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Media Thematic Pop-Up Books, about Healthy and Unhealthy Foodstuffs were also declared valid by material experts with an average score of 95%. The results of the trial of thematic Pop-Up book products in Khaira Kindergarten Islamic Ummah were stated as a practical medium for children with a percentage increase in the test reaching 96%. Based on these results indicate that Pop-Up Book media products get a positive response from children and teachers. Media Pop-Up Book for further research can be used as a medium to improve children’s cognitive, and interest in reading.</p> <p>Key Words: Early Childhood Education, Language Development, Thematic Pop-up Book</p> <p><strong>References</strong></p> <p>Arsyad, A. (2017). <em>Media Pembelajaran</em>. PT Raja Grafindo Pursada.</p> <p>Beceren, B. Ö. (2010). 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