Description

When a new family moves in next door, Kim is excited that she will get to make a new friend. She meets Ellie, a young girl who is deaf, meaning she cannot hear very well and that she speaks using sign language. At first, Kim has trouble talking with Ellie since she doesn’t know sign language. This makes her sad, but she doesn’t give up. Instead, Kim decides to teach herself how to sign so that she can properly communicate with Ellie and make her new friend feel right at home.

This book contains basic American Sign Language phrases, as well as the standard American alphabet, to help readers get started on their educational journey. Check out this link to learn more about ASL. You can also ask your local community centers schools to find out how you can learn to sign.

Illustrations by Senyphine

Target Audience: Ages 3+

Length: 26 pages

Are you looking for more books about making friends? Take a look at Billy’s Birthmark, a story about a child learning to love himself, thanks partially to the help of a new friend. Don’t forget to check out the companion book, Leanne and Her Wigs, about a girl who likes to wear funny wigs but also discovers her own inner beauty.

No AI was used to generate any images or text in this book.