Synopses & Reviews
Using sign language, babies everywhere are successfully communicating their needs and desires even before they can talk. They are jump-starting their communications and language skills while deepening parent-child bonds. With this adorable board book of simple signs, created by a leading expert in the field who runs her own school in Manhattan, parents can take advantage of a major new trendand#8212;one thatand#8217;s become so popular it was profiled by The New York Times. On every page, cute babies demonstrate the gestures that mean
Mommy,
Daddy,
love,
dog,
cat,
home,
sleep,
tired,
hungry,
music,
milk, and
banana. And because babies very much like looking at photos of other babies, theyand#8217;ll have fun even as they learn.
The author lives in New York, NY.
Synopsis
A is for ASTRONAUT, B is for BIRD, and C is for CRAB. Bold and bright, hip and cool, this striking ABC board book is like none other: each page teaches children the American Sign Language alphabet through a combination of letters, hand spelling, and adorable illustrations.
Synopsis
Parents try to understand their children's needs and desires-but sometimes, they just can't figure them out. And that can lead to frustration for both the adult and the baby. Giving very young children the tools to express themselves can alleviate this unhappy situation-and make youngsters feel proud of themselves. Teach them the signs in this appealing collection and, before long, they'll be asking for help, requesting some juice and cereal, saying they want a nap, and (best of all) letting you know they'd love a nice, big hug. The long-term benefits are profound....the immediate benefits are priceless!
Synopsis
From the ABCs and the and#8220;1-2-3sand#8221; to full sentences, this fun guide, illustrated with photos of children signing, teaches youngsters all the basics of American Sign Language (ASL). Theyand#8217;ll start with the alphabet and counting, and move on to vocabulary for family, pets, and the home; things at school; days of the week; colors; favorite foods; sports and hobbies; and much more. Often, a sentence accompanies the sign, so that kids can grasp the use of verbs and other parts of ASL grammar. There are even explanations of how to change a statement into a question just by changing your facial expression. Now, even hearing kids can communicate easily with deaf friends or family members and have secret conversations whenever they want.
About the Author
In her New York City Baby Fingersand#8482; school, Lora Heller teaches infants to sign before they can speak. She has been featured in the the New York Times and is author of Sterling's Sign Language for Kids: A Fun and Easy Guide to American Sign Language and our Baby Fingersand#8482; books, Hello, Goodbye; All Day Long; I Want; I'm Feeling; and Teaching Your Baby to Sign. Laura lives in New York, NY. Learn more about her at mybabyfingers.com.