About This Book
When your family is curious about sign language or you want to show your child that communication comes in many beautiful forms, this book is a perfect starting point. Written by deaf actress and advocate Rose Ayling-Ellis, the story follows a joyful young girl, also named Rose, as she moves through her morning routine. Each page introduces a new, simple sign in British Sign Language (BSL) for words like “love,” “family,” and “good morning.” It’s a warm, gentle book that normalizes deafness and celebrates sign language as a vibrant way to connect. For ages 2-5, it’s a wonderful tool for building empathy, curiosity, and the understanding that being different is something to be celebrated.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book's core topic is disability, specifically deafness. The approach is direct, secular, and entirely positive. Deafness is not presented as a problem to be overcome, but as a simple fact of Rose's identity. The use of sign language is portrayed as a joyful and effective means of communication. The resolution is simply the happy continuation of her day, establishing a tone of normalcy and belonging.
Ideal Reader
A 3-year-old in a diverse preschool who has met a deaf peer and is curious about how they communicate. It is also perfect for any family, hearing or D/deaf, wanting to introduce basic BSL signs into their daily interactions in a positive, organic way.
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