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…
AND Learn English Pronunciation
…with this one fun, easy tool!
Meet the Incredible Talking Picture Dictionary
A whopping 1,000 words—written AND pronounced by up to 2 dozen different native speakers for each and every one!
10 HOURS of audio in incredible high-definition sound (that’s equiv. to 10 CDs!)
10,000 authentic, culturally-rich & kid-fun sound effects
5 levels, 50 games of interactive seek-n-find fun!
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
Headphone or external speaker compatible
“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
Watch your kids THRIVE, as they:
Crack the Code
of English Pronunciation
Each word is spoken by dozens of real native speakers—men, women, different ages, different intonations. And yes, a Harvard–Berkeley-trained linguist clearly enunciates every single word. Kids hear a myriad variety, nuance, and proper pronunciation—in one easy to use, playful tool
Master the Beginning, with All Their Senses
See. Hear. Touch. Language Learning STICKS when it engages sight, sound, and touch. And this is the only tool that does it ALL at once!
Remember Better
& Longer
Touch builds memory. That’s why kids remember more when they learn with their hands—not screens. Every press, every word, is a mini workout for the brain that makes learning stick.
Build Self-Confidence
& Pride
Improve Focus, Calm
& Fine Motor Skills
Improve both Writing
AND Speaking
Every word they hear, they also see. And every word they touch is spelled out in a clean, early-reading font—so kids get comfortable with the rhythm of language before they even know they’re learning it.
These books help kids slow down, stay with a task, and feel proud of their progress. That’s how confidence grows. (talk more about play, fun ,silly sounds, culture insights that bride cultures…
No screens, no pressure—just the quiet rhythm of learning through touch. As kids place their fingers on the page, they’re building fine motor control, concentration, and calm.
Debuting in English. Coming soon: español!
Plug in headphones —
directly into your book!
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.
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!
And we just LOVE
that one incredibly insightful school principal in Milwaukee
SENT HOME an English talking dictionary with all 100 newcomers in her school
so that not only the kids, but also THEIR FAMILIES
could easily, joyfully, and affordably build a strong foundation in their new language.
This is a complete, first step for language learning,
literally at their fingertips!
See 3 fabulous ways to play!
Plug in your headphones!
Discovered & highlighted on Educational TV in Paris, France! Watch with subtitles here:
Watch their confidence soar!
Amp in up! Plug an external speaker right in your book!
Who knew language learning could be so darn fun!
Our CEO’s 5 year-old has tips!
Watch a class in Belgium in action loving learning English!
Meet the voices in your books!
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. -Michelle Glorieux, CEO, TA-DA!
“Without grammar very little can be conveyed,
without vocabulary
nothing
can be conveyed.”
-David Wilkins, linguist
The word on the street!
300 words are necessary to travel.
1,000 is the onset of conversation.
3,000 words is the onset of fluency.
There are 1000 words in one talking dictionary!
