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Early Speech Made Simple

A speech-language pathologist designed a book series that turns everyday reading into meaningful connection and communication.

ABOUT OUR BOOK SERIES

We Help Little Ones Build Early Speech and Language Skills

Developed by a speech-language pathologist.

The Gus and Wag Learn to Talk series makes early speech and language development simple, fun, and part of everyday life.

  • Builds early communication skills from the ground up
  • Uses simple beginning sounds and first words
  • Follows a developmental hierarchy, each book builds on the last
  • Designed to fit naturally into daily routines
  • Multisensory approach supports how young children learn best
  • Each book includes a parent guide with practical, ready-to-use tips

Simple steps. Real results. Starting from day one.

Skill-Building Made Simple

Short, parent-friendly explanations that make it easy to support your child’s communication at any stage.

Milestone-Focused Learning

Each story targets early speech and language milestones through playful interaction and repetition.

Guided Parent Tips

Clear strategies inside every book help you turn story time into meaningful learning moments.

Check Out Our Books
front cover of the Gus and Wag Learn to talk - Beginning Sounds and Words

Book One:
Gus and Wag Learn to Talk

Give your child a strong start with the first book in the Gus and Wag series. This story helps little ones build early communication skills through simple routines, playful interactions, and caregiver-friendly strategies you can use right away.

  • Step-by-step caregiver guide with early speech and language milestones
  • Target words are repeated throughout the story to support practice.
  • Simple sign language cues for key words
  • Reflection section at the end to help you plan next steps

WHAT’S AHEAD

More Books Are On the Way

The Gus and Wag Learn to Talk series is growing. Each new book supports a specific stage of early communication, allowing your child to build skills at their own pace.

What your child will explore in upcoming books:

  • Expressive speech (sounds, first words, early combinations)
  • Understanding language (identifying objects and actions, following directions)
  • Early pronunciation skills (/s/, /th/, /r/, final sounds)
  • Social communication (eye contact, sharing attention, turn-taking, and emotion awareness)

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