SIGN THE SEASONS: WINTER launches today!

It might still be fall now, but winter is on its way!

Sign the Seasons: Winter, the second book in the series, releases today!

cover of Sign the Seasons: Winter
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by Kathy MacMillan

Illustrated by Ekaterina Ladatko

ASL/Deaf Culture Advisor: Mei-Yuk Sampson

Early Childhood Education Advisor: Louise Rollins

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“Another winner by Kathy MacMillan! This second book in the “Sign the Season” series is every bit as adorable as the first one. The book works both as a quick story read and as a fun way to learn sign language with your child. It has a definite read it over and over again quality, which is so important in board books. And by the time you do read through it with those “Read it again!” moments on the couch with your little one, you’ll know lots of basic signs to get you through the winter. The illustrations are bright and colorful with accurate depictions of the signs, and they’re a perfect complement to the story.” – Veronica Bartles, author of The Princess and the Frogs

Order now at Deaf Camps, Inc. Bookstore (autographed copies that support a great cause!)  |  Bookshop.org  |  Amazon  |  Barnes and Noble  |  Familius

Sign the Seasons Winter Activity Guide (printable .pdf)

Join me to celebrate the launch of SIGN THE SEASONS: WINTER!

Cover of SIGN THE SEASONS: WINTER. Text reads: SIGN THE SEASONS: WINTER. Live Online Launch Events with Kathy MacMillan. Tuesday, November 3, 11 AM Eastern/8 AM Pacific: American Sign Language Storytime; 2 PM Eastern/11 AM Pacific: Spoken English Storytime. youtube.com/KathyMacMillanAuthor. facebook.com/kathysquill. instagram.com/kathys_quill.

Storytime in American Sign Language: Premieres Tuesday, 11/3/26 at 11 AM Eastern, recording available

Storytime in Spoken English with Captions: Premieres Tuesday, 11/3/26 at 2 PM Eastern, recording available

 

Enter to win autographed copies of SIGN THE SEASONS: FALL (out now) and SIGN THE SEASONS: WINTER (which releases November 3, 2026)! To enter, simply sign up for my mailing list by November 6, 2026.  (Already on my mailing list? Lucky you – you have automatically been entered in the drawing already!) Winners will be notified via email. US addresses eligible only.

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Feelings Signs for Storytime

Graphic of 5 people holding masks over their faces representing various feelings. Text reads: Little Hands Signing in Storytime: Feelings Signs, Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 2-3 PM Eastern/1-2 PM Central/12-1 PM Mountain/11 AM-12 PM Pacific. Includes recording access. Presented by Kathy MacMillan, NIC, M.L.S. Register at StoriesByHand.com/webinars.

Little Hands Signing in Storytime: Feelings Signs 

Wednesday, November 4, 2026

2-3 PM Eastern/1-2 PM Central/12-1 PM Mountain/11 AM-12 PM Pacific

Online session via Zoom (1-hour webinar). Includes recording access for 30 days.

Add some American Sign Language to your storytime toolbox! In this interactive session, we’ll focus on basic ASL vocabulary and activities about feelings and Social Emotional Learning. Learn how to incorporate ASL into storytime songs, rhymes, and stories in a respectful and effective way.

Certificate of completion available upon request with successful completion of post-test.

Pricing:

  • Individual: 45.00 (includes live webinar and recording access for 30 days after the live event)
  • Group rates available for groups of 10 or more. Contact info@storiesbyhand.com for more information.
  • Optional Add-on: Individualized video feedback: 25.00. Submit a video (up to 10 min) demonstrating your planned signing activities for storytime and receive individualized feedback on sign choices, production, and more from Kathy MacMillan via return video within 14  days. Must be used within 6 months of purchase.

About the Instructor: Kathy MacMillan is a nationally certified American Sign Language interpreter, librarian, and storyteller. She is the author of the Sign the Seasons and Little Hands Signing series from Familius Press, Little Hands and Big Hands: Children and Adults Signing Together (Huron Street Press) as well as many other books for children, teens, librarians, and educators.

Past attendees say:

“The instructor was friendly, knowledgeable and did a great job explaining the signs.”

“The presenter did a fantastic job. It was especially helpful to be able to practice the signs during the webinar.”

“Super engaging!”

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Giveaway!

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Read This!: MAMA’S HOME (AND BABY TOO!) by Dawn Babb Prochovnic

Mama’s Home (and Baby Too!): A Board Book for Expecting Families

Mama’s Home (and Baby Too!): A Board Book for Expecting Families by Dawn Babb Prochovnic

Summary: What’s a child to do when they’re missing mama? Get the house ready and eagerly wait for her to come home, of course. But when she finally appears, she comes with a surprise. A new sibling! There are plenty of reasons to miss mom, but missing her while she’s bringing a new life into this world is a unique and special experience.

While there are lots of picture books and board books out there about new siblings, this one is unique in its focus on the experience of the older siblings missing Mama while she is off giving birth. And sure, it’s exciting that there is a new baby in the house, but the thing the kids have really been waiting for is the return of their beloved mother. With bouncy rhyme and joyful, colorful illustrations by Adèle Dafflon, this playful board book is a celebration of family togetherness. A perfect gift for soon-to-be siblings.


This book is out now!

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