By Yong Fenlon, publication year 2025, fiction, Toddler's Picture Book.
Short sentences for early readers.
Repeated sounds like tap, splash, to engage toddlers.
i.e., example - The reason "Fwowers happy" is not a spelling MISTAKE is that it reflects how a young child, like one-year-old Mia, would naturally speak as they are still learning to PRONOUNCE words correctly. At this age, toddlers often replace certain sounds with ones that are easier for them to say.
The word "flowers" is challenging for a baby because the "L" sound is tricky to pronounce early on. Many babies replace "L" with "W," making "flowers" sound like "fwowers."
This is a normal part of language development and is known as PHONOLOGICAL SUBSTITUTION, where babies simplify speech sounds to match what they can physically produce.
When I write a story for a baby character like Mia, it's common to use these playful, phonetically accurate "mistakes" to reflect her age and stage of language development. This makes the character feel more authentic and relatable to readers familiar with how TODDLERS speak.
So, "fwowers" ISN'T A SPELLING ERROR - it's an intentional way of showing how Mia says "flowers" in her BABY TALK!
Simple dialogue to mimic natural toddler conversations and reactions.
Focus on sensory excitement and sibling interactions.
Rainy days don't have to be gloomy!
The story is simple yet full of fun moments that toddlers can relate to, making it perfect for a cheerful read-aloud story!
Join Mia, a curious one-year-old girl, and her big brother Max, a lively three-year-old, as they turn a rainy morning into a day full of laughter, imagination,