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Alfie Learns to Talk: Speech Sounds & First Words for Little Ones: Speech Sounds & First Words for Little Ones: A Speech Therapy Adventure for Toddlers and Late Talkers to Encourage Articulation

Alfie Learns to Talk: Speech Sounds & First Words for Little Ones: Speech Sounds & First Words for Little Ones: A Speech Therapy Adventure for Toddlers and Late Talkers to Encourage Articulation

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Ignite Your Toddler's First Words with Alfie's Rainy Day Adventure!

Is your little one just starting to explore the wonderful world of words? "Alfie Learns to Talk: Speech Sounds & First Words for Little Ones" is the perfect interactive picture book to kickstart their speech development journey! Designed for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers (ages 1-4), this charming book transforms everyday sounds and a delightful London adventure into a powerful tool for early language learning.

Join Alfie and his best friend, a cheerful puppy, as they navigate a rainy day in the city. Through engaging illustrations and a treasure trove of onomatopoeia – those fun sound words like Woof!, Beep!, Ring!, Splash!, and Crunch! – your child will be encouraged to imitate, vocalize, and build essential speech skills.

Why "Alfie Learns to Talk" is a Must-Have for Your Child:

Boosts Articulation & Vocabulary: Expertly crafted to help toddlers practice crucial speech sounds and expand their first words. It’s a gentle introduction to phonics and expressive language.

Embraces Onomatopoeia: Makes learning fun by focusing on the sounds our world makes, a proven method in speech therapy for early learners. Hear the Munch! Munch! of dinner, the Scrub! Scrub! of brushing teeth, and the Vroom Vroom! of a double-decker bus.

Reinforces Daily Routines: Features familiar scenes like mealtime, bedtime, and getting ready in the morning, helping children connect words to their daily lives.

Engaging London Setting: Introduces iconic British elements like red telephone boxes and double-decker buses, making it a unique and captivating read.

Perfect for Read-Alouds: The repetitive sounds and clear, simple text make this an ideal book for parents, caregivers, and educators to read aloud, fostering bonding and a love for reading.

Supports Speech Development: Recommended for parents looking for resources for toddlers with delayed speech, late talkers, or those interested in early intervention and Montessori-inspired learning.

This book is more than just a story; it's an invitation to a world of sounds and words. Watch as your child’s confidence grows with every page they turn and every sound they discover.

Created with care by a parent-author, 
Alfie Learns to Talk supports early communication in a warm, pressure-free way that feels like play rather than learning. Each page invites interaction pointing, copying sounds, naming objects, and sharing moments together helping children build confidence as they begin to speak.

Ideal for families, nurseries, speech therapists, and early-years educators, this book works beautifully as part of daily routines or bedtime reading. The clear illustrations, friendly characters, and familiar situations keep young children engaged while naturally encouraging repetition and sound imitation.

Whether your child is saying their very first words, needs extra encouragement to vocalise, or simply loves making noises and copying sounds, this book meets them exactly where they are. No screens, no pressure—just joyful learning through shared reading and real-world sounds.

Perfect for:
 Babies and toddlers ages 1–4
 First words and early speech development
 Late talkers and speech-supportive play
 Montessori-inspired and play-based learning
 Parents, carers, nurseries, and early-years settings

Give your child a gentle, confidence-building start with language—and turn everyday moments into meaningful speech milestones with Alfie Learns to Talk.

Start Alfie's journey today and help your little one embark on their own path to talking!

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