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Book of the Week: Dancing hands: a story of friendship in Filipino sign language
- 12/08/2023
- NYC Public Schools
Author: Joanna Que and Charina Marquez
This sweet and perceptive picture book tells the story of two girls as they learn to communicate with each other. With playful illustrations that celebrate the beautiful movements of sign language, back matter discussing sign languages around the world, and endpapers teaching all the signs used in the book, Dancing Hands conveys the shy and fumbling experience of making friends and overcoming language barriers.
Publisher-Recommended Age and Grade: 3 years to 5 years
Find a copy at your NYPL , Brooklyn Library or Queens Library