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My First Baby Signs (Baby Signs)

by Linda Acredolo

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Publisher Comments:

It's as easy as waving bye-bye!

Babies have a lot to say, even before they can actually speak. Baby Signs are simple gestures that allow babies and toddlers to communicate what they see, what they need, and even how they feel. Research has shown that Baby Signs decrease frustration and tantrums and help your baby talk sooner.

When to begin: When your child starts to wave bye-bye.

How to do it: Show your baby the sign and point to the picture. Always say the word as you make the sign.

Improvise: Make up your own signs — your baby probably will too!

Synopsis:

Babies have a lot to say! My First Baby Signsintroduces ten of the most popular signs and provides parents a place to begin. Once baby waves byeandndash;bye, the possibilities are endless.

Baby signing is easy and natural. Infants and toddlers can learn how to say what they need, what they see, and even what they feel long before their vocal chords are developed enough to let them use actual words. Both books include the most popular signs and provide parents a place to begin 'talking' with their little one from the start. In this revolutionary breakthrough in parent

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Babies have a lot to say, according to this book which introduces ten of the most popular signs and provides parents a place to begin. Once baby waves bye-bye, the possibilities are endless. Photos.

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About the Author

Drs. Linda Acredolo and Susan Goodwyn discovered Baby Signs in 1982 and conducted the pioneering scientific research for the National Institute of Health that demonstrated the language and cognitive benefits of Baby Signing. Linda is Professor of Psychology at the University of CA, Davis. Susan is Professor of Psychology and Child Development at the California State University. They are the authors of Baby Signspublished by Contemporary Books. Both authors live and work in Northern California.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780060090746
Author:
Gentieu, Penny
Author:
Goodwyn, Susan
Author:
Gentieu, Penny
Publisher:
HarperFestival
Location:
S.l.
Subject:
General
Subject:
Sign Language
Subject:
Infants
Subject:
Language
Subject:
Children's Baby - Boardbooks
Subject:
Language acquisition
Subject:
General Juvenile Nonfiction
Copyright:
2002
Edition Number:
Board-book ed.
Series:
Baby Signs
Series Volume:
C 2 KBR/01-13
Publication Date:
May 2002
Binding:
Board Books
Grade Level:
Preschool - Up
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
24
Dimensions:
6.66x5.56x.46 in. .45 lbs.
Age Level:
to 3
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