7 Baby Books to Encourage First Words
by Keith Rice
A first word is an important and exciting milestone that parents anxiously await. As I write this, my own little one is exploring sounds and noises, babbling and chattering away. It’s a fascinating time right at the cusp of a new developmental stage, one that will open a whole new world of communication. Fortunately, there are plenty of options to encourage your child’s burgeoning language skills. These engaging and fun books are perfectly designed to help your little one find those first words.
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s Favorite Words
Available from:When it comes to your child’s first words, finding creative and engaging ways to introduce them to new words is half the battle. Fortunately, Eric Carle’s beloved Hungry Caterpillar is here to help. Featuring ten simple words alongside Carle’s vibrant illustrations, this board book is a fantastic addition to the library of your newly chatty little reader.
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Henry Finds His Word
Both new parents and little ones will be charmed by Henry’s search for his first word. Baby Henry’s parents excitedly await his first word — a familiar feeling to any parent — as will the ways Henry tries to communicate until his first word finds him. Lindsay Ward’s simple, expressive, pastel-colored illustrations should also be more than enough to keep your baby’s attention.
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Baby: First Words
Available from:This board book offers a tactile and colorful introduction to new words. A series of flaps encourage children to explore and discover words and the everyday objects they’re associated with. It’s an interactive and colorful way to help your child learn not only words but shapes and textures too.
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Dr. Seuss’s 100 First Words
Available from:This sturdy board book shows your child all the joys of language through the delightfully inventive works of Dr. Seuss. Filled with images from many of his beloved classics, 100 First Words pairs Dr. Seuss characters with essential first words for babies and toddlers. It makes learning and developmental growth fun.
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My First Out and About
My First Out and About will help your preschooler become familiar with and learn to recognize all the places they might visit, from the grocery store to the playground. It’s an engaging way to help your little one learn new words while discovering more about the world around them.
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100 First Words
Available from:100 First Words presents a host of words and concepts ranging from primary colors to foods and animals. Bright pictures, colorful illustrations, and clear labels encourage your little one to explore and identify while developing early language skills.
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My Very First Book of Words
Available from:With My Very First Book of Words, your little one can discover new words by matching an image on the bottom half of the page with a word on the top half of the page. This interactive board book features Carle’s vibrant and clever illustrations and will help your kiddo find new words and begin to understand their meanings.
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