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VOWLS

Written by a pediatrician and expert in literacy and brain development, this high-contrast book models early vowel sounds for babies.

“Hoo-hoo! Coo!”

The first word sounds that babies learn are vowels - cooing.
Help them hear, see and say with this lovable owl family trying to get rambunctious baby owl to bed.

The first five page spreads model the five basic short (left page) and long (right page) vowel sound - AEIOU - and then 2 pages of early vowel blends.

High-contrast pictures reinforcing each featured vowel sound are ideal for developing infant eyesight.
Science- and education-based sounds are fun to share to build a baby’s language skills, brain circuits and interest in books.

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About the Author: 

Dr. John Hutton is a author whose work is inspired by experiences as a parent, pediatrician, researcher and former children's bookstore owner. He is among the world's leading experts in identifying relationships between home reading and screen time environments and brain structure and function in young children. He is also an innovator in developing children's books for parenting and child health promotion, including interactive reading with babies. He lives in Texas.

About the Illustrator: 

Denise Holmes is a champion hula-hooper and an award-winning illustrator. She has worked on numerous children's books and loves creating playful and colorful illustrations, especially for baby board books, bringing joy and wonder to little readers.In addition to drawing, Denise enjoys crafting, taking walks, reading, making pancakes, and writing in her diary. She lives in Chicago, IL, with her family.