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Have you ever used your hands to make a shadow in the shape of a monster? When we do this, in a way, we are talking with our hands. In this story, neighbors Milo and Mel talk across their yards through their bedroom windows—talking with their hands! Milo is scared of a monster under the bed so Mel suggests shaping their hands into shadows that will scare the monster back. It’s a fun and effective way to quell a youngster’s fear of the dark—and there;s a twist. The hand gestures used by these two pals are none other than the complete natural language of American Sign Language (ASL). This story has a lot love and learning packed into a sweet, fun read aloud.
Two best friends use rhyming ASL to help vanquish their fear of the monster under the bed in this fun, interactive bedtime readaloud.
When nighttime comes, Milo has a problem-he's convinced there's a monster under his bed! Luckily, his best friend Mel knows just what to do-scare the monster more than the monster scares you! So using shadow puppets on the wall, Mel and Milo make monster hands that roar, chomp and even laugh to scare the monster away. But uh oh! What if the monster thinks this is funny! This is NOT funny! Milo has an idea to show…
Twelve-year-old identical twins Ellie and Kat accidentally trigger their physicist mom’s unfinished time machine, launching themselves into a high-stakes adventure in 1970 Chicago. If they learn how to join forces and keep time travel out of the wrong hands, they might be able find a way home. Ellie’s gymnastics and…
This heartfelt read aloud affirms the love between the generations with a charming list of endearments from caregiver to youngster. Gardens, forests, meadows, rivers, starry skies… this book carries the readers to places full of wonder and love. Charming and deceptively simple: reading this story introduces children to metaphor and simile, onomatopoeia and the power of rhyme. Invite your favorite toddlers to snuggle up in your lap and absorb sights and sounds that seem to shimmer with love.
Weaving together the wonders of nature and a parent's devotion in one glorious day of outdoor exploration, this picture book is a beautiful, unforgettable ode to the bond between caregiver and child.
Busy birdsong, breaking dawn, melodies above the lawn. Fly right over here to me. Y ou'll always be my chickadee.
With lyrical, rhyming text by author Kate Hosford and gorgeous illustrations by artist Sarah Gonzales, this gentle book shows that there are as many ways to say I love you as there are special moments to be shared together. A restful bedtime book, a cherished read-aloud, and a…
