Book Works: May is Better Hearing and Speech Month (BHSM)

Book Works are book recommendations by Communication Works (CW) that support speech, language, social and emotional growth for children.

Better Hearing and Speech Month (BHSM)

At Communication Works, we love to use books to teach concepts related to speech, language, and social communication. As you consider different options, seek out books that are developmentally appropriate for each child, culturally sensitive, and engaging. Some of the best books for building language, practicing speech/articulation and teaching vocabulary are simple, interactive, repetitive, or even wordless books. Below are a few of our therapists’ favorites (thank you Judy, Jennifer and Wendy for your recommendations):

Too Many Tamales by Gary Soto and Ed MartinezPicture of Too Many Tamales cover for BHSM

This delightful story about tamales, family connection, and a lost diamond ring is great for vocabulary development, sequencing, and teaching about emotions, problem solving, and predictions. English and Spanish version.Amazon affiliate link (opens in a new tab): https://amzn.to/2JMtKf5

More Parts by Tedd Arnold Picture of More Parts cover for BHSM

This cute story told in rhyme teaches idiomatic phrases in a lighthearted, fun way.Amazon affiliate link (opens in a new tab): https://amzn.to/2FFGhyg

Falling for Rapunzel by Leah Wilcox  Picture of Falling for Rapunzel cover for BHSM

This cute twist on a class fairy tale provides helpful lessons in listening. It depicts how a person might mis-hear what someone else says and how that changes the meaning of the message.Amazon affiliate link (opens in a new tab): https://amzn.to/2rjqEZn

Monsters Can Mosey by Gillia M. Olson  Picture of Monsters Can Mosey cover for BHSM

Why just walk when you can lurch or stomp instead? This is a great story for vocabulary development. It shows how words can vary in intensity and give more or less information to the listener.Amazon affiliate link (opens in a new tab): https://amzn.to/2jpAuo1

Look-Alikes: The More You Look, The More You See by Joan Steiner  Picture of Look Alikes cover for BHSM

This “seek and find” book can be used to play a game that develops vocabulary and language skills. While looking at the pages together, one student finds, then describes, a picture, and the other student guesses what the object might be.Amazon affiliate link (opens in a new tab): https://amzn.to/2Ibyvlo

Where’s My Truck? by Karen Beaumont  Picture of Where's My Truck cover for BHSM

This book in rhyme tells the story of a boy who has lost a favorite toy. It’s is an excellent choice for working on emotional awareness and regulation as well as prepositions and spelling.Amazon affiliate link (opens in a new tab): https://amzn.to/2IaZSvP

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