- ISBN13: 9780452281738
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- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
Product Description
In their first three years of life babies face the most complex learning endeavor they will ever undertake as human beings: They learn to talk. Now, as researchers make new forays into the mystery of the development of the human brain, authors Roberta Michnick Golinkoff and Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, both developmental psychologists and language experts, offer parents a powerfully insightful guidebook to how infants–even while in the womb–begin to learn language. Along the way, the authors provide parents with the latest scientific findings, developmental milestones, and important advice on how to create the most effective learning environments for their children. This book takes readers on a fascinating, vitally imp… More >>
How Babies Talk: The Magic and Mystery of Language in the First Three Years of Life
Comments
My son is 16 months and this book was helpful in pointing out to me that he was saying things, I just was looking for better formed words and not listening very well (chalk it up to first time mom)!
However, the book states that the average age a baby talks is 12 months, but can go to 24 months. There was a study mentioned in their book that stated the average first word in the study was produced at 13.5 months.
I do not think this book is helpful for parents trying to find encouragement and answers as to why their child isn’t talking. Most of the examples they give of first word talkers at 12 and 13 months. There is mention of a 17 month 1st word talker, but their reason was because he had ear infections.
I would have liked to read more examples of later talkers without any “ear infections” or disabilites being the case.
Rating: 3 / 5
An easy to read book filled with the latest research. I was amazed at what the authors can find out about infant language learning. This book should be in every parent’s library.
Rating: 5 / 5
How Babies talk is a great book for anyone that has, or works with children. This easy to read, up to date, parents survival guide, is filled with the latest scientific research to inform parents and professionals about language acquisition. A wonderful book!!
Rating: 4 / 5
I couln’t put it down. This is the first book that allowed me to appreciate my child in a new way. In clear direct language, these authors bring the latest research into our living room. Babies are so much smarter than we ever imagined. Dotted with activitiesthat you can do with your child, this book is a must have for every parent and professional who works with children.
Rating: 5 / 5
This is a must for every parent!! The most concise, understandable and enjoyable book about how children acquire language. If you have children or grandchildren get this book.
Rating: 5 / 5