The ABCs of Baby's Needs - by Little Bee Books (Board Book)

About the Book

"Help your baby communicate! This ... board book teaches your little one the letters of the alphabet while also reinforcing phrases that convey their basic needs. A is for All Done. B is for Bath. C is for Cold. These 26 needs are accompanied by ... illustrated sign language diagrams to learn with your baby"--

Book Synopsis

Teach your baby to communicate their basic wants and needs (verbally and/or with sign language) as they learn the letters of the alphabet.

"This is useful on many levels for all babies and young children as another way to express themselves, regardless of hearing ability." - School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW

Help your baby communicate! This Irresistible board book teaches your little one the letters of the alphabet while also reinforcing phrases that convey their basic needs. A is for All Done. B is for Bath. C is for cold. These 26 needs are accompanied by clearly illustrated sign language diagrams to learn with your baby. Gorgeously illustrated by Pura Belpré Award Honoree, Loris Lora, these essential signs and adorable babies will help every kiddo, regardless of verbal or hearing ability, express themselves.

Review Quotes

With a note that these are "essential signs to learn with baby," here are 26 words are taught in American Sign Language in a march through the alphabet. The gestures are taught in pictures, but some will benefit from any video demonstration freely available online. In Pura Belpré Award Honoree Lora's bright graphics, children of many different skin tones are shown using the signs with facial expressions and situations that make the concepts very clear.

VERDICT: This is useful on many levels for all babies and young children as another way to express themselves, regardless of hearing ability.-- "School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW"

About the Author

Little Bee Books (Author)
Little Bee Books is passionate about creating fun, interactive books that kids love. Inspired by the joy and empowerment reading brings, Little Bee shares exciting stories that educate, delight, and embolden readers of all ages.

Loris Lora (Illustrator)
Loris Lora is an award-winning Latina Illustrator & Designer from Southern California whose colorful artwork brings a playful approach to everyday life. She draws inspiration from her Mexican upbringing, mid-century illustration and design, pop culture, and bright colors.
She has receive recognition from the Society of Illustrators, the Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards, and most recently awarded a Pura Belpré Honor for Phenomenal AOC: The Roots and Rise of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and May Your Life Be Deliciosa. Loris is also a part of a collaborative illustration group named Clover Scout.