{"product_id":"dig-nova-dig-melinda-robertson-9798950380129","title":"Dig, Nova, Dig: First Words: First Words","description":"\u003cp\u003eJoin Nova on a delightful journey through the garden in \u003cem\u003eDig, Nova, Dig: First Words\u003c\/em\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, this charming early-learning book introduces young readers to simple first words inspired by the sights, sounds, and wonders of a thriving backyard garden. With the help of Nova, an energetic puppy who loves to explore, children will discover familiar words paired with warm, vintage-inspired illustrations designed to encourage vocabulary development and language growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Nova investigates the garden, little learners will encounter words such as \u003cem\u003eGarden\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eDirt\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSeed\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eFlower\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eBee\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eButterfly\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eLadybug\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eTomato\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eCarrot\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eCorn\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eShovel\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eHose\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eWater\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eWeed\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eSprout\u003c\/em\u003e. Each spread features a single word and a carefully crafted illustration, making it easy for children to point, identify, and learn at their own pace.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCreated with young children in mind, \u003cem\u003eDig, Nova, Dig: First Words\u003c\/em\u003e uses a simple, uncluttered format that supports early language acquisition, word recognition, and visual learning. Caregivers can use each page as an opportunity to ask questions, encourage conversation, and build connections between words and the world around them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInspired by the companion storybook \u003cem\u003eDig, Nova, Dig\u003c\/em\u003e, this first words edition introduces children to the joys of gardening, nature, and discovery while fostering a lifelong love of books. The gentle artwork celebrates the beauty of flowers, vegetables, insects, and growing things, creating a calming reading experience that children will enjoy again and again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether shared during story time, read before a trip to the garden, or enjoyed as part of a child's first library, \u003cem\u003eDig, Nova, Dig: First Words\u003c\/em\u003e provides an engaging introduction to language, nature, and learning. Young readers will delight in following Nova's adventures while building confidence with new words and concepts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal for ages 0-3, this beautifully illustrated first words book invites little hands to point, little minds to learn, and little hearts to explore the garden alongside Nova-one word at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Melinda Robertson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798950380129\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Melinda Robertson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/18\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.20lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.08d","brand":"Melinda Robertson","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48807731003647,"sku":"9798950380129","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/dig-nova-dig-melinda-robertson-9798950380129","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}