I Can Say Moo! Wins the 2026 CLEL Bell Award for TALK
We are so excited to share that I Can Say Moo! has been named the 2026 CLEL Bell Award Winner in the TALK category!
The CLEL Bell Awards recognize outstanding books that support early literacy practices — READ, WRITE, TALK, SING, and PLAY. Each February, one winner is named per category from the final shortlist. Being selected as the TALK winner means this book stood out as the best tool for helping babies and toddlers learn to communicate.
Here's what the CLEL judges had to say about I Can Say Moo!:
“I Can Say Moo! is an excellent example of age-appropriate conversations for babies. Its interactive style makes it easy to practice conversations as it is read aloud, building skills that caregivers can use in day-to-day experiences. Photos of real babies and toddlers will capture the attention of youngsters to make this a favorite.”
This is exactly why I wrote this book. Learning to talk starts with simple, joyful back-and-forth moments — and I Can Say Moo! was designed to make those moments easy and natural for caregivers and little ones alike.
Check the other winners here: https://www.clel.org/bells/clel-bell-awards/past-winners/
