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I really like that this book provides advice for parents or guardians to help their children speak. While this cannot replace a speech pathologist if necessary, I do think that this can provide a parent some of the tools to work with their child on their speech. I’m pursuing a degree in Speech Pathology, and this book covers a lot that I have learned.

The illustrations in this book are adorable! This may make it an especially useful tool for a parent.

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As a former SLP myself, this is the exact type of book I often looked for to recommend to my clients and their caregivers. The illustrations are engaging and appealing to younger audiences with plenty of opportunities to model words beyond the text of the book. A perfect follow up to "Let's Go, Puppy" and a great addition to your bookshelf if you're a parent, caregiver, or supportive professional of any child developing early speech sounds.

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An excellent book that lays foundation for strong literacy skills.

The beginning pages gives caregivers ideas for how to expand on and use the book effectively.

The book itself is cute and I love the ideas for making it interactive and memorable. It's all things I try to do when I'm reading books in story times with babies and preschoolers. I wish there were more books like this!

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Holly's done it again. This delightful romp through Kitty's day is both fun and useful to me as an SLP. It has those high-frequency, early developing words; it has the repetition I'm going for in a session, and it catches the eye with those adorable illustrations by Emil Rutherford. I loved the first book (Let's Go, Puppy) and I'm adding this one to my list of faves as well.

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I loved this companion book to author Holly Rosensweig’s previous board book “Let’s Go, Puppy”. Emily Rutherford’s charming illustrations are featured once again and observant readers may notice the puppy makes a surprise appearance in this story line. This would be a worthwhile addition to baby’s first library and a favorite to explore with parents or caregivers . The bonus is that early language development can take place while enjoying time together. I highly recommend both books!

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What a great book for pre-k students age other young readers! I loved the adorable illustrations and the frequent use of high frequency words. Strongly recommend!!

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I love this book as much as I love “Let’s Go Puppy!” I was given early access to read it, and the toddlers that I have shared it with love it too! I will be adding this book to my personal collection of books that I use in therapy when it comes out in August. I will also recommend it to the families of children I serve. As a Speech-Language Pathologist, I see how invaluable reading with your child can be. This book also gives wonderful information to parents about speech and language strategies. The kids love to try and imitate the exclamatory words on each page, and the illustrations are beautiful.

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Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an arc to read, review, and rate.
As a parent of a child that had speech issues, I can appreciate that this book focuses on simple words and actions with illustrations that match as well as a guide on things to go and encourage in the front. This book can be a useful tool for parents of littles, regardless if they are working with a therapist or not.

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This picture book was fantastic in encouraging early literacy skills! There are repetitive words as well as a strong storyline. The repetition allows kids to recognize words and potentially sound them out as they become readers. The familiarity can also boost reader confidence. The actions words throughout the story also make it easy to keep little ones engaged. The art was beautiful, but not overwhelming. The tips for caregivers at the beginning are super handy as well! Highly recommend this book!

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This book has so many cute images that children will love. I really enjoy the simple lessons and the tips at the beginning for adults to use while reading with kids. I look forward to sharing this book with the little ones in my life.

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Very cute illustrations and I can definitely see this being a book that little ones can enjoy. Also one that won’t parents won’t mind reading over and over again.

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We loved this book! My son is 15 months and working on his first words, and he loved this book. This is perfect for reading to littles who aren’t ready for a full sit-down story, but are interested in books. The illustrations were adorable and it is a great read.

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I loved the simplicity of this book for developing reading with infants. It has great prompt for inexperienced parents in the cover. It uses a good range of early vocabulary with engaging pictures and lots of repetition. Delightful. Definitely one to recommend.

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This is a super cute book to encourage babies and toddlers to talk about things going on around them. I have a 2 year old and he loves kitties so this was interesting for him. The pictures were fun and the content was relevant for a baby or toddler. I think it was great that there isn't an overwhelming amount of background detail in the pictures as well. I appreciate that there's a parent guide and an early speech sounds infographic at the beginning of the book.

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‘Let’s Go, Kitty!’ by Holly Rosensweig is a beautiful book that serves as an excellent tool for early learning. With its sweet plot, adorable characters, and gorgeous illustrations, it’s sure to capture the hearts of young children and their caregivers.

Plot: ★★★★★
The plot of ‘Let’s Go, Kitty!’ is very sweet and perfectly suited for early learning. It’s short and simple, focusing on learning first sounds, which makes it an ideal choice for babies and young children just starting their reading journey. The narrative is engaging without being overwhelming, providing a delightful introduction to reading.

Characters: ★★★★★
The adorable kitten in this book is sure to become a favourite among youngsters. The character is well-crafted to be both relatable and lovable, making it easy for children to connect with the story. The kitten’s adventures are charming and perfectly tailored to the interests of young children.

Illustrations: ★★★★★
The illustrations in ‘Let’s Go, Kitty!’ are gorgeous. Each page is filled with vibrant, colourful artwork that brings the story to life. The illustrations are not only visually appealing but also enhance the storytelling, helping children to understand and engage with the plot.

Engagement: ★★★★★
This book is very engaging for young children. The combination of a sweet, simple plot and beautiful illustrations keeps children interested from start to finish. The story’s focus on first sounds also adds an educational element that makes it both fun and beneficial for early readers.

Readability: ★★★★★
‘Let’s Go, Kitty!’ has great read-aloud quality. The text is clear and rhythmic, making it easy for parents or caregivers to read to children. The repetition of sounds and words helps to reinforce learning, while the engaging narrative keeps children attentive and excited.

Enjoyment: ★★★★★
Overall, ‘Let’s Go, Kitty!’ is a quite cute and enjoyable read. Its sweet story and adorable characters make it a book that children will want to read again and again. Holly Rosensweig has created a delightful book that is both entertaining and educational, providing a wonderful reading experience for young children.

‘Let’s Go, Kitty!’ by Holly Rosensweig is a highly recommended early reading book. Its sweet plot, adorable characters, gorgeous illustrations, and engaging narrative make it a standout choice for young readers. This book is sure to become a beloved favourite in any child’s library.

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Thank you to NetGalley for the Advance Reader Copy of this August 27th 2024 release date children's board book.

This book is written by a Speech Therapist who opens the book with simple tips to help parents teach their children sounds and language. I am very interested in early childhood books because my twins were born 10-weeks prematurely, and I was advised to speak to them constantly, narrating my actions and the world around us, in order to develop language skills. I'm so thankful for that advice, as my kids ended up with late, but strong receptive and expressive language skills that I tie back to my constant verbal interactions with them.

Besides being educational, this book is charming and easy to narrate as a parent, highlighting actions, sounds, words, or whatever works for your child. Definitely recommend! 5-stars.

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Perfect for teaching babies their first words! The images are great to engage babies and help them notice what things look like and assist in them recognizes everyday objects. The parent guide for teaching at the beginning will definitely be so helpful to new parents. It had comprehensive and easy-to-do steps for parents to follow, and I think that this book will be a fun tool for parents to use in teaching their kids new words and basic terms.

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Really good book for little ones who are just starting to read. My daughter loved the pictures and she was able to expand on the story herself from looking at them.

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This was a cute little book of first sounds including an adorable little Kitty. The illustrations are sweet. There are repeated words to encourage your little one with their speech.

I intended to read this to my 4 year old, he is starting school in September. But the book is aimed at younger children and babies to help with speech - not reading - my mistake.

All in all a sweet little book I’m sure will help younger children with speech formation.

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Super easy read for the little ones, with adorable illustrations. Early reads are extremely important and this book makes it super fun.

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