Book Description
It's as easy as waving bye-bye!

Babies have a lot to say, even before they can actually speak familiar animal names like "dog" and "bunny." Baby Signs are simple gestures that allow babies and toddlers to communicate what they see, what they need, and even how they feel. Research has shown that Baby Signs decrease frustration and tantrums and help your baby talk sooner.

When to begin: When your child starts to wave bye-bye.

How to do it: Show your baby the sign and point to the picture. Always say the word as you make the sign.

Improvise: Make up your own signs -- your baby probably will too!

About the Author
Drs. Linda Acredolo and Susan Goodwyn discovered Baby Signs in 1982 and conducted the pioneering scientific research for the National Institute of Health that demonstrated the language and cognitive benefits of Baby Signing. Linda is Professor of Psychology at the University of CA, Davis. Susan is Professor of Psychology and Child Development at the California State University. They are the authors of Baby Signs published by Contemporary Books. Both authors live and work in Northern California.

FROM OUR EDITORS

Linda Acredolo and Susan Goodwyn, bestselling authors of Baby Signs and My First Baby Signs, team up again for a winsome board book about animal signs. Using their familiar format of simple directions for parents and sweet baby photos, the authors provide signs for ten animals, including "butterfly," "frog," "mouse," and "cow." It's just right for reading together with your pre-speaking toddler; with research showing they'll speak sooner after learning sign language, tots will be happily learning about animals -- and playing animal pretend games -- in no time.

FROM THE PUBLISHER