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Ms. Rachel and the Special Surprise: Encouraging Speech and Learning Through Play and Music

Author Ms. Rachel
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On sale Sep 24, 2024 | 9 Minutes | 9780593943311
Age 0-3 years | Up to Preschool
Ms. Rachel—the fastest-growing phenomenon in children’s educational entertainment—brings her signature teaching style to her debut picture book, adapted for audio! With favorite songs and language development techniques from her videos, Ms. Rachel asks young listeners to help her find a very special surprise just for them. 

Ms. Rachel is looking for something very special, and she needs your help finding it!

With more than 20 important milestones featured—including gestures and speech—Ms. Rachel brings educational expertise to her debut picture book. Using key lessons from her YouTube channel and threading them into an interactive story, she shows kids and parents alike fun ways to engage and play!

Fans of Ms. Rachel will recognize characters and music from their favorite videos while Ms. Rachel guides listeners through exercises like pointing and call and response. After the adventure ends, you can use the helpful tips included on the back to assist with brain and language development for your little one.

Kids are sure to listen and re-listen to this new classic! With fun song lyrics and recognizable phrases, there’s plenty to keep them delighted and engaged with their favorite teacher. And, as always, she makes sure they know just how special they are!
"A fun, familiar, interactive tale that will especially resonate with the author’s many fans." —Kirkus Reviews

"Will delight fans and likely recruit a new audience....[A] bright and jolly experience, making this a work that kids (and their grown-ups) will want to read again and again." —School Library Journal
MS. RACHEL (Rachel Griffin Accurso) is a passionate educator and award-winning songwriter. She has a masters in music education from NYU. She is currently pursuing a second masters degree in Early Childhood Education. She has done many trainings and courses in areas such as speech development, early childhood development and early intervention. Ms. Rachel believes all children are capable, brilliant and important. Her sweet little son inspires her work, and she is married to the amazing Mr. Aron (AKA Herbie!). They live in New York City. View titles by Ms. Rachel

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Ms. Rachel—the fastest-growing phenomenon in children’s educational entertainment—brings her signature teaching style to her debut picture book, adapted for audio! With favorite songs and language development techniques from her videos, Ms. Rachel asks young listeners to help her find a very special surprise just for them. 

Ms. Rachel is looking for something very special, and she needs your help finding it!

With more than 20 important milestones featured—including gestures and speech—Ms. Rachel brings educational expertise to her debut picture book. Using key lessons from her YouTube channel and threading them into an interactive story, she shows kids and parents alike fun ways to engage and play!

Fans of Ms. Rachel will recognize characters and music from their favorite videos while Ms. Rachel guides listeners through exercises like pointing and call and response. After the adventure ends, you can use the helpful tips included on the back to assist with brain and language development for your little one.

Kids are sure to listen and re-listen to this new classic! With fun song lyrics and recognizable phrases, there’s plenty to keep them delighted and engaged with their favorite teacher. And, as always, she makes sure they know just how special they are!

Reviews

"A fun, familiar, interactive tale that will especially resonate with the author’s many fans." —Kirkus Reviews

"Will delight fans and likely recruit a new audience....[A] bright and jolly experience, making this a work that kids (and their grown-ups) will want to read again and again." —School Library Journal

Author

MS. RACHEL (Rachel Griffin Accurso) is a passionate educator and award-winning songwriter. She has a masters in music education from NYU. She is currently pursuing a second masters degree in Early Childhood Education. She has done many trainings and courses in areas such as speech development, early childhood development and early intervention. Ms. Rachel believes all children are capable, brilliant and important. Her sweet little son inspires her work, and she is married to the amazing Mr. Aron (AKA Herbie!). They live in New York City. View titles by Ms. Rachel