Anthony Lewis

Having fun with your friends gets even better when you learn a secret way to communicate across the playground. This engaging sign language guide is packed with useful vocabulary for all your favorite games and activities. You will discover how to use your hands to sign about swinging high, tossing a ball, or sharing your best toys. Clear and simple drawings demonstrate every gesture, making it easy to learn the movements and start practicing right away. Using these signs lets you talk to your friends without shouting over the noise of the park and provides a wonderful way to connect with deaf playmates. Grab your friends and add an exciting new challenge to your next recess by learning how to talk entirely with your hands.

You probably know the famous poem about two friends who went up a hill to fetch a pail of water. Now you can experience their classic tumbling adventure in a completely new way. This unique version of the familiar story teaches you how to tell the tale using British Sign Language. Clear and colorful pictures guide you through the hand movements for each line of the poem. You can practice signing along as you read about the famous fall and the tumbling pail. Learning these signs is a fun activity that gives you a new skill and a different way to share stories with your friends. Grab your copy and discover how your hands can bring this favorite old rhyme to life without speaking a single word.

Sitting down to eat is a great opportunity to learn something new while enjoying your favorite foods. This helpful guide introduces you to the world of sign language by showing you how to communicate during breakfast, lunch, and dinner. You will discover how to use your hands to ask for more water, say please and thank you, or identify the delicious things on your plate. Clear drawings make it very easy to copy the movements and practice your new skills with your family at the table. Using these everyday signs gives you an entirely different way to express what you want without having to shout across the dining room. Get ready to make your next meal a fun learning experience that everyone in the house can enjoy together.

Have you ever wanted to talk about your favorite animals without making a single sound? This exciting guide takes you on a visual journey through the animal kingdom using the power of sign language. You will learn forty-eight different signs for creatures big and small, from the pets sleeping in your house to the wild beasts roaming the jungle. The pages are filled with clear pictures showing you exactly how to bend your fingers and move your hands to name each animal. Whether you want to sign about a tiny buzzing bug or a giant stomping elephant, this book makes learning the movements simple and fun. Discover a completely new way to share your love of animals and practice communicating using this beautiful and expressive language.

We all know what happens when a certain egg sits on a high wall and takes a terrible tumble. This fresh take on the famous rhyme lets you experience the great fall in a very interactive way by teaching you simple sign language. Follow the colorful illustrations to learn how to sign each part of the story, from the sitting egg to the king's horses trying to put him back together. Making the hand shapes as you read adds a wonderful layer of fun to a poem you have heard many times before. It is a brilliant way to practice a new communication skill while enjoying a classic tale. Open the pages and let your hands tell the story of the most famous slip and fall in history.

Stepping out the front door is always the start of an adventure, and now you can talk about your trip without speaking a word. This engaging guide teaches you how to use sign language for all the exciting things you see and do when you leave the house. Whether you are heading to the busy grocery store, taking a walk through the park, or riding on a noisy train, you will learn the perfect hand movements to describe your journey. The detailed illustrations break down each sign so you can easily practice the gestures with your friends and family while you travel. Adding these useful signs to your vocabulary makes exploring the neighborhood even more interesting and gives you a fantastic new way to share your daily discoveries.

Learning to sign is a wonderful way to talk with your hands and share your thoughts. This helpful guide shows you how to use American Sign Language for all the things you do when you wake up and start your day. You will learn forty useful signs that make getting ready fun and easy. Whether you are brushing your teeth, eating breakfast, or packing your bag for a trip to the park, these clear pictures will show you exactly how to move your hands. Practicing these signs everyday helps you communicate with deaf friends or family members and gives you a brand new way to express yourself. Jump into the world of sign language and see how simple it is to talk without making a single sound.

Watch closely as a family of little birds waddles over the hills and far away in this interactive counting story. This unique version of the classic rhyme helps you practice your numbers while teaching you how to tell the tale using sign language. The bright and clear illustrations show you the exact hand movements needed to sign along as each little bird disappears and eventually returns to its mother. You will learn to count backward from five and discover a beautiful new way to express the story without using your voice. Combining basic math skills with visual communication makes this familiar song an exciting challenge. Follow the feathered family on their adventure and see how quickly you can master the signs for this favorite counting rhyme.

Take a trip to the loudest farm in town and sing along with all your favorite barnyard friends. This special edition of the beloved song adds an exciting new element by teaching you how to use sign language while you make your animal noises. The cheerful pages show you exactly how to move your hands to match the ducks, cows, and pigs living on the farm. You can practice the signs for every single creature and perform the entire song using both your voice and your gestures. Learning these movements is a fantastic way to explore a new language while enjoying a classic tune you already love. Get ready to practice your best farm sounds and discover how your hands can join in on the musical fun.

Climb aboard for a musical ride through the town with a song you likely already know by heart. This special version of the famous bus ride adds an exciting twist by teaching you how to use American Sign Language while you sing. Detailed illustrations show you exactly how to move your hands to match the wipers swishing, the doors opening, and the horn honking. You can learn the signs for every part of the journey and perform them with your friends. Practicing these hand movements makes the familiar song even more interactive and gives you a wonderful introduction to a new language. Get ready to roll through the streets and express yourself in a brand new way as you follow the busy bus all around the bustling town.

Miss Polly is very worried because her favorite doll is feeling sick and needs to see the doctor right away. This beautiful version of the classic poem offers you a unique chance to learn British Sign Language while enjoying the familiar story. Step by step, the colorful pictures demonstrate how to sign each line, from calling the doctor to listening to the doll's heartbeat. You can practice the hand shapes and movements as you read about the doctor's visit and the prescribed medicine. Learning to sign along with a rhyming story is a fantastic way to remember the vocabulary and practice communicating without speaking. Grab your copy and discover how easy and entertaining it is to tell a caring story using only the expressive motions of your hands.

Joe has never seen anything quite like the massive, leafy tree growing in his grandmother's garden. It shivers as if it has a mind of its own, and if you listen closely, it almost sounds like it is whispering secrets. Granny Diamond absolutely loves the tree, cherishing the memory of a beautiful owl she once saw perched high in its branches. But the grumpy next-door neighbor, Mr. Rock, despises the sprawling tree and is determined to chop it down completely. Joe is terrified of heights and has never climbed a tree in his life, but he knows he cannot just stand by and let Mr. Rock destroy something so magical. Does the whispering tree have a secret message specifically for Joe? To save this enchanting piece of nature, a very timid boy will have to find an enormous amount of courage. This beautifully told, award-winning story is a perfect adventure about facing your fears and protecting the wonders of the natural world.

A sunny day at the beach is perfect for reading a good book and diving for smooth rocks. Curious Pearl and her friend Sabina are having a wonderful time by the water until dark clouds suddenly roll in. When the rain starts pouring down, the two friends must grab their towels and hurry back to the house to dry off. Being stuck inside does not ruin their afternoon, because Pearl knows exactly how to turn a stormy day into an exciting learning adventure. Follow along as she explains how different types of weather happen and what makes the rain fall from the sky. You will learn fascinating facts about the environment while waiting out the storm with these curious friends. It is the perfect story for anyone who loves asking questions about nature.

Nobody really enjoys putting away their toys and cleaning up their room when there is a cute kitten waiting to play. Curious Pearl and her brother definitely want to skip their chores, but their father expects them to finish their work. Instead of complaining, Pearl decides to use her brain to solve the problem. Together, the siblings gather supplies and begin tinkering with different parts to build a clever contraption that will do the heavy lifting for them. While they construct their helpful device, Pearl explains the fascinating science behind simple machines like pulleys and levers. Discover how everyday objects can be combined to make hard work much easier. You might even find yourself inspired to build your own amazing invention the next time you have chores to finish.

Have you ever wondered how your favorite song actually reaches your ears? Curious Pearl and her good friend Sal are starting their very own band to perform in a big talent show. They have a lot of fun testing out different instruments and making noise, but Pearl realizes this is the perfect chance to teach Sal the science behind the music. Join these two friends as they explore how vibrations travel through the air to create the notes we hear. You will discover the secrets of pitch and volume while following along with their musical adventure. Get ready to experiment with sound waves and see if Pearl and Sal can put on the best performance ever. This story makes learning about science just as exciting as playing in a real rock band.

Get ready to pack your bags and head to Camp Cushetunk. You are about to experience the best summer ever with Amber Brown and her best friend, Justin. Learning to ride a sweet horse named Cinnamon is absolutely amazing, making even the messy stable chores feel like a breeze. But the sunny days quickly take a surprising turn when Amber becomes the target of some very sneaky camp pranks. Certain she knows exactly who is trying to ruin her fun, Amber teams up with her friends to plan the ultimate revenge prank. They want to settle the score once and for all. However, as anyone at summer camp knows, wild schemes rarely go exactly as planned. You will soon see that horsing around can lead to some seriously big trouble. Yet, in true Amber Brown fashion, even the messiest mistakes can bring about wonderful surprises and changes for the better. Grab your riding boots and join Amber for a hilarious, unforgettable adventure where friendship and laughter always win the day.