Babies have a lot to say, even before they can actually speak familiar bedtime words like "sleepy" and "quiet." Baby Signs are simple gestures that allow babies and toddlers to communicate what they see, what they need, and even how they feel.

This is a truly revolutionary book that teaches babies hand signs for all sorts of bedtime activities. Even though babies may not be able to speak yet, this book will help babies articulate what they want nonverbally. It is filled with engaging photographs of babies that will help your child relate to the valuable communication lessons found within.

Since the book is based on years of research, there is a system for using it. The book encourages the parent or caregiver to point to the word in the book, do the hand sign, and say the word out loud. Not only will this allow your child to communicate their needs more successfully, but the process of doing this together will provide a feeling of accomplishment for your little one.

I was amazed by how much this book helped my nephew, Joshua, in his earliest years. After reading it countless times with his parents, he started doing hand signals to communicate what he was trying to say. This made him a lot less frustrated and cut down on the number of exasperated crying fits that he would have. He is using words now, but these hand signs were crucial to his early development.

--Eve