Why won't you f*cking speak?

Let’s be honest.

If you are here, it is probably because you have thought the words
even if you have never said them out loud.

This is not a children’s book.
It is a book for the parents who love their child fiercely
and still feel broken, scared, angry, hopeful and exhausted all at once.

Why Won’t You F*cking Speak? is a raw, confronting and deeply compassionate picture book for adults navigating the emotional weight of a child’s communication journey.

It speaks to the thoughts parents are taught to swallow.
The grief they feel guilty for.
The fear they pretend they do not have.
The pressure, the waiting, the silence, the longing.

This book does not blame children.
Ever.

Instead, it turns gently but bravely toward the adult experience and says, you are allowed to feel this too.

Because these feelings do not make you a bad parent.
They make you human.

What’s inside:

⭐ 32 pages of emotionally resonant, engaging illustrations
⭐ 8.0" × 8.0" picture book
⭐ Printed in Australia
⭐ Written by Tash Howlett, mum of two boys

A $21.00 - Paperback

A $31.00 - Hardcover

Perfect for You If…
You’re supporting a child aged 2–5 years who:

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Isn’t yet saying all the speech sounds expected for their age

Is showing early or emerging preverbal communication skills, such as:

Watching your face during interactions
Making sounds or gestures to get your attention
Reaching, pointing, giving, or showing objects
Starting to imitate sounds, actions, or facial expressions
Taking part in shared play or moments of joint attention

You’re on a waitlist for speech therapy, in-between sessions, or wanting to do more at home to support your child’s communication journey in a fun, pressure-free way.

You want to create joyful, sound-rich moments at home, using play, movement, and character-based learning — not flashcards or drill.

You’re a parent, career, early childhood educator, or speech pathologist who values connection, imagination, and engagement as the foundation for speech and language development.

You love the idea of turning everyday toys and routines — like cars, blocks, bubbles, or bath time — into meaningful speech practice moments.

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This book is for you if:

• You love your child deeply and still feel overwhelmed
• You carry questions you feel ashamed to say out loud
• You are navigating language delay, difference or uncertainty
• You want reassurance that your feelings do not make you a bad parent
• You need a moment of honesty without judgement or solutions