My First Words (كَلِمَاتِي الْأُولَى)

This essential bilingual board book serves as a child’s first visual dictionary, presenting everyday objects, animals, and family members in both Arabic and English. The clear, high-contrast illustrations are paired with simple typography in both languages, making it an ideal tool for simultaneous language acquisition. By linking familiar images to their names in two tongues, the book helps toddlers build a strong cognitive bridge between their surroundings and their developing vocabulary.

Designed for durability and ease of use, the layout prevents overstimulation by focusing on one concept at a time. This dual-language approach not only strengthens native Arabic roots but also introduces English in a natural, stress-free way through interactive "point-and-say" play. It is a foundational resource for raising bilingual children, turning their earliest discoveries into a shared linguistic adventure for the whole family.

Target Age: 0+ years

Author: Amira Abu L-Majd (أَمِيرَة أَبُو الْمَجْد)

She is a prominent Egyptian author, publisher, and the managing director of Dar El-Shorouk, one of the Arab world’s most prestigious publishing houses. Following in the footsteps of her father, the legendary Ibrahim Abu L-Majd, she has dedicated her career to elevating the standard of Arabic children's literature. She is widely respected for her "educational-artistic" vision, ensuring that books for young children are not only pedagogically sound but also visually stunning and culturally relevant.

Amira has been a vocal advocate for books that respect a child’s intelligence and foster critical thinking. She has overseen the publication of countless award-winning titles and has a particular talent for creating foundational works, such as Kalimati al-Ula (My First Words) and Awwal Ma'luma (First Information). Her work is defined by its simplicity, clarity, and a deep-rooted commitment to preserving the beauty of the Arabic language for future generations.