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The British Museum

The Big Book of First Words – British Museum

£11.99

Inspiring Design
Developmental Benefits

Museum treasures meet first words. This board book pairs over 250 everyday words with photographic images from the British Museum's collection—bringing ancient Egyptian cats, Japanese armour, and Renaissance art into a toddler's vocabulary journey.

The sturdy tabbed pages make independent page turns easy, whilst the real photographs offer something different from typical first word books. Each object has a story behind it, and curious adults can explore these through a QR code that links to the museum's online collection.

Book details:

Over 250 first words organised by theme
Photographic images from British Museum collection
20 pages, board book format
Free Stories Aloud audio recording included

Suitable for children aged 12 months and up

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Further Information

What's Included: 20-page board book featuring over 250 first words organised by theme, each paired with photographic images of objects from the British Museum collection.

About the Publisher: Published by Nosy Crow in collaboration with the British Museum. Nosy Crow is known for beautifully designed, durable children's books with thoughtful educational content.

Special Features: Includes QR code linking to extended information about featured objects on the British Museum website, plus free Stories Aloud audio recording accessible by scanning the QR code.

Format: Sturdy board book construction with tabbed pages designed for small hands. Dimensions approximately 30cm x 28cm

Product Specifications

ISBN: 9781839949258

Publisher: Nosy Crow (in collaboration with The British Museum)

Format: Board book

Pages: 20

Dimensions: Approximately 30cm (w) x 28cm (h)

Age Range: 12 months and up

Language: English

Publication Date: September 2023

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The British Museum

Founded in 1753 as the world's first free national museum, The British Museum brings together cultures from across the globe under one roof. Each product in their children's collection transforms learning into adventure, connecting young minds with fascinating stories from human history and diverse cultures worldwide.

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