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Sing and Sing Along
Sign and Sing Along: Itsy Bitsy Spider
Sign, sing, and play along with a beloved nursery rhyme!
Help little ones discover the fun of early communication with Sign and Sing Itsy Bitsy Spider, an interactive introduction to simple baby sign language paired with one of the best-loved nursery rhymes.
Babies and toddlers can often understand and communicate simple ideas before they have developed the speech skills to express themselves. Learning basic signs from as young as eight months can give young children an additional way to communicate their needs, feelings, and interests. As speech develops, familiar signs can continue to provide a reassuring way for children to express themselves.
Sing along with the classic Itsy Bitsy Spider while learning simple, clear signs that are easy for parents, caregivers, and children to follow together. Combining music, repetition, movement, and sign language makes learning memorable and engaging and children who are already talking can enjoy adding signs to a favorite song.
Perfect for shared reading, singing, and play, this charming book encourages early communication, language development, listening skills, confidence, and parent-child interaction.
Key features and
Introduces simple baby sign language for young childrenCombines signing with the familiar Itsy Bitsy Spider nursery rhymeClear, easy-to-follow signing instructions make it accessible for the whole familyEncourages children to communicate needs and feelingsSupports early language and communication skillsUses singing, repetition, and movement to make learning fun
Part of the Sign and Sing Along series, this book combines familiar children’s songs with simple signs to make early communication fun, accessible, and engaging for the whole family.
Help little ones discover the fun of early communication with Sign and Sing Itsy Bitsy Spider, an interactive introduction to simple baby sign language paired with one of the best-loved nursery rhymes.
Babies and toddlers can often understand and communicate simple ideas before they have developed the speech skills to express themselves. Learning basic signs from as young as eight months can give young children an additional way to communicate their needs, feelings, and interests. As speech develops, familiar signs can continue to provide a reassuring way for children to express themselves.
Sing along with the classic Itsy Bitsy Spider while learning simple, clear signs that are easy for parents, caregivers, and children to follow together. Combining music, repetition, movement, and sign language makes learning memorable and engaging and children who are already talking can enjoy adding signs to a favorite song.
Perfect for shared reading, singing, and play, this charming book encourages early communication, language development, listening skills, confidence, and parent-child interaction.
Key features and
Introduces simple baby sign language for young childrenCombines signing with the familiar Itsy Bitsy Spider nursery rhymeClear, easy-to-follow signing instructions make it accessible for the whole familyEncourages children to communicate needs and feelingsSupports early language and communication skillsUses singing, repetition, and movement to make learning fun
Part of the Sign and Sing Along series, this book combines familiar children’s songs with simple signs to make early communication fun, accessible, and engaging for the whole family.
12 pages, Board Book
First published April 1, 2004
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April 9, 2012
We began our "Spider-tastic!" story time (inspired by Charlotte's Web)with this finger-play song. At the end of story time we made popsicle stick puppets of the sun, a raincloud, and a spider for the children to take home.
April 12, 2018
Copyright- 2004 Child's Play
Number of pages- 12
Book format- board book
Reading level-2-4 years
Genre- nonfiction
Lit Requirement- Interactive
This book teaches children basic signs to an old but popular nursery rhyme- "The Itsy Bitsy Spider". The board book is large and the illustrations take up most of the pages. This is because each page shows a baby signing part of the song. The illustrations need to be large so that the sign is clear. At the end the book runs though the song one more time with all of the babies on the same two pages. This book is very cute, sweet and fun. Learning signs to a song not only helps children remember it, it also improves their motor skills and makes the task more enjoyable. The signs in the book are accurate but I think that they should have a little bit more of a description in case the reader does not understand the arrows or marks that are meant to show motion.
Number of pages- 12
Book format- board book
Reading level-2-4 years
Genre- nonfiction
Lit Requirement- Interactive
This book teaches children basic signs to an old but popular nursery rhyme- "The Itsy Bitsy Spider". The board book is large and the illustrations take up most of the pages. This is because each page shows a baby signing part of the song. The illustrations need to be large so that the sign is clear. At the end the book runs though the song one more time with all of the babies on the same two pages. This book is very cute, sweet and fun. Learning signs to a song not only helps children remember it, it also improves their motor skills and makes the task more enjoyable. The signs in the book are accurate but I think that they should have a little bit more of a description in case the reader does not understand the arrows or marks that are meant to show motion.
June 27, 2020
Very sweet and cute rendition of the popular kid's song, with the added bonus of sign language that goes well with the itsy bitsy spider's journey up the water spout. Lots of fun for aged 2-6.
Four stars
Itsy Bitsy Spider rises again!
Four stars
Itsy Bitsy Spider rises again!
May 21, 2018
Read during Preschool Play on May 18th, 2018.
July 18, 2018
lily summer reading 2018, board book, sign language, sing along
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May 2, 2019
Great for babies and toddlers. I like this sign along series.
March 4, 2013
Itsy Bitsy Spider teaches simple sign language to babies and toddlers to the classic nursery rhyme song of the same name. The charming illustrations show smiling ethnically diverse children demonstrating each American Sign Language sign accompanied by the song’s lyrics. The end of the book illustrates all the signs and lyrics on the final two-page spread to demonstrate the entire song and movements put together. Babies and toddlers will enjoy doing the simple movements while singing along to this classic and loved nursery rhyme. This would be a good baby and toddler participatory storytime book to encourage phonological awareness through song, and build fine and gross motor skills through signing and movement.
May 16, 2013
Thanks to my obsession with Sue Thomas F.B. Eye I have wanted to learn some basic signs...so I ordered this series. I really like the simple illustrations and clear written instructions of the sings. Good for me a beginner and good for babies!
November 12, 2009
Cute board book presently an old familiar song with darling illustrations and simple baby sign language.
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May 13, 2011big board book with signs
November 12, 2012
My 9 month old loved doing this one!
March 14, 2014
My son loves all of these books, or maybe it's my awesome singing he loves.... The artwork kind of freaks me out, but hey, if he's happy, I'm happy!
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March 14, 20171. This book has not won any awards.
2. Appropriate grade levels: Pre-K, K-1
3. This is a single book that is a part of a series of books that take common songs and use sign language to teach the song. Each page has one line of the song along with an illustration of a child simultaneously singing and signing too.
4. Annie Kubler is a great author of books that link singing with sign language. The illustrations are detailed and easy for kids to understand and mimic the hand gestures. This book could also be read without using the sign language aspect.
5. Teach sign language, Music, and fun book to have in class (motor skills).
2. Appropriate grade levels: Pre-K, K-1
3. This is a single book that is a part of a series of books that take common songs and use sign language to teach the song. Each page has one line of the song along with an illustration of a child simultaneously singing and signing too.
4. Annie Kubler is a great author of books that link singing with sign language. The illustrations are detailed and easy for kids to understand and mimic the hand gestures. This book could also be read without using the sign language aspect.
5. Teach sign language, Music, and fun book to have in class (motor skills).
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July 13, 2018BB 10
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