Fall 2024

Colors and Shapes

From the Set American Sign Language

You probably know that an egg is white and in the shape of an oval, but do you know the ASL sign for it? Learn the signs for five shapes and eight colors, as well as for a creative selection of everyday objects that embody these characteristics. Spanish equivalents are also included.

Format List Price Your Price Qty
$32.79 $22.95
Interest Level Kindergarten - Grade 3
Reading Level Grade 1
Dewey Number 419
Lexile 500L
ATOS Reading Level
Guided Reading Level L
Language English
Publisher Child's World
Format Reinforced book
ISBN 9781503888982
Copyright 2025
Number of Pages 24
Dimensions 8 x 9.5
Graphics 1-color illustrations, Full-color photographs

SLJ Review of American Sign Language

This series introduces young readers to common American Sign Language words, with each book focusing on a specific topic. The majority of each page is dedicated to the word being translated, while the hand movement illustrations are placed at the bottom. Expanding the space for these illustrations would make the finer details more visible. Each page also offers an interesting fact or an explanation of the sign’s meaning. The book includes an illustrated alphabet at the end, but since several pages ask readers to form letters, moving the alphabet to the beginning would be more helpful. Reflection questions are also included at the end of each book. VERDICT Simple to follow, though some layout improvements could enhance the experience. Recommended for collections in need of sign language resources.

Author: Russelll E. Primm III

Illustrator: Kathleen Petelinsek