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Ms. Rachel's first picture book, Ms. Rachel and the Special Surprise, is finally here! Learn more about Ms. Rachel and the book.

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Ms. Rachel and the Special Surprise: Encouraging Speech and Learning Through Play and Music by Ms. Rachel, Monique Dong

Ms. Rachel and the Special Surprise: Encouraging Speech and Learning Through Play and Music

By Ms. Rachel, Illustrated by Monique Dong

Ms. Rachel is looking for something very special, and she needs your help finding it!

With more than 20 important milestones featured—including gestures and speech—Ms. Rachel brings educational expertise to her debut picture book. Using key lessons from her YouTube channel and threading them into an interactive story, she shows kids and parents alike fun ways to engage and play!

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Join Ms. Rachel as she jumps into her new book with this special video!

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Activity Booklet

Ms. Rachel Activities

Keep the excitement of Ms. Rachel and the Special Surprise going by downloading activities to do at home.

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Ms. Rachel Toys

Ms. Rachel Toys Now Available

Explore all Learning Toys. Made with love to support learning for littles.

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Sing along with some of Ms. Rachel's most beloved Songs for Littles!

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About Ms. Rachel

Author photo of Ms. Rachel

MS. RACHEL is a passionate educator who creates research-based videos to help toddlers and their families learn, bond, and thrive. Her videos infuse songs, games, and nursery rhymes with strategies from experts to help children reach key milestones in the crucial early years of learning. Rachel believes all children are capable, brilliant, and important. She loves learning from them and being around their contagious joy and wonder. 

Rachel holds dual master’s degrees in early childhood development and music education. She is an advocate for children’s rights and works to ensure that all kids have access to high-quality early childhood education. Her wonderful little boy inspired the show and continues to inspire her work every day! Her husband and creative partner for the show is Mr. Aron, aka HERBIE!  

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Info Guide

Who is Ms. Rachel?

Learn more about Rachel Accurso (Ms. Rachel), a passionate educator who creates research-based videos to help toddlers and their families learn, bond, and thrive, by downloading this info guide.

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