Letterland: First Picture Word Book
Letterland. Series
What’s inside...
Children will come back time and time again to this delightful first word book featuring over 180 key words and pictures. With the help of Annie Apple and her Letterland friends, this early picture dictionary provides an excellent introduction to the world of words for young children aged 3-6. Building children's vocabulary and knowledge of the alphabet are important skills in learning to read. The combination of key words and delightful illustrations will entice children back to this book time and time again.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-6
Length
48 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What is your favorite word in the book and why?
Can you think of other words that start with the same letter as your favorite word?
How do the pictures help you understand what the words mean?
Can you create a little story using some of the words from the book?
Which word would you like to learn more about?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts by asking them to describe the images associated with each word.
Use praise to reinforce your child’s efforts in recognizing letters and words, making the learning experience positive.
Relate the words to everyday objects around your home or during a walk outside to contextualize the vocabulary.
Create a fun game where you and your child find objects that start with the same letter as the words in the book.
Encourage your child to draw pictures of the words in the book to enhance visual memory and artistic skills.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Vocabulary Expansion
Explanation: Through vibrant illustrations and labelled objects, the book introduces young readers to a variety of everyday words.
Real-World Application: Children can apply new vocabulary to communicate more effectively and describe the world around them.
Example Lesson: Basic Literacy Skills
Explanation: This book nurtures initial reading skills by associating words with pictures, enhancing word recognition and comprehension.
Real-World Application: As children begin to recognize words, they can decode simple texts in their environment, such as signs and labels, boosting their confidence in reading.
Example Lesson: Cognitive Development
Explanation: Engaging with different categories of words such as colors, shapes, and animals supports categorization skills—a key aspect of cognitive development.
Real-World Application: Children learn to organize information and make sense of various concepts in their daily activities, from sorting toys to understanding classroom instructions.