Best Sign Language Books of 2025

Baby Sign Language Made Easy: 101 Signs to Start Communicating with Your Child Now is a comprehensive guide for parents who want to teach their babies how to communicate using sign language. The book contains 101 useful, everyday ASL signs, and a clear, simple format that explains what signs are best to start with and tips for teaching them. It also provides an overview of what baby sign language is, how it can help parents and their children connect, and how it can aid in their development. Overall, this book is an excellent resource for parents who want to start communicating early with their babies and toddlers.

American Sign Language for Beginners is a comprehensive guide that provides 30 days of lessons to help readers learn the basics of ASL. With easy-to-understand instructions, clear photographs, and daily practice activities, this book is perfect for those who want to develop a solid foundation for signing with members of the deaf community. The author also provides insight into deaf culture, making this book a well-rounded resource for beginners. Overall, this book is an excellent choice for anyone interested in learning ASL and is highly recommended.

Barron's 500 Flash Cards of American Sign Language is an excellent resource for anyone interested in learning practical signs for everyday usage. The set features full-color photos with brief descriptions, including hand and arm motions and related words on the back of each card. The directional arrows on the photos help to show hand and arm movements, and the cards also display the correct formations of hand shapes and facial expressions to avoid any confusion. The set is versatile, with a metal ring included to rearrange the cards, review difficult signs, or form different sentences. This book is highly recommended for teachers and students alike.

This beginner's guide to American Sign Language (ASL) is a comprehensive and practical tool for anyone who wants to learn this language. It covers everything from basic vocabulary and expressions to deaf culture, and it includes useful tips and apps to make the learning process easier. The book is user-friendly, with a wide variety of signs and clear explanations. It is an excellent source of knowledge for both beginners and those who want to improve their ASL skills. Overall, this guide is a must-have for anyone who wants to learn ASL in a fun and engaging way.

American Sign Language for Kids: 101 Easy Signs for Nonverbal Communication is an ideal book for parents of nonverbal children or children with communication impairments. The book offers a simple way to introduce both parents and children to ASL, with 101 signs perfect for everyday use. The book features detailed illustrations, memory tips, and hands-on activities, making it easy for kids ages 3 to 6 (and parents) to learn ASL. The book also includes practical guides, such as useful advice for introducing signs to a child with autism and helpful primers on deaf culture. Overall, American Sign Language for Kids is an effective and meaningful way to deepen communication with your child.

The Signing Naturally: Student Workbook, Units 1-6 (Book & DVDs) by Harris Communications is an excellent resource for anyone interested in learning American Sign Language. The book covers the basics of ASL with clear and easy-to-follow instructions, while the accompanying DVDs provide visual aid to help learners understand the signs better. Although the book may show some signs of wear, it comes with a 100% money-back guarantee. Overall, the Signing Naturally workbook is highly recommended for those looking to learn ASL in an interactive and engaging way.

The American Sign Language Dictionary, Third Edition by Martin L. A. Sternberg, Ed.D. is an abridged version of the most comprehensive and clearly written dictionary of sign language ever published. This illustrated abridgment contains more than 5,000 signs and 8,000 illustrations, as well as clear, detailed instructions to help anyone learn to speak with their hands. It is an invaluable and indispensable tool for the student of American Sign Language, parents, instructors, and students. The book is a must-have for everybody's library, and its author has done a magnificent job of opening the doors to the resplendence and distinctiveness of our visual language.

Barron's American Sign Language is a comprehensive guide to ASL 1 and 2, perfect for students, teachers, or anyone who wants to learn proper ASL. This book is the only one with comprehensive instruction and online graded video practice quizzes, plus a comprehensive final video exam. It covers topics on the Deaf culture and community, ASL Grammar, fingerspelling, combining signs to construct detailed sentences, Everyday ASL, and much more. The book also includes more than 1,000 illustrations of signs with instructions on movement, step-by-step with dialogue, tip boxes, and practice exercises and quizzes throughout to reinforce retention and to track progress. The authors, David A. Stewart and Jennifer Stewart, are both experts in the field of ASL and Deaf education. Overall, this book is an excellent resource for anyone looking to learn or improve their ASL skills.

The Basic Course in American Sign Language by Harris Communications is a comprehensive resource for anyone looking to learn the language. The book is structured into 22 lessons, each containing detailed explanations of language structures accompanied by illustrations and signed sequences. Additionally, the book includes drills and exercises to help students practice what they've learned. Short dialogues spaced throughout the text also serve as a review of previously discussed structures. This book is an excellent tool for anyone interested in learning American Sign Language.

American Sign Language For Dummies is an excellent resource for those looking to learn or refresh their ASL skills. The book breaks down the complex visual-spatial and linguistic principles that form the basis for ASL, making it easy to understand for beginners. The bonus online videos allow readers to practice signing along with an instructor. The book also covers cultural background and regionalism that can affect communication within the Deaf community. This book is a great choice for anyone interested in learning about Deaf culture and the language of ASL.