Big accomplishments come from little first steps. Kids will love to start down the road to reading with The American Heritage® Picture Word Book, designed for prereaders as well as for children who are already beginning to recognize letters and words. Each page contains a lively scene chock full of familiar items to search for and talk about, with more than 400 items to discover and name throughout the book, 250 labeled to promote word recognition - a critical step in achieving reading readiness. From Kitchen to Bedroom, Playground to Classroom, and Ocean to Outer Space, these exuberant scenes feature children and a playful guinea pig who just can't keep from poking her nose into everything around her. Colors, Numbers, Shapes, Opposites, and Seasons are grouped on colorful spreads at the back of the book. Best of all, the spirited action on every page reinforces the idea that reading is an occasion for active fun and discovery. The American Heritage® Libro Ilustrado de Palabras, a Spanish- language edition of the Picture Word Book, contains the same sprightly drawings with Spanish word labels - perfect for children learning to read Spanish as either a first or a second language.