You get 3 stories on 1 DVD
1. A Pocket For Corduroy
2. Blue Burt and Wiggles
3. Big Al
This American Sign Language series adds a new dimension to popular children's books. Brought to life with original music, voice and ASL, these stories help all children appreciate the richness of sign language.
With the free 7 page children's activity guides and lesson plans this DVD becomes a several hour bi-lingual learning experience for all children.
#1 A Pocket For Corduroy
Corduroy, a lovable stuffed bear, gets lost in a laundromat looking for a pocket. After an all-night adventure he is rescued from a laundry basket by his owner and taken home to safety. Storysigner Missy Keast brings this whimsical tale of adventure to life. Narrated by Allison Karman with music by Randy Hale.
Author: Don Freeman
Illustrator: Don Freeman
Signer: Missy Keast
Grades: Prek - 5
Themes: Friendship / Loss / Independance
Type: DVD
Running Time: Approximately 21 minutes
ISBN: 978-0-9770974-8-7
Rights: Public Performance
#2 Blue Burt and Wiggles
WHO SAYS A BIRD AND A WORM CAN'T BE BEST FRIENDS? Join Blue Burt and Wiggles on their quest to make summer last forever Storysigner Missy Keast brings this story to life while wandering through the forest created by acclaimed artist, Derek Anderson. Narrated by Allison Karman with music by Randy Hale.
Author: Derek Anderson
Illustrator: Derek Anderson
Signer: Missy Keast
Grades: Prek - 5
Themes: Friendship / Teamwork / Change
Type: DVD
Running Time: Approximately 21 minutes
ISBN: 978-0-9792370-1-0
Rights: Public Performance
#3 Big Al
IN A TALE THAT EMPHASIZES THE IMPORTANCE OF CHARACTER, rather than appearance, Big Al, a nobbly, gnarly fish, has trouble getting other fish to judge him on his merits but finds a way to show his true colors. Manny Hernandez will captivate you as he becomes Big Al, the gnarly fish floating above the striking illustrations by Yoshi. Narrated by Ryland Hale with music by Randy Hale.
Author: Andrew Clements
Illustrator: Yoshi
Signer: Manny Hernandez
Grades: Prek - 7
Themes: Friendship / Bravery
Type: DVD-R
Running Time: Approximately 21 minutes
ISBN: 978-0-9792370-0-3
Rights: Public Performance
A POCKET FOR CORDUROY by Don Freeman, copyright © 1978 by Don Freeman. Used by permission of Viking Penguin, A Division of Penguin Young Readers Group, A Member of Penguin Group (USA) Inc., 345 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10014. All rights reserved. American Sign Language adaptation copyright © by Missy Keast. Produced by Signs For Intelligence, LLC
GLADYS GOES OUT TO LUNCH by Lauren Thompson, illustrated by Derek Anderson. Copyright © 2003 by by Derek Anderson. Produced by permission of Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers, an Imprint of Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing Division. American Sign Language adaptation copyright © by Missy Keast. Produced by Signs For Intelligence, LLC
BIG AL by Andrew Clements, illustrated by Yoshi. Text copyright ©1988 by Andrew Clements, Illustrations copyright © 1988 by Yoshi. Produced by permission of Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers, an Imprint of Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing Division. American Sign Language adaptation copyright © by Missy Keast. Produced by Signs For Intelligence, LLC