First Words with Cute Quilted Friends: A Padded Board Book for Infants and Toddlers featuring First Words and Adorable Quilt Block Pictures

by Wendy Chow

Teach your infant or toddler first words in an engaging and adorable way using the handmade quilt blocks in this durable board book!

Whether you're a crafter who already appreciates the art of quilting, or simply a parent looking for a unique and engaging first words book, First Words with Cute Quilted Friends will provide you and your child with plenty of enjoyment as they learn first words with these one-of-a-kind photos. Designed by bestselling author of Urban Quilting, Wendy Chow, this book features cute, brightly colored pictures that your child will love looking at for hours, a compact size that's the perfect size for your child's small hands, and a sturdy padded cover that won't dissolve in their mouths.

This book includes words and cute pictures in categories such
• Animals (dog, cat, fish, etc.)
• Clothing (socks, pants, hat, etc.)
• Food/Drinks (ice cream, apple, carrot, etc.)
• Outdoors and Nature (sun, flower, tree, etc.)
• Transportation (car, train, boat, etc.)
• Things (clock, pencil, book, etc.)

First Words with Cute Quilted Friends is the second book in the crafty first word series from Blue Star Press. The first book, First Words with Cute Crochet Friends , features adorable amigurumi figures.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens

22 pages, Board Book

First published September 26, 2023

Reviews

[Hailey Vittrup · Rating 5 out of 5]

*I received a DRC of this book.
This book is wonderful! :) It is a brilliant resource for babies and toddlers who are learning words! The pictures are vivid, and portraying the images through quilting is creative. I think that everyone who has a baby or toddler should get this book, and that it would make a great addition to preschools and daycare centers.

[Catherine Woodman · Rating 4 out of 5]

I heard the author, Wendy Chow, talk about the writing of this and her other two books at a recent quilt retreat for my Modern Quilt Guild--the theme of the weekend was books. In addition to Wendy speaking about her journey as an author rather than as a quilter, there was a book quilt block designed by a member that was adorable stitched out, a book themed Bingo (the first Bingo game I ever won, ironically, since I am definitely deep into reading these days), and book recommendations to investigate further. Unfortunately, the printing of this book is not of the quality that allows for an appreciation of just how exquisite these paper pieced blocks are--the author made a quilt block that was then photographed. I bought a handful of them to give as baby presents to accompany a quilt, and they are really very sweet to look at, but in no way highlight the talent of the quilter who made them.

[scott ferguson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Adorable book with lots of fun pictures. Simple pictures that are well labeled. Colors are clear and bright, organized by theme. Great to introduce basic words to baby and can easily be used to help toddlers learning to speak. Can't wait to give these as Christmas presents!

[Andrés · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute illustrations indeed. A perfectly good combo of 100 words across Foods, Animals, Things to Wear, Stuff at Home, Transport, and Nature. The book is compact in size with a squishy cover and backing.

[Natalie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very cute illustrations!