Word Signs: A First Book of Sign Language

by Debbie Slier

Charming, full-color photographs of basic words plus illustrations of their corresponding signs offer children ages 1 to 4 a fun way to learn their first signs and vocabulary words. Constructed of sturdy cardboard with a protective finish on each page, this hearty book will withstand the hard use to which fascinated young children will subject it, reading it again and again.

Studies have shown that babies who learn to sign can communicate at an earlier age than those who learn verbal communication alone. Other research indicates that children strengthen their grammar and vocabulary skills by learning sign language.

Word Signs and its companion book, Animal Signs, offer children exciting new worlds describing favorite things and animals while also making learning language skills fun!

16 pages, Board Book

First published January 1, 1995

Reviews

[Kelly Wickham · Rating 5 out of 5]

For its intended purpose, it is a perfect little book. A colorful board book to help babies and toddlers learn basic words in sign language. I have read it to all the kids and they all love practicing sign language.

[Alana Arlequin · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great book to teach first words in sign such as baby and shoes.