“Research has demonstrated the importance of fostering children’s early vocabulary to build a solid literacy foundation. Vocabulary skills allow children to express themselves clearly and comprehend what they hear and read. Learning Friends 100 Words Book™ teaches words in familiar categories to highlight word relationships and includes fun fact and French modes to add layers of learning that go beyond a typical first words book.” Carolyn James, PhD, LeapFrog Literacy Expert. Product features: Meet learning friends Turtle, Tiger and Monkey who will introduce more than 100 age-appropriate words chosen by learning experts Word categories include: pets, animals, food, mealtime, colours, activities, opposites, outside, vehicles, clothes, my body and fruit Touching the words on the pages plays the words, exciting sound effects and fun facts Hear two learning songs including the Learning Friends theme song and My Favourite Word song by pressing the light-up star button Everything in the book including words, songs and instructions can be heard in both English and French for a full bilingual experience Suitable from 12 months
