Happy Hanukkah! Merry Christmas! Happy Kwanzaa! Celebrate the holidays with Kathy MacMillan, author of NITA’S DAY and NITA’S FIRST SIGNS as we share stories, signs, and songs! How does Nita celebrate with her family? Watch one of the storytime videos below to find out!
(presented in spoken English with closed captions)
(presented in American Sign Language only with no voiceover)
NITA’S DAY has been named one of the Best Board Books of 2020 in the #Bookstagang Best of 2020! Thank you to all of the judges and to everyone who has spread the word about the book! See the complete list of winners in all categories here.
Order your copy of NITA’S DAY now! Click here for purchase links.
Order now! Autographed copies of Nita’s First Signs, Nita’s Day and all of Kathy MacMillan’s books – along with some terrific bundle deals! – are available in Deaf Camps, Inc.’s Online Bookstore, with all proceeds going directly to Deaf Camps, Inc.’s scholarship program. You can even have books personalized! T-shirts and custom-made dolls are also available.
Deaf Camps, Inc. is a volunteer-run non-profit organization dedicated to providing fun, safe, communication-rich camps that promote the physical, spiritual, and social development of Deaf/hard of hearing children and children learning American Sign Language. I am proud to be a member of the DCI Board of Directors.
Remember, signed books make excellent holiday gifts! Order now!
Nita’s Day, the latest book in the Little Hands Signing series, got a great review by Kirkus!
“Tabbed pages make flipping to the correct sign easy for sleep-deprived parents using the book as a reference. Short, simple, descriptive sentences put the signs in context. Brezzi’s stylized cartoons are clear and accessible, employing a wide range of patterns and unusual colors…Deaf culture, ASL, and early-childhood content were vetted by experts, making it suitable for Deaf children or families who want to incorporate sign into their daily routine. A handy resource for hearing and Deaf families alike.” – Kirkus Reviews
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Summer Loomis has posted a roundup of 6 of the best baby sign language books for parents over at Book Riot – and Nita’s First Signs and Nita’s Day are both featured! Check out the complete list here.
I’m so excited to share with you this printable guide to using Nita’s Day in the classroom or storytime! Check it out for tips and tricks for sharing signs during the story, and following up with other fun ASL activities: Nita’s Day Teacher/Librarian Guide
Here’s a fun-filled early literacy activity for your home or online classroom or storytime from the Nita’s Day Teacher/Librarian Guide.
This is the latest entry in my Little Hands Signing video series. See the whole series here and look for more videos to come!
Missed the Nita’s Day launch celebration storytimes? Catch ’em on video below!
Nita’s First Signs Storytime:
in Spoken English with closed captions
Nita’s Day Storytime:
in Spoken English with closed captions
Here’s a fun bathtime song to sing and sing after reading Nita’s Day!
This is the latest entry in my Little Hands Signing video series. See the whole series here and look for more videos to come!
In honor of the release of Nita’s Day, I’m giving away a signed copy of the set! This makes a great gift and may be personalized. Must by 18 or older to enter. US Only. Giveaway closes May 22, 2020. Find 3 ways to enter here!
You can sign with your child to support early literacy, create more productive communication, and provide emotional security for your child all day long! Here’s a rhyme to sign using the signs from Nita’s Day: More Signs for Babies and Parents. Find this and other signing activities in the Nita’s Day Teacher/Librarian Guide.
This is the latest entry in my Little Hands Signing video series. See the whole series here and look for more videos to come!
Stories by Hand with Kathy MacMillan 