When new student, Violet, joins Mr. Garcia's class, everyone gives her a warm welcome. Especially Mandy and two become fast friends. Mandy admires Violet, especially her confidence when talking in front of the whole class. Even if Violet does it a little differently than most (Violet has apraxia of speech, which means she uses a tablet to help her speak). So, when it's Mandy's turn to get in front of the whole class to speak--for show and tell-she...

Early listening skills lead to understanding and belonging.   "I hear things all around me. Talking is a special sound I hear." Listening is a critical communication skill that builds a child's attention span and leads to understanding. This simple but powerful English-Spanish bilingual board book helps toddlers see why listening is important, understand what it means to be a good listener, and recognize how listening benefits everyone. At home and...