Hands & Hearts
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Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2014 · Est. 2 min read-aloud

Hands & Hearts

By Donna Jo Napoli, Amy Bates (Illustrator)

A mother and daughter share a silent, heartfelt day at the beach using sign language.

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32 pages· 209 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
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On a sunlit beach, a mother and daughter communicate through the graceful language of their hands. As they swim, dance, and build sandcastles, their bond deepens without a single spoken word. This enchanting day introduces readers to 15 American Sign Language words, blending playful learning with tender moments. Will their silent dialogue reveal the depth of their connection? Discover the beauty of unspoken communication in this unique picture book, where every gesture tells a story.

From the publisher

A mother and daughter spend a sunny day at the beach together where they swim, dance, build sandcastles, and, most importantly, communicate. But their communication is not spoken; rather, it is created by loving hands that use American Sign Language. Readers will learn how to sign 15 words using American Sign Language with the help of sidebars that are both instructive and playful. And the beautifully illustrated beach scenes will appeal both to the deaf community and to hearing parents and children, who will enjoy this gentle introduction to some basic words in ASL. Hands & Hearts is a picture book unlike any other, revealing the special bond between mother and child.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
209
Reading age
5–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~381L
Themes & topics
Books about sign languageBooks about parentsBooks about loveBooks about the beachBooks about family
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.7
F&P level
~K
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
166536
Publication
Published
May 13, 2014
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781419710223

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