A Breakthrough Picture Book in ASL.
Moses and his school friends are deaf, but like most children, they have a lot to say. They communicate in American Sign Language, using visual signs and facial expressions. This is called signing.
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Product Name : Goes to a Concert
SKU Number : HM-920831
Product Description Moses and his school friends are deaf, but like most children, they have a lot to say. They communicate in American Sign Language, using visual signs and facial expressions. This is called signing. And even though they can't hear, they can enjoy many activities through their other senses. Today, Moses and his classmates are going to a concert. Their teacher, Mr. Samuels, has two surprises in store for them, to make this particular concert a special event. Isaac Millman tells Moses' story in pictures and written English, as well as in American Sign Language (ASL), introducing hearing children to the signs for some of the key words and ideas. At the end of the book are two full conversations in sign language and a page showing the hand alphabet. Hardcover, 38 pages. For Ages 4 and up. |
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Product Name : Goes to the Circus
SKU Number : HM-920832
Product Description Moses and his family are going to the circus. Not just any circus, but the Big Apple's Circus of Senses! In a single ring, there are acts by trapeze artists, acrobats, elephants, horses, and clowns-all specially designed for the deaf and hard of hearing as well as the blind. Moses' little sister, Renee, isn't deaf but is learning sign language, and Moses loves teaching her the signs for their day at the circus. In his third book about Moses, Isaac Millman takes readers on a wonderful outing in pictures and written English as well as in American Sign Language (ASL). Detailed diagrams of the signs are included so that readers can learn along with Renee. Hardcover, 30 pages. For Ages 4 and up. |
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Product Name : Sees a Play
SKU Number : HM-920833
Product Description Actors from the Little Theatre of the Deaf are coming to Moses' school, and Moses and his classmates are going to see a play! A class from another school joins them, and Moses is introduced to Manuel, who has just moved to the United States. Manuel doesn't know English or sign language yet. Moses, being deaf, knows how hard it can be when no one understands you, so he tries communicating with Manuel using body gestures, while also teaching him some simple signs. After the play, the students plan to put on a play of their own. In pictures,written English, and American Sign Language (ASL), Isaac Millman treats readers to a lively performance. Detailed diagrams of the signs are included so that readers can learn along with Manuel. Hardcover, 28 pages. For Ages 4 and up. |
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