I do love to introduce my son to books that are a little bit different. Eye Spy by Guillaume Duprat is just one of those books. Published through What On Earth? books earlier this month, Eye Spy introduces children to the world through the eyes of different animals and it’s rather fascinating.
Aimed at children aged 7-11 years of age Eye Spy is a lift the flap book with a difference and my son and I have both enjoyed discovering how animals see the world around them.
The 40 page hardback Eye Spy book shows children a scene as we would see it, and then through the book, you lift flaps to see how the same scene would be viewed by a range of mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians, insects and even the earth worm.
Eye Spy explains the different types of eyes that animals can have, as well as their field of vision. It makes children really think about where different animals eye’s are situated. Also, that, for example not all birds have their eyes in the same places.
The book also looks at how different animals see movement and how they might see things in different colours to us, and even in infrared or ultraviolet.
Being a family of cat lovers we’ve been really intrigued to learn about how Brewster sees the world, both during the day and when he’s out exploring at night.
I hadn’t realised that Brewster can see five times less clearly than we can but we are very aware that he’s very sensitive to movement. He’s like a bullet when he sees a bird moving in our garden. He can’t tell the difference between red and green, which is also something I didn’t know.
It’s been wonderful for my son to learn about the vision that different animals have. I was a bit sceptical about a lift the flap style book for Key Stage Two but actually this one works really well. The book is full of interesting information and the visuals really do engage children in this age group.
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Dogs as they are faithful and show unconditional love!
Dogs because they are so friendly, loving and make the best companions.
The sloth but I think I’m just jealous that it gets so much sleep.
The power and beauty of the Tiger!
Birds of prey, they are beautiful.
My daughter loves bunnies as they are so cute
I love giraffes (I know I share that with Monkey) because they’re such funny creatures – the perfect mix of grace and elegance with ungainliness
I love all animals but especially pigs, they are so clever and piglets especially are so cute
Love cats – they’re such good company, clean and so funny x
I like be polar bears as they are so cute!
Lions as look so courageous and fantastic to watch them and also I am a Leo 🙂
I have always loved elephants, when I was little I had a soft toy family of them 🙂 x
We love watching squirrels running around our garden, they are super cute. One came running towards me the other day though and i freaked out!
Sea turtle they are absolutely beautiful
I love giraffes, I got to feed a family of them on holiday and they are so gentle, and their eyes are to die for….
Guinea pigs,I love to cuddle them as they are so gentle and also listen to their chattering.
love cats and dogs always been an animal lover
I love dogs because they’re friendly and smart.
Giraffe are my favourite as the my are so unique with their lovely longs necks.
i love dolphins cos they are so clever and you can teach them lots of stuff
I love Elephants they’re clever but I also like dolphins can’t choose between them
What’s your favourite animal and why? . . . . . gorillas as they had a bad press for so long but now they are known as gentle giants
Basset Hounds as we have a house full
I love horses, they are lovely creatures and very faithful too
Dogs because they are so loyal and Loving x
Dog, as they are friendly, loyal, loving, and protective. Great company and good fun.
I love Monkeys for no other reason than that they are cute!!!
I Love giraffes since one bent down and looked me square in the face, their eyes are amazing
Love Lions, so big and powerful!
i have to say guinea pigs, ive always had them and ive now got 8 i love them to bits
Elephants, Ive loved them since i was a child.
Cats, because they’re incredibly intelligent and unbelievably individual and, I reckon, sentient xx
The giraffe! The only animal born with horns!
I love bears, I just think they are cool!
Tiger because it is an agile predator
Dogs. They’re the most beautiful and pure souls, and my four are my world.
Cats – lovable cuddly and never answer me back
Elephants, I just think they are so beautiful, I love watching them
I love cats. I love their silence and independence, but also they can be incredibly affectionate when they choose to be and do hilarious things.
Kangaroo,s so free & easy
Orangutans because they’re so funny and their behaviours remind me so much of human behaviours!
Have to say Dogs, because of the unique and close relationship we have with them…..
Dogs because they are loyal and have great personalities.
Elephants, for their amazing sense of family.
Don’t have a favourite animal but like all safari type animals and pets too
My favourite animal are elephants, they are gentle giants
I really like elephants. They are beautiful creatures.
I love cheetahs
Im an animal lover but by far my favourite animal is a Tiger followed by shark then birds of prey eagles and such — what can I say I clearly have a death wish lol all the animals in my top 3 could kill me with one move XD what the hell lol nah but they are awesome and tbh Id do anything to have an opportunity to get up close and personal with these creatures they are just amazing. Ive always wanted a zoo or just a tiger cub would do me ahah
Elephants as they are so beautiful x
I love elephants because they’re gentle giants
Giraffes because they look so beautiful and different from any other animal with there long necks!
Cats as give love if treated right but not high maintenance/need walking etc
Cats are a joy but, although not an animal, I have a particular fondness for turtle doves.
Sloths because they are so cute.
I love Wolves, they are stunning, Almost magical, I feel like I could pet one 😉
For me it has be to penguins as they are so pretty and i love how they walk too
I love wolves because they are strong, beautiful and mystery.
Dogs as they are so lovable
Cheetahs – so sleek and beautiful
dogs they are just so cute
My favourite animals are owls and penguins because they are both so cute
My favourite animal is the horse as it’s had a link and a bond with mankind going back centuries.
I adore lambs, I think they are adorable and won’t even eat lamb
Penguins – so cute!
I’ve always loved squirrels, they’re so clever and cute.
I love dogs as I have two Labradors and they are always happy to see me
Love big cats, esp tiger. As they roam around and strong
Tiger because they are just awesome im about to paint one actually lol
I love cats because they’re very complicated creatures!
Pandas because they are adorable x
I love sloths, so unique and love how slow they are like me
Koalas – because they like sleeping like me
My favourite animal is a cat as they are so affectionate and friendly but so very independent!
Cat’s because there are so many different types from lovable moggies to majestic tigers!
I admire elephants’ intelligence and their need to grieve over the bones of lost family and friends.
I love elephants because although they are big they are so gentle and clever
Penguins because they are amazing parents
I love giraffe so theyre so pretty with their long eyelashes just adorable
Tapirs. They’re so lovely and they’re getting more and more endangered!
I love pandas because they’re so cute
Elephants, they are beautiful and I love their gentleness
Gorilla – large and powerful but still very tender – amazing animals!
I love dogs. They always see the best in people
Hares, there’s something magical about them.
elephant they are beautiful creatures
I love giraffes, they feel like velvet & are just gorgeous!
I love cats, they’re just the best. Cuddly, independent and entertaining!
I love rabbits, because they are so incredibly beautiful! (Commenting as Jacqui Rushton)
Cats because they are so therapeutic and loving
i love cats they are simply awesome x
we love hedgehogs they are so quiet and snuffly
its gotta be dogs. I just love them, they have their own personalities and are so loyal
My favourite animals are penguins because they are so cute!
My cats are my favourite
i love meerkats!
I love cats because they seem to rule the roost
Hedgehogs – they are unique and interesting. Also declining in number so need lots of help.
Pandas because they are so cute and cuddly looking
I like dolphins because they are beautiful and intelligent
I love jaguars as they are so sleek
The koala bear, just love its cute nose
Black panthers have been a favourite of mine since I was young
I love red pandas, they are very cute
Rabbits – they are adorable, if cared for correctly, can lead healthy hoppy lives and can be very affectionate and they are very intelligent animals, they don’t get enough credit!
Rhinos, we go to the zoo every week and I just love them, not really sure why, they’re huge and their horns look scary but they’re always just chilling out with their babies when we see them and seem so gentle, they’re fascinating.
i love elephants. they are so beautiful and intelligant
love tapirs, they are so friendly
Elephants, they’re so majestic and kind
Cats – any type of cat, big cats, little cats. It’s their paws, I love their paws!
Owls, i just find them so cute!
I love dolphins as they are so graceful in the water
I like pigs, no idea why.
Love Tigers, lovely creatures.
Elephants – look cool and have such expressions!
I love elephants. Always have done and when I saw them in Sri Lanka I fell even more in love.
Dogs Because they are clever, friendly and faithful.
Koalas as they are so cute and not threatening at all
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I love rabbits they are so incredibly beautiful! (Commenting as Jacqui Rushton)
Orcas because their intelligence and social behaviour are fascinating
I love sloths, they have a cute face
Cats, they are so funny
Penguins they are beautiful
i love owls – we hear them near us as we live near an owl rescue center and i love them
Love big “Cats” just like small ones but a bit scary
love all animals but i love cats 🙂
I love Meerkats – they’re so funny & cheeky!
platypus, they’re just so bizarre yet kind of cute!
Dogs because they are very loyal and have their own little personalities! 🙂
Tiger – great colour markings, strength
Bears super cute
Dogs as they are faithful x
i love cats especially my own sully
I love giraffes. There’s just something so amazing about them!
I love leopards! It’s all about the amazing fur. When I grow old I will be one of those old ladies wearing fake leopard fur everywhere!
Tigers they are beautiful animals
Cats because they are independent, loving and full of character. One of my kittens loves to lick my ears and the other talks to me and will shout at me to sit down so he can snuggle.
I love all animals but i do like frogs. They are so funny to watch and i love all the different colours they come in..oh and that croak!!!