The Baby Signing Book Review

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THE BABY SIGNING BOOK, SECOND EDITION

Includes 450 ASL Signs for Babies & Toddlers

Featuring 100 additional ASL symbols, plus more case studies.

The interest surrounding baby signing only continues to increase as more parents embrace this means of communication with babies before they can talk. Sign language gives babies a way to express their wants and needs, easing frustration for both baby and parent.

This bestselling course in baby signing has been updated to include more ASL symbols, additional case studies and updated information. Part 1 of the book provides an introduction to signing with babies and young children. Part 2 is an illustrated dictionary of 450 ASL signs. Part 3 provides songs and rhymes you can sign with your child.

Special features include:

• The top five signing tips
• A program that parents can customize according to their family’s needs
• Answers to frequently asked questions
• Instructions on the five distinct components of ASL signs: body space, hand shape, movement, palm orientation and facial expression 
• Age-specific advice on how to teach sign language as your child develops

By simply following this book, a special world of communication awaits you.

SARA BINGHAM is the founder of WeeHands, the world’s leading children’s sign language and language development program for babies, toddlers and preschool children. She is a mother of two and a frequent contributor to parenting magazines and baby-related professional websites. Sara lives in Ontario.

288 pages total • 7" x 10" • ISBN 978-0-7788-0451-2

Index • $24.95 US / $24.95 CA / £16.95 UK

Publication date: March 30, 2013

Our Thoughts

This book is fantastic!  I've never found a book that explains things out as much as this book does. Coming from a family with a deaf relative signing is very important to not only me, my husband, and my children since it is the only way to communicate with my uncle. Growing up we didn't have books on ASL to learn from so I learned on the fly. My grandma and mom taught me as much as they could but I still sometimes struggle with more complex wordings. 

The Baby Signing Book is a great jump off for those parents who really want to teach their children to sign. The beginning of the book is full of a lot of basic information, answers to common questions, and suggestions on introducing signs and what age those signs might be usefully introduced. The rest of the book is full of 450 signs that include detailed explanations of how to sign the word, remember the sign, when it was introduced and when your child reproduced the sign correctly.  There are extra resources in the back of the book for more information too. 

This is a great book to start introducing signs. I know that my children appreciate being able to communicate with my uncle and it gives them the option of a second language! To purchase the book from Amazon click here. Five Stars for this book! 

***Please note that I received no form of monetary compensation for this post. The opinions expressed in the review are my own and were not influenced in any way.***