Signing Time!, Vol. 1: My First Signs

Teaching sign language to pre-verbal babies reduces frustration (for babies and parents, since the former don't need to pierce the ears of the latter with howls when they can simply make signs for what they want/need). In this charming opening volume in the Signing Time! series, viewers are introduced to eighteen American Sign Language (ASL) needs-based words such as “milk,” “eat,” “water,” “more,” etc. Five-year-old Leah, who is hearing impaired, and her toddler cousin Alex invite the audience to join them in their tree house for signing accompanied by animation (for "bird," for example, they “fly” with animated birdies). Though not as comprehensive as Talking Hands, which covers 30 ASL words (VL-7/01); or the adult-centered Sign with Your Baby, with signs for 144 words (VL-1/02), this is a much better choice than the non-ASL Baby Signs (VL-9/02) and is recommended. [Note: also available in the series, for the same price, are: Vol. 2, Playtime Signs and Vol. 3, Everyday Signs.] Aud: K, P. (R. Reagan)