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Reviewed by Jennifer Senick for Readers' Favorite
The main themes of the children’s picture book Let’s Look, Not Touch by Kateryna Dronova are safety and respect. Readers meet a curious young boy and his mother, who enjoy spending time together exploring different outdoor places. They go to the beach, city parks, and even quiet marshes. At each of them, he always spots a creature that seems to catch his interest and curiosity. He’s seen starfish, fireflies, pigeons, and more. His first instinct is to ask if he can catch it, but his mom always gently reminds him, “Let’s look, not touch.” That advice helps him learn to enjoy what he sees safely from a distance while being respectful of his environment. By the end, the boy’s patience pays off in a sweet, yet surprising way.
Let’s Look, Not Touch by Kateryna Dronova addresses kids' natural fascination with animals and wildlife. As an educator, I appreciated the repeated phrase of “Let’s look, not touch.” It allows kids to predict and interact with the story. I believe it would be a great read-aloud book because of its gentle, engaging flow. It could also be used to begin classroom (or home) discussions on outdoor safety, animals, plants, insects, and how to respect the world around them. Teachers or parents could take them on a nature walk where they can “collect” animals or objects with their eyes and memories. They could either make a list or draw what they saw as another activity, too. Valeriia Pertiia’s artwork is bright and friendly, with expressive animals and inviting scenes that help youngsters notice many details. Young readers will also enjoy telling adults and friends which critter in the story (or on the nature walk) was their favorite, and are sure to like the ending as well. It’s a sweet reminder that wonder begins with paying attention, and it reinforces Eric Carle's quote: “I believe that children are naturally creative and eager to learn.”
