My First Learn-to-Talk Book: Written by an Early Speech Expert!

by Stephanie Cohen

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!

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Storytime

20 pages, Board Book

Published June 7, 2022

Reviews

[Nic · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great one for getting our son to interact as we read aloud and learn some new exclamations. His speech therapist likes it, too!

[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

My First Learn-to-Talk book is a treasure. Written by a speech therapist this book encourages children to learn to talk by mimicking sounds and connecting actions to simple words. There are pictures of real children throughout the book that are not only adorable but shows diversity that will resonate with the babies interacting with this book.

Special thanks to Netgalley for the eARC in exchange for my honest review.

[Angie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book uses real photos of children along with simple text and basic early vocabulary such as "me", "no" and "more". The book ends with information for parents about how to use the book with young children and how to encourage early speech. The children featured in the story are diverse, including a little girl with down syndrome. I think this would be a fabulous book for families of infants and toddlers in the 6 months to 3 years age range. I could see this becoming a fun opportunity to read together and try out the words and sounds together. I appreciate Netgalley and the publisher for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book.

[Kate M. Colby · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jack borrowed this book from the Ashland Public Library.

He picked it out because he likes anything with photos of other kids. He’s asked me to read it several times already. He smiles so big at the photos and laughs when I do the facial expressions and sounds. Some of the sounds he imitates, too. We probably won’t have the book long enough to see if it actually helps him start talking with more English-like words. He’s currently the king of babble but not yet making many “real” words.

Update: After a few readings, when we got to the last page (which shows a kid hugging his parents and saying I love you), Jack would get up and give me such a huge hug and mimic “love you.”

[Delicia Nugroho · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is short but packs a punch! It is filled with clear and big images of young children with accurate mouth/lips positioning of the words in the page. As a parent, I'm very intrigued by the author's approach, because before children could pronounce words, it is important that they imitate sounds. There are helpful instructions on the back for parents to train with their babies.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC in return of my honest opinion.

[Mama Bearian · Rating 5 out of 5]

We have really been enjoying this book. My 10 month old recognizes the spine and pulls it off the shelf all the time wanting me to read it. We like the photographic illustrations, which really help emphasize the text. The text, which consists of things like “When the baby’s sleeping, my mouth says SHHH!”, seems to really encourage speech sounds. I plan on buying the other one in the series.

[Jo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Having a child who doesn't talk "when it is time" can be discouraging. This book will help you teach your kids on how to say some easy expression, like "wow" to express themselves better. With some tips at the end of the book, hope this can help.

[Chris Dennis Myers · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent resource for babies making their first sounds and hearing the differences in sounds as they are made by children.

[Rachel · Rating 5 out of 5]

For toddlers learning how to speak, this is fun. The last few pages teach adults how to read it most effectively.

[Colorado Buck · Rating 5 out of 5]

Links emotions with the sounds that you make perfect for baby storytime

[Jenn · Rating 5 out of 5]

My First Learn-to-Talk Book
Teach speech from sounds to words!
by: Stephanie Cohen
SOURCEBOOKS Kids, Sourcebooks Explore
Pub Date: June 07, 2022
Children's Nonfiction

The progression of verbal communication from sounds, syllables, words and sentences to connected speech is fascinating. Watching children learn to talk as part of their development is exciting. Speech-language pathologist Cohen focuses on the components of emotion and feelings in her new book designed to aid and enhance children's articulation skills. I was immediately captivated with the books happy cover and vibrant colors.

Cohen includes sixteen engaging photographs of young children with simple situations and a captioned sound. The emotion the child is feeling relates to the sound he/she produces. The facial expressions and mouth positions of the children are cute, expressive, and engaging.

An added bonus of the book is the inclusion of tips for engaging with children while reading the book to them. I had a 39 career in communicative disorders, and I appreciate Cohen's methods used in her fun and educational children's book. Knowing that the book will aid in development of social and communication skills is an incentive to add it to the bookshelves of special children in your lives.

Thank you to Net Galley and SOURCEBOOKS Kids, Sourcebooks Explore for the advance reader's copy and opportunity to provide my unbiased review.
#NetGalley #MyFirstLearntoTalkBook

[Bozhena Levine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you to Sourcebooks for the advanced electronic review copy of this wonderful book. This great book provides clear pictures, fun rhymes, and encourages children to mimic sounds. A note to parents at the end of the book provides information on how to use this book with children. This is a great addition to any early library.

[Meg (thyme.for.books) · Rating 4 out of 5]

My First Learn-to-Talk Book is a short, interactive board book that encourages infants and toddlers in the early stages of talking. The author, speech pathologist Stephanie Cohen, uses basic words in connection with sounds to help with language development.

I like that the book uses a diverse group of children’s photographs throughout the book rather than illustrations.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Thank you to Sourcebooks and the Early Reads program!

[Gabrielle Baker · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an adorable book for babies. It is ideal to help them to expand their vocabulary. The photos are very cute and fitting as well.

Thank you to SOURCEBOOKS Kids and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

[Tara Engel · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received a free e-book from sourcebooks. This was one of the best My First books I have seen. This book gives perfect examples of making sounds to lead towards talking. Makes for a great guide for parents to engage with their babies and toddlers.

[Kristen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful inclusive choice of pictures to illustrate different emotions and activities to help guide your young child to start talking. It has a guide for parents on how to help their child communicate that is very helpful.

[Amy L · Rating 5 out of 5]

All the under-4's that I've shared this book with in our speech-language therapy sessions have enjoyed the engaging faces and actions on each page! Well-planned pictures and sound combinations that children are motivated to imitate and remember.

[Molly · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is incredibly basic- but thought-provoking to me (how do you teach the different between 'hmm' and 'mmm'??). I think it's a good one for kiddos with speech delays, or just a first-time parent who maybe wants some help understanding what the point of reading to babies is.

[Alisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great text. Photos represent a variety of children.

[Tracy Mabry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great pictures of babies and cute, expressive faces!
It was a good one for 123! PWM!

[TJE · Rating 3 out of 5]

Age appropriate, liked mimicking sounds

[Hope · Rating 4 out of 5]

Checked out from FW Library in Texas