The System

One system, built to grow with your child

Real photographs, progressive vocabulary building, and a sequence designed for how toddlers actually learn, from first words to full sentences.

20-Book System Ages 12mo – 5yrs Research-Informed

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Every book in the system

Engineering Words for Toddlers (Ages 1-3)

Engineering Words for Toddlers (Ages 1-3)

First Words: How Things Work — Home Edition

First Words: How Things Work — Home Edition

First Words: How Things Work — Town

First Words: How Things Work — Town

First Words: How Things Work — Home Edition

First Words: How Things Work — Home Edition

First Words: How Things Work — Nature Edition

First Words: How Things Work — Nature Edition

First Words: How Things Work — Machines

First Words: How Things Work — Machines

First Words: How Things Work — Farm Edition

First Words: How Things Work — Farm Edition

First Words: Title Words for Toddlers & Preschool

First Words: Title Words for Toddlers & Preschool

First Words That Matter: Research-Backed Early Vocabulary for Toddlers

First Words That Matter: Research-Backed Early Vocabulary for Toddlers

Nature Science Words: Photorealistic Vocabulary for Toddlers

Nature Science Words: Photorealistic Vocabulary for Toddlers

Technology Words: Real-Photo Vocabulary for Curious Toddlers

Technology Words: Real-Photo Vocabulary for Curious Toddlers

My First Shapes: Science-Informed Shape Learning for Toddlers

My First Shapes: Science-Informed Shape Learning for Toddlers

First Words: Animals for Toddlers & Preschool

First Words: Animals for Toddlers & Preschool

First Words: Computing Words for Curious Toddlers

First Words: Computing Words for Curious Toddlers

Learn to Talk: My First Sentences for Toddlers Ages 1-3

Learn to Talk: My First Sentences for Toddlers Ages 1-3

My First Sentences: Speech, Language & Everyday Routines for Toddlers Ages 1-3

My First Sentences: Speech, Language & Everyday Routines for Toddlers Ages 1-3

My First Words for Toddlers Ages 1-3: Science-Based Speech & Vocabulary (Series 2)

My First Words for Toddlers Ages 1-3: Science-Based Speech & Vocabulary (Series 2)

My First Words: A Science-Based First Words Book for Toddlers Ages 1-3

My First Words: A Science-Based First Words Book for Toddlers Ages 1-3

Water: A Real-World First Words Book for Toddlers

Water: A Real-World First Words Book for Toddlers

First Words for How Things Work: My Body

First Words for How Things Work: My Body

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Every book in this system is written and researched by Kala Montena, founder of Kala Early Learning Library.