Baby's First Words (Sign & Say Interactive Language Series) (Hardcover)

by Meredith Layton (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Review
"A playful way to teach your child early communication skills and have fun doing it." -- Gary Ezzo & Robert Bucknam, M.D., authors, On Becoming Baby Wise

"By helping parents introduce simple signs to their children, the Sign & Say books enable families to take advantage of the latest research showing that signs open up communication, reduce frustration, and actually help infants and toddlers learn to talk sooner. Parents who have read our book, Baby Signs, often ask if there are any other books or materials available to help them get started. How nice to finally have Baby's First Words to recommend." -- Linda Acredolo, PH.D., author, Baby Signs

Product Description
Interactive sign language kit and book for babies ages 0-3 and their parents. The book teaches parents and their babies simple signs to help them communicate before and during the time the baby's speech is emerging. The book includes 12 interactive pieces, a flannel board, song and activity lists, and a 32 page book with color photographs.

Product Details

• Reading level: Baby-Preschool
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Peek-A-Boo Publishing (September 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0967082102
• ISBN-13: 978-0967082103
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.4 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,879,983 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Useful for anyone interested in learning sign!, May 4, 2001

By A Customer

This basic intro to signing is wonderful! My two hearing children were almost obsessed with the book when I got it about a year ago. It comes with a felt board and velcro pictures of the actual objects (such as ball or cracker) the book teaches signs for. Very clear, easy to understand. What a wonderful reference as well as fun children's book.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not quite what I had expected!, March 8, 2000

By	Chris Wilder "cswilder" (Denton, TX United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I, too, was a little disappointed in this book. I was expecting a little more information on the hows and whys of signing with your baby. I like the colorful pictures and it will be fun to play some of the recommended games. There is pretty much only a page or two of text in this book. Anyone who is looking for any information other than the 15 or so signs it teaches should not buy it.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars It's Got It All......, January 14, 2000

By	william p meyer (USA) - See all my reviews

Meredith Layton has done essentially a fine job with this toy. The description of "Baby's First Words", however, as a book is exaggerated. The actual information about communicating with your child using signs is non-existent. As a toy or a 'board book', it seems very useful. Its compact size and portability mean it will likely be available to Nadira's proud parents anywhere we take her. The limited and unexplained 'activities list' on one quick page of the book have yet to be tested.

Again, this 'board book' has it all.....except information.