Friendship stories
BOOKLIST:
... This sweet read about finding a sense of belonging in a new place emphasizes openhearted friendship and how learning and teaching a language can build connection. A great choice for group storytimes or one-on-one reading.
WORDS TO MAKE A FRIEND
illustrated by Naoko Stoop
2021 Random House
ISBN 978-0593122273
KIRKUS:
... snowy-day play and bilingual conversation... captivating mixed-media illustrations...A simple tale of building a friendship and good memories using few words and luminous artwork
BOOKPAGE:
... excitement permeates every page...the beauty of the snowstorm and the girls’ delight ...speak for themselves as the story unfolds with natural momentum.
BOOKLIST:
...energetic story... Exaggerated facial expressions and body language are used to great effect, enabling preschoolers to "read" this delightful tale on their own.
for a bimodal-bilingual versions of this book in many sign languages click here.
ROCKY THE CAT WHO BARKS
coauthored with Marie Kane
illustrated by Tamara Petrosino
2002 Dutton
ISBN 0-525-46544-8