The feel-good tale of Ada and friends-now with the British Sign Language alphabet!
"Be bold! Be brave! Let you be you... and let's help others, too!"
That's Ada's motto.
Ada is a dancing, deaf fox with cochlear implants who loves to help others. On her way to dance in a talent show one day, she meets three creatures who are each facing a physical challenge of their own. She decides to help each of her new friends to see past their challenges and discover their natural, God-given strengths. But can they help her in return? Ada's a bit nervous about the talent show!
Will she be able to hear the music clearly?
Will everyone laugh at her?
Follow Ada and her new friends on an exciting new adventure! It's a children's book at inspires friendship, helping others, inclusivity, and finding your strengths. Plus, your child can learn the BSL alphabet at the same time! The rhyming nature of the story is welcoming for hearing kids, but is especially helpful for young children who are hard-of-hearing.
As an adult, you'll love the surprise ending that brings all the nostalgic feels for your inner 80's child!
- Help your child learn and practice the BSL alphabet! This book features 14 words spelled out using the British Sign Langauge.
- Continue learning to fingerspell the ABCs with the BSL chart in the back of the book.
- Introduce your child to three of the ling sounds from the Ling Six Sound Test: a test used to help audiologists, special educators, and parents or hard-of-hearing children assess if the child can hear the full range of vocal sound.
Ada and the Helpers is a beautiful book that your child will want to read again and again. Whether they are deaf or hard-of-hearing and have hearing aids or cochlear implants to help them, or you're looking to introduce sign language to your hearing children, Ada and her friends will be instant favorites in your household or classroom!
