Board Books for Babies That Match How They Actually Learn

You are anxious to hear them say their first words and you will be excited when they learn to read.

Did you know that YOU are the one in charge of when they will talk?

Did you know that your child will never be learning more language at a faster rate than they are at 9–10 months?

Did you know that the language your child learns by age three will largely determine how well your child will read?

This might seem like an overwhelming responsibility. The good news is it is really quite simple. Talk with your baby. Interact with your baby in ways that are fun for both of you. You can grow language pathways in your baby's brain with a few easy activities each day. Board books are one of the best tools for this — alongside a short list of other simple toys. See my guide to the best toys for language development for the rest of what I recommend.

I wrote a parent guide "Little Voices, Big Futures" to help new parents give their child the best start.

I wrote five board books for babies and toddlers out of frustration after seeing "Baby's First Books" being all about colors, shapes, numbers and the alphabet, as those are not developmentally appropriate (nor interesting) for babies.

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Board Books for Babies and Toddlers

Little Ears, Big Words

Little Ears, Big Words is a board book that helps children comprehend words.

The cost of the book is $12 CAD.

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Little Ears, Big Sounds

Little Ears, Big Sounds helps small children begin to identify and repeat environmental sounds. These sounds often emerge before words.

The cost of the book is $12 CAD.

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Little Voices, First Words

Little Voices, First Words is a board book that targets the consonant-vowel-consonant-vowel words that are often the easiest for young children.

The cost of the book is $12 CAD.

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Little Voices, Me!

Little Voices, Me! is a board book that focuses on identifying body parts and saying the word "me".

The cost of the book is $12 CAD.

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Little Voices, I Do!

Little Voices, I Do! is a board book that is at the beginning stage of two word phrases.

The cost of the book is $12 CAD.

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This book is designed for new or expectant parents who want to ensure that their baby has the best start in terms of language and literacy. Communication skills: comprehension, speaking, articulating sounds and social skills are developed in the first three years. This book covers the first 18 months of baby's life, giving lots of hands-on practical and fun suggestions about how parents can give their child the foundational skills for later literacy and communication. Topics such as the use of sign language, rhyming, appropriate books, fingerplays, pacifiers, sippy cups, hearing testing, the use of technology and special circumstances are all discussed.

Where to Purchase

This book is available for purchase in paperback or on Kindle through Amazon in Canada, the US and the UK.

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