Our 2024 project in the Duke the Deaf Dog ASL Series is a set of four Chapter Books geared towards beginning readers in Grades 2 & 3! Students will learn along with Duke more about family and friends, deafness, identity, culture, and ASL! Each book will include articles from professional educators in the field of Deaf Studies, real life examples from Deaf adults, and the ASL vocabulary videos and lesson plans teachers and parents have come to appreciate.
Book topics include:
I Belong Here
Part of My Story
Get in the Game
IEPs are for You and Me
Stay Tuned for cover reveals and book details as they become available!
2023 RELEASES
For Teachers, Day Care Providers, and Parents: Young kids want to learn about American Sign Language and Deaf Culture within a fun storybook!
Duke the Deaf Dog Series Workbook includes everything you need for ages 3-9:
Four scripted lesson plans for easy 30-minute lessons written by a Teacher of the Deaf
Age appropriate worksheets
ASL sign and English handwriting practice pages
ASL vocabulary and ASL story video links performed by a Deaf college instructor
Coloring pages
All materials are supplements for Duke the Deaf Dog ASL Series, Books 1 – 4: Never Mind, Farts Make Noise, My Dawg Koa, and Sometimes I Like the Quiet by Kelly Brakenhoff (Story books sold separately.)
Duke the Deaf Dog doesn’t want to miss any fun.
But working hard all day to watch and listen to people makes him feel tired. Sometimes he needs a break. Learn along with Duke how to recognize his feelings and ask for help.
You’ll love the Duke the Deaf Dog ASL Series for children ages 3-9:
If you want your young child to learn American Sign Language while reading a fun storybook
If you’re an educator or special education professional looking for diversity resources for your classroom,
If you know a child who is deaf or hard of hearing
American Sign Language resources included with every purchase:
Learn 13 ASL signs within the story.
Learn Listening Tips for parents and educators
Watch the ASL vocabulary lesson and the complete story signed on video using the link provided in the book.