[That tiny smile is the most encouraging thing he's ever seen. Possibly one of the most rewarding and so painfully innocent, too.]

Y'see, lil kids will get into everything, so this sort of book helps 'em focus their attentions. Encourages associatin' certain textures to words, sparks curiosity.

Now, you're no lil tyke, of course, but I figure with you learnin' your words 'n all, this sort of thing would help. I read that certain children learning styles require more... [He rubs his fingers together. The word was there on the tip of his tongue...] Texture, tactile, writin' down notes instead of just hearing them. That kind of thing.