What Animal Is That?

What Animal Is That? is a joyful animal picture book for preschoolers and young children ages 3-8. Inspired by the real questions of a curious little girl, the story follows Indigo Lila and her loving Meemom as everyday animal discoveries become magical learning adventures.

As Indigo asks questions and explores the world around her, young readers are encouraged to identify animals, build vocabulary, observe nature, and share their own ideas. Filled with curiosity, imagination, humor, and family love, this beautifully illustrated story places a curious Black girl at the center of the adventure while celebrating the special bond between a grandmother and granddaughter.

A Joyful Read-Aloud for Curious Young Explorers

• Encourages curiosity, observation, conversation, and early vocabulary

• Introduces young children to animals through imaginative storytelling

• Celebrates Black girl representation and the loving bond between a grandmother and granddaughter

• Supports preschool, kindergarten, classroom, homeschool, and early learning activities

• Perfect for bedtime stories, library storytime, family reading, and animal themed lessons

• Inspires children to ask questions, explore nature, and turn ordinary moments into extraordinary memories

Ideal for preschoolers and children ages 3-8, including families, teachers, homeschool educators, libraries, and early-learning classrooms.

The first book in Indigo Lila’s Whimsical World™, What Animal Is That? invites every young reader to discover, learn, imagine, and embrace the joy of shared adventures.