Speech Development

Your little one will soon learn some essential first words and pictures with this bright board book. There are 100 color photographs to look at and talk about, and 100 simple first words to read and learn, too. The pages are made from tough board for hours of fun reading, and the cover is softly padded for little hands to hold.

There is always enough room on your child’s bookshelf for this Classic Board Book edition of the rollicking alphabet chant that has been a children’s favorite for over thirty years! A told B, and B told C, “I’ll meet you at the top of the coconut tree” In this lively alphabet rhyme, all the letters of the alphabet race each other up the coconut tree. Will there be enough room? Oh, no—Chicka Chicka Boom! Boom! Countless children—and their parents—can joyfully recite the familiar words of this beloved alphabet chant. Bill Martin, Jr., and John Archambault’s rhythmic text keeps the beat with Caldecott Honor illustrator Lois Ehlert’s bold, cheerful art. This winning combination has made the Chicka Chicka series an enduring classic.

Dear Zoo is thrity years old -- and still as popular as ever! And with an updated look, this classic children's storybook about a youngster loooking for a perfect pet is sure to delight a new generation of readers!

This raucous story about the sounds animals make—including three pigs who say "la la la!"—is just right for reading aloud. Serious silliness for all ages. Artist Sandra Boynton is back and better than ever with completely redrawn versions of her multi-million selling board books. These whimsical and hilarious books, featuring nontraditional texts and her famous animal characters, have been printed on thick board pages, and are sure to educate and entertain children of all ages.

Press the yellow dot on the cover of this book, follow the instructions within, and embark upon a magical journey! Each page of this surprising book instructs the reader to press the dots, shake the pages, tilt the book, and who knows what will happen next! Children and adults alike will giggle with delight as the dots multiply, change direction, and grow in size! Especially remarkable because the adventure occurs on the flat surface of the simple, printed page, this unique picture book about the power of imagination and interactivity will provide read-aloud fun for all ages!

Now the very youngest readers can join in the fun with this Classic Board Book edition of We're Going on a Bear Hunt. Full of delightful comedy and high drama, this tale of a brave family's joyous romp through sweeping landscapes is sure to win new fans.

Story time is the perfect time to practice sign language with your child. My First Book of Baby Signs is part storybook and part sign language guide, designed to encourage you and your baby to learn new words and signs as you read together. Practice communicating with important, everyday signs for everything from basics like “eat,” “milk,” and “mommy” to more advanced ideas like “help,” “potty,” and “I love you.” This book makes it fun and easy to learn helpful baby signs with: Storybook style—Each sign is paired with engaging text and charming illustrations of diverse families to help depict the meaning of the word. Interactive learning—Every page includes written and visual instructions that demonstrate how to sign properly and allow you and your baby to learn and practice together. 40 real ASL signs—These signs are the accurate and up-to-date versions from American Sign Language, and you’ll even find a guide to the full alphabet and basic numbers. This book of baby signs is the perfect way to start communicating with your baby before they learn to speak.

Babies and toddlers will learn to say "Dada!" with this adorable and fun-to-read board book written by an early speech expert! Each page features: Simple words and "Dada" phrases that are easy for little ones to imitate, and can be used and practiced throughout daily routines Rhythm and rhyme to encourage repetition and help keep babies engaged, even before they can understand the text Real photographs that model correct mouth positions and support social emotional learning Written by a speech-language pathologist, The I Can Say Dada Book uses a proven approach to teach little ones how to say "Dada!" Reading the book aloud helps caregivers easily model important aspects of communication for little ones―not only through sounds and words, but also with gestures, facial expressions and more!

Created by an early speech expert, this interactive first words book filled with fun-to-read rhymes helps little ones learn to talk! Each page features: -Simple, exciting sounds that are easy for little ones to imitate, and can be used to build bigger words -Rhythm and rhyme to encourage repetition and help keep babies engaged, even before they can understand the text -Real photographs that model correct mouth positions and support social emotional learning Written by a speech-language pathologist, My First Learn-to-Talk Book is designed to help babies and toddlers master the skills they need as they learn to talk. Reading the book aloud helps caregivers easily model important aspects of communication for little ones―not only through sounds and words, but also with gestures, facial expressions and more!

Help little ones learn to talk with fun-to-read rhymes written by an early speech expert! Teaching speech can be as simple as beep-beep! Created by a speech-language pathologist, My First Learn-to-Talk Book: Things That Go pairs favorite vehicles with a proven approach designed to help youngsters learn to talk. Each page offers: Simple, exciting sounds that are easy for little ones to imitate, and can be used to build bigger words Rhythm and rhyme to encourage repetition and help keep babies engaged, even before they understand the text Real photographs that model correct mouth positions and support social emotional learning Colorful illustrations of cars, trucks, trains, and other favorite things that go!

Babies and toddlers will learn to say "Mama!" with this adorable and fun-to-read board book written by an early speech expert! Each page features: Simple words and "Mama" phrases that are easy for little ones to imitate, and can be used and practiced throughout daily routines Rhythm and rhyme to encourage repetition and help keep babies engaged, even before they can understand the text Real photographs that model correct mouth positions and support social emotional learning Written by a speech-language pathologist, The I Can Say Mama Book uses a proven approach to teach little ones how to say "Mama!" Reading the book aloud helps caregivers easily model important aspects of communication for little ones―not only through sounds and words, but also with gestures, facial expressions and more!

Teach speech skills as you get ready for bed! Created by a speech-language pathologist, The I Can Say Goodnight! Book pairs bedtime activities with a proven approach designed to help youngsters learn to talk. Each page features Simple, exciting sounds that are easy for little ones to imitate and can be used to build bigger words Rhythm and rhyme to encourage repetition and help keep babies engaged Adorable photographs that model correct mouth positions and support social-emotional learning Real steps in a bedtime routine like brushing teeth, putting on PJs, reading together, and saying "goodnight!" which helps encourage kids to participate in their own nightly routine!