Clap, Wave, Blow a Kiss!: Teach Babies and Toddlers 12+ Milestone Gestures! (My First Learn-to-Talk Books)

By: Cohen M.A. CCC-SLP CLC, Stephanie

Published by Sourcebooks Explore, 2026-07-07

Encourage your little one's first words―through fun gesture milestones!
Turn everyday moments into powerful opportunities for language growth with Clap, Wave, Blow a Kiss!―a joyful board book designed by an early speech expert. Perfect for babies and toddlers, this book uses playful gestures to boost communication and social-emotional skills even before first words appear.
Why you'll love this book: Builds communication skills: Introduces simple, everyday gestures like clapping, waving, pointing, and more―milestones that help young kids express themselves and pave the way for talking. Created by an expert: Developed by speech-language pathologist and early speech expert Stephanie Cohen, ensuring every page supports healthy language development. Adorable, real-life photos: Engaging photos invite little ones to copy, learn, and connect, while modeling social-emotional skills. Rhyme and repetition: Bouncy rhythms and rhymes keep babies and toddlers engaged and encourage them to join in again and again.
Whether you're a parent, caregiver, or educator, Clap, Wave, Blow a Kiss! is a joyful, research-backed way to nurture your child's first steps toward talking―one gesture at a time!