Actual Size
Written and Illustrated by Steve Jenkins, 2004
This is such an adorable nonfiction children's book with amazing illustrations. Actual Size is a book that shows and teaches children about animals and their actual sizes compared to us. The illustrations are created on each page to fit the actual size of the animal or whatever body part of the animal it shows. Around each illustration there is a brief informative narration about the name of the animal and the size of the animal, and sometimes where the animal lives. This is such a fun and neat way for children to learn about these animals, which most they will never see in person, and to show them how large or small they really are.
Motivational Activities
Have the students take out a blank sheet of paper and some type of drawing utensil and have them draw a portion of an animal to the size they believe it is. Once everyone has their drawings done, share with the class and then look up to see if the size if similar to the actual size of the animal.
Discussion Questions
- What was the biggest animal you have ever seen and where were you?
- What was the smallest animal you have ever seen and where?
- Have you ever been to the zoo and if so, what was your favorite animal exhibit?
Steven Jenkins has several other educational and fun children's books, here are a few...
Biggest, Strongest, Fastest
Hottest, Coldest, Highest, Deepest
Creature Features
Bugs are Insects
Jenkins, S. (2004). Actual size. London: Frances Lincoln Childrens Books.
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