The Lonely Penguin – Key word sign children’s book – Ocean animal theme

Description

Key Word Sign – The Lonely Penguin’s Underwater Adventure Story Book

Product Overview

Join the Lonely Penguin on her heartwarming quest to find a friend in our Key Word Sign Lonely Penguin’s Underwater Adventure Story Book! This captivating children’s book features an underwater adventure combined with key word signs for 12 underwater animals. With colorful illustrations and engaging storytelling, this book encourages language development through sign while immersing children in a fun and educational journey. The book also includes a QR code that links to a narrated and signed version of the story, making it ideal for interactive, multi-sensory learning.

Key Features

• Charming Storyline: Follow the Lonely Penguin as she meets various underwater creatures while searching for a friend.
• Key Word Sign Integration: Learn key word signs for 12 underwater animals, including penguin, whale, shark, and more.
• QR Code Access: Scan the QR code to watch the story being read and signed, promoting engagement and retention.
• Visual and Kinesthetic Learning: Combines storytelling, visual cues, and signing for a comprehensive learning experience.
• Complementary Learning: Pairs well with our COMING SOON Underwater Animal Flashcards and Posters to deepen children’s understanding of aquatic animals.

Educational Benefits

• Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC): Supports non-verbal / non-speaking and pre-verbal / non-speaking children by offering an effective communication tool through signing.
• Language Development: Boosts vocabulary and comprehension through the integration of key word signs into storytelling.
• Cognitive Skills: Improves memory and cognitive development through multi-sensory engagement.
• Fine Motor Skills: Enhances hand-eye coordination and motor skills through the practice of signing.
• Emotional Expression: Helps children with communication challenges express emotions and thoughts through signs.

Who Can Benefit?

• Children learning to speak
• Non-verbal or pre-verbal or speech delayed children
• Children with unclear speech
• Those with selective / situational mutism
• Children with communication-related anxiety
• Parents, caregivers, and educators seeking interactive learning tools

What is Key Word Sign?

Key Word Sign combines signs borrowed from Australian Sign Language (Auslan) with natural gestures and facial expressions, providing an augmentative communication tool that supports language development for children of all abilities.

Why Choose Our Lonely Penguin’s Underwater Adventure Story Book?

• Immersive Content: The underwater adventure inspires children’s curiosity about marine life while teaching them animal-related key word signs.
• Multi-Sensory Learning: Utilises visual, auditory, and kinesthetic approaches for an engaging learning experience.
• Family-Friendly: Encourages parents and children to bond through shared storytelling and signing.
• Professional Design: High-quality illustrations paired with clear key word sign instructions enhance the learning process.
• Versatile Use: Suitable for homes, classrooms, and therapy settings.

Recent Research Benefits

According to a study published in December 2022, embedding key word signs into shared reading positively impacts communication between parents and children with Down syndrome. The study highlights that signing during reading increases children’s engagement, boosts language abilities, and encourages active participation.

Source: Frizelle, Pauline, et al. “Embedding key word sign prompts in a shared book reading activity: The impact on communication between children with Down syndrome and their parents.” International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders (2022).

Technical Specifications

• Format: Paperback
• Dimensions: A5
• Language: English with Auslan-based key word signs

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Start your child’s communication journey today with our Key Word Sign Lonely Penguin’s Underwater Adventure Story Book – where underwater exploration meets fun and learning!