Let's Talk!

By Dr. Angela C. Mattke M.D. and Rachel Hurd-Wood

An interactive celebration of toddlers' growing social and communication skills with playful sliders, lift-the-flaps, and touch-and-feel textures. Written and designed with the pediatric experts at Mayo Clinic.

Let's Talk is a vibrant celebration of the social and language milestones toddlers experience between 18 and 24 months. Co-created with Mayo Clinic pediatrician Dr. Angela Mattke, this interactive board book is designed to support both toddlers and their grownups. Through colorful scenes and relatable moments--like stacking blocks, playing pretend, and learning to take turns--this book encourages early conversations, emotional expression, and social connection. With simple phrases and familiar routines, Let's Talk helps kids reach key developmental milestones, while having fun along the way.

Milestones featured in the book include: Using simple phrases Using two- to four-word sentences Recognizing names of parts of the body Recognizing names of familiar people and objects Learning to take turns Playing socially with other children Showing a preference for certain people and toys Walking alone Singing and dancing Expert insights gently guide parents while celebrating each child's unique pace of growth.

Backed by trusted Mayo Clinic expertise, the Healthy Milestones series combines playful sliders, lift-the-flaps, and touch-and-feel textures to support early learning and connection. These interactive board books turn everyday moments into opportunities for exploration, language, movement, and bonding between little ones and their grownups.

Mayo Clinic Press Kids creates empowering health and wellness content in partnership with pediatric experts. Proceeds from the sale of every book go to benefit important medical research and education and Mayo Clinic.

• Format: Board book
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FK1QFDXK
• ISBN13: 9798887703800
• Release Date: July 2026
• Publisher: Mayo Clinic Press Kids
• Length: 18 Pages
• Age Range: 2 years and up
• Grade Range: Preschool