Whose Poop is That?
This book introduces a facts-based guessing game that combines the fun of investigation and clue collection with the ever-popular topic of poop! Due to the intriguing illustrations and clear and simple descriptions, this informative nonfiction book is more fascinating than silly. Even the most informed reader will find surprising details along the way, including one example that is not a poop at all! For those who want to dig a little deeper, two additional reference sections are included in the back of the book: “The Scoop on Poop” and “Animal Poop Facts.”
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Book Activities & Discussion Ideas
To set the stage for reading the story, turn to the back of the book and share “The Scoop on Poop” facts with children. As you read the story, pause and take time to record children’s guesses about which animal goes with each poop. Encourage them to look beyond the poop and observe and listen to the additional details on each page.
Adults may initially approach this book with caution due to its topic, but readers of all ages will quickly be drawn in by the series of interesting facts. Adults can prepare children for the story by sharing that the author of the book is a scientist who traveled all over the world studying mammals. Some of the things he learned about mammals are included in the “Scoop on Poop” facts located in the back of the book. As adults read the story, allow children time to think about the clues on each page and make their prediction. Encourage adults to think out loud, to periodically model as they read how to consider the clues. For example, “It has bones in it and a tuft of fur. Do you think it eats other animals?” This models investigative questioning for the children.