Monday, March 30, 2026

Hey Diddle Diddle ASL by Annie Kubler and Sarah Dellow - ADVISABLE

Hey Diddle Diddle ASL
by Annie Kubler, illustrated by Sarah Dellow
. BOARD BOOK. Child's Play-International, 2025. $8. 9781835321904

BUYING ADVISORY: Pre-K - ADVISABLE

APPEALS TO: SEVERAL

Sign and Rhyme: Hey Diddle Diddle is a brilliant "two-for-one" experience that turns a classic nursery rhyme into a hands-on learning session. Annie Kubler’s illustrations are already iconic for their warmth, but the addition of American Sign Language (ASL) by Annie Kubler and Sarah Finan (who provided the signs) makes this board book truly stand out. Instead of toddlers just listening, they can "act out" the story. The clear sign diagrams for words like "cow," "moon," and "cat" are placed right alongside the text, making it easy to learn the signs in real-time without being an expert. The babies in the book are diverse and joyful, which is a hallmark of the Child's Play series. The rhyme is familiar and simple.This is a must-have for parents looking to introduce pre-verbal communication or just add a bit of kinetic energy to story time.

S. Lewis https://www.kingsenglish.com/item/sIlIts1tOMx0DsEXe9A2jw

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