Silly Sue: Sign Language for Actions

Story Time with Signs & Rhymes

by Dawn Babb Prochovnic, Stephanie Bauer (Illustrator)

Story Time with Signs & Rhymes presents playful stories for read-aloud fun! This rhythmic tale invites readers to chant along and learn American Sign Language signs for actions such as jumping, running, and sleeping. Bring a new, dynamic finger-play experience to your story time! Looking Glass Library is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Group. Grades P-4.

32 pages, Library Binding

First published September 1, 2009

About the author

Dawn Babb Prochovnic is the author of Lucy’s Blooms, Where Does a Cowgirl Go Potty?, Where Does a Pirate Go Potty? and 16 books in the Story Time with Signs & Rhymes Series, including one title that was selected as an Oregon Book Awards finalist. She is a contributing author to the award-winning book, Oregon Reads Aloud. Animated book trailers for Dawn's last three books (all with original music) and virtual story time readings can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/user/dprochov... . Dawn is a vocal advocate for school and public libraries and was honored as a 2015 Oregon Library Supporter of the Year by the Oregon Library Association. She is a frequent presenter at schools, libraries and educational conferences, and the founder of SmallTalk Learning, which provides American Sign Language and early literacy education. Dawn lives in Portland, Oregon with her husband, two kids, two cats, and a feisty dog. Learn more at www.dawnprochovnic.com.

Reviews

[Paula · Rating 3 out of 5]

Rhyming text describes a variety of actions between a dog and his owner, with sign language showing signs for each type of action.

[Rebecca · Rating 5 out of 5]

What an easy way to learn some sing language and read a simply sweet story of a girl and her dog.