Learn to Sign the Fun Way

Let Your Fingers Do the Talking (ASL)

Penny Warner

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Crown Publishers
15 May 2001

"The perfect guide to signing for everyone!

Never before has learning to sign been

so simple and so much fun! Whether you are a teacher or a parent, this lively self-guided

book of American Sign Language (ASL) will quickly become your kids' new favorite

teacher!

Learn to Sign the Fun Way goes beyond the manual alphabet and teaches the

beautiful language of sign-the United States' fourth most pervasive language-in a

simple, interactive format. Signers-to-be will discover-

Great games to make learning

ASL an entertaining adventure

Activities for both the individual and the classroom

Cool groups of signs that appeal esspecially to kids

And much more!

Kids love

to sign, whether it be to communicate with a hearing-impaired individual or as a

""secret"" language with their friends. With this illustrated book they'll quickly

and easily become signing superstars! Inside are cool signs for kids, including-

People signs

Alphabet and numbers

Animals

Food and drinks

Home signs

Clothing

Color

Sports

Activity signs

Thoughts and feelings

Action signs

Body parts

School talk

Calendar signs

Silly and fun signs"

By: Penny Warner
Imprint: Crown Publishers
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 232mm, Width: 188mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 437g
ISBN: 9780761532637
ISBN 10: 0761532633
Pages: 216
Publication Date: 15 May 2001
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Contents Acknowledgements Introduction 1. American Sign Language 2. The Manual Alphabet 3. Number Signs 4. People Signs 5. Animal Signs 6. Food and Drink Signs 7. Home Signs 8. Clothing Signs 9. Color Signs 10. Sport Signs 11. Activity Signs 12. Thought Signs 13. Feeling Signs 14. Action Signs 15. Body Signs 16. School Signs 17. Calendar Signs 18. Silly and Fun Signs 19. Sign Language Games and Activities Glossary Resources Index About the Author

Penny Warner has written over 30 books for parents and kids, featuring ideas on development, parties, games, activities, and snacks. She has a bachelor's degree in early childhood education and a master's degree in special education, and has taught child development, special education, and sign language, at local colleges. She has appeared on several television talk shows as well as on national TV, presenting tips for parents and kids. She was featured on HGTV's Smart Solutions and The Later Today Show. In addition to Learn to Sign the Fun Way, she has written a mystery series featuring a deaf reporter in the California gold country, and is writing a mystery series for middle grade readers. She also wrote a weekly newspaper column for 11 years on family life. She lives in Danville, California, with her husband and two children.