3 Reasons Why You Should Read The Aussie Baby’s First Words Series by Tom Jellett

What’s the book about?

A first words book for Aussie babies by award-winning creator Tom Jellett.

Find your bowl, spoon, cup and all the other things your baby needs at dinner time.

Containing Australian vocabulary (no diapers or strollers!), Aussie Baby’s First Words books are perfect for helping babies and toddlers learn their first words. Designed to be read again and again (and again!).

Collect the entire Aussie Baby’s First Words series!

Recommended for: 

Ages 1+

Three reasons to read it: 

1. Aussie Baby’s First Words #1: Dinner Time! is packed with Aussie-specific vocabulary! It’s not just about learning the basics, it’s about learning words like bowl, spoon, cup and all the things little Aussie ones use during mealtime, but in a totally fun, local way. No diapers or strollers here! This book is all about what babies really need to know for dinner time. Perfect for any Aussie family to get those little learners talking in true Aussie style!
2. Jellett’s illustrations are a feast for the eyes! They’re super fun, colourful and full of personality. The simple yet adorable drawings of food, utensils and baby-friendly items are bound to keep your baby entertained and help them connect words with pictures. Plus, they’re the kind of images that babies can look at again and again without getting bored. It’s the perfect book for those daily read-alouds!
3. This book is more than just cute pictures; it’s also an awesome way to help little ones develop language skills. With simple words and repetitive phrases, Aussie Baby’s First Words #1: Dinner Time! makes learning easy and fun. Babies can start to associate everyday items with their Aussie names and get into the rhythm of language, all while they learn what’s around them at mealtime. It’s all about laying the foundation for strong language development.

Buy a copy of Aussie Baby’s First Words #1: Dinner Time! here.

Buy a copy of Aussie Baby’s First Words #2: Bed Time! here.

About the author:

Tom Jellett is a Sydney-based illustrator. For over twenty years he has illustrated a number of books for children including Dirt by Sea by Michael Wagner, the My Dad Thinks He’s Funny series by Katrina Germein, Tiny Tradies by Tami Sussman and the Besties series with Sporty Kids author Felice Arena. His work can also be seen in a number of magazines and newspapers, including editorial illustrations for The Weekend Australian. Tom was also recently included in the Books category for Illustrators 65, and exhibited at the Society of Illustrators, New York in 2024.