This Little Grasshopper collection includes 12 board books that introduce first words to early learners. The small thick pages make these books easy to hold. Books in the set include: Animals, Food, Me, Nature, Toys, Colors, Shapes, Numbers, Bedtime, On the Go, Music, and Clothes. Bright clear photography isolates specific animals, foods, shapes, colors, and instruments, to help toddlers identify and name basic objects. Each picture is labeled to help beginning readers associate printed and spoken words. For an extra layer of interactive learning and fun, the set of books is paired with digital content. Parents can download the Little Grasshopper Library app to smartphone or tablet, iPhone or Android. In the app, the child sees a flashcard for each object, sees and hears the name of the object, and can play a fun sound effect such as a fire truck's siren. A keepsake box houses all 12 books until it's time to bring them out again. 12 board books - 10 pages each *Contains the same books as First Words (12 Book Set) - ISBN-13: 9781640309487

A collection of nine tiny board books perfect for little hands and for young children to learn 100 commonly used words.

Come along with Minnie Mouse and her pals to explore concepts including shapes, singing, counting, and friendship! These 12 sturdy board books with just-my-size pages are perfect for little hands, leading the way to a lifelong love of reading. Books are housed in a convenient carry case with a handle, for fun and fashion on the go!

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