponies while you practice your reading. These ponies have special textured patches that you can touch as you turn the pages. You might discover a pony with a fuzzy nose, a rough mane, or a smooth tail. The simple, repeating sentences make this the perfect book for you to read completely on your own. You can sound out the words easily and enjoy the bright, bold pictures. It is also a great story to read out loud to a younger sibling so they can feel the different textures. As you explore the farm with these animals, keep an eye out for the little white mouse hiding in every picture.
6-8 Years
10 Pages
Travel back in time to meet five amazing dinosaurs and show off your reading skills. These dinosaurs are very different from each other, and you can actually touch them. You might find one with bumpy teeth, slippery flippers, or rough horns. The words in this book are easy to read and repeat on each page, making it a great way for you to practice sounding out sentences by yourself. The bright colors and bold pictures make the prehistoric adventure really fun. You can even read the story to a younger sibling and help them feel the fuzzy and squashy patches. Make sure you look carefully on every page to find the tiny white mouse hiding nearby.
6-8 Years
10 Pages
Grab this book and meet five cuddly teddy bears while you practice reading on your own. These teddies have fun patches you can touch and feel on every single page. You might find a bear with a soft nose, rough paws, or a squashy tummy. The simple sentences repeat throughout the story, making it easy for you to sound out the words and read the whole book yourself. The bright pictures are full of color, and this is a great story to share with a younger brother or sister. You can read the words out loud while they touch the fuzzy ears. As you read, remember to search the pages and find the little white mouse hiding.
6-8 Years
10 Pages
Get ready to explore a magical world of dragons while you practice your reading skills. These dragons are full of surprises, with fun, textured patches you can touch as you turn the pages. You might feel a dragon with slimy spots, scaly wings, or sparkling horns. Because the sentences repeat and use simple words, you can confidently read this story all by yourself. The bold, bright illustrations make every page an adventure. You can easily share this book with a younger sibling, reading the story out loud while they feel the bumpy and fuzzy patches. Do not forget to look very closely at the pictures to spot the tiny white mouse hiding from the dragons.
6-8 Years
10 Pages
Head out to the farm and meet five friendly cows while you practice reading on your own. These cows are extra special because they have textured patches you can actually feel. You might discover a cow with a fuzzy nose, rough hooves, or a smooth, shiny bell. The words in this story repeat on every page, making it very easy for you to sound out the sentences and build your reading skills. The bright pictures are fun to look at, and you can even read this out loud to a younger sibling. They will love touching the different patches while you tell the story. As you explore the farm, make sure to find the little white mouse hiding nearby.
6-8 Years
10 Pages
All aboard for a fun reading adventure where you get to explore five different trains. These trains have special patches you can touch and feel on every page. You might find a train with squashy wheels, shiny windows, or bumpy tracks. The simple sentences repeat themselves, which makes this the perfect book for you to practice reading all by yourself. You can easily sound out the words while looking at the bright, colorful pictures. If you have a younger brother or sister, you can read the story out loud and show them the different textures. While you ride along with the trains, keep your eyes open and try to spot the little white mouse hiding in every scene.
6-8 Years
10 Pages
Hop into this fun story and meet five adorable bunnies while you practice your reading. These bunnies have textured patches that you can touch and feel as you turn the pages. You might discover a bunny with a fluffy tail, fuzzy ears, or soft, smooth paws. The repeating words make this book really easy for you to read completely by yourself. You can sound out the simple sentences and enjoy the bright, bold illustrations. This is also a fantastic book to read out loud to a younger sibling, letting them feel the different textures while you tell the story. As you read about the bunnies, do not forget to hunt for the tiny white mouse hiding on every page.
6-8 Years
10 Pages
Get ready to meet five incredible robots and practice your reading skills at the same time. These robots have fun, textured patches that you can actually touch on every page. You might feel a robot with a bumpy tummy, shiny buttons, or squashy feet. Because the sentences use simple words and repeat themselves, you can easily read the entire story all by yourself. The bold, bright pictures make exploring the robots a lot of fun. You can even share this book with a younger sibling, reading the words out loud while they touch the different robot parts. While you are busy inspecting the robots, make sure you look closely to find the hidden white mouse in every picture.
6-8 Years
10 Pages
Fly into a magical land and meet five fluttering fairies while you practice reading. These fairies are full of surprises, and you can touch the special textured patches on every page. You might discover a fairy with sparkly wings, a smooth dress, or fuzzy slippers. The repeating sentences make it very simple for you to sound out the words and read the whole book on your own. The bright and colorful pictures make the magical adventure even better. This is a wonderful story to read out loud to a younger brother or sister, letting them feel the fun textures. While you explore the fairy world, keep an eye out for the little white mouse hiding nearby.
6-8 Years
10 Pages
Take off into the sky and meet five amazing airplanes while you practice your reading. These planes have special textured patches that you can touch and feel. You might find a plane with bumpy wings, squashy wheels, or smooth, shiny windows. The simple, repeating words make this an excellent book for you to read completely by yourself. You can easily sound out the sentences while looking at the bright, colorful illustrations. It is also a great story to share with a younger sibling, so you can read the words while they explore the different textures. As you fly high with these planes, do not forget to search the pages and find the little white mouse hiding in every picture.
6-8 Years
10 Pages
Get ready to meet five funny monsters and show off your reading skills. These monsters are not scary at all, and they have fun patches you can touch on every page. You might feel a monster with fuzzy eyebrows, knobbly horns, or soft, fluffy ears. Because the sentences repeat and use simple words, you can practice sounding them out and read the whole story by yourself. The bright, bold pictures make every page exciting to explore. You can be the storyteller for a younger sibling and help them touch the different monster textures. While you read about these silly creatures, look very carefully to spot the little white mouse hiding in every single picture.
6-8 Years
10 Pages
Visit the farm and meet five adorable little lambs while you practice your reading. These lambs have soft and bumpy patches that you can touch as you turn the pages. You might discover a lamb with a woolly tail, a fuzzy back, or smooth, soft ears. The words in this book repeat on every page, which makes it incredibly easy for you to sound out the sentences and read on your own. The bright colors and bold pictures make the story fun to look at. You can easily share this book with a younger sibling, reading out loud while they feel the textures. As you explore the fields, do not forget to find the tiny white mouse hiding.
6-8 Years
10 Pages
Snuggle up and meet five playful kittens while you practice your reading. These kittens are extra special because every page has a fun, textured patch for you to feel. You might find a kitten with soft fur, a rough tongue, or a squashy nose. The simple sentences repeat throughout the story, making it very easy for you to sound out the words and read all by yourself. The bright and bold illustrations are full of color. This is a perfect book to read out loud to a younger brother or sister so they can touch the kittens. As you read about each playful pet, make sure to search the pages and find the hidden little white mouse.
6-8 Years
10 Pages
Start the engine and meet five farm tractors while you practice reading on your own. These tractors have special patches you can touch and feel as you turn the pages. You might feel a tractor with squashy wheels, a bumpy grill, or shiny headlights. Because the sentences repeat and use simple words, you can confidently read this story completely by yourself. The bright, bold pictures make exploring the farm a lot of fun. You can easily share this book with a younger sibling, reading the story out loud while they touch the different parts of the tractor. While you read, pay close attention to the pictures to spot the tiny white mouse hiding from the tractors.
6-8 Years
12 Pages
Venture into the jungle and meet five fierce tigers while you practice your reading skills. These tigers have textured patches that you can touch and explore on every single page. You might feel a tiger with a fuzzy nose, rough paws, or a soft, furry tummy. The repeating words make this book really easy for you to sound out the simple sentences and read all by yourself. The bright, colorful pictures make the jungle adventure exciting. This is also a great story to read out loud to a younger sibling, letting them feel the different textures while you tell the story. As you read about the tigers, do not forget to hunt for the little white mouse hiding nearby.
6-8 Years
10 Pages
Waddle into the ice and snow to meet five adorable penguins while you practice reading. These penguins are full of surprises, and you can touch the special textured patches on every page. You might discover a penguin with a soft tummy, a bumpy beak, or fuzzy little flippers. The repeating sentences make it very simple for you to sound out the words and read the whole book on your own. The bright and colorful pictures make the chilly adventure even better. This is a wonderful story to read out loud to a younger brother or sister, letting them feel the fun textures. While you explore with the penguins, keep an eye out for the little white mouse hiding in the snow.
6-8 Years
10 Pages
