TA-DA! Talking Picture Dictionary (English) — 1,000 Words in & Around The House

$69.99
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1,000 Words. 10 Hours of Stunning Audio in High-definition. Zero Screens.

🎉 First Edition — SOLD OUT!

From the bottom of my heart—thank you! This little dream-turned-talking-book is now in homes, classrooms, and therapy centers across the country.

The next edition is in production. Sign up to get notified when it lands.

Why Vocabulary Matters

Vocabulary at kindergarten age is the #1 predictor of success in school—and life.

This book helps kids build that foundation early: 1,000 real words they can see, touch, hear, and understand.

Confidence follows. Then sentences come naturally.

Why Families & Educators Love It

💬 1,000 spoken words from 10 themed rooms around a North American home

🎧 10,000 real-world and cultural sounds

🗣️ Words pronounced by up to 23 native speakers, including a Harvard–Berkeley linguist

🎮 50 seek-and-find games, 5 levels of play

🎵 10 hours of HD audio (the equivalent of 10 CDs—built right in)

🎧 Headphone/speaker jack + volume control

🧠 Builds vocabulary, pronunciation, spelling, and focus—through touch

No pen readers. No downloads. No Wi-Fi.

Just touch-and-go learning that feels like play.

Who It’s For

  • Parents who want real language learning, screen-free

  • ELL & ESL learners gaining confidence in English

  • Neurodiverse and speech-delayed kids (supports autism, dyslexia, nonverbal learners)

  • Educators and specialists—used in classrooms, therapy sessions, and even stroke recovery

It’s More Than a Book.

It’s a confidence-building, language-launching joy machine.

Vocabulary first → confidence next → language for life.

“This is one of the most innovative products I’ve seen in 20 years.”

Sallie Kashiwa, Founder, Timbuk Toys

“Our 2-year-old is OBSESSED! I can’t wait for the Spanish version.”

America Dinsmore

Made with Love

  • Michelle Glorieux — globetrotting language teacher, founder of TA-DA!, multilingual mom

  • Michelle Hiraishi — Nickelodeon artist

  • Jesse Lewis — Grammy-winning sound designer (Yo-Yo Ma team)

  • Harvard–Berkeley linguist team — enunciating every word for clarity and confidence

Tech Specs

📘 Hardcover book | 10 full-spread scenes | 13.4” × 13.4” × 0.87” | 4.2 lbs

🌎 10 hours of HD audio, 10,000 sound effects

🔋 3 replaceable AAA batteries (included)

🎧 Headphone/external speaker jack

🔇 On/off switch + smart snooze mode (with an actual snore!)

🌱 FSC-certified eco-paper, built to last

Q&A

Q: What age is this book for?

A: The large-format pages are designed for kids 6+ to use independently. But so many families write us love letters saying it’s their go-to with toddlers at bedtime, and rightfully so.
Research shows the number of words kids know entering kindergarten can predict life success—so the earlier they’re exposed, the better. (Safety tested for ages 3+.)

Q: How does it work?

A: Simply turn it on (on/off switch safely hidden on back cover under flap), touch the page number at top of any page to “wake it up,” and then touch any of the 1000 images in your book. No Wi-Fi, pens, or downloads—just your little finger.

Q: Is it hard to press?

A: It’s not hard—just different. Kids are activating a small circular trigger behind each image, not a screen. That purposeful play is by design: it builds fine motor strength, focus, and confidence.

Q: How long do the batteries last?

A: The book runs on 3 AAA batteries (included). With our smart snooze mode (yes, it actually snores!), they last for weeks—even with daily play.

Q: Is it durable?

A: Yes! This is a real, hardcover book with thick, high-quality paper designed for real kid use. Families have told us it’s survived years of play (and even Cheeto fingers) while still looking beautiful on the shelf.

Now Available in English — and...

Coming soon: Spanish, made with UNAM Mexico + 19x Grammy-winning Rafa Sardina

Shipping & Returns

  • Ships from Nashville, TN in 1–2 business days

Get notified by email when this product is in stock.

1,000 Words. 10 Hours of Stunning Audio in High-definition. Zero Screens.

🎉 First Edition — SOLD OUT!

From the bottom of my heart—thank you! This little dream-turned-talking-book is now in homes, classrooms, and therapy centers across the country.

The next edition is in production. Sign up to get notified when it lands.

Why Vocabulary Matters

Vocabulary at kindergarten age is the #1 predictor of success in school—and life.

This book helps kids build that foundation early: 1,000 real words they can see, touch, hear, and understand.

Confidence follows. Then sentences come naturally.

Why Families & Educators Love It

💬 1,000 spoken words from 10 themed rooms around a North American home

🎧 10,000 real-world and cultural sounds

🗣️ Words pronounced by up to 23 native speakers, including a Harvard–Berkeley linguist

🎮 50 seek-and-find games, 5 levels of play

🎵 10 hours of HD audio (the equivalent of 10 CDs—built right in)

🎧 Headphone/speaker jack + volume control

🧠 Builds vocabulary, pronunciation, spelling, and focus—through touch

No pen readers. No downloads. No Wi-Fi.

Just touch-and-go learning that feels like play.

Who It’s For

  • Parents who want real language learning, screen-free

  • ELL & ESL learners gaining confidence in English

  • Neurodiverse and speech-delayed kids (supports autism, dyslexia, nonverbal learners)

  • Educators and specialists—used in classrooms, therapy sessions, and even stroke recovery

It’s More Than a Book.

It’s a confidence-building, language-launching joy machine.

Vocabulary first → confidence next → language for life.

“This is one of the most innovative products I’ve seen in 20 years.”

Sallie Kashiwa, Founder, Timbuk Toys

“Our 2-year-old is OBSESSED! I can’t wait for the Spanish version.”

America Dinsmore

Made with Love

  • Michelle Glorieux — globetrotting language teacher, founder of TA-DA!, multilingual mom

  • Michelle Hiraishi — Nickelodeon artist

  • Jesse Lewis — Grammy-winning sound designer (Yo-Yo Ma team)

  • Harvard–Berkeley linguist team — enunciating every word for clarity and confidence

Tech Specs

📘 Hardcover book | 10 full-spread scenes | 13.4” × 13.4” × 0.87” | 4.2 lbs

🌎 10 hours of HD audio, 10,000 sound effects

🔋 3 replaceable AAA batteries (included)

🎧 Headphone/external speaker jack

🔇 On/off switch + smart snooze mode (with an actual snore!)

🌱 FSC-certified eco-paper, built to last

Q&A

Q: What age is this book for?

A: The large-format pages are designed for kids 6+ to use independently. But so many families write us love letters saying it’s their go-to with toddlers at bedtime, and rightfully so.
Research shows the number of words kids know entering kindergarten can predict life success—so the earlier they’re exposed, the better. (Safety tested for ages 3+.)

Q: How does it work?

A: Simply turn it on (on/off switch safely hidden on back cover under flap), touch the page number at top of any page to “wake it up,” and then touch any of the 1000 images in your book. No Wi-Fi, pens, or downloads—just your little finger.

Q: Is it hard to press?

A: It’s not hard—just different. Kids are activating a small circular trigger behind each image, not a screen. That purposeful play is by design: it builds fine motor strength, focus, and confidence.

Q: How long do the batteries last?

A: The book runs on 3 AAA batteries (included). With our smart snooze mode (yes, it actually snores!), they last for weeks—even with daily play.

Q: Is it durable?

A: Yes! This is a real, hardcover book with thick, high-quality paper designed for real kid use. Families have told us it’s survived years of play (and even Cheeto fingers) while still looking beautiful on the shelf.

Now Available in English — and...

Coming soon: Spanish, made with UNAM Mexico + 19x Grammy-winning Rafa Sardina

Shipping & Returns

  • Ships from Nashville, TN in 1–2 business days


Rating: 5/5 stars

The Around the House in English Talking Dictionary is absolutely beautiful! The colors and sounds of the words are so enticing for students but especially our English Language Learners. We especially like the opt to use headphones. We cannot wait for the other languages to come out. Thank you!
-Gardner Bullis Elementary Staff, California


1000 WORDS

10,000+ SOUNDS
23 NATIVE SPEAKERS

A complete vocabulary program in book form, and the minimum number of words studies have shown to be necessary for conversation in another language
Custom sound effects, cultural facts, and vocabulary
Up to 23 randomized native speakers for every word (and an average of 14 per word) sharing correct pronunciation of words―from the everyday and conversational to culturally-focused


 

Children’s Talking Picture Dictionary - Around the House - English