Helen Plum Library

"Step-by-step instructions show how to perform useful phrases using American Sign Language"--Provided by publisher

Sam is fascinated by her new neighbors and their ability to talk with their hands, and when she meets Mai, she starts to learn Filipino sign language so they can communicate. Includes dictionary of Philippine signs

"Perfect Phrases in American Sign Language for Beginners shows you how to sign essential phrases so you can communicate easily with Deaf and hearing-impaired persons. You don't have to worry about 'doing it wrong' because the book is packed with illustrations that show you the correct hand motions, body movement, and facial expressions. With this knowledge, you will be open to a whole new world of visual language"--Page 4 of cover.

Lottie Riekehof demonstrates the signs in the order in which they appear in her book of the same title. Eddie Holder provides a visual model by using mime, body language, and facial expressions to demonstrate the concept upon which the sign is based or to give cues to help remember the sign. Then the sign is used in context

A baby board book written in English, yet rhymes when signed in ASL. A book of ocean animals and colors

"This book introduces young readers to American Sign Language words for the alphabet. Each page features two to four alphabet signs within an everyday situation a child might be a part of. The opposite page has a bright, fun image as well as illustrations of the sign created by an in-house designer and simple, step-by-step directions. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Junior is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a...

Whimsically illustrated, this book contains fun-to-sign nursery songs and rhymes to teach babies sign language skills beyond those promoted in simple, introductory books already on the shelves

Created by an unparalleled board of experts led by renowned ASL linguist and poet Clayton Valli, The Gallaudet Dictionary of American Sign Language contains over 3,000 illustrations. Each sign illustration, including depictions of fingerspelling when appropriate, incorporates a complete list of English synonyms. A full, alphabetized English index enables users to cross-reference words and signs throughout the entire volume. The comprehensive introduction...

"This unique reference can help users locate a sign whose meaning they have forgotten or help them find the meaning of a new sign they have just seen for the first time. The American Sign Language handshape dictionary organizes more than 1900 ASL signs by 40 basic handshapes and includes detailed descriptions on how to form these signs to represent the different English words that they might mean. Users can begin to track down a sign by determining...

A baby board book written in English, yet rhymes when signed in American Sign Language. This story follows the day of a baby and his parents