Preschool Books About the Sense of Smell
Your preschooler may struggle to understand the concept of his sense of smell. After all, you cannot show him what color the rose's smell is or describe what it looks like to him. By using engaging books that present the concept using simple and concrete language, you are helping him forge connections to the world around him as he begins to understand and grasp what it means to possess a sense of smell.
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Nonfiction
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If your preschooler wants to learn more about the science behind her sense of smell, she may enjoy Vicki Cobb's "Follow Your Nose: Discover Your Sense of Smell." This book -- filled with beautiful artwork and lively text -- explores how the nose detects orders and our reactions to smells. For a simpler nonfiction book, pick up a copy of Rebecca Rissman's "Smelling", which explores the sense of smell through simple text and colorful photographs -- warning that some smells can be dangerous.
Board Books
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Your preschooler will love learning about his sense of smell in books that he can handle independently. The board book "David Smells" from the comical David series by David Shannon uses simple text to teach about the five senses. Annie Kubler's "What Can I Smell?" is another board book that depicts familiar scenes and fun words to educate your child about the sense of smell. Part of the Bear in the Big Blue House Series, "Sniff! Sniff!" tells the story of Bear-- whose nose makes a sniffing noise when pressed -- on a search for his triple-berry pie.
Scratch and Sniff
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Your little one will love learning about her sense of smell through hands-on scratch and sniff books. In "Baby Senses: Smell" by Susanna Beaumont, your preschooler can scratch at the panels next to each picture of fruit, allowing him to identify the fruit by its fragrance. DK Publishing also publishes many scratch and sniff books full of rich photography. These books include scents from a variety of subjects, such as gardens, parties, food and shopping.
Poetry
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For a book that you will enjoy as much as your preschooler, pick up a copy of Pulitzer-Prize winning author Alice Walker's book "There is a Flower on the Tip of My Nose Smelling Me." Through a series of poetic verses, Walker explores the way a girl experiences the world through her senses. Dr. Seuss offers his silly and rhythmic take on noses in his classic "The Nose Book", sharing with your preschooler all the important jobs the nose has -- from sniffing to blowing horns.
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