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Dancing hands : a story of friendship in Filipino sign language Cover Image Book

Dancing hands : a story of friendship in Filipino sign language / by Joanna Que & Charina Marquez ; illustrated by Fran Alvarez ; translated by Karen Llagas.

Story of friendship in Filipino sign language (portion title)
Que, Joanna, (author.). Marquez, Charina, (author.). Alvarez, Fran (Illustrator), (illustrator.). Llagas, Karen, 1978- (translator.).

Summary:

"This sweet and perceptive picture book by authors Joanna Que and Charina Marquez tells the story of two girls as they learn to communicate with each other. With playful illustrations by Fran Alvarez that celebrate the beautiful movements of sign language, Dancing Hands conveys the shy and fumbling experience of making friends and overcoming language barriers"-- Front flap.

Record details

  • ISBN: 1797213326
  • ISBN: 9781797213323
  • Physical Description: 1 volume (unnumbered pages) : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm
  • Publisher: San Francisco, California : Chronicle Books, 2023.

Content descriptions

General Note:
"Originally published in the Philippines in 2020 by Adarn House and Room to Read"--Title page verso.
Target Audience Note:
Ages 3-5. Chronicle Books.
Grades K-1. Chronicle Books.
AD460L Lexile

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Subject:
Deaf people > Juvenile fiction.
Friendship > Juvenile fiction.
People with disabilities > Juvenile fiction.
Philippine Sign Language > Juvenile fiction.
Friendships.
Genre:
Fiction.
Picture books.

Available copies

  • 16 of 17 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 2 of 2 copies available at McDowell County Public Library.

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  • 0 current holds with 17 total copies.
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Marion Library PIC QUE (Text) 37810435696678 Easy Fiction Available -
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