I Can Say Eat!

by Stephanie Cohen M.A., CCC-SLP, CLC, Lindsay Dale-Scott (Illustrator)

Overview

Encourage connection and communication with this fun-to-read book all about food—created by an early speech and feeding expert!

I Can Say Eat! uses a proven approach designed to help little ones learn to talk.

Each page features:

• Simple, exciting sounds, words, and phrases that are easy for little ones to imitate
• Rhythm and rhyme to encourage repetition and help keep babies and toddlers engaged
• Adorable photographs that model correct mouth positions and support social emotional learning
• Familiar mealtime moments like asking for "more," trying new foods, saying "all done," and wiping faces to help empower kids to communicate during their own eating routines!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781464223556
Publisher:	Sourcebooks
Publication date:	10/07/2025
Series:	My First Learn-to-Talk Books
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	24
File size:	4 MB
Age Range:	3 Months to 3 Years

About the Author

Stephanie Cohen, M.A., CCC-SLP, CLC is a licensed and certified speech-language pathologist, lactation counselor, and mother who has been working with infants and toddlers for more than 20 years. Her mission is to empower each parent to be their child’s best teacher by supporting emotional connection and early language learning. Stephanie is also a mentor, speaker, and consultant who supports students and clinicians in the field. She hosts workshops, presents to international audiences, and has been an invited speaker at Northwestern University and for the Illinois Early Intervention Training Program. Stephanie’s work is featured on www.speechpathology.com and www.occupationaltherapy.com, professional continuing education sites with international audiences. Stephanie maintains a private practice in Illinois, where she lives with her husband, three children, and two dogs.

LINDSAY DALE-SCOTT is an illustrator and designer living in Cleveland, Ohio. She has a strong passion for creating cute and beautiful work, especially for children. Her work is whimsical with a soft, sophisticated touch, drawing inspiration from nature, history, and things that are a bit quirky. She has worked on a variety of projects, including gift packaging, fabric design, and home decor, as well as illustrating children’s books. When she's not drawing, you can find her drinking coffee while spending time with her husband, two kids, and two dogs, as well as getting her hands dirty in the clay studio.

Editorial Reviews

"Not only does Stephanie help you teach your children mealtime first words in the style of the My First Learn-to-Talk series, but she also shares solid parenting advice that will help your child enjoy eating and learn about new foods. This book belongs in every child’s library!" — Marsha Dunn Klein OTR/L, MEd, Pediatric Feeding Specialist

From the Publisher