{"product_id":"our-big-book-of-first-words-board-book","title":"Our Big Book of First Words: 100+ First Words for Babies \u0026 Toddlers","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"434\"\u003eA ball at playtime, a banana at breakfast, a bus rolling down the street—some of the best first words are already part of your child’s everyday world. \u003cem data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"259\"\u003eOur Big Book of First Words\u003c\/em\u003e brings more than 100 of those familiar words together in one beautifully illustrated book, giving babies and toddlers plenty to point to, recognize, name, and talk about.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"436\" data-end=\"798\"\u003eCreated by certified speech-language pathologist and award-winning artist Tabitha Paige, MS, CCC-SLP, the book is thoughtfully designed around useful, real-world vocabulary. Little learners can explore favorite subjects such as animals, transportation, toys, fruits and vegetables, the beach, and more, all illustrated in Paige’s gentle watercolor style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"800\" data-end=\"1192\"\u003eThe generous 9\" × 9\" pages make it easy to sit together and explore each picture, whether your child is simply listening to you name the objects or beginning to say the words independently. Start with “Where’s the car?” or “Can you find the apple?” and see where the conversation goes. With more than 100 words inside, there’s always something familiar to find—and something new to learn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1tzhpr6\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1218\"\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1tzhpr6\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1218\"\u003eWhat Makes It Special\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"2409\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wmasbi\" data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1284\"\u003eIntroduces 100+ useful first words for babies and toddlers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"75dbgt\" data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1366\"\u003eCreated by certified speech-language pathologist Tabitha Paige, MS, CCC-SLP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1wvh9u6\" data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1461\"\u003eFocuses on familiar, everyday vocabulary children can connect with the world around them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dpd18e\" data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1586\"\u003eExplores favorite early-learning topics including animals, transportation, toys, fruits \u0026amp; veggies, the beach, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"q6j2mc\" data-start=\"1587\" data-end=\"1673\"\u003eBeautiful watercolor illustrations make each page inviting and visually engaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lnut1\" data-start=\"1674\" data-end=\"1760\"\u003eEncourages children to look, point, identify, name, and talk about what they see\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"nhoe8o\" data-start=\"1761\" data-end=\"1860\"\u003eGives parents natural opportunities to practice new words through repetition and conversation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1t5o98l\" data-start=\"1861\" data-end=\"1941\"\u003eSupports early communication and vocabulary development through shared reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qw13nf\" data-start=\"1942\" data-end=\"2029\"\u003eLarge 9\" × 9\" format gives little learners plenty of room to explore the pictures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"v9kty9\" data-start=\"2030\" data-end=\"2107\"\u003eDurable board book pages are made for repeated reading and little hands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ufnqxm\" data-start=\"2108\" data-end=\"2188\"\u003e32 pages offer plenty to discover without making reading time overwhelming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"elhbfr\" data-start=\"2189\" data-end=\"2236\"\u003eDesigned for babies and toddlers ages 1–3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12g226b\" data-start=\"2237\" data-end=\"2308\"\u003eA timeless addition to a nursery, playroom, or first home library\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6mq6uo\" data-start=\"2309\" data-end=\"2409\"\u003eA thoughtful gift for baby showers, first birthdays, Christmas, holidays, and growing families\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"13ad4l5\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2411\" data-end=\"2426\"\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"13ad4l5\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2411\" data-end=\"2426\"\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2428\" data-end=\"2731\"\u003eYou don’t need to turn reading time into a lesson. Start by following your child’s curiosity. If they point to the dog, name the dog. If the bright red fruit catches their eye, talk about the apple. Repeat favorite words and give your little one time to point, make a sound, or try saying the word back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2733\" data-end=\"3034\"\u003eAs their vocabulary grows, make the pages more interactive. Ask “Where’s the truck?” “Can you find the banana?” or “What do we take to the beach?” Then connect those pictures with everyday life—spot a bus while you’re out, name vegetables while making dinner, or find the same toy in the playroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3036\" data-end=\"3141\"\u003eA picture on the page becomes even more meaningful when children begin recognizing it in their own world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1mjz4gl\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3143\" data-end=\"3182\"\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1mjz4gl\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3143\" data-end=\"3182\"\u003e100+ Words from Their Everyday World\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3184\" data-end=\"3286\"\u003eFirst words are especially exciting when children realize they already know the things they’re seeing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3288\" data-end=\"3570\"\u003eThat’s why \u003cem data-start=\"3299\" data-end=\"3328\"\u003eOur Big Book of First Words\u003c\/em\u003e focuses on vocabulary drawn from familiar parts of childhood. Animals they love, toys they play with, foods they eat, vehicles they see outside, and things they might discover on a trip to the beach all become opportunities for language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3572\" data-end=\"3761\"\u003eInstead of simply memorizing a list of words, children can begin making connections: the banana in the book is like the banana at breakfast; the car on the page is like the car outside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3763\" data-end=\"3874\"\u003eThose little moments of recognition are what make this book enjoyable to revisit as a child’s vocabulary grows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"11f9566\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3876\" data-end=\"3911\"\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"11f9566\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3876\" data-end=\"3911\"\u003eA Book That Changes as They Grow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3913\" data-end=\"4101\"\u003eAt first, your baby may simply enjoy looking at the soft watercolor pictures while listening to your voice. Before long, a little finger may start pointing toward a favorite animal or toy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"4103\" data-end=\"4242\"\u003eThen come the sounds, attempts at words, and eventually those wonderful moments when your toddler proudly tells you what’s on the page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"4244\" data-end=\"4489\"\u003eThe book stays the same, but the way children use it can keep changing. Practice naming, play simple “find it” games, talk about colors and sounds, group familiar objects together, or use a single illustration as the beginning of a conversation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"4491\" data-end=\"4610\"\u003eThere’s no need to read it from beginning to end. Open a page, follow their interest, and let the words come naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"5ufj0k\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"4612\" data-end=\"4631\"\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"5ufj0k\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"4612\" data-end=\"4631\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"4633\" data-end=\"4898\"\u003eTabitha Paige is an award-winning fine artist, certified speech-language pathologist, and mother based in Fort Worth, Texas. 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