• Age: 2 to 18
• Grade: p to 12

This soothing picture book is a wonderful introduction to the first 100 animals for curious young minds. Part of the MY FIRST series, it invites children to discover and name animals from around the world, enhancing their vocabulary and curiosity. With gentle illustrations, each page introduces a new creature—from playful pets to exotic wildlife—in a way that captivates attention and builds familiarity with the animal kingdom. Designed for early learners, it’s a perfect tool for parents and children to bond as they explore together.

By focusing on descriptive learning, the book encourages children to not only identify animals but also describe their characteristics, colors, and habitats. This interactive approach to learning supports language development and comprehension, fostering an early love for reading and discovery. Each animal brings new words and questions, making it an ideal read for curious children ready to put words to the world around them.

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Stéphanie G. Vachon holds a bachelor's and a professional master's degree in speech-language pathology from the Université de Montréal. She began her career working with preschool and school-aged children experiencing various speech, language, and communication challenges at the Marie Enfant Rehabilitation Center, affiliated with CHU Sainte-Justine. Currently, she works with children aged 0 to 5 and their families through the Agir Tôt program in a CLSC setting. Alongside her dedication to speech-language pathology, Stéphanie has a profound passion for children’s literature. After completing a short program in children’s literature, she is now finishing a graduate diploma in the field at UQTR. In addition to her professional work, Stéphanie is a literary contributor to Lurelu, the only Quebec-based magazine exclusively focused on children’s literature. She has also written for Le Berlingot, a directory of children’s books created by speech-language pathologists to promote quality interactive reading for preschoolers. Stéphanie is the author of five picture books for toddlers, published by Shoebox media.

"A child's vocabulary expands by leaps and bounds when we name the things around them and describe what they are doing." - Stéphanie G. Vachon, speech-language pathologist