Li'L Pick Me Up! Fun Songs for Learning Signs (ASL) Baby Sign Language (Enhanced CD with both Printed and Downloadable eBook) [Spiral-bound]

Sign2Me Early Learning (Author)

Book Description

Enhanced Music CD, Book and Digital Download created especially for parents and caregivers looking for fun new ways to introduce signs to their children, Li'l Pick Me Up! is the exciting new Music CD and Activity Guide from Sign2Me Early Learning!

This collection of 20 delightful original songs features music that engages children's bodies as well as their minds. Created with adult listeners in mind, Pick Me Up! offers lyrics with the patterns and repetition children love and the style and humor adults enjoy.

We've combined a rich variety of musical styles ranging from jazz, calypso, and reggae to country, rock, and soul with authentic instrumentation, all composed by Grammy® Award nominee, Roger Treece! Engaging lyrics are supplied by acclaimed children's songwriter, Nancy Stewart.

Complimenting the enhanced Music CD, and included in this package, is the Spiral Bound, Pick Me Up! Activity Guide Book. This is a full-color reference companion, featuring more than 200 American Sign Language (ASL) illustrations. Each of the 20 songs on the enhanced CD ties into a corresponding activity in the book, complete with lyrics, colorful sign illustrations, bonus signs for advanced signers, and signing advice from American Sign Language educator, Joseph Garcia. In addition, this Activity Book can also be easily downloaded at no charge and printed out by simply following the easy download instructions included with the package. Enjoyable from pre-birth to 99 years!

Track Listing: 1. Brand New Day 2. Pick Me Up 3. Please Change My Diaper 4. More... 5. There's A Tiger 6. Get Up and Shake 7. Where is Baby's Tummy? 8. Hear The Little Doggie 9. I Said "OOWW!" 10. Look Up, Look Down 11. Go to The Zoo 12. When It's Cold Outside 13. Sometimes When I am Hungry 14. See The Birdie Flying 15. Let's Take A Little Walk 16. I'm Talking on The Telephone 17. Jumping Up and Down 18. Go to The Beach 19. Let's Go Riding 20. Sleepy Time is Near

Editorial Reviews

Review

Children love music and and they love activities which use their bodies. Pick Me Up! has combined the two into a CD and activity guide your children will enjoy for several years and that will serve as a teaching tool for American Sign Language, too. --cyberparent.com

"The Pick Me Up! Music CD is truly a one of a kind product!" --Success Through Play Magazine

--Success Through Play Magazine

"The Pick Me Up! Music CD is truly a one of a kind product!" --Success Through Play Magazine

About the Author

Sign2Me® Early Learning, the creator of the Sign with your Baby® program for Baby Sign Language, is a world-leading developer and publisher of tools and resources to enhance two-way communication between all children and their peers, educators, medical practitioners and adult caregivers. From Baby Sign Language to Early Literacy, Sign2Me® uses only genuine American Sign Language (ASL) vocabulary in its early learning products and programs.

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 62 pages
• Publisher: Sign2Me Early Learning / Northlight Communications Inc.; Enhanced CD w/ Digi Downloaded and Book edition (September 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0966836782
• ISBN-13: 978-0966836783
• Product Dimensions: 11.6 x 11.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (42 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #72,298 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #49 in Books > Arts & Photography > Music > Theory, Composition & Performance > Sheet Music & Scores > Forms & Genres > Lieder & Art Songs
  • #57 in Books > Education & Reference > Foreign Languages > Instruction > Sign Language
  • #58 in Books > Children's Books > Arts, Crafts & Music > Music

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A special ed teacher's #1 pick!, July 1, 2004

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Sara (Mesa, AZ United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Li'L Pick Me Up! Fun Songs for Learning Signs (ASL) Baby Sign Language (Enhanced CD with both Printed and Downloadable eBook) (Spiral-bound)

I am a special education teacher and just finished my Masters degree in special education, learning disabilities. I have seen a variety of materials and resources out there to assist students with special needs. I find that techniques and methods used for my students also benefit the non-disabled students. However it is not enough to buy the latest crazed method or item. To truly benefit children, it must be research based with evidence of it's effectiveness.

Let me tell you, this book is amazing! The thing I like the most is that research backs up teaching young children sign language. There have been numerous studies published in prestigous journals that provide evidence that children who are delayed in language can improve their oral language by learning nonverbal communication systems (www.asha.org, 2004). This can only benefit children who acquire language at a normal rate.

I started teaching my baby girl sign language at 8 months. Little did I know that at 2 years old, she would be delayed in her language ability. She uses her signs to express what she wants along with her words.

I wish I had this book back then! The signs are fun, functional and occur in everyday life. The music is outstanding..you hear a WIDE variety... from calypso, country to even an elvis type singer. The songs make you want to get up and move. They teach children how to communciate their needs in a fun way...how to ask for more food, types of foods, types of animals, getting hurt, body parts, transportation and asking for a diaper change! Some of the songs are really funny..like the elvis one. You won't get burnt out on this one...it has 20 different songs! The book provides the lyrics and examples of the signs used in the songs. It's really easy to follow and understand, even if you have no background in sign language. I would HIGHLY recommend this book/CD to every family. You never know, your child might really need it later down the line if you find them delayed in their language. Enjoy!!

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Really good ASL explanations, February 9, 2004

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Teresa Linton "tlinton" (Woodbridge, Va United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Li'L Pick Me Up! Fun Songs for Learning Signs (ASL) Baby Sign Language (Enhanced CD with both Printed and Downloadable eBook) (Spiral-bound)

You can pop the CD into your computer and watch a video of one of the songs being signed, as well as tips on working with children.

The pictures look like they were rendered in Poser, so they are more clear than many books with photos or drawn images. A few signs have could be confusing due to a lack of explanation to go with the picture, however.

It had good information about ASL classifiers, which was a delightful and unexpected bonus.

The music CD was like listening to bad knockoffs of good songs, but after you listen to them long enough, you get used to it.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Okay, but not as good as it seemed to be, August 9, 2005

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Amy K. Williams - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Li'L Pick Me Up! Fun Songs for Learning Signs (ASL) Baby Sign Language (Enhanced CD with both Printed and Downloadable eBook) (Spiral-bound)

I liked the concept for this product, but I'm kind of disappointed by the sound of the songs. It seems like they tried to make the songs clever, but for my one year old, they just don't interest him. They are not catchy enough, I think. Listening to the songs and looking at the book have helped me practice different signs, but the songs are fast and even I have had a difficult time staying with the music. I can't imagine my one year getting it anytime soon.