Sesame Street Sign Language ABC with Linda Bove (Pictureback(R)) [Paperback]

Sesame Street (Author), Tom Cooke (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 5 and up | Grade Level: K and up | Series: Pictureback(R)

Illus. in full color with full-color photos. The basics of American Sign Language. "Designed for the very young, this would be an asset if shelved with either regular alphabet books or with sign language books. Each letter appears in both capital and lower case on a single page, along with a photo of Bove showing the sign for the letter, and clearly labeled photos of her signing words or sentences featuring that letter. A good companion to the author's Sesame Street Sign Language Fun."--School Library Journal.  

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 3 Designed for the very young, this book would be an asset if shelved with either regular alphabet books or with sign language books. Each letter of the alphabet appears in both capital and lower case on a single page, along with a color photo of Bove showing the sign for the letter and clearly labeled photos of her signing words that begin with that letter or a sentence featuring words that begin with the letter. A colorful pastel drawing of Muppet characters dramatizing the words is also included. A good companion to the author's Sesame Street Sign Language Fun (Random House, 1980) which features beginning vocabulary in sign language and Handtalk (Four Winds, 1974; o.p.) by Remy and Mary Beth Charlip. Nancy A. Gifford, Schenectady County Public Library, N.Y.
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Illus. in full color with full-color photos. The basics of American Sign Language. "Designed for the very young, this would be an asset if shelved with either regular alphabet books or with sign language books. Each letter appears in both capital and lower case on a single page, along with a photo of Bove showing the sign for the letter, and clearly labeled photos of her signing words or sentences featuring that letter. A good companion to the author's Sesame Street Sign Language Fun."--School Library Journal.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers (November 12, 1985)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0394875168
• ISBN-13: 978-0394875163
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 7.8 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,148,561 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars We were delighted to add this book to our ABC's collection., April 16, 1997

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This review is from: Sesame Street Sign Language ABC with Linda Bove (Pictureback(R)) (Paperback)

My son & I were delighted to add this book to our "ABC's" collection in his toddler days. It was delightful to read together, and the signs were easy to learn. We signed "Airplane," "Big Bird" and "Clown" together over and over - -he never tired of this book. In addition, this book was my introduction to American Sign Language, which has become a passion

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!, November 4, 2001

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Lisa (Ottumwa, Iowa United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sesame Street Sign Language ABC with Linda Bove (Pictureback(R)) (Paperback)

I am an Educational Sign Language Interpreter.... I purchased this book to use with my children. The signs are clear and accurate, and the illustrations are colorful and fun to look at. This was a nice addition to our home library.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Oldie, but goodie!, May 3, 2000

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K. L Sadler "Dr. Karen L. Sadler" (Freedom, Pa. USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sesame Street Sign Language ABC with Linda Bove (Pictureback(R)) (Paperback)

This is the first sign language book I bought for my hearing children. It still is one I take to the schools when I talk to hearing children about what it is like to be Deaf. This book is simple and basic, and years ago tied in with what was taught on Sesame Street. Since I haven't watch the show in years, I don't know if they teach ASL actively on it anymore. But I highly recommend this book as a beginning source for children, and for libraries to have on hand as an introduction to ASL. With the increasing need for ASL interpreters for the Deaf in court, in medical situations, and in schools...it is absolutely a priority that children and teenagers be encouraged to learn ASL as a foreign language. My terps make 25 -30 dollars an hour, and I've heard it is much more than that in some states such as California and Texas. Besides, the Deaf always appreciate it when someone bothers to learn their language for a change. Karen Sadler, Science Education, University of Pittsburgh, [e-mail]