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CRRL Grow a Reader: Sign with me! Introduction to Baby Sign Language

Infants and toddlers can use sign language well before they can speak, offering an exciting opportunity for the two of you to communicate in deeper and more complete ways. Check out these books that can get babies to start signing away! Note: some of these are adult books for caregivers to use only.

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  • Helps enrich baby's pre-verbal language skills by teaching American Sign Language and Conceptually Accurate Signed English.
    DVDBurbank, CA : Walt Disney Home Entertainment : Distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment, 2007. — 4.19 Ba
  • 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.
    BookNew York : Three Rivers Press, 2010. — 419.7 Wa
  • Baby Sign Language Basics

    Early Communication for Hearing Babies & Toddlers

    Briant, Monta Z.
    Provides more than 300 American Sign Language (ASL) signs, illustrated with the same clear, easy-to-understand photos and descriptions.
    BookCarlsbad, California : Hay House, 2018. — 419.1 Br
  • Baby Signs

    22 First Signs for Your Baby

    Partridge, Poppy,
    Teaches 22 common signs for everyday words and phrases correlating to the English language for infants and guardians to practice and use. Lift-the-flaps reveal instructions on how to do each sign.
    Board BookRolling Meadows, Illinois : Cottage Door Press, [2024] — FICTION Par
  • Baby Signs

    a Baby-sized Guide to Speaking With Sign Language

    Allen, Joy
    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.
    Board BookNew York : Dial Books for Young Readers, 2008. — FICTION All
  • The Complete Guide to Baby Sign Language

    200+ Signs for You and Baby to Learn Together

    Rebelo, Lane
    Start things off with baby sign language essentials--like "eat," "more," and "all done" -- then move on to more complex ideas -- like different foods, the outside world, opposites, and emotions.
    BookEmeryville, California : Rockridge Press, 2019. — 419.1 Re
  • Teach Your Baby to Sign

    An Illustrated Guide to Simple Sign Language for Babies and Toddlers--includes 30 New Pages of Signs and Illustrations!

    Beyer, Monica, 1974-
    More than 200 easy-to-learn signs -- all beautifully illustrated! -- that you and your child can use to enhance your communication and understand more fully what your little one wants and needs.
    BookBeverly, MA : Fair Winds Press, 2015. — 419.1 Be