The book integrates "sign along with me" icons, which prompt children (and their parents) to sign along with Jack as they read the story (with linked videos currently available in British Sign Language - BSL and American Sign Language - ASL only).
Summary:
The heart-warming tale of a little boy who is deaf, wears hearing aids and discovers the magic of sign language - based on a true story!. It's time for Nursery. NO! It's time to leave the sticks outside. NO! It's time to walk home. NO! Meet Jack. A little boy with sparkly blue eyes and two hearing aids. A little boy whose only word is "NO!". When "No!" is a battle and Mummy is tired and Jack is tired too, what does Mummy try next? Based on a true story, Jack Signs! follows the journey of a little boy who is deaf, his typically hearing sister and their Mum. When his Mum discovers a book of sign language, their family life is transformed and Jack blossoms with his new-found communication skills.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.