Category Archives: board books

SIGN THE SEASONS: FALL launches today!

My new series from Familius Press launches today! Sign the Seasons introduces babies and toddlers to early communication through the sights and traditions of the seasons.

Cover of Sign the Seasons: Fall

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by Kathy MacMillan

Illustrated by Ekaterina Ladatko

ASL/Deaf Culture Advisor: Tanya Daniels

Early Childhood Education Advisor: Louise Rollins

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“What a beautiful book! The illustrations wrap around the reader like a warm hug after a chilly fall day. This book will be perfect for anyone looking to learn about sign language for fall. I can see this being used and loved in homes, classrooms, libraries, and bookstores for interactive storytimes where children practice their motor skills and celebrate the season.” – Tracy C. Gold, author of Everyone’s Sleepy but the Baby

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

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

Cover of SIGN THE SEASONS: FALL with a photo of Kathy MacMillan. Text reads: SIGN THE SEASONS: FALL. Live Online Launch Events with Kathy MacMillan. Tuesday, August 4, 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, 8/4/26 at 11 AM Eastern, recording available

Storytime in Spoken English with Closed Captions: Premieres Tuesday, 8/4/26 at 1 PM Eastern, recording available

 

 

 

Less than 1 month until SIGN THE SEASONS debuts!

I’m so excited for the release of my new series, Sign the Seasons, from Familius Press! One cool thing about releasing a seasons series is that I will have a new book coming out every few months over the next year! Fall debuts on August 4, followed by Winter on November 3, and Spring and Summer are coming in early 2027! I recently got my author copies of Sign the Seasons: Fall and got to hold this beautiful book in my hands for the first time:

Sign the Seasons introduces babies and toddlers to early communication through the sights and traditions of the seasons. Each book features 8 essential American Sign Language signs in a simple, story-driven context.  With warm illustrations by Ekaterina Ladatko and clear signing instructions, children and caregivers can learn and practice together, turning everyday moments into opportunities for connection and language development. Perfect for families and early learning settings, the Sign the Seasons series blends seasonal fun with meaningful skill-building for little learners.

Preorder now!

cover of Sign the Seasons: Fall

 

Deaf Camps, Inc. Bookstore (autographed copies that support a great cause!)

Bookshop.org

Amazon 

Barnes and Noble 

Familius

 

cover of Sign the Seasons: Winter

 

Deaf Camps, Inc. Bookstore (autographed copies that support a great cause!)

Bookshop.org

Amazon 

Barnes and Noble 

Familius

New series from Familius Press: SIGN THE SEASONS!

I am so excited to finally share my new board book series with the world!

Sign the Seasons introduces babies and toddlers to early communication through the sights and traditions of the seasons. Each book features 8 essential American Sign Language signs in a simple, story-driven context.  With warm illustrations by Ekaterina Ladatko and clear signing instructions, children and caregivers can learn and practice together, turning everyday moments into opportunities for connection and language development. Perfect for families and early learning settings, the Sign the Seasons series blends seasonal fun with meaningful skill-building for little learners.

 

cover of Sign the Seasons: Fall

Sign the Seasons: Fall

Coming August 4, 2026

by Kathy MacMillan

Illustrated by Ekaterina Ladatko

ASL/Deaf Culture Advisor: Tanya Daniels

Early Childhood Education Advisor: Louise Rollins

 

“What a beautiful book! The illustrations wrap around the reader like a warm hug after a chilly fall day. This book will be perfect for anyone looking to learn about sign language for fall. I can see this being used and loved in homes, classrooms, libraries, and bookstores for interactive storytimes where children practice their motor skills and celebrate the season.” – Tracy C. Gold, author of Everyone’s Sleepy but the Baby

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

 

Sign the Seasons: Winter

Coming November 3, 2026.

 

Sign the Seasons: Spring

Coming February 2027.

 

Sign the Seasons: Summer

Coming May 2027.

NITA’S FOOD SIGNS now available!

Nita's Food Signs cover

“Fun and informative from cover to cover, “Nita’s Food Signs: An Interactive ASL Board Book” is an ideal interactive board book introduction to American Sign Language and unreservedly recommended for family, daycare center, preschool, and community library Board Book collections for children ages 1-3.” – Andrea Kay, Midwest Book Review

Order Nita’s Food Signs now! Autographed copies from the Deaf Camps, Inc. Online Bookstore |  Bookshop.org  |  Amazon.com  |  BarnesAndNoble.com  |  Familius.com

Continue reading NITA’S FOOD SIGNS now available!

New Little Hands Signing Video: Our Day

Here’s a fun-filled early literacy activity for your home or online classroom or storytime from the Nita’s Day Teacher/Librarian Guide.

 

 

Our Day: An Early Literacy Activity for the Classroom Using American Sign Language

This is the latest entry in my Little Hands Signing video series. See the whole series here and look for more videos to come!