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?