Description
About the book. First Words – English provides children with an initial encounter with 100 English words through clear illustrations. Lonely Planet Kids focuses on everyday objects that children can recognize and encounter while traveling. The book offers a simple entry point for connecting an image with a word and practicing saying it aloud.
Content. The selection of words covers themes such as food, transport, animals, and weather. Each word is accompanied by an illustration and a simple pronunciation guide for support. Its compact format allows the book to be brought out for short reading sessions and during trips. The content can be used both to discover new words and to identify things the child already knows, allowing learning to begin with the concrete and visible.
Who is this book suitable for? The book is suitable for families who wish to explore English together. An adult can point to a picture, read the word, and let the child try for themselves, without needing to learn all the words in a specific order. You can choose a theme before a trip or use items encountered in daily life as a reason to look them up. The paperback edition is also a gift idea for a young reader interested in languages. By returning to favorite pictures, you can make the words familiar little by little and let new interests determine what you look at next.
From inspiration to your own plan. Browse together and let the child choose a theme that sparks curiosity. Take time to talk about the pictures and discoveries and see what questions they lead to. A book can be read in small sections together with an adult, allowing space for both the content and new words. You can return to favorite pages and let new interests decide what you read next. Use the book as a starting point for your own conversations, ideas, and experiences at the family’s own pace. It is beneficial to take a break and let the child explain what was most interesting in what you have just explored.
About the edition. English book, published 2017. 208 pages. ISBN 9781786577375.
