Learn to Speak and Read: Look. Listen. Wonder.

Look. Listen. Wonder.Share a picture, try a sound, and discover a word together.Learn to Speak and Read invites children ages 1-6 and their grown-ups to explore speech sounds, everyday vocabulary, and the first steps toward reading. Join Perry, a curious little penguin, and Mom in colorful illustrated scenes made for pointing, naming, talking, and returning to favorite pages.Inside you will find: - Illustrated sound pages with familiar words to say together.- Simple speaking cues for grown-ups to model sounds.- Highlighted letters that connect printed words with the sounds children hear.- Word comparisons and a blending example for beginning readers.- Shared stories and practical prompts for conversation.- Additional resources from SpeechLP and SpeechTherapist.appWith younger children, name what catches their attention and enjoy the sounds together. As they grow, explore more words, notice letters, and try blending sounds into words. Follow your child's interests and revisit the book at their own pace.By Shail Silver, Alissa Fox, M.S. CCC-SLP, and Mari Gottlieb, M.S. CCC-SLP.For shared educational practice. This book does not replace professional speech-language assessment or treatment.