Learning about Language

A little boy learns to say what he wants, use kind words, and ask for help. “I love to talk with people!” announces the toddler narrator of this charming board book. Language is an essenti

A first book about talking and language for older babies! Written by an experienced speech therapist, Small Talk books show parents how they can help boost language development in their babies aged si

Early listening skills lead to understanding and belonging. “I hear things all around me. Talking is a special sound I hear.” Listening is a critical communication skill that builds a child’s attentio

“When we all join in, I feel like I belong. Let’s play!” Play is the essential activity of childhood. When children engage in healthy play, they develop motor skills, express themsel

“Sometimes I feel up and down . . . and up again— all in one day!” This reassuring book helps young children identify and understand emotions in terms of up feelings (like happy and

A little boy notices helpers and shares ways he is a helper too.“I know lots of people who help me.” Even very young children often respond naturally to the needs of others and want to give comfort an

“I have some special things that belong just to me. I want to get along. What can I do?” So begins this charming book that guides young children to see that sharing is their choice, why th

My First Play and Learn: Farm is a fun first concepts board book with reusable play pieces!Preschoolers can take a trip around the farm and learn about key early-learning topics such as colors, matchi

My First Play and Learn: Grocery Store is a fun first concepts board book with reusable play pieces!Preschoolers can take a trip around the store and learn about key early-learning topics such as colo

“I have a place I always belong. People in my family listen and help me.” A sense of belonging is a basic human need. This friendly, reassuring board book shows toddlers what it means to b

With our triangle sails, we'll float with the whales ...We'll fly to Mars and reach for the stars ...Little monkey is on a trip, learning about shapes along the way! Each page calls out a common shap

A book, toy, and decoration all in one, Space Train shares simple facts about our solar system from the sun to the Kuiper BeltAll aboard the Space Train! Put on your space suit and strap in for an interstellar adventure. Starting at the sun and learning facts about each planet along the way, this adorable two-in-one, sturdy, die-cut board book unfolds into a 56'' train (perfect for playtime or room decor!). Printed on both sides with boldly colored illustrations, the book includes a handy velcro clasp to keep everything snuggly shut when reading time is over. A perfect interactive primer for teaching our solar system to kids, Space Train provides that colorful, educational, and toylike experience that makes learning fun.

This series of gentle picture books highlights ways to encourage communication as babies learn to talk. Created with Nicola Lathey, a specialist speech and language therapist for very young children a

Encourages listening skillsReinforces language & literacy growthSupports matching & fine motor skillsLittle Red to the rescue! As you read the story about the fire truck, picture icons will prompt you

Entertains with surprise & recognitionSupports language readinessEncourages hand-eye controlThis chunky board book has especially thick flaps for baby to grasp and lift. Play a guessing game about opp

Entertains with surprise & recognitionSupports language readinessEncourages hand-eye controlThis chunky board book has especially thick flaps that babies can grasp and lift. Play a guessing game about

Young readers will meet their favorite farm animals and learn more about them through simple, age-appropriate language in this colorful board book.

This bright and bold touch-and-feel book all about numbers is perfect to share with babies to help develop their language. Talking to babies is absolutely vital from the day they are born. These books

This bright and bold touch-and-feel book all about colours is perfect to share with babies to help develop their language. Talking to babies is absolutely vital from the day they are born. These books

This bright and bold touch-and-feel book all about words is perfect to share with babies to help develop their language. Talking to babies is absolutely vital from the day they are born. These books a

A bilingual board book about two wee gosling friends. With English text in black and Spanish text in blue, this is a great pick for bilingual families, second language-learners, and any fan of the pop

Answering young children's questions about racism is hard. This book gives both children and adults the language and sensitivity they need to talk about the topic. It gently explains what racism is, how it happens, why it is NEVER acceptable and what each and every one of us can do to eradicate it.

A brand new title in the innovative See Inside series, putting fact about energy into simple, easy-to-follow language and showing how energy fits into readers’ everyday life.

Readers will meet several wild animals and follow each one as it plays hide and seek from various habitats. Children will learn about each creature in simple, age-appropriate language paired

Exuberantly coloured artwork and favourite animals make this rhythmic story the perfect introduction to looking and learning about colours. Each spread leads seamlessly into the next and young children will delight in Eric Carle's colourful collage animals and simple repetitive language.

Readers will "look up" to see a kite, a bird, and other colorful things above them. Children will learn about each object or creature in simple, age-appropriate language paired wit

Jump-start your toddler's education with vocabulary and early language concepts using this beautiful board book set created by a speech therapist to help build your child's language skills and encourage them to explore nature.Created by licensed speech pathologist and artist Tabitha Paige, MS, CCC-SLP, the three board books in the Our Little Adventures box set take parents and toddlers or young children on trips to the farmers market, the forest, and a wildflower meadow. Each book features realistic watercolor imagery and a story carefully crafted by Tabitha, who has years of experience helping young children develop their language skills.These three timeless and durable board books feature vocabulary and early language concepts for toddlers while also teaching about friendship and kindness. Lessons include:Spatial Words: Follow along with Little Fox as he plans a surprise picnic for his friend Owl in A Trip to the Farmers Market.Quantity Words: Follow along with Little Hedgehog as he

Part of DK's successful My First board book series, My First Out and About features images with clear labels and was created with a preschooler's stage of educational development in mind.Preschoolers can learn about all the places they might visit in My First Out and About, an informational board book featuring images of the playground, the supermarket, the doctor's office, a birthday party, and more.The bold, beautiful images are labeled clearly, promoting early learning and language skills, and the pages are filled with the distinctive, iconic design of DK's My First series. Made with toddlers ages 0–2 in mind, the book's sturdy format is ideal for small hands to hold and carry.Whether read alone or with an adult, My First Out and About encourages independent learning as preschoolers get to know familiar places even better than before.Series Overview: This refresh of DK's most successful board-book series includes updated photography, contemporary design, and an insightful approach t

Introduce your toddler to early language concepts and vocabulary through the meaningful lessons of Easter, brought to life with beautiful watercolor illustrations in this precious bunny-themed board book Created by licensed speech pathologist and watercolor artist Tabitha Paige, CCC-SLP, this Easter board book for toddlers takes parents and children through a sweet Easter story featuring woodland animal friends who together learn lessons about sacrifice, love, and forgiveness. Inside, you'll find: Realistic watercolor imagery and a story carefully crafted by Paige Basic vocabulary and early language concepts for young childrenAdditional learning activities to help develop kids' language skillsWith its beautiful hand-painted illustrations and elegant, minimalist design, this sturdy board book will become a timeless classic in your children's book library. The perfect gift for the little ones in your life at Easter!

Learn all about fantastic frogs in this new Maisy’s Planet book, with a fun open-out finale!Hop along with Maisy as she finds out about fantastic frogs (and terrific toads too)! Discover their incredible life cycles and how they change from tiny tadpoles to fully grown frogs. Learn what they need, the places they live and the amazing sounds they make (ribbit, ribbit!). Open out the final scene to go pond dipping with Maisy!Maisy’s Planet books are perfect for little nature-lovers aged from 18 months.Each sturdy, toddler-friendly board book celebrates a different feature of the natural world with bright colours, simple language and a fun open-out spread. Love our planet with Maisy!

Learn all about ladybirds in this new Maisy's Planet book, with a fun open-out finale!Join Maisy as she gets to know lovely ladybirds! This cheerful board book introduces little ones to everyone's favourite insect and gives practical ideas about what you can do to help the ladybirds in your garden or local park. Open out the final scene to go ladybird-spotting with Maisy and friends! Maisy's Planet books are perfect for little nature-lovers aged from 18 months. Each sturdy, toddler-friendly board book celebrates a different feature of the natural world with bright colours, simple language and a fun, final open-out spread.Love our planet with Maisy!

Learn all about water with Maisy in this new series celebrating our planet!Maisy is finding out about water – from what comes out of her tap, to rain, rivers and all the way to the sea! Why do we need water? Where does it come from? Join Maisy to find the answers to these questions and many more in this colourful board book. Open out the final scene to dive beneath the waves with Maisy!Maisy’s Planet books are perfect for little nature-lovers aged from 18 months. Each sturdy, toddler-friendly board book celebrates a different feature of the natural world with bright colours, simple language and a fun open-out spread.Love our planet with Maisy!

Learn all about bees with Maisy in this brand-new series celebrating our planet!Maisy is finding out about the bees in her garden and learning why they are so important for our planet. What do bees do all day? Where do they live? Little ones will discover the answers to these questions and many more in this colourful board book. Open out the final scene to see Maisy and the busy bees at work!Maisy’s Planet books are perfect for little nature-lovers aged from 18 months. Each sturdy, toddler-friendly board book celebrates a different feature of the natural world with bright colours, simple language and a fun open-out spread.

Priddy Learning: My First ABC is an engaging novelty book with wheels to turn, specially designed to teach preschoolers the alphabet and first words.Preschoolers can learn the letters of this alphabet with this innovative wheel book. With two wheels to turn on every page, this sturdy board book has been designed to encourage children to interact with the activities as they learn their abc. Children can turn the wheels to find the correct picture that matches with the starting letter. The bright pictures and simple labels build early vocabulary, while the wheels help to develop hand-eye coordination.Part of the Priddy Learning series which also includes; Priddy Learning: Let's Spell; Priddy Learning: My First Animals; Priddy Learning: My First Ready for School; Priddy Learning: My First Clock Book, Priddy Learning: My First Wipe Clean ABC, Priddy Learning: My First Wipe Clean Pen Control, Priddy Learning: My First Wipe Clean Words, Priddy Learning: My First Wipe Clean Starting School, P