Author(s): Jane Yorke; Maria Thomson (Editor); Elizabeth Hester (Editor); Amy McSimpson (Designed by); Geraldine Taylor (Consultant Editor); Dorling Kindersley Publishing Staff

Education

These sixteen colorful flashcards with tactile elements are perfect for giving toddlers a head start in developing early language skills. The set is packaged in a sturdy box with an adhesive closure.

Featuring objects that babies love including cars, balloons, and flowers, My First Touch and Feel Picture Cards: Numbers and Counting contain photographs and textures on the front of the cards to keep young children engaged, while the back of the cards have related questions for additional talking points. In addition to English, each card includes pronunciations in Spanish, French, German and Chinese. A parents' guide that contains ideas for simple and advanced games to enhance the learning experience rounds out the package.

With more titles available including Animals, Things That Go, and Colors & Shapes, My First Touch & Feel Picture Cards often are recommended by speech language pathologists for building receptive and expressive language skills in children with speech delays.