The text of the classic nursery rhyme “Itsy Bitsy Spider” is paired with illustrations of young children signing the rhyme in American Sign Language. Squiggly lines and arrows help to convey these signs, and annotations indicate the specific word being signed. The watercolor illustrations are warm and uncluttered, with background details like rain or toy spiders used to further highlight the words being signed. Depictions of multicultural children also add to this book’s appeal. It is recommended for children age two to five, through older children may find it useful to learn some basic vocabulary in American Sign Language. ( )

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For toddlers and preschool children. ( )