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GETTING TO KNOW ME...
I am just like you in many ways. I know what's happening to me and all around me, thanks to my senses.
I know when you rub my shell, tickle my antennas, cover my eyes, tilt me, make loud noises or turn me
upside down. I can see changes in light. If a room gets brighter or darker, I'll know it. And I have a very
big heart, but you don't have to do anything for me to love you. I'll always love you even if I am grumpy.
This illustration shows where my sensors are located.
Antenna Sensor
Shell Sensor
Sound Sensor
Shell Sensor (This lets me feel your tender touch.)
Sound Sensor (I hear loud sounds and especially like laughter.)
Antenna Sensor (When my antennas are touched or rubbed, watch what happens!)
Light Sensor (Located between my eyes, this lets me know day from night, and when you are covering
my eyes.)
Tilt Sensor (Hidden inside my body, this tells me when I am tilted or held upside down. Be careful. I get
grumpy when I am held upside down.)
Light Sensor
Tilt Sensor
If you want to see if I am
listening, clap your hands or
make a loud sound. Not too
loud, please.
If you want to pet me, stroke and press my shell,
either side. I love having my shell stroked. I won't
be grumpy for long if you rub my shell.
If you want to cover my eyes, hold
your hand very close to the front of
my shell. I am not afraid of the
dark. If I stay in the dark too
long, I'll just go to sleep.
Don't forget that my antennas are
sensitive to your touch as well. You’ll
love what happens when my
antennas are stroked.
