Children's Sign Language Books

A Holiday Gift Idea for Fun and Learning

Nov 6, 2006

Is a child on your gift list hearing impaired? Perhaps you know an eager learner wants to learn sign language. Maybe you have enjoyed the baby sign language craze.

Children's books in print and sign language are fun, yet educational gifts. I will be adding to this list as the season progresses. Check back often for lots of ideas.

Considerations When Choosing / Using a Book in Sign

Be aware that some books show Signed English signs while others show ASL.
Pictures of signs (actions) are sometimes difficult to show so that the lay person can learn the sign.
Consider the age of the recipient when choosing the title.
Remember to use your voice and signs simultaneously when reading the book to maximize auditory input.

Sign Language Books for Kids

An Alphabet of Animal Signs by S. Harold Collins - ISBN: 0931993652
American Sign Language Coloring Bookby Walter Paul Kelley
The Handmade Alphabet by Laura Rankin - ISBN: 0140558764
Handsigns: A Sign Language Alphabet by Kathleen Fain - ISBN: 0811811964
The "I Love You" Story by Wlater Paul Kelley
Mother Goose in Sign (Signed English) by S. Harold Collins - ISBN: 0931993660
My First Book of Sign Langauge by Joan Holub - ISBN: 081674033X
Signing at School (Signed English) by S. Harold Collins - ISBN: 0931993474
Simple Signs by Cindy Wheeler - SBN: 0140556737
Songs in Sign (Signed English) by S. Harold Collins - ISBN: 0931993717

More Great Sign Language Books for Kids

Sign Language Books to Help Teach Kids Signs

Signing is Fun by Mickey Floudin - ISBN: 0399521739
Signing for Kids by Mickey Floudin - ISBN: 0399516727
Signs for Me by Ben Bahan - ISBN: 0915035278
You Can Learn Sign Language by Jackie Kramer - ISBN: 0439635837

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