Ms. Rachel and the Special Surprise: Encouraging Speech and Learning Through Play and Music (Books by Ms. Rachel)

The #1 New York Times bestselling debut from everyone's favourite teacher, Ms. Rachel — a joyful, interactive adventure that turns storytime into a celebration of learning!

Ms. Rachel and the Special Surprise is Ms. Rachel's very first book, bringing the beloved educational magic of her YouTube channel straight to your child's lap. Designed for babies and toddlers, this interactive story invites little ones to help Ms. Rachel find something very special — guiding them through more than 20 important developmental milestones including pointing, waving, and call-and-response along the way. Familiar characters, favourite songs like "The Wheels on the Bus," and Ms. Rachel's warm, encouraging style make this an instant classic that kids will want to read again and again.

• 20+ Developmental Milestones: Children practise key early skills — gestures, speech, and responses — woven naturally into a fun, engaging story.
• Interactive Learning Through Play: Ms. Rachel invites readers to open imaginary boxes and join in activities, making every page a hands-on experience for little learners.
• Music and Familiar Faces: Fans will love spotting characters from Ms. Rachel's videos and singing along to beloved songs, bringing the joy of her channel to the page.
• Tips for Parents and Educators: Helpful guidance at the back of the book supports brain and language development, giving grown-ups practical tools to extend the learning beyond storytime.

About the Author

Ms. Rachel (Rachel Griffin Accurso) is a beloved early childhood educator, singer, and creator of the wildly popular YouTube channel Songs for Littles, which has amassed billions of views worldwide. With a Master's degree in Music Education from NYU, Ms. Rachel is passionate about supporting speech and language development in young children through music, play, and connection. Ms. Rachel and the Special Surprise is her debut picture book, published by Random House Children's Books.

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