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500 Words Sound Book

500 Words Sound Book

A picture book that speaks: 500 real-life words your child taps, hears and repeats. No screen, no stylus, no AA batteries.

touch_app Tap any picture and the word plays at once

record_voice_over Builds vocabulary through everyday play

menu_book 500 words spread over 23 scenes and 47 sturdy pages

battery_charging_full Charges over USB-C, cable in the box

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Inside the box

  • 1 × Velledo 500 Words Sound Book, rechargeable battery built in
  • 1 × USB-C cable for charging

Details

  • Words: 500 real-life words
  • Scenes: 23 themed spreads over 47 heavy laminated pages
  • Play: tap with a finger, no stylus required
  • Modes: Start, Follow and Game, with Phonics on the alphabet spread
  • Volume: + and − keys printed on each page
  • Power: built-in USB-C rechargeable battery, cable in the box
  • Size: 16.3 × 12.3 in
  • Voice: American English
  • Age: 3 and up (younger toddlers with a grown-up)

Delivery

Two books or more ship free anywhere in the US. A single book ships for a flat $5.99.

A tracking link lands in your inbox the moment your order leaves the warehouse.

Our promise

Give Velledo 30 days at home. If your little one doesn't take to it, send us a note and we'll refund you in full.

500 Words Sound Book

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Screenless play Tap it, hear it, repeat it 500 real-life words 23 lively scenes Charges over USB-C Heavy wipe-clean pages Screenless play Tap it, hear it, repeat it 500 real-life words 23 lively scenes Charges over USB-C Heavy wipe-clean pages

Easy enough for little hands

No setup, no instructions. Open it anywhere and go.

  1. Hit Start

    Hit Start

    There's a Start button on each page. Tap it once and that scene wakes up.

  2. Tap a picture

    Tap a picture

    Any picture or word works with a fingertip. No stylus to misplace, no cords.

  3. Listen and repeat

    Listen and repeat

    The word plays right away in a clear voice, and your child echoes it as many times as they like.

Toddler on the floor with the Velledo sound book open in front of her

Built without a screen

Words on paper, not on a screen.

Velledo puts tap-and-listen fun on real paper pages, with no glowing tablet in sight. They explore on their own while you make dinner, drive or just sit down for a minute.

  • phonelink_off No app, no Wi-Fi, no pop-upsOnly a book with a voice.
  • child_care Independent play, happilyEasy enough to work alone, deep enough to return to daily.
  • volume_up You set the volume+ / − volume keys on each page.
Preschooler tapping a word on the sports-field spread of the sound book

Listen. Repeat. Make it stick.

Pressing a picture and hearing its name in the same moment turns new words into a game. Lots of families fold Velledo into their everyday chatter at home.

  • hearing Crisp, steady voiceEach word sounds identical, tap after tap.
  • sort_by_alpha Letter soundsOpen the alphabet spread to hear what every letter says.
  • replay Listen, then echoIn Follow mode the book pauses so your child can say it too.

Velledo is a learning toy, not a medical or therapy product. For any questions about how your child is talking, check with your pediatrician.

All 23 themed spreads from the 500 Words Sound Book laid out 47 sturdy pages

23 places to wander through

Grocery store, airport, under the sea: each spread is packed with things to name, plus a mini game to play.

  • Alphabet
  • Shapes & numbers
  • Home
  • Neighborhood
  • School
  • Smoothie shop
  • Park
  • Grocery store
  • City
  • Zoo
  • Doctor
  • Construction
  • Theatre
  • Sports field
  • Symphony
  • Make believe
  • Airport
  • Beach
  • Under the sea
  • Feelings
  • Opposites
  • World map
  • Solar system

Why families pick Velledo

Velledo Tablet apps Flash cards
Zero screens Yes No Yes
Speaks each word aloud Yes Yes No
500 words set in everyday scenes Yes No No
Usable alone from age 3 up Yes Yes No
No app, no ads, no Wi-Fi Yes No Yes
Wipe-clean board pages Yes No No

From parents

Families weigh in

4.5 4.5 out of 5, as rated by parents
Goes wherever we go
Oct 4, 2026

Goes wherever we go

Park, car seat, grandma's couch, it rides along. My son hits the zoo spread on repeat and yells "giraffe!" like it's brand new each time. Peaceful minutes with my phone still in my pocket.

Megan R. verified Verified buyer · Mom of a 2-year-old
Our new before-bed ritual
Sep 21, 2026

Our new before-bed ritual

One spread a night, right before lights out. She goes for the solar system nearly every time and can now tell me Jupiter is the biggest.

Jordan W. verified Verified buyer · Mom of a 4-year-old
Three kids, three books
Oct 2, 2026

Three kids, three books

Went with the three-book bundle so nobody had to share. Zero squabbles, and according to my daughter it's the toy they reach for most.

Linda K. verified Verified buyer · Grandma of 3
Cooking with the iPad off
Sep 18, 2026

Cooking with the iPad off

Dinner gets made and the tablet stays off. He plants himself on the kitchen tiles and talks me through the entire grocery store spread.

Carla M. verified Verified buyer · Mom of a 2-year-old
Now he labels the whole house
Sep 29, 2026

Now he labels the whole house

Three weeks later he tours the house pointing at the fridge, the lamp, the dog, saying each word in the book's voice. The letter-sounds page gets a workout too.

Daniel P. verified Verified buyer · Dad of a 3-year-old
A present that landed well
Sep 15, 2026

A present that landed well

Came boxed up nicely. My grandson tore in and kept it on his lap until dinner. Large pages, bold colors, buttons a kid can figure out alone.

Robert H. verified Verified buyer · Grandpa
Love it, needs a firm tap
Sep 27, 2026

Love it, needs a firm tap

The zoo spread is the twins' favorite. You have to press properly, so I help now and then, but they're catching on quickly. Pages are thick and have taken plenty of abuse.

Ashley T. verified Verified buyer · Mom of 18-month-old twins
Plenty of volume
Sep 12, 2026

Plenty of volume

It can get quite loud, so we stay near the bottom setting. The mini game on each page is a nice touch. Wish it had a handle to carry, that's my only note.

Natalie B. verified Verified buyer · Mom of a 20-month-old
Our circle-time star
Sep 24, 2026

Our circle-time star

There's a queue for it every morning. The voice is crisp and unhurried, exactly what little ears need. USB-C charging means no more battery runs.

Priya S. verified Verified buyer · Preschool teacher
Keeps both kids busy
Sep 9, 2026

Keeps both kids busy

My 4-year-old is into the games, my 21-month-old just pokes pictures and cracks up. Same book, two totally different kids, both content.

Ryan F. verified Verified buyer · Dad of 2

Part of the daily routine

Calm evenings, curious little heads.
Calm evenings, curious little heads.
Built for back seats, waiting rooms and slow Sundays.
Built for back seats, waiting rooms and slow Sundays.

Parents often ask

What's the right age?

Velledo is made for children 3 and older, though plenty of families open it up with younger toddlers too. Under 3, we suggest a grown-up stays close and plays along.

How do we use it?

Hit the red Start button on your page, then tap any picture or word and the book says it. If what you hear doesn't fit the page, tap Start once more. Lay it flat for the best response.

What about charging?

There's a rechargeable battery inside and a USB-C cable in the box. Give it a full charge before the first play. No AA batteries, ever.

How tough is it?

Each page is heavy laminated board built for daily toddler use. It's still a book, so it isn't for chewing or ripping; keep an eye on the youngest ones.

Will it grow their vocabulary?

Pressing a picture and hearing its name in the same moment is a playful way to practice words at home, and plenty of families use it that way. Velledo is a learning toy, not a therapy or medical product.

Which language is the voice in?

American English, plus a letter-sounds mode on the alphabet spread that plays what each letter says.

What does shipping cost?

Two books or more ship free anywhere in the US. A single book ships for a flat $5.99. A tracking link lands in your inbox the moment your order leaves the warehouse.

What if it's not a hit?

Take 30 days to try it at home. If your little one isn't into it, drop us a line and we'll refund every cent.