Stories with characters who sign ASL

KIRKUS: This mother-daughter beach outing features an added layer: Throughout the day, they use American Sign Language to communicate… delightfully descriptive simplicity… will lead youngsters to imagine the feelings of a soft sea breeze and the sun on their faces…emphasizes the loving bond between the two.
SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL: …profound calm and quiet joy… poetic summertime story…
childrensbooks.com: This is a beautiful and important book that introduces a child to ASL through a beautiful and accessible story.
READING TODAY ONLINE (International Reading Association): …utter joy and delight of a beach outing … touching story about the special bond between mother and daughter.

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**HANDS & HEARTS**
illustrated by Amy Bates
2014 Abrams
ISBN 978-1-4197-1022-3

**BOBBY THE BOLD**
coauthored with Eva Furrow
illustrated by Ard Hoyt
2006 Dial Books for Young Readers
ISBN 0-8037-2990-1

SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL: … illustrations dance across the pages as Bobby swings and frolics. .. well-written … about acceptance and being true to oneself …should find a home on most library shelves

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To see the ASL signs used in this book, visit this dictionary.

Product description: … a bilingual, fun approach to help beginning readers, deaf and hearing, improve their comprehension of both English and American Sign Language … the perfect bilingual book for teaching children to read and sign.

MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW: … a top pick for young readers

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