Includes a deaf character. Shelly's father is deaf. Shelly is hearing. That means she is a CODA, child of a deaf adult. They both use sign language to communicate with one another and Shelly interprets for her father sometimes.
Summary:
What started out as a quick trip to the bank turned out to be more fun than Shelly could've ever imagined. During the visit, Shelly discovered what goes on behind the scenes and even opened her very own bank account. Shelly Goes to the Bank is a great way to introduce children of all ages to banking in a fun way. This interactive title teaches 10 banking signs in American Sign Language. Upon completing the book, readers can refer to a comprehensive glossary of commonly used banking terms. The appendix also includes a word search, question and answer component, definition matching exercise and much more! Shelly Goes to the Bank is also a part of the Shelly's Adventures Series, a collection of resources that incorporate American Sign Language while telling a story.
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.