Books Like First 100 Words
Families who loved First 100 Words by Roger Priddy often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved First 100 Words by Roger Priddy often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
A parent would reach for this book when they notice their baby or toddler beginning to point, grunt, or babble in an attempt to communicate. It is the quintessential tool for the transition from passive listening to active naming. This sturdy board book features bright, high-contrast photographs of familiar objects categorized by theme, such as clothes, food, and toys. The experience is centered on curiosity and the pride of accomplishment. As children recognize a real-world object on the page, they build the cognitive bridge between an item and its spoken name. It is ideal for ages 0 to 3, providing a calm, focused environment for language development. Parents choose this because it uses real photography rather than illustrations, which helps younger infants with literal recognition and categorization of the world around them.
