Mysteries of Language and Communication Book

Written by New York Times best-selling author Susan Verde 

This hardcover book explores the fascinating history and ongoing mysteries of language. Readers are introduced to the Rosetta Stone and other remarkable artifacts that reveal how humans have connected across time. They learn that communication is not limited to words, but also includes facial expressions, body language, clicks, whistles, and countless other forms of expression.

The book encourages children to wonder and imagine by asking questions that connect the past and present. How many languages are spoken across the globe? What were the first words ever said in space? Do animals have their own unique ways of communicating? These prompts transform reading into a journey of discovery and imagination. A world map helps readers explore which languages are spoken both in their home regions and in faraway places they might one day visit. Word games, activities, and creative prompts invite them to share what they’ve learned, draw or write about their own experiences, and even spell their names using American Sign Language.

Along the way, the book makes a clear connection between the clothing collection and the stories within its pages, showing how design and storytelling work hand in hand. It also highlights the work of Reading Is Fundamental (RIF), the nation’s largest children’s literacy nonprofit, and shows how each purchase contributes to their mission of putting books into the hands of children in under-resourced communities.

This engaging hardcover gives families a reason to sit together, read, and celebrate the wonders of language, sparking conversations that bring the mysteries of communication to life.