Learn about Texture

Part of World Book's foundational Early World of Learning readiness program, this educational book introduces preschool-aged children to the sense of touch and tactile differences. The story features Poldy the lovable scarecrow and his animal companions exploring how various surfaces feel. Through their experiences, early learners are introduced to descriptive sensory vocabulary such as rough, smooth, hard, soft, wet, and dry. Beautifully illustrated by Steve Smallman and Shirley Tourret, this book successfully transforms basic scientific discovery into an imaginative, interactive narrative that encourages children to observe and engage with the environment around them.