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Children's Department
DVDs
Baby Einstein. My First Signs, See and Sign With Baby (J DVD 419 B115) Helps enrich baby’s pre-verbal language skills by teaching American Sign Language and Conceptually Accurate Signed English.
Baby See ‘N Sign Vol.1 (J DVD 419 B115) Ages 6 months and up. Teaches over 60 American Sign Language signs that allow babies to express their needs and thoughts before they are able to talk.
Baby See ‘N Sign Vol. 2 (J DVD 419 B115) This program designed for babies as young as six months old, teaches youngsters the first 100 signs of sign language in order to help infants learn to communicate as well as set the stage for a lifetime of sign language use. The program is designed to work with both children and parents together, so that caretakers can help babies practice the signs that they will use the most in day to day life.
Baby Signing Time! Vol.1 (J DVD 419 B115) Teaches children how to sign what they want before they can speak, with songs and activities that are both easy and fun. Encourages signing, speaking, dancing and more.
Baby Signing Time! Vol.2 (J DVD 419 B115) Children can learn the signs for shoe, sock, bike, thank you, sorry and more as they learn how to communicate before even learning how to speak. Uses singing, dancing, speaking and more.
Baby Signing Time! Vol.3, A New Day (J DVD 419 B115) Alex, Leah, and Hopkins join Rachel Coleman to teach the signs for nature, weather, directions, and more. Songs include A New Day, I’m a Bug, Starry Night, and Tiny Hands.
Baby Signing Time! Vol.4, Let’s Be Friends (J DVD 419 B115) Join Hopkins, Alex, and Leah as they learn everyday signs such as friends, emotions, fruits, vegetables, opposites, and many more. Song include Can You Feel It?, Toy Box, Show Me a Sign, and That Tastes Good.
Everyday Signs (J DVD 419 S578) Everyday Signs teaches babies and toddlers basic American Sign Language. This program contains vocabulary designed to expose kids to basic words and concepts they will need in order to interact with other children and adults.
Playtime Signs (J DVD 419 P723) Based on the concept that small children can learn to communicate using sign language before they can speak, this program introduces small children to sign language using simple words and concepts. Teaches children 18 signs, such as signs for water, bird, milk, sleep and eat.
Signing Time! My First Signs. Volume 1 (J DVD 419 S578) From their magical animated treehouse, Alex and Leah invite infants and children to come sign with us! Watch and enjoy as Alex, Leah and all their friends share 18 ASL signs with your child in a fun and playful way.
Signing Time, Series 2, Volume 1. Nice To Meet You (J DVD 419 S578) Reiterates and builds upon the vocabulary learned in the first series. Children learn signs for words and phrases, such as ‘My name is’ and ‘How are you?’, that will help them converse with friends both new and old.
Signing Time. Series 2, Volume 2. Happy Birthday to You (J DVD 419 S578) Little viewers are invited to Leah’s birthday party, where they can learn how to wish ‘Happy Birthday’ and other signs to celebrate this special occasion, such as ‘game,’ ‘present,’ and ‘cake.’
Signing Time. Series 2, Volume 3. Move and Groove (J DVD 419 S578) Over 14 signs needed to get movin’ and groovin’ are depicted, including “jump,” “dance,” “march,” “spin,” and more.
Talking Hands: Discovering Sign Language (J DVD 419 T146) Ages 2-5. Teaches more than 30 common words using American Sign Language (ASL) and Signing Exact English (SEE).
Koko: A Talking Gorilla (J DVD 599 K79) Introduces us to Koko the gorilla at age three, recently brought from the San Francisco Zoo to Stanford University by Dr. Penny Patterson for a controversial experiment. Koko is taught the basics of human communication through sign language.
Koko’s Kitten (J DVD 599 K79) Learn the true story about the gentle gorilla, who learned to express thoughts and feelings in sign language. A touching story of how she loved and cared for the kitten she named All-Ball. How she lost it, grieved and grew from the experience.
BOOKS
Baby signs : a baby-sized guide to speaking with sign language (J BoardBk Allen) Long before they're able to talk, babies have a whole lot to say. With this adorable board book of essential signs, babies and toddlers can easily learn how to communicate their needs, wants, and feelings and even make basic observations with a simple gesture.
First signs (J BoardBk Early) Presents signs for some of the very first words for parents and babies, with accompanying photographs.
First signs at home (J BoardBk Early) Presents first words in sign language in the context of home.
First signs at play (J BoardBk Early) First words in a play setting.
Teaching your baby to sign (J BoardBk Heller) With this adorable board book of simple signs, parents can take advantage of a major new trend in baby communication.
My very first signs (J BoardBk Rosas) Studies have shown that babies can communicate using sign language long before they can speak. This book teaches basic American Sign Language (ASL) signs in a fun, lift-the-flap format!
Out for a walk (J BoardBk Votry) Signing lessons about colors and nature
Moses goes to school (J PictureBk Millman) Moses and his friends enjoy the first day of school at their special school for the deaf and hard of hearing, where they use sign language to talk to each other.
The Deaf Musicians by Pete Seeger (J PictureBk Seeger) Lee, a jazz pianist, has to leave his band when he begins losing his hearing, but he meets a deaf saxophone player in a sign language class and together they form a snazzy new band.
The handmade alphabet (J A.B.C Rankin) Presents the handshape for each letter of the American manual alphabet accompanied by an object whose name begins with that letter.
Listening with your eyes: kids who are deaf and hard of hearing by Shelia Stewart (J 362.42 S851) Kids who are deaf or hard of hearing might not be able [to] hear what's going on around them, but their eyes give them a lot of information about the world.
Handtalk zoo by George Ancona (J 419 A542) Words and sign language depict children at the zoo discovering how to sign the names of various animals and how to tell time.
Let's sign! : every baby's guide to communicating with grownups by Kelly Ault (J 419 A924) Is your baby hungry or tired? Does she have a tummy ache or does he just need a diaper change? It’s easy to know when you and your baby learn to sign together.
Handmade ABC : a manual alphabet by Linda Bourke (J 419 B774) The manual alphabet is introduced through illustrations of each signed letter and of items beginning with that letter.
Sign language for babies and toddlers by Christopher Brown (J 419 B877) The frustration of trying to communicate without words has led parents to the new trend of teaching sign language to their babies.
I can sign my ABCs by Susan Gibbons Chaplin (J 419 C464) This full-color alphabet picture book has 26 signs--one for each letter.
Handtalk; an ABC of finger spelling & sign language by Remy Charlip (J 419 C478) An introduction to two kinds of sign language: finger spelling, or forming words letter by letter with the fingers, and signing, or making signs with one or two hands for each word or idea.
Handtalk birthday : a number & story book in sign language by Remy Charlip (J 419 C478) Words and sign language depict friends helping a deaf woman celebrate her birthday.
Signing for kids by Mickey Flodin (J 419 F628) An introduction to the expressive language of the deaf, organized by subject areas.
Be careful : a what-will-happen-next book of safety by Michelle Herx (J 419 G165) A description of what will happen as a result of not being careful, With diagrams showing how to form the Signed English signs for each word of the text.
Bobby visits the dentist by Howard L. Roy (J 419 G165) Bobby’s visit to the dentist is told in Signed English.
Sign language for kids by Lora Heller (J 419 H477) Color photos illustrate sign language for numbers, letters, colors, feelings, animals, and clothes.
Sign language by Karen Price Hossell (J 419 H829) Presents an overview of the history, development, and functions of sign language, as well as some of the different kinds of signs that are used.
You can learn sign language! by Jackie Kramer (J 419 K894) This picture dictionary of sign language contains more than 300 words and phrases organized by topic and presented in an exciting mix of color art and photos.
Handtalk school by Mary Beth Miller (J 419 M649) Words and sign language depict a group of students involved in putting on a Thanksgiving play at a school for deaf children.
Sign language : my first 100 words (J 419 N428) Featuring illustrations and a simple kid-friendly design, this reference book for the youngest readers makes learning sign language fun and easy.
Animals = Animales by Kathleen Petelinsek (J 419 P477) Provides illustrations of American Sign Language signs and Spanish and English text for various animals.
Colors and shapes = Colores y formas by Kathleen Petelinsek (J 419 P477) Provides illustrations of American Sign Language signs and Spanish and English text for various colors and shapes.
Feelings and emotions = Sentimientos by Kathleen Petelinsek (J 419 P477) Provides illustrations of American Sign Language signs and Spanish and English text for various feelings.
Food = Comida by Kathleen Petelinsek (J 419 P477) Provides illustrations of American Sign Language signs and Spanish and English text for various foods.
Home = Casa by Kathleen Petelinsek (J 419 P477) Provides illustrations of American Sign Language signs and Spanish and English text for various objects around the house.
Seasons = Estaciones by Kathleen Petelinsek (J 419 P477) Learn the signs for the four seasons, as well as for the weather and activities that traditionally go along with each.
Learn to sign the fun way: let your fingers do the talking with games, puzzles, and activities in American Sign Language by Penny Warner (J 419 W279) Never before has learning to sign been so simple and so much fun!
Koko's story by Francine Patterson (J599.884 P317) The author recounts her experiences with Koko, a gorilla, during the fourteen years she has been teaching her to communicate through sign language.
Baby sign language basics by Monta Z. Briant (J 649.122 B849) Early communication for hearing babies and toddlers. Includes 60 ASL signs.
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