I Can Sign My ABCs [Hardcover]

Susan Chaplin (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 2 and up

An introduction to the alphabet in sign language with the manual alphabet handshape, a picture, the name, and the sign of object beginning with that letter for each of the twenty-six letters of the alphabet.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Each spread in this full-color book displays a letter of the alphabet and then an object that begins with that letter: "A" is for apple, "S" is for shoes. But there's a twist. The illustrations show the handshapes for both letter and object in American Sign Language; readers can go through two alphabets at once. It's a direct approach to teaching a subject about which children are often fascinatedthe language of most of the hearing-impaired population. The pictures are cartoony but practical; it's easy to understand what fingers and motions are involved in the sign.
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 2 A very basic ABC sign language book. Each letter of the alphabet is shown in both capital and lower case forms with a hand showing the sign for the letter. At the bottom of the page is the entire alphabet in lower case letters highlighting the given letter. The facing page has a picture of an object starting with the given letter, the sign for the word, and the word written out. Bright bold colors and clear illustrations are used. The hands are easy to read for both the letters and the signs, but the faces do not show any expression related to the sign. All children, regardless of race, look exactly the same, with flashing-light bright eyes and exaggerated grins. The scope of the book is limitedonly one noun for each letter. Libraries needing books for very young children learning to sign or who have a need for a wide variety of sign language books will find this useful. For most libraries, Pamela Baker's My First Book of Sign (Gallaudet University Pr, 1986) is a much better investment, as it gives several words for each letter and additional information. Nancy A. Gifford, Schenectady County Public Library, N.Y.
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 2 and up
  
• Hardcover: 52 pages
• Publisher: Gallaudet University Press; 1 edition (January 1, 1987)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 093032319X
• ISBN-13: 978-0930323196
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 7.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,439,042 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I Can Sign teaches more than just signs, July 30, 2001

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Melissa C Hays (Lubbock, Texas United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: I Can Sign My ABCs (Hardcover)

I am buying a second copy of this book. My son, now 3 1/2, was given this book when he was about 2 years old. I am a professional sign language interpreter and had taught him a few signs. However he picked up 26 new signs from this book. On one side a large and small letter is printed with a picture of the letter fingerspelled in sign language. Across on the opposite page is a picture of an object that starts with that letter, such as 'a' for apple. There is also a picture of the sign for apple. My son quickly learned to recognize both small and upper-case printed letters and to associate words that begin with those letters, along with accompanying fingerspelling and signs. My 1 1/2 yr old daughter is also learning from this book which is now falling apart from so much use.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars worth buying- correct ASL signs, January 5, 2004

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Emily "Emily" (pittsburgh pa usa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: I Can Sign My ABCs (Hardcover)

This is a great little book for kids, adults, and teachers. The signs are easy to follow with the colorful pictures. It is published by Gallaudet University Press. Gallaudet, which is a beautiful place by the way, is a University (primarily for the deaf) located in DC. Their publications have accurate signs, unlike many other "learn to sign" books. I have seen so many sign language books that are just mediocre and some that are downright terrible. If you want to teach your baby signs, this book would be a great start too.