Sign and Rhyme: Hey Diddle Diddle-With ASL Signs

HEY DIDDLE DIDDLE is a cute board book that introduces the nursery rhyme along with ASL signs. Each page spread features a line of the rhyme along with children showing how to do key words along the sides. Text under the signs helps to describe the motion of the sign for caregivers.

What I loved: This is a cute, fun board book, great for young readers who love nursery rhymes. The pages turn quickly, and the focus is on the adorable illustrated children who are in costumes and acting out the rhyme. The font is large, clear, and easy to read throughout.

In terms of the sign language, this was an interesting component that will need some work from caregivers to learn. The provided text is enough to generally follow the signs, though it may help to look up videos of how to do them as well. Only key words are selected from the rhymes, so they are easy to perform as you say the rhyme aloud. The children signing are found on the sides of the page, so the book can be read with or without them.

Final verdict: HEY DIDDLE DIDDLE is a cute, clever board book, great for infants and toddlers who will love to hear the rhyme, see the colorful illustrated children, and learn some new ASL along the way.