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ASL Books

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This is a list of books that have characters who use American Sign Language (or other Signed Languages). Some of these characters may also have devices such as hearing aids or cochlear implants.

My Monster Truck Goes Everywhere With Me

Young Boy who brings his Monster Truck everywhere and uses ASL to describe it!

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I am Amazingly Unique

Young girl, wears a hearing aid and uses ASL, takes you through her day being unique!

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Boy

Deaf boy uses sign language and written English to settle a war between a king and a dragon.

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Sign with Blue!

Learn sign language with Blue and Josh! Great set of basic signs to start learning!

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Hand Talk: Reni's Feelings

Boy uses ASL to communicate his feelings. 

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Also can purchase as a coloring book

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Holly's Hands Language Learning Activity Book

English, Spanish and ASL farm animals. Learn to color, draw, sign and write.

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The Pigs Got Out

Story told with Signed Exact English. 

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Friends

Story of a Deaf and Hearing Character becoming friends and using ASL

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Shayla Boo and You go to the Zoo (signing series)

Join Shayla and her class as they go to the zoo for a field trip. Shayla wants to show you the zoo and signs for  animals you will see.

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My Name is Maya

Maya is Deaf and uses Sign Language to communicate! She loves to play outside with her little brother.

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Maureen Learns Sign Languge

Maureen loses her hearing at a young age. Her parents enroll her in school to learn Sign Language.

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Henry's Hiccups

Henry is hearing and has the hiccups that impede his chatting. After chatting with his Deaf friend he realizes he can answer in ASL!

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Sign To Me: Inclusive Families in Tigrinya and English

An Ethiopian boy is deaf. His family struggles, a cousin learns  sign language,  creating an inclusive family.

In Amharic

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The Fastest Girl on Earth!: Meet Kitty O'Neil, Daredevil Driver! 

Has a few images with ASL signs. Kitty lost her hearing as a child, and is the fast girl on Earth! Deaf Kids can do anything.

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The Soundless Adventure

A squirrel  was born small and weaker than others uses ASL because he's Deaf.

Calls Deafness a problem, but then explains he learned ASL and flourishes

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Signs about School

Join Caitlin who has Cochlears

 and uses ASL to communicate. She shows you the school and teaches you important school signs.

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Diverse Voices

Meet all our friends and the diverse voices we have from ASL, AACs to stutters!

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The Great Halloween Party:

The Great Halloween Party is a unique ASL story. Follow Mrs. Witch in her classroom as she prepares her students for the Halloween party.

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Leo & Rosie

Leo is a little boy who was born deaf. He is nervous about making new friends at the beach. Can hearing and deaf kids  communicate ? 

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Max Learns Sign Language

Max's friend is Deaf and talks with her hands!

Will Max's sign language class help him learn how to talk to her?

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Spanish edition

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Soon, Your Hands

Tonight, each small hand fits inside their parent's hand. Soon, this hand will grow. One of the families uses ASL and the daughter has a Hearing Aid. 

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Every Hero Has A Story: Hearing Loss

Met Alex. He has a Cochlear Implant and his entire family learned to sign with him!

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Sunrise Adventures

This book beautifully captures the magic of starting the day with positivity, friendship, and the use of ASL. 

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My Ears Don't Work

Zuli is a little girl struggling with self-acceptance and making new friends because of being deaf, Join as she find confidence!

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Hubi Dubi (Series)

Hubi Dubi uses ASL within the story.

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The book says "For the Hearing Impaired" but the book doesn't mention deaf, just ASL.

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Funn with Abby and Alyssa

FUN WITH ABBY & ALYSSA is a series of interactive books designed to introduce the preschooler and early reader to American Sign Language.

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Edith: Signs of Friendship

Edith meets a new friend who is Hard-of-Hearing. They go play together!

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Has some signs, but difficult to understand as the have paws not hands.

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Little Jessie's Beach Day Fun

Join Jessie in ASL, English and Spanish for a fun day at the beach!

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ASL images may be hard to follow.

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Rise and Shine

Join Abrahm in this story as he zips about the house getting ready for school. On each page, sign with Abrahm words  used in your morning routine! 

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My Super Brother

The story of a young girl named Harper and her little brother, Felix, who is touched by Down syndrome and uses some ASL!

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Star Valor Briley

Briley's final Star Valor trial is interrupted as she defends her hometown on planet Hova, from a threat.​

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Comic with ASL

(Can read here online)

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Let's Sleep

At bedtime, Dad reads Min and Hwa a story about the Moon and the Sun. They wish upon a shooting star, and the stars come to their window! 

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Sign Up For Adventure

Adil spots Neel sketching in his notebook. What if Adil learns to draw like Neel and Neel learns to sign like Adil? Just imagine the amazing adventures the Doodling Duo !

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SUWU Sally

At first, the city feels like a place where no one sees her. But everything changes when she meets a group of kids who speak with their hands, just like she does.

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World Languages for Kids 2

Learn a few new languages in this kids book! Not only does it teach a few phrases in ASL, but it includes Hebrew, Greek, Vietnamese, Thai and more!

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Alice's Colorful New World

Alice Cogswell's world was quiet, but that didn't mean it lacked imagination, curiosity, or a love for learning. 

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Hi! I am Deaf! (kindle only)

This book is for children who are hearing and Deaf! Parents and their children can learn some basic American Sign Language phrases as they read this short story. 

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Ada and the Helper

She has cochlear implants and loves to dance. Each page has one word fingerspelled.

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Moses Goes To A Concert

Deaf boy and his Deaf class field trip to a concert with a Deaf drummer. Each page has one ASL sentence.

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Emma Every Day (Series)

Short chapter books with fingerspelling, about a deaf girl with a cochlear implant. Talks real issues for children.

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American Sign Language Babies Collection

ASL signs for babies and families just starting to learn. 6 books with daily use signs.

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Hand Talk: Reni Goes to School

Boy uses ASL to talk about school and friends.

 

Also available as a coloring book.

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KJ (series)

Deaf Boy, KJ, learns emotions, numbers, colors, etc. in ASL

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Simple and easy to follow books for young kids!

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Once There Was a Snowman

Story told with Signed Exact English. 

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Signimalz (series of books)

Check out the signimalz series and all the categorized books they offer! Days, Home, Family, ABCs,

Numbers, Etc...

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Carl Can (Series)

Meet Carl, a Deaf boy who CAN! He goes on a field trip, enters a contest, plans a party, and writes a letter

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Butterfly on the Wind

 Aurora, a Deaf girl who creates a butterfly with ASL and sends it on a journey.
 

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Silent Clap

Learn the importance of the Silent Clap, and meet multicultural deaf friends!

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Silent Rose: Using Kindness to Beat the Bullies

Meet Rose, a Deaf girl who uses her hands to communicate but some of the kids bully her. Her bff, Daisy Mae helps!

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Signing With Ellie: A Story About Ellie Who Is Deaf

Ellie is Deaf with a hearing aid. She uses sign language to communicate, and her teacher helps her class learn ASL.

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Splish, Splat!

Colin's mom  hires Heather and Molly to paint his room. Being deaf, and chat with ASL while painting  leads to  speckled walls.

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Lovable Lucy Splish Splash Barkyard Bash

Lucy meets up with friends and their dogs. One friend is Deaf and uses ASL. He also has a hearing dog!

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Success has no Sound

Jacob, hearing aids and ASL, wants to be a yacht captain, but is mocked and told he can't. He meets someone who shows he can. 

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I Deaf-initely Can, Rhett the Heeler

A Deaf Dog, Rhett, explains his story of the shelter, adoption by his Deaf owner and that he can do anything!

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Sister Helps Brother

 Sister helps her crying brother. This book is designed to read and teach your child sign language simultaneously. 

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Talking With My Hands (series)

Noah is told he wont learn language, but proves them all wrong with ASL! Learn along with Noah as his family signs too!

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Learning Sign Language with Lyn

A girl who uses sign language to communicate with a friend she met while on a family outing with her parents and brother! 

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Franklin Finds His Voice

Franklin is a hearing boy with a speech delay. He attends preschool and starts communicating with ASL.

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Communication is more than Words

Not everyone communicates with their voice. People use AAC devices, PECS, sign language, and body language to communicate

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Jax and the Mighty 4

Jax loves to explore the world around him using his 4 senses.

Amazon descriptions says Hearing-Impaired, verified with author the book itself says Deaf.​

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Included

The aim of this story is to ensure all kids understand that kids with disability are just like kids everywhere.

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Signs of Friendship

Sally & Sonia met when they were young. Soon Sonia struggled to hear, so they learned sign language. 

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A Shakur Series Board Book

A series of books about Shakur who is Deaf and uses ASL. 

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 This series honors and celebrates Black deaf experiences

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I Can't Hear You

Meet Molly, an adorable little girl who speaks with her hands! Molly teaches your child to embrace hearing and speaking differences.

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Cookie Friends

Ren brings cookies to his new neighbors, Luis and Rosa, who are deaf, and learns about lip reading and sign language.

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No! Means No!

Jordan is discovering the power of “No”. She learns to say no in many ways including ASL!

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Signs of the Season

It’s Christmas time, and Kyle is getting ready for the Winter Festival! Kyle meets a deaf boy named David. His class learn a holiday song using ASL.

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Let's Share

At playtime, Hwa really wants to play with the other children, but she also wants all the fun things for herself!

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Let's Explore

Min and his Dad go camping and have an adventure in nature! First, they set up their tent, and then they explore together.

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Little Signs, Big Smiles

Each page features a playful rhyme and a basic sign, such as thank you, play, and love, designed to support early communication and family bonding.

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Rose Signs How Do You Feel?

 Every page shows Baby Rose introducing a new, essential sign to her Kitten Casper, with a simple step-by-step demonstration for young readers to follow and join in too.

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Marlo The Brave: 3-in-1 Bilingual Children’s book

Marlo is a scared puppy, but when he needs to, he finds moments of courage to protect those he loves.

The book is not related to DHH but does feature a QR code for an ASL version!

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Little Farm Signs

Learn the farm animal signs!

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Deaf-initely Abel! Series

Deaf-initely Abel Series is great for all children to learn basic ASL. Real children are featured on the pages of these and ALL Born Abel books. 

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No Night Night

Bedtime story told in both ASL and English. Great for independent reading!

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My ABC Signs of Animal Friends

ASL alphabet with animals signing what they are! A is for Alligator, and B is for Bird.

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The Toddler's Handbook

Toddler ASL dictionary with 100 signs to learn!

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Kasey's First Day of Basketball

Chapter book about a boy who doesn't want to wear a hearing aid during basketball but realizes he should. Has 10 signs .

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I Talk With My Hands: The Contest

Chapter Book about a deaf boy who stands up to bullies. No pictures of ASL but the character signs and lipreads.

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The Shelly's Adventures Series

Hearing girl with a deaf little brother(KJ). Teaches 10 signs per book about a variety of topics (hospital, bank, fiesta, etc.)

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I Dreamed of Cookies

Story told with Signed Exact English. 

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Dawn of the Light Dragon

Chapter Book

To stop the Shadow Dragon the Dragon Masters must seek out a Light Dragon whos master is Deaf! 

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Izzy's Sign Language Adventures (series)

Meet Izzy and join her on many adventures to learn American Sign Language.

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New books coming out consistently!

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Sally the Signing Squirrel

Sally the Squirrel is just like other children her age. One thing that makes her special, however, is that she is Deaf.

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Jacob's Room (series)

Join Jacob, a deaf boy on his adventures while he teaches you some sign language!

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Signing with Oliver

Chapter Book

Oliver, Deaf with CI and uses ASL. Learn about his residential school and  sleepover with Derek, who is also Deaf!

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I'm Not Just a Deaf Kid: No Soy Solo un Niño Sordo

A Deaf boy in rural Mexico and the challenges he faces. Includes both ASL and LSM (Mexican Sign Language).

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Meet the Neighbors: The Cottage Adventurers

Join the Cottage Adventurers  as they learn to communicate using sign language and how to waterski.

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The Silent Girl and the T-rex Boy

Alex meets an interesting girl who is silent! He later learns she is Deaf! Teaches the ABCs and 1-10.

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The Garden Mouse & The Witch

After meeting a witch and her cat, and ruining her soup. A quick thinking mouse uses ASL to escape from being her lunch.

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Words By the Handful - Box Set

Baby Ellis and his friends can't talk yet, but that doesn't prevent them from communicating!

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What I can do with My Hands

This book introduces Reina who teaches us all the things we can do with our hands: play, learn ASL, and help others.

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Gale And Oscar Learn Sign Language

Sign language has stopped billions of tantrums in their tracks, learn along with Gale and Oscar!

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Katie Meets Carl

Katie has Down syndrome; Carl, the new boy in her class, is Deaf. Join Katie using sign language to talk to Carl and build a new friendship!

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Monster Hands

When nighttime comes, Milo has a problem—he’s convinced there’s a monster under his bed! Join as Milo and Mel scare the monster in ASL!

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ABCs of American Sign Language-Medical Edition

The characters will guide you through the ASL alphabet and everyday medical terminology, from A to Z.

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Joanna the Deaf Princess

Inspired by a true story, a 15th Century Scottish princess named Joanna was born deaf and raised by King James I and Queen Beaufort.

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Emma and Egor: Signed Exact English

Join Emma and Egor in a variety of books in Signed Exact English (SEE) to learn about feelings, days, and much more!

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Matti & Massi Missions Washington D.C.

Join Matti and Massi in Washington DC!

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Book has ASL but not completely correct in the pictures!

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Baby's Big Day of Signs

This delightful picture book introduces the whole family to the wonders of sign language, with 16 essential baby signs to use every day.

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Lety's Deaf Diaries: I Can Do Anything

Lety is a deaf girl whose life journey shows the world that she can do anything, embracing ASL and deaf culture.

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Horseshoe Castle

Join Elizabeth as she explores the seashore, finds a unique treasure and builds a sandcastle with her papa!

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ASL Rainbow

Learn to sign the colors in American Sign Language. Join and sign the rainbow.

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When Words are Tough

When Words Are Tough is a fun and interactive book that will teach your child how to use American Sign Language (ASL)!

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Let's Cook

Grandma is coming to visit! Grandma shows Hwa how to garden and how to make tofu from soybeans with a little bit of magic.

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Let's Make

Min asks his parents if he can be an artist. Mom helps him draw and mix colors to paint. Dad shows how to preserve memories with his camera.

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Kim's Quiet New Friend

A new family moves nextdoor, and Kim meets a new friend who uses sign languages. She teaches herself some signs to communicate with her new friend.

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Can You Imagine? ASL Rhymes

Can you imagine red popcorn? It may sound random in English but in American Sign Language it rhymes

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar's First Signs 

With their friend The Very Hungry Caterpillar and photographs of the signs, children and their families will love to read and practice again and again!

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All the Ways I Speak

Meet Elora, who is like a butterfly - shy and quiet on the outside, but it doesn’t stop her
from flying. Join Elora as she uses ASL and a communication devices to speak.

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This page is updated as I find more books to add. Please contact me with any suggestions.

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