My First Signs: American Sign Language (Baby Signing) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1904550398 ISBN 13: 9781904550396

Publisher: Child's Play, 2005

Synopsis

Introduce babies and toddlers to the world of communication with My First Signs: American Sign Language, a gentle and engaging introduction to ASL designed especially for young children and their caregivers.

Perfect for both hearing and deaf children, this beginner-friendly signing book helps little ones express their emotions, needs, and everyday thoughts before speech fully develops. Research shows that babies can begin learning simple signs from as young as seven months old, making this an invaluable early learning resource for families looking to encourage communication, connection, and confidence.

Featuring more than forty essential American Sign Language signs, this beautifully illustrated ASL book uses clear step-by-step instructions and charming artwork to make learning easy and enjoyable for both children and adults. Each page includes a helpful beginner’s tip to support parents, carers, and educators as they introduce foundational signing skills during daily routines such as mealtime, playtime, bedtime, and emotional expression.

Ideal for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and early learners, My First Signs: American Sign Language supports language development, fine motor skills, early childhood education, and social-emotional growth. Whether used at home, in daycare settings, preschool classrooms, or as part of speech and language learning activities, this accessible signing guide encourages meaningful interaction and stronger bonds between children and caregivers.

About this title

About the Author

Annie Kubler was born in 1960, in the north east of France, in a mountainous area called the Vosges, where she spent her childhood. After gaining a National Diploma in Visual Communication at the School of Decorative Arts in Strasbourg, with a specialisation in children's illustration, she moved to England in 1985.

Reviews

PreS. Recent publicity about the benefits of teaching a few words of American Sign Language to all babies and toddlers has encouraged many parents to try it. This large-format board book offers a practical, enjoyable resource for teaching both hearing and deaf children the hand signs for common words. Each page shows four or five toddlers illustrating signs for well-chosen words or concepts--for example, "eat," "more," "out /outside," "sorry," and "good." In many of the pictures, the child has a simple prop, such as a toy car or a bathtub, that helps clarify the idea. Standard American Sign Language hand signs and appropriate facial expressions are used in the pictures. Washed with warm colors, the winsome art portrays a racially diverse cast of rotund toddlers doing everyday things, making this an appealing choice, even without any thought of teaching youngsters to sign. A line in small type at the bottom of each page offers adult readers a practical tip for teaching kids to use signs. Well designed for the purpose and great fun for babies and toddlers. Carolyn Phelan
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Edition details

• Publisher: Child's Play
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1904550398
• ISBN 13: 9781904550396
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Kubler Annie
• Number of pages: 12