100 First Words (Familius)

A tongue-in-cheek board book with characters and terms that every bibliophile wants to teach to the next generation, with colorful illustrations by Kyle Kershner You have a stack of unread books, but you still keep buying new ones. Your ideal evening would be spent reading on a cozy chair. And you know the book is ALWAYS better than the movie. Congratulations-you're a bookworm, and it's your job to ensure the little ones you care about grow up to love books just as much as you do. Curated by bookworm Stephanie Campisi, author of Quacks Like a Duck, this collection of bookish words is the perfect addition to any home library. With references to classic and contemporary literature, adult and children's books, 100 First Words for Little Bookworms is the ultimate collection of words every book lover should know from a young age. Stephanie Campisi is an Australian author living in the US. Her picture books to date include the Kirkus-starred Ugly Dumpling, Luis and Tabitha, Very Lulu, Five Sisters, and Axolotls: Day to ZZZ. Quacks Like a Duck is her sixth book, and combines two of her very favorite Aussie things: platypuses and pavlovas. Kyle Kershner has loved drawing since he was a tot. He graduated from the Savannah College of Art and Design with a BFA in sequential art and spends his days doing what he loves most: illustrating children's books and making kid-friendly art.

Join the fun and get your baby in on the lingo of being a true Utahn from day one in this colorful, humorous board book celebrating 100 First Words for Little Utahns. Driving up and down the I-15, exploring gorgeous national parks, and dipping everything in fry sauce, we're Utahns in every fiber of our being. But how do we pass on our love for this bea-UTAH-ful state to our baby? Oh my heck! Introducing 100 First Words for Little Utahns, a state primer for kids learning their first words from author Christopher Robbins! Forget apple and dog. Little Utahns are ready to move from ABC to MLM and other Utah-specific words like Timp, Pando, and Deseret. Packed with hilarious illustrations by McKay Rappleyea and 100 words every Utah-born baby should know. Whether you bleed red or blue, “100 First Words for Little Utahns” is the perfect board book for families who call Utah home.

A playful board book for Colorado-born babies, filled with pop culture references, historic sites, and more We're living that Colorado life! In the Centennial State, we have mountains to the west and plains to the east, and a whole lot of beauty in between. But how do we pass our love of colorful Colorado on to our little ones? Introducing 100 First Words for Little Coloradans, a state primer for kids learning their first words! Forget apple and dog-little Coloradans are ready to move from ABC to SUP and other Colorado-specific words like granola, crampons, and Casa Bonita (if you know, you know). Packed with hilarious illustrations and 100 words every Colorado-dwelling baby should know (before any others, of course), 100 First Words for Little Coloradans is the perfect board book for families who call the Centennial State home. Mother-daughter team Jessica and Shea Speer live in the Rocky Mountains surrounded by diverse wildlife, rugged trails, and breathtaking views found only in Colorado. When not writing books, they can be found hanging out in local coffee shops, browsing bookstores, and exploring new places. Gareth Williams lives in London with his amazing wife. From an early age he's loved to draw, and that passion continues to this day. It's something he still can't believe he gets to do for a living. Williams has illustrated everything from editorial illustrations to children's books.

A tongue-in-cheek primer for Texas-born babies, filled with pop culture references, historic sites, and more Howdy, y'all! We're known as the Friendship State, but don't mess with Texas! We've got skeeters and bobcats, and the best darn brisket you'll ever taste. But how do we pass our love of this great state on to our little ones? Introducing 100 First Words for Little Texans, a state primer for kids learning their first words! Forget apple and dog. Little Texans are ready to move from ABC to BBQ and other Texas-specific words like oil, Alamo, and tex-mex (if you know, you know). Packed with hilarious illustrations and 100 words every Texas-dwelling baby should know (before any others, of course), 100 First Words for Little Texans is the perfect board book for families who call the Lone Star State home. Christopher Robbins is the founder and president of Familius and the cofounder of Hummingbird Digital Media. He is married to his Familius partner and acquisitions editor, Michele Robbins, and they reside in Sanger, California, with their nine children. Gareth Williams lives in London with his amazing wife. From an early age he's loved to draw, and that passion continues to this day. It's something he still can't believe he gets to do for a living. Gareth has illustrated everything from editorial illustrations to children's books.

There's a TARDIS cookie jar in our kitchen. A Picard air freshener in our car. And we won't even mention Harry Potter in the bathroom. We're geeks and proud of it! But is there nothing for baby? Inconceivable! Introducing 100 First Words for Little Geeks, a deliciously nerdy primer for kids learning their first words! Forget apple and dog. Little geeks are ready for holy grail, warp core, and intergalactic catastrophe (okay, forget that last one, but they'll learn tribble and that's about the same thing). Packed with hilarious illustrations and 100 words every geek baby should know (before any others, of course), 100 First Words for Little Geeks is the perfect board book for geek families everywhere. Great Scott! Brooke Jorden earned a BA in English and editing from Brigham Young University. The author of If It Fits, I Sits: The Ultimate Cat Quotebook, I Dig Bathtime, and the Lit for Little Hands series, Brooke is also the managing editor at Familius. Brooke, her husband, their three children, and their cat live in Cedar Hills, Utah.

We've got pizza rats and bodega cats. We'll grab a slice or some bagel and schmear, but don't even think about calling a "taxi." Fuhgeddaboudit! A true New Yorker knows it's a "cab"! Yerrr! Introducing 100 First Words for Little New Yorkers, a state primer for kids learning their first words! Forget apple and dog. Little New Yorkers are ready to move from ABC to MTA and other New York-specific words like borough, hero, and egg cream (if you know, you know). Packed with hilarious illustrations and 100 words every NYC-dwelling baby should know (before any others, of course), 100 First Words for Little New Yorkers is the perfect board book for families who call the City home. Ashley McPhee, a former children's book editor, is a full-time writer and graduate student. She lives in New York City with her husband, a labradoodle, and two adventure cats.

A playful board book for gaming families, filled with classic gaming references, famous game designers, and more Eat. Sleep. Game. Repeat. Raise those squeakers right with all the gaming references and terminology they need to be goated. Introducing 100 First Words for Little Gamers, a primer for gamer kids learning their first words from gamer and designer Carlos Guerrero. Forget apple and dog. Your little gamers are ready to move from ABC to CPU and other gaming-specific words like console, nerf, and the Duke (if you know, you know). Filled with Easter eggs every gamer should know, 100 First Words for Little Gamers is the perfect primer for gaming families. Those little n00bs will be pros before you know it! Carlos Mireles-Guerrero is a Latino designer, artist, and illustrator. He is currently the art administrator and designer at Familius publishing. He is also the cofounder of Judging by the Cover: A Bookstore, an independent bookstore focused on amplifying historically marginalized voices. Mireles-Guerrero loves and respects all forms of art and has been gaming ever since he could remember, so his first book, 100 First Words for Little Gamers, is a combination of his passions. He currently resides in Fresno, California, with his wife and two dogs.

Cruising down the 5, rocking our Levis, and sipping a Cactus Cooler, we're Californians, fosho. But, like, how do we pass these big California vibes on to baby? Eureka! Introducing 100 First Words for Little Californians, a state primer for kids learning their first words! Forget apple and dog. Little Californians are ready to move from ABC to PCH and other California-specific words like the Industry, traffic, and animal style (if you know, you know). Packed with hilarious illustrations and 100 words every Cali-born baby should know (before any others, of course), 100 First Words for Little Californians is the perfect board book for families who call California home. Ashley Marie Mireles was born and raised in the heart of California's Central Valley, where her time visiting the library blossomed into a career in publishing. She currently lives in Fresno, California, with her boyfriend of seven years and their terrier.

Is macroeconomics the dinner table talk in your house? Do you discuss stocks and bonds instead of the weather? Are you the boss at work? It's only rational that your baby will be a leader too! But how to get their leadership started? Introducing 100 First Words for Little CEOs, a dashingly sharp vocabulary primer for kids learning their first words! Forget apple and dog. Little CEOs are ready for revenue, philanthropy, and innovation. With terms from every aspect of business, these little CEOs will be ready to manage their own company, even at the age of 2. (Or maybe just their families). Packed with fun illustrations and 100 words every boss baby should know, 100 First Words for Little CEOs is the perfect gift for executive families everywhere.

Are you a theoretical physicist? An engineer? A mathematician? Then of course your baby will be a genius too. But where to begin? Introducing 100 First Words for Little Geniuses, a brainy primer for kids learning their first words! Forget apple and dog. Little geniuses are ready for quark, integral, and thermodynamics. From math to physics to philosophy, these are the words every budding genius needs in his or her vocabulary (even at the age of 2). Packed with fun illustrations and 100 words every genius baby should know, 100 First Words for Little Geniuses is the perfect board book for smart families everywhere.

There's protein powder in the pantry and a yoga mat in the living room. We meal prep and take #flexFriday selfies. We're living the fit life and proud of it! But is there nothing for baby? Introducing 100 First Words for Little Gym Rats, a health and fitness primer for kids learning their first words! Forget apple and dog. Little gym rats are ready to move from ABCs to BCAAs and other important exercise-related words like hypertrophy, deadlift, and Arnold. Packed with hilarious illustrations and 100 words every active baby should know (before any others, of course), 100 First Words for Little Gym Rats is the perfect board book for fit families everywhere. The best way to introduce your child to what Mommy or Daddy does at the gym and to teach the importance of health and fitness from the very beginning! Andrea Veenker is a wife, mother, influencer, and bodybuilder. She is passionate about fitness and teaching her children to love health, wellness, and to value and love their amazing bodies. She is thrilled to share that same love with your family through this book.

We can see the aurora borealis from the backyard and the Rockies from the front porch. We can always go for pancakes and maple syrup or some ketchup chips. And we'll watch the Stanley Cup playoffs no matter who's playing! We're Canadians, through and through. But what about the baby, eh? What do you know? Introducing 100 First Words for Little Canadians, a Great White North primer for kids learning their first words! Forget apple and dog. Little Canadians are ready to move from ABC to RCMP and other Canada-specific words like bakeapple, ogopogo, and Celine. Packed with hilarious illustrations and 100 words every Canadian baby should know (before any others, of course), 100 First Words for Little Canadians is the perfect board book for families who call Canada home. Pierre Lamielle is a Chopped Canada winner and the author and illustrator of several cookbooks, including The Munchy Munchy Cookbook for Kids. He loves to eat pickles with Vanessa and go on adventures with his dog, Fife.

Are you an artist? Then of course your baby will inherit your creative genes! But how to get your prodigy started on the path of complementary colors and 2-point perspectives? Introducing 100 First Words for Little Artists, an artistic primer for kids learning their first words! Forget apple and dog. Little artists are ready for CMYK, caricature, and ceramics. With terms from across the spectrum of visual arts, this is a must-have collection of words every budding artist needs in their vocabulary (even at the age of 2). Packed with fun illustrations and 100 words every prodigy should know, 100 First Words for Little Artists is the perfect board book for artistic families everywhere.