100 First Words
100 First Words Series
What’s inside...
This bestselling lift-the-flap board book, designed by Edward Underwood, has won a Junior Magazine Design Award in 2021. It features beautiful artwork and 100 objects to name, arranged by theme in a large-format. The book has big, easy-to-lift card flaps that are sturdy and engaging for toddlers, helping them to build vocabulary and develop book-confidence. The themes include the farm, home, outdoors, animals, and vehicles, all presented with clear text and simple illustrations. Other titles in the series include 100 City Words. With a flap to lift on every page, this large-format board book introduces 100 first words in a colorful and engaging grid-pattern layout with modern artwork. Children will delight in exploring each spread and discovering hidden elements like an owl behind curtains, the moon behind a cloud, and a dog behind a door.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
0-3
Length
16 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What new words did you learn today from the book?
Can you think of different things that are the same color as the ones in the book?
Why do you think the characters felt that way?
Which word was your favorite and why?
How would you use your new words to tell a story about your day?
Tip: Role play these questions
Point to each word as you read it aloud to help your child connect spoken and written language.
Encourage your child to repeat the words after you to practice pronunciation and build vocabulary.
Ask your child to describe the pictures in their own words to enhance comprehension and narrative skills.
Link words from the book to everyday objects around your home to make the learning experience tangible and memorable.
Praise your child for each new word they learn to boost their confidence and enjoyment in learning.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Vocabulary Expansion
Explanation: The book introduces young readers to 100 essential first words, broadening their vocabulary through captivating illustrations.
Real-World Application: Children can apply new words to identify and name objects in their environment, enhancing communication skills.
Example Lesson: Cognitive Development
Explanation: Each word in the book is associated with a clear and identifiable picture which aids in cognitive linkage between visual cues and verbal language.
Real-World Application: Supports the child’s ability to recognize and relate objects and concepts in their daily life, fostering early reasoning skills.
Example Lesson: Attention to Detail
Explanation: The diversity of words selected encourages children to pay close attention to details in illustrations to differentiate between items.
Real-World Application: This skill helps in sharpening observational skills, useful in educational settings and interaction with the world.