My First Learn-to-Talk Book: Early Speech and Language Development Made Fun

Helping Little Voices Find Their First Words

Created by a speech-language pathologist, My First Learn-to-Talk Book is an interactive first words book that helps babies and toddlers build early speech and language skills through playful rhymes, simple sounds, and engaging real-life photographs. Every page is thoughtfully designed to encourage little ones to imitate sounds, say their first words, and grow in confidence while making storytime fun and meaningful.

Inside you'll discover:

• Easy speech sounds that grow into first words ― Simple, exciting sounds are easy for little mouths to imitate and become the building blocks for bigger words.
• Rhymes that encourage repetition ― Catchy rhythm and rhyme keep babies engaged while naturally reinforcing early speech and language development.
• Real photographs that support learning ― Real-life images model mouth movements, facial expressions, and everyday interactions to strengthen communication and social-emotional skills.
• Expert-designed activities woven into every page ― Reading aloud makes it easy for caregivers to model sounds, gestures, facial expressions, and turn-taking during everyday storytime.
• A trusted resource for early communication ― Developed by a speech-language pathologist to support babies and toddlers as they master the foundational skills needed for talking.

More than a first words book, My First Learn-to-Talk Book transforms storytime into an interactive learning experience that nurtures connection, confidence, and communication. Whether your child is babbling, saying their very first words, or building their vocabulary, every page helps create meaningful moments of learning together.

Stephanie Cohen, M.A., CCC-SLP, CLC is a licensed and certified speech-language pathologist, lactation counselor, and mother who has been working with infants and toddlers for more than 20 years. Her mission is to empower each parent to be their child’s best teacher by supporting emotional connection and early language learning. Stephanie is also a mentor, speaker, and consultant who supports students and clinicians in the field. She hosts workshops, presents to international audiences, and has been an invited speaker at Northwestern University and for the Illinois Early Intervention Training Program. Stephanie’s work is featured on www.speechpathology.com and www.occupationaltherapy.com, professional continuing education sites with international audiences. Stephanie maintains a private practice in Illinois, where she lives with her husband, three children, and two dogs.