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Talk Baby Talk!
OUR FIRST BOOK
Talk Baby Talk!
Whether it's bathtime, mealtime, or playtime, every time of day is baby talk time!
This playful book provides rich vocabulary as well as the fun sounds and babble that babies love. Talking to and reading with your baby in this way helps prepare the brain for learning language.
Whether it's bathtime, mealtime, or playtime, every time of day is baby talk time!
This playful book provides rich vocabulary as well as the fun sounds and babble that babies love. Talking to and reading with your baby in this way helps prepare the brain for learning language.
ONLY AVAILABLE FROM
REACH OUT AND READ!
AVAILABLE IN:
English and bilingual spanish, portuguese, haitian creole, pashto, and dari
COMING SOON IN:
bILINGUAL MANDARIN AND LINGALA
PRAISE FOR TALK BABY TALK!
“Sounds are the building blocks of language, and young children learn about them from the loving, caring adults around them. What better way to facilitate that process than a lovely book like this one blending sounds with everyday aspects of family life?”
-- Dipesh Navsaria MD, MPH, MSLIS, FAAP
We are excited to give new parents and caregivers this beautiful book. It celebrates the many ways that babies and trusted adults communicate with each other because those early interactions are so important.
When a baby babbles, gestures, or cries, and an adult responds lovingly -- with eye contact, words, or an enfolding hug -- that response has a powerful impact. Supportive, responsive relationships with caregivers promote a young child's lifelong physical, cognitive, and emotional health.
MEET OUR CREATORS...
AUTHOR, TRICIA ELAM WALKER
Tricia Elam Walker is an award-winning author, attorney and educator. Her children's books include Nana Akua Goes to School and Dreamstreet.
Illustrator, cbabi bayoc
Cbabi Bayoc is an internationally-known visual artist and illustrator whose previous work includes Good Night Racism.
TALK BABY TALK!
In the news
Massachusetts Governor, Maura Healey read Talk Baby Talk! to Reach Out and Read participants at Lynn Community Health Center. Photo courtesy of Joshua Qualls (learn more here)
Author, Tricia Elam Walker (Left) joined Leonard and Clarissa Egerton at a launch event at Frugal Bookstore, their store which serves as a community hub in Tricia’s in hometown of Roxbury, Massachusetts.
Investing in early childhood literacy is essential for the success of our children. Evidence-based literacy learning programs like Reach Out and Read play a crucial role in fostering a love for reading and language development among young learners.
-- Governor Maura Healey
Illustrator Cbabi Bayoc personally delivered one of the thousand books he generously donated to Reach Out and Read programs in his St. Louis, Missouri community.
Reach Out and Read is 501(c)3 nonprofit that gives young children a foundation for success by incorporating books into pediatric care and encouraging families to read aloud together.
Alex Chu , Regional Executive Director
89 South Street, Suite 201
Boston, MA 02111
Phone: 617.455.0600
EIN is 04-3481253
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RORNE FY23 Annual Report
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