First Word Book Author:Jeni Riley This bright and colorful picture word book is a perfect introduction for toddlers to the exciting world of words, and an appealing vocabulary-builder for young children. Easy-to-recognize illustrations of familiar objects are accompanied by carefully selected words printed in a bold and friendly type. The thematic arrangement explores familiar s... more »ettings - Things we see in the kitchen, Having fun at the beach, What is the weather today? - placing each word in a context a child will readily understand. Toddlers and their parents will find it the ideal 'look and say' book, while slightly older children will find essential vocabulary they will need in their reading. In each two-page spread, a simple sentence shows how key words are used and invites novice readers to practice newly acquired skills. Parents will appreciate the helpful tips in the introduction and the indexed word list in the back of the book. Includes a colorful, pull-out first words poster.« less