About This Book
Reach for this book when your toddler is beginning to experiment with language or if you want to nurture their growing social awareness. It is perfect for children who are transitioning from simple gestures to the exciting world of verbal interaction. Through warm and relatable scenes, Shirley Hughes explores how we connect with others using our voices: from the comfort of a bedtime whisper to the excitement of a phone call with a grandparent. This gentle guide celebrates communication as a tool for bonding and self-expression. It is a wonderful choice for parents who want to model positive social behaviors and validate their child's efforts to find their own voice in a big, busy world.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
There are no sensitive topics in this book. It is a secular, realistic, and entirely safe look at domestic life.
Ideal Reader
A toddler or preschooler who is currently in an 'explosive' language phase. This child might be mimicking adult conversations or feeling frustrated when they aren't understood, and they will find great validation in seeing their efforts mirrored on the page.
