America’s Educational Toy of the Year 2025 Finalist
The Book That Talks—
And Gets Kids Talking, Too.
Real voices. 1,000 foundational words.
No screens. No pens. No apps. Just one beautiful book your child can touch with their fingers to hear language come alive.
(Ages 3+)
The English Talking Dictionary is sold out (thank you!)
Be the first to know about our next-generation Talking Dictionary.
Coming soon: The Spanish Talking Dictionary, created with UNAM Mexico.
While you wait, the same screen-free magic lives on in our Language Adventures series for little learners, 0-5.
Meet the Incredible Talking Picture Dictionary—
1,000 words spoken by up to 23 real native speakers, per word!
10 hours of high-definition audio (that’s like 10 CDs, in this one easy-to-use book!)
10,000 authentic, culturally-rich & kid-fun sound effects
Seek-and-Find game: 5 levels, 50+ interactive word challenges
Culture in every page: holidays, history, daily life
Compatible with headphones or external speaker
Used by toddlers*, kids, teens, adults…even stroke survivors
The Talking Picture Dictionary was designed to be independently used by 6+, but we get love letters from so many families
who use this book as their go-to at night with toddlers. (And rightfully so! You can predict life success by number of words
entering kindergarten!) The Dictionary is safety tested for 3+. It is powered by (3) AAA batteries.
A powerful first step for language learning & speech development—without a screen in sight.
“Without grammar very little can be conveyed,
without vocabulary
nothing
can be conveyed.”
-David Wilkins, linguist
“This is one of the most innovative products I’ve seen in at least 20 years.”
- Sallie Kashiwa, The Good Toy Group Board Member
The Talking Dictionary gets love letters from
kids, & adults learning a 1st or 2nd language;
refugees, immigrants, speech therapists,
individuals with autism and dyslexia…
and even helped a stroke victim regain her speech.
What Happens When Kids Touch Language:
They Crack the Code
of Pronunciation
They Feel Great!
They build Confidence…That Makes Them Want More.
They Enjoy the
Learning Process
They Remember
Better & Longer
They Improve Both
Writing AND Speaking
They are More
Focused, Calm
The TA-DA! Difference
We’re Obsessed With the Details
23 Real Voices
Every word is spoken by up to 23 different voices—kids, parents, grandparents, and even a Harvard–Berkeley linguist. Your child hears authentic pronunciation across ages and accents, building confidence and natural speaking skills.
Culture You Can See & Hear
Holidays, songs, and real-life moments leap off the page—Happy Halloween, “I love you,” Thanksgiving dinner, lemonade stands, a Christmas carol, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, even Neil Armstrong’s moon landing and Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream.” Kids don’t just learn words—they experience culture.
Touchable Learning
No plastic buttons. Real paper touchpoints spark focus, calm, and fine motor strength—the same pathways needed for writing and speaking.
Unparalleled Sound Fidelity
Produced with a 19-time GRAMMY winner, every word is crisp and clear—so it feels like the voices are right in the room.
Built by Experts. Designed by a Mama-Teacher.
Backed by Science.
Kids learn best when language is joyful and multisensory. That’s why every TA-DA! book is built with:
Science-backed touch-to-sound memory methods
Real voices, no AI
Grammy-winning music producers
Authentic local illustrators
Real Classrooms, Linguists, Multilingual Families
ENGLISH • SPANISH
NO TWO CULTURES ARE THE SAME.
NO TWO DICTIONARIES ARE EITHER.
Our talking dictionaries are a deep dive into the culture of the language, complete with culturally relevant illustrations and sound. We make each and every one alongside our esteemed educational partners from those cultures, to ensure your children gain true fluency and insights beyond words.
Our CEO’s 5 year-old has tips!
