Presenting the world’s 1st
TALKING word book
Did you know?
1. Vocabulary—not math or science—is the #1 predictor of a child’s life success.
2. You can predict a child’s future success by # of words they know entering kindergarten.
3. Strong vocabulary is the best way to fast-track learning a new language!
Build a rockstar vocabulary…
…with this one easy tool.
Meet the Incredible Talking Picture Dictionary
A whopping 1,000 words
Up to 2 dozen different native speakers for every word
10 HOURS of audio in incredible high-definition
(that’s equiv. to 10 CDs - in this one book!)10,000 real, cultural & kid-fun sound effects
Culture in all its glory & fun, including holidays, traditions, and authentic audio from historical moments like MLK’s ‘I Have A Dream’ & Armstrong’s Apollo Landing on the Moon
Not to mention
Multi-sensory Mastery
See. Hear. Touch. Experience like Nothing Else on The Planet. Language Learning sticks when it engages sight, sound, and touch—all at once.
Brain-Boosting Focus
& Fine Motor Skills
Screen-Free,
Gamified Learning
Precision meets concentration. Kids strengthen fine motor skills, build focus, and develop patience as they learn to activate the sounds.
Play your way to fluency. 50 interactive seek-and-find games keep learners engaged—leveling up their skills, one touch at a time.
“This is one of the most innovative products I’ve seen in at least 20 years.
I’m exceedingly happy about this line. It’s the best find of Astra!
- Sallie Kashiwa, The Good Toy Group Board Member
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.
Debuting in English, and coming soon: español!
This is a complete, first step for language learning,
literally at their fingertips!
Finally, what kids need most when starting a new language—joy, empowerment, WORDS!
And now, it’s in the most multi-sensory, screen-free package known to man!
See, read, touch, play, hear—and fast-track acquisition!
All it takes is a l’il touch to paper. No downloads, no pens, no fuss—this self-contained book is the first step to fluency. It helps kids crack the code of language, understanding letters, phonics, and how they come together to form words.
Is your finger ready?
Plug in headphones —
directly into your book!
Watch a real class in Belgium loving language learning!
Discovered & highlighted on Educational TV in Paris, France! Watch with subtitles here:
Meet our community:
Our books feature real kids & educators from the very best schools…all around the world!
“Without grammar very little can be conveyed,
without vocabulary
nothing
can be conveyed.”
-David Wilkins, linguist
“Why focus on vocabulary first? Because it’s the missing piece, the key that builds confidence and joy in learning. My two decades of teaching across continents taught me the power of words. Traditional methods—rote memorization, detached language labs—just don’t cut it. They strip the joy from a process that should be vibrant, explorative, and engaging.
Equally important, this first series aims to immerse learners in the sights and sounds of culture, directly from the voices of those living it. We’re fostering a dialogue about culture that’s often overlooked, yet essential. By raising our children amidst these rich narratives, we’re shaping a future that’s wiser, kinder, and more connected, shaping kids ready to thrive - and excel in the 21st century.”
The word on the street!
300 words are necessary to travel
1,000 are necessary for conversation
3,000 words is said to be the beginning of fluency
There are 1000 words in one talking dictionary!
This book 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!
See 3 fabulous ways to play!
What do Lady Gaga’s Born this way and your talking dictionary have in common? Click and see!
Watch as the repeating comes naturally
And we just LOVE
that one incredibly insightful school principal in Milwaukee
ordered an English talking dictionary for all 100 newcomers in her school
so that not only the kids, but also THEIR FAMILIES
could build easily, joyfully, and affordably build a foundation in their new language.
Watch their confidence soar!
Watch a class in Belgium in action loving learning English!
Who knew language learning could be so darn fun!
Mailbox love from these Ukranian sisters, savoring learning!
Tips
from the CEO’s son
P.S. (This is the REAL book, with the REAL sound, Absolutely NO augmentations were made. This video was shot with an iPhone.)
