TA-DA! Talking Picture Dictionary (English)
The Book That Speaks Their Language — Literally.
TA-DA! Talking Picture Dictionary (English)
Finalist: Educational Toy of the Year 2025
Did you know? Vocabulary size at age 5 is the #1 predictor of school success—and even life outcomes. And for kids learning English? Vocabulary is what unlocks confidence and fluency.
That’s why we created the TA-DA! Talking Picture Dictionary: the world’s first talking book that teaches language through joyful, screen-free play.
No pen. No Wi-Fi. No app.
Just touch the page with your finger, and the book speaks.
Why It Works
1,000 essential English words (nouns found in and around a North American home)
10,000 sound effects and spoken words
23 different native speakers (yes—per word!)
Created by a globetrotting language teacher and multilingual mama, Harvard-Berkeley linguist, Nickelodeon artist, and Grammy-winning music producer and sound engineer.
10 hours of HD audio (the equivalent of 10 CDs…in this one book!)
Kids learn language naturally by hearing, seeing, and doing. This book lets them do all three at once—with no screens, no setup, and no pressure.
A Multisensory Powerhouse
Touch-to-hear interaction (no pen, no downloads, no fuss)
Seek & Find Gameplay: 5 levels, 50 games total
Hidden Word Hunts: like I Spy, but smarter
Headphone compatible: quiet play, classroom use, or sensory-sensitive learners
Grows with your child: from ages 3 to 103
It’s More Than a Book. It’s a Confidence-Building, Language-Launching, Joy Machine.
Helps ELL and ESL learners hear real-world English in diverse native accents
Supports neurodiverse, speech-delayed, and nonverbal children
Boosts spelling, reading readiness, and fine motor skills
Loved by parents, teachers, therapists, and even stroke recovery patients
“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
Tech Specs
Size: 13.4" x 13.4" x 0.87"
Weight: 4.2 lbs
Hardcover, built to last
Arrives with 3 replaceable AAA batteries
Includes snooze mode (with a hilarious snore!)
No screen. No Wi-Fi. Just touch-and-go.
Volume control, eco-conscious materials
Made with Love
From teaching on four continents to Highlights Magazine inspiration, this book was born from joy, inclusion, and a belief that words open worlds.
Created by:
Michelle Glorieux, founder of TA-DA!, educator, mom, globe-trotting linguist
Michelle Hiraishi, Nickelodeon artist
Jesse Lewis, Grammy-winning sound designer (Yo-Yo Ma team)
Now Available in English — and...
Coming soon: Spanish!
Made with UNAM Mexico + 19x Grammy-winning Rafa Sardina
Preorder the Spanish edition now and be among the first to get it this fall!
Shipping & Returns
Ships from Nashville, TN in 1–2 business days
Return policy [linked here]
Ready to bring home the magic of language?
The Book That Speaks Their Language — Literally.
TA-DA! Talking Picture Dictionary (English)
Finalist: Educational Toy of the Year 2025
Did you know? Vocabulary size at age 5 is the #1 predictor of school success—and even life outcomes. And for kids learning English? Vocabulary is what unlocks confidence and fluency.
That’s why we created the TA-DA! Talking Picture Dictionary: the world’s first talking book that teaches language through joyful, screen-free play.
No pen. No Wi-Fi. No app.
Just touch the page with your finger, and the book speaks.
Why It Works
1,000 essential English words (nouns found in and around a North American home)
10,000 sound effects and spoken words
23 different native speakers (yes—per word!)
Created by a globetrotting language teacher and multilingual mama, Harvard-Berkeley linguist, Nickelodeon artist, and Grammy-winning music producer and sound engineer.
10 hours of HD audio (the equivalent of 10 CDs…in this one book!)
Kids learn language naturally by hearing, seeing, and doing. This book lets them do all three at once—with no screens, no setup, and no pressure.
A Multisensory Powerhouse
Touch-to-hear interaction (no pen, no downloads, no fuss)
Seek & Find Gameplay: 5 levels, 50 games total
Hidden Word Hunts: like I Spy, but smarter
Headphone compatible: quiet play, classroom use, or sensory-sensitive learners
Grows with your child: from ages 3 to 103
It’s More Than a Book. It’s a Confidence-Building, Language-Launching, Joy Machine.
Helps ELL and ESL learners hear real-world English in diverse native accents
Supports neurodiverse, speech-delayed, and nonverbal children
Boosts spelling, reading readiness, and fine motor skills
Loved by parents, teachers, therapists, and even stroke recovery patients
“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
Tech Specs
Size: 13.4" x 13.4" x 0.87"
Weight: 4.2 lbs
Hardcover, built to last
Arrives with 3 replaceable AAA batteries
Includes snooze mode (with a hilarious snore!)
No screen. No Wi-Fi. Just touch-and-go.
Volume control, eco-conscious materials
Made with Love
From teaching on four continents to Highlights Magazine inspiration, this book was born from joy, inclusion, and a belief that words open worlds.
Created by:
Michelle Glorieux, founder of TA-DA!, educator, mom, globe-trotting linguist
Michelle Hiraishi, Nickelodeon artist
Jesse Lewis, Grammy-winning sound designer (Yo-Yo Ma team)
Now Available in English — and...
Coming soon: Spanish!
Made with UNAM Mexico + 19x Grammy-winning Rafa Sardina
Preorder the Spanish edition now and be among the first to get it this fall!
Shipping & Returns
Ships from Nashville, TN in 1–2 business days
Return policy [linked here]
Ready to bring home the magic of language?
The Book That Speaks Their Language — Literally.
TA-DA! Talking Picture Dictionary (English)
Finalist: Educational Toy of the Year 2025
Did you know? Vocabulary size at age 5 is the #1 predictor of school success—and even life outcomes. And for kids learning English? Vocabulary is what unlocks confidence and fluency.
That’s why we created the TA-DA! Talking Picture Dictionary: the world’s first talking book that teaches language through joyful, screen-free play.
No pen. No Wi-Fi. No app.
Just touch the page with your finger, and the book speaks.
Why It Works
1,000 essential English words (nouns found in and around a North American home)
10,000 sound effects and spoken words
23 different native speakers (yes—per word!)
Created by a globetrotting language teacher and multilingual mama, Harvard-Berkeley linguist, Nickelodeon artist, and Grammy-winning music producer and sound engineer.
10 hours of HD audio (the equivalent of 10 CDs…in this one book!)
Kids learn language naturally by hearing, seeing, and doing. This book lets them do all three at once—with no screens, no setup, and no pressure.
A Multisensory Powerhouse
Touch-to-hear interaction (no pen, no downloads, no fuss)
Seek & Find Gameplay: 5 levels, 50 games total
Hidden Word Hunts: like I Spy, but smarter
Headphone compatible: quiet play, classroom use, or sensory-sensitive learners
Grows with your child: from ages 3 to 103
It’s More Than a Book. It’s a Confidence-Building, Language-Launching, Joy Machine.
Helps ELL and ESL learners hear real-world English in diverse native accents
Supports neurodiverse, speech-delayed, and nonverbal children
Boosts spelling, reading readiness, and fine motor skills
Loved by parents, teachers, therapists, and even stroke recovery patients
“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
Tech Specs
Size: 13.4" x 13.4" x 0.87"
Weight: 4.2 lbs
Hardcover, built to last
Arrives with 3 replaceable AAA batteries
Includes snooze mode (with a hilarious snore!)
No screen. No Wi-Fi. Just touch-and-go.
Volume control, eco-conscious materials
Made with Love
From teaching on four continents to Highlights Magazine inspiration, this book was born from joy, inclusion, and a belief that words open worlds.
Created by:
Michelle Glorieux, founder of TA-DA!, educator, mom, globe-trotting linguist
Michelle Hiraishi, Nickelodeon artist
Jesse Lewis, Grammy-winning sound designer (Yo-Yo Ma team)
Now Available in English — and...
Coming soon: Spanish!
Made with UNAM Mexico + 19x Grammy-winning Rafa Sardina
Preorder the Spanish edition now and be among the first to get it this fall!
Shipping & Returns
Ships from Nashville, TN in 1–2 business days
Return policy [linked here]
Ready to bring home the magic of language?
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
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