TALK, PLAY, & READ WITH ME MOMMY AND DADDY

The Talk, Play, & Read books help parents build language, connection, and confidence through simple interactions, talking, playing, and reading together. Created by speech-language pathologist Jo Ann Gramlich, these books turn everyday routines into meaningful opportunities for learning and communication.

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You want to support your child, but knowing how isn’t always simple

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Start Reading Together
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Why these books work

The Talk, Play, & Read books were created to help parents confidently support communication and early learning through everyday interactions.

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See Talk, Play, & Read in action

Explore a free preview of the Talk, Play, & Read experience and discover how simple interactions can support communication, connection, and early learning at home.

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Choose the book that fits your family

Each Talk, Play, & Read book is designed to support communication, connection, and early learning through shared interaction between the child and parent.

Talk, Play, & Read With Me Mommy

Created to guide mothers through everyday interaction that builds language, confidence, and connection during shared reading time.

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Talk, Play, & Read With Me daddy

Developed in response to fathers wanting meaningful ways to connect and support their child’s learning through play and reading.

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Interactive
eBook

An interactive digital experience combining story, sound, and movement to support engagement and learning in a dynamic way.

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  • "This clearly written, extremely user-friendly book will be invaluable to parents. It contains a plethora of ingenious ideas that you can incorporate into your everyday routines to enhance and expand your young child’s learning. "

    —Katarzyna Chawarska, PhD

    Yale Child Study Center,
    Yale University School of Medicine

Powerful to Use and Simple in its Impact

Talk, Play, & Read books are designed to fit naturally into the moments you already share with your child. No preparation or special training needed.

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Read together

Share the story and explore the illustrations at your child’s pace.

Play & explore

Extend learning through movement, imagination, and everyday interaction.

Talk & interact

Use the built-in prompts to encourage conversation, curiosity, and connection.

Repeat & grow

Reinforce learning through repetition, practice, and everyday interaction.

2018 & 2021 NABE Pinnacle Book Achievement Awards

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2021 Golden Quill Award

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2020 Certified Great Read

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2018 & 2021 NABE Pinnacle Book Achievement Awards ▪ 2021 Golden Quill Award ▪ 2020 Certified Great Read ▪

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  • "A marvelous, unique resource that fills an important need. This book is filled with practical and helpful advice and activities that parents can readily use when developmental delays are suspected. It enables you to take active steps to facilitate your child’s development."

    —Fred R. Volkmar, MD,
    Coauthor of A Practical Guide to Autism

Start supporting learning through the moments you already share

Talk, Play, & Read helps families turn everyday interactions into meaningful opportunities for communication, connection, and growth.

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