Children's Stories Retold in ASL

Atlanta Area Day School for the Deaf

Five Lionni Classics. DVD. Atlanta Area School for the Deaf, Center for Accessible Technology in Sign, 1996. 25 mins. Color/Signed/Voiced. (3rd floor, PZ8.2.F48 1996).
Frederick -- Cornelius -- Fish is fish -- It's mine -- Swimmy. First work) Frederick: A little field mouse brings the joys of the summer to his friends during the cold dark days of winter. (Second work) Cornelius: A baby crocodile walks on two legs and learns new tricks from a monkey much to the dismay of other jealous crocodiles. (Third work) Fish is fish: A minnow learns to appreciate being a fish. (Fourth work) It's mine: Three selfish frogs learn to appreciate their island and each other. (Fifth work) Swimmy: A brave little fish helps his brothers and sisters protect themselves by cooperating

50th Anniversary. DVD-R. Atlanta Area School for the Deaf, Center for Accessible Technology in Sign, 2003. 44 mins. Color/Signed/Voiced. (3rd floor, PZ5 .F44 2003).
On-screen learning guides; optional English subtitles. Animated and live action.Picture for Harold's room / Crockett Johnson (animated, 7 min.) Corduroy / Don Freeman (live action, 18 min.) -- Danny and the dinosaur / Syd Hoff (animated, 10 min.) -- Harry the dirty dog / Gene Zion ; ill. Margaret Bloy Graham (animated, 9 min.) -- Click, clack, moo, cows that type / Doreen Cronin ; ill. Betsy Lewin (narrated by Randy Travis) (animated, 10 min.).

Mercer Mayer, Frog Stories

. DVD-R. Atlanta Area School for the Deaf, Center for Accessible Technology in Sign, 2004. 30 mins. Color/Signed/Voiced. (3rd floor, PZ5.M47 2004).
boy, a dog and a frog -- Frog on his own -- Frog, where are you? A boy and a dog try to catch a playful frog at a local pond. A boy and his dog pursue a frog who hops on a motor boat, plays a trick on a magician, and joins in a picnic. A frog escapes from a jar to find adventures in various situations while searching for a new home

Seasons and Changes. DVD. Atlanta Area School for the Deaf, Center for Accessible Technology in Sign, 2003. 29 mins.
Color/Signed/Voiced. (3rd floor, NC1766.U53 S43 2003).
The mysterious tadpole / by Steven Kellogg (9 min.) -- The caterpillar and the polliwog / by Jack Kent (7 min.) -- Time of wonder / by Robert McCloskey (13 min.).

Slightly Scary Stories for Halloween. DVD-R. Atlanta Area School for the Deaf, Center for Accessible Technology in Sign, 2001. 29 mins. Color/Signed/Voiced. (3rd floor, PN3435 .S54 2001).
By the light of the Halloween moon / from the book by Caroline Stutson ; illustrated by Kevin Hawkes ; produced and directed by Paul R. Gagne, Melissa Reilly (7 min.) -- What's under my bed? / from the book by James Stevenson ; produced by Paul Gagne and Michael Sporn ; directed by Michael Sporn (8 min.) -- Teeny-Tiny and the witch-woman / from the book by Barbara K. Walker and illustrated by Michael Foreman ; produced by Morton Schindel ; directed by Gene Detch (14 min.)
(1st work) By the light of the Halloween moon: In this cumulative story, a host of Halloween spooks are drawn to the tapping of a little girl's toe. (2nd work) What's under my bed?: Grandpa tells his two young houseguests about the time he was afraid of the dark and about other figments of his imagination. (3rd work) Teeny-Tiny and the witch-woman: A boy outsmarts an old witch-woman before she can have him and his brothers for dinner.

The Snowy Day and other Caldecott Classics. DVD-R. Atlanta Area School for the Deaf, Center for Accessible Technology in Sign, 2000. 28 mins. Color/Signed/Voiced. (3rd floor, PZ5.S66.2000z).
The snowy day / Ezra Jack Keats -- Owen / Kevin Henkes -- Blueberries for Sal / Robert McCloskey -- Goldilocks and the three bears / James Marshall. (1st work) The snowy day: A small boy enjoys the wonders of a snowy day. (2nd work) Owen: Owen loves his fuzzy blanket and is not ready to give it up. After several attempts to help Owen let go of the blanket, his mother hits on the right idea and Owen has a new friend to accompany him. A meddlesome neighbor causes trouble. (3rd work) Blueberries for Sal: Sal and her mother and baby bear and his mother have a fun but confusing day picking blueberries. (4th work) Goldilocks and the three bears: In this retelling of the classic the bears meet a very naughty Goldilocks after taking a bicycle ride to let their porridge cool

Stories about Growing up. DVD-R. Atlanta Area School for the Deaf, Center for Accessible Technology in Sign, 2000. 27 mins. Color/Signed/Voiced. (3rd floor, PZ5.S86 2000z).
Leo the late bloomer / Robert Kraus, illustrated by Jose Aruego -- A weekend with Wendell / Kevin Henkes -- Joey runs away / Jack Kent. Leo the Late Bloomer: One day, in his own good time, Leo shows everyone how glorious it is to finally bloom. A Weekend with Wendell: Three cheers for compromise as quiet as a mouse Sophie learns to assert herself with bossy, big-mouthed Wendell. Joey Runs Away: Joey looks for another home when he doesn't feel like cleaning up his room

The Tomie dePaola Library. DVD-R. Atlanta Area School for the Deaf, Center for Accessible Technology in Sign, 2002. 27 mins. Color/Signed/Voiced. (3rd floor, PZ5 .T66 2002).
Charlie needs a new cloak (8 min.) -- Strega Nona (9 min.) -- The clown of God (10 min.).

Winter Holidays. DVD-R. Atlanta Area School for the Deaf, Center for Accessible Technology in Sign, 2001. 27 mins. Color/Signed/Voiced. (4th floor, GT4503 .W46 2001).
Narrators: Theodore Bikel (In the month of Kislev); Anthony Edwards (The night before Christmas); Alfre Woodard (Seven candles for Kwanzaa).
In the month of Kislev / by Nina Jaffe; illustrated by Louise August -- The night before Christmas / by Clement Clarke Moore; illustrated by Ruth Sanderson -- Seven candles for Kwanzaa / by Andrea Davis Pinkney; illustrated by Brian Pinkney.
In the month of Kislev: A rich, arrogant merchant takes the family of a poor peddler to court and learns a lesson about the meaning of Hanukkah. The night before Chrismas: The story of Santa's visit on a snowy Christmas Eve. Seven candles for Kwanzaa: For each new day of Kwanzaa, a new candle is lit and children and adults share their thoughts, songs, stories from the past and dreams about the future.

California School for the Deaf-CSD students retell stories in ASL.

Animal Tracks. Videocassette. Sacramento, CA : Calif. Dept. of Education Clearinghouse for Specialized Media and Technology, 1997. Color/Signed/Captioned/Voiced. (3rd floor, QL768.D67 1997).
Kyle Bayarsky, signer ; Keith Townsend, narrator. Based on the book of the same title by Arthur Dorros. Introduces the tracks and signs left by various animals, including the raccoon, duck, frog, black bear, and human.

The Cats of Tiffany Street. Videocassette. Sacramento, CA : Calif. Dept. of Education Clearinghouse for Specialized Media and Technology, 1997. Color/Signed/Captioned/Voiced. (3rd floor, PZ8.3.H324 Cat 1997).
Scarlett Bernstein, signer; Debbie Boles, narrator. Based on the book of the same title by Sarah Hayes. When a cat catcher captures a close-knit group of cats that likes to hang out on Tiffany Street, Shadow the cat devises a plan to rescue them.

Eek! There's a Mouse in the House. Videocassette. Sacramento, CA : Calif. Dept. of Education Clearinghouse for Specialized Media and Technology, 1997. Color/Signed/Captioned/Voiced. (3rd floor, PZ8.3.Y42 Ee 1997).
Tyler Bayarsky, signer ; Debbie Boles, narrator. After discovery of a mouse in the house, larger and larger animals are sent in after one another, with increasingly chaotic results.

If the Dinosaurs Came Back. Videocassette. Sacramento, CA : Calif. Dept. of Education Clearinghouse for Specialized Media and Technology, 1997. Color/Signed/Captioned/Voiced. (3rd floor, PZ7.M8544 If 1997).
Kyle Bayarsky, signer ; Keith Townsend, narrator. Based on the book of the same title by Bernard Most. A young boy who wishes for the return of dinosaurs imagines how useful they would be.

Is this a House for Hermit Crab. Videocassette. Sacramento, CA : Calif. Dept. of Education Clearinghouse for Specialized Media and Technology, 1997. Color/Signed/Captioned/Voiced. (3rd floor, QL444.M33 .I7 1997).
Tyler Bayarsky, signer ; Audrey Strahan, narrator. Based on the book of the same title by Megan McDonald. When Hermit Crab outgrows his old house, he ventures out to find a new one.

Julius. Videocassette. Sacramento, CA : Calif. Dept. of Education Clearinghouse for Specialized Media and Technology, 1997. Color/Signed/Captioned/Voiced. (3rd floor, PZ7.J629 Ju 1997).
Rebecca Goldenbaum, signer ; Kathleen Witczak, narrator.Based on the book of the same title by Angela Johnson.

A Mother for Choco. Videocassette. Sacramento, CA : Calif. Dept. of Education Clearinghouse for Specialized Media and Technology, 1997. Color/Signed/Captioned/Voiced (3rd floor, PZ7.K15645 Mo 1997).
Rebecca Goldenbaum, signer ; Kathleen Witczak, narrator. Based on the book of the same title by Keiko Kasza. A lonely little bird named Choco goes in search of a mother.

My First American Friend. Videocassette. Sacramento, CA : Calif. Dept. of Education Clearinghouse for Specialized Media and Technology, 1997. Color/Signed/Captioned/Voiced. (4th floor, E184.C55 J55 1997).
Tyler Bayarsky, signer ; Debbie Boles, narrator. Based on the book of the same title by Sarunna Jin, illustrated by Shirley V. Beckes. A young Chinese girl beginning a new life in America describes how her difficult adjustment was made more endurable when she made her first American friend.

The Rat and the Tiger. Videocassette. Sacramento, CA : Calif. Dept. of Education Clearinghouse for Specialized Media and Technology, 1997. Color/Signed/Captioned/Voiced. (3rd floor, PZ7.K15645 Rat 1997).
Rebecca Goldenbaum, signer ; Kathleen Witczak, narrator. Based on the book of the same title by Keiko Kasza.

Sheep in a Shop. Videocassette. Sacramento, CA : Calif. Dept. of Education Clearinghouse for Specialized Media and Technology, 1997. Color/Signed/Captioned/Voiced. (3rd floor, PZ8.3.S5334 She 1997).
Tyler Bayarsky, signer ; Kathleen Witczak, narrator. Based on the book of the same title by Keiko Kasza. Sheep hunt for a birthday present and make havoc of the shop, only to discover they haven't the money to pay for things.

Super Cluck. Videocassette. Sacramento, CA : Calif. Dept. of Education Clearinghouse for Specialized Media and Technology, 1997. Color/Signed/Captioned/Voiced. (3rd floor, PZ7.O222 Su 1997).
Kyle Bayarsky, signer ; Keith Townsend, narrator. Based on the book of the same title by Jane and Robert O'Connor, illustrated by Megan Lloyd. Chuck Cluck, an alien chick living on Earth, earns the name Supercluck when he uses his super strength to save baby chicks from a rat.

Three Cheers for Tacky. Videocassette. Sacramento, CA : Calif. Dept. of Education Clearinghouse for Specialized Media and Technology, 1997. Color/Signed/Captioned/Voiced. (3rd floor, PZ7.L56285 Th 1997).
Mike Baker, signer ; Keith Townsend, narrator. Based on the book of the same title by Helen Lester, illustrated by Lynn Munsinger. Tacky the penguin adds his own unique touch to his team's routine at the Penguin Cheering Contest, with surprising results.

Watch Out, Ronald Morgan. Videocassette. Sacramento, CA : Calif. Dept. of Education Clearinghouse for Specialized Media and Technology, 1997. Color/Signed/Captioned/Voiced. (3rd floor, PZ7.G3626 Wat 1997).
Kyle Bayarsky, signer ; Keith Townsend, narrator.Based on the book of the same title by Bernard Most. Ronald has many humorous mishaps until he gets a pair of eyeglasses.

Who Put the Pepper in the Pot? Videocassette. Sacramento, CA : Calif. Dept. of Education Clearinghouse for Specialized Media and Technology, 1997. Color/Signed/Captioned/Voiced. (3rd floor, PZ7.C67346 Wh 1997).
Tom Baker, signer ; Keith Townsend, narrator.Based on the book of the same title by Joanna Cole. Mama Sue, Papa Joe, and the kids prepare a fiery pot of stew for visiting Aunt Tootie

Peter Cook

C is for Curious. Perf. Peter Cook. Videocassette. Boystown Press, 2003. 38 mins. Color/Signed/Voiced. (4th floor, BF561 .H82 2003). See companion book.
Based on the book by Woodleigh Hubbard which explores feelings using stories for each of 26 emotion words presented in alphabetical order.

From a Gator Ride to the Dentist Office. Perf. Peter Cook. Videocassette. P.C. Productions, 1998. 45 mins. Color/Signed/Voiced. (4th floor, GR72.3 .F76 1998 ).
Presents storytelling techniques, such as facial expression and body language, used with American Sign Language. Examples are provided, including original stories by Peter Cook Storytelling: your face -- A gator ride -- Storytelling: your hands -- Waking up: carwash alarm clock -- Storytelling: body language -- Batman I -- The dentist.

Fairy Tales, Folk Tales and Fables

Aesop in ASL: Four Fables Told in American Sign Language. CD-ROM. Texas School for the Deaf, 1996. Color/Signed/Captioned. (3rd floor, PA 3851.A2 T49 1996).
Features four Aesop fables in ASL. At the end of each story are five activities that enable the user to promote his/her skills in using pronouns, sequencing, reading comprehension, synonyms (English and/or ASL) and vocabulary. The four fables are: "Tortoise and the Hare", "Milkmaid and Her Pail", "Fox and the Grapes", and "Lion and the Mouse".

*Fairy Tale Classics Series. Five fairy tales are included on each tape and one of the fairy tales is told twice. The first is the classic story, while the second is the way the story would have been told if Deaf people created the story.

*Fairy Tale Classics: from Four for you and High Five! Vol. 1. Perf. Freda Norman, Mary Beth Miller, Lou Fant, and Pat Graybill. Videocassette. Sign Media, 1998. ? mins. Color/Signed/Voiced. (3rd floor, PZ8 .F3 1998 v.1 ).
The following stories appear: Cinderella (classic story and Deaf versions) pef. by Freda N., The Wonderful Tar Baby Story and the Tortoise and the Hare pef. by Lou Fant, The Frog Prince pef. by Pat Graybill and Little Red Riding Hood pef. by Mary Beth Miller.

Fairy Tale Classics: from Four for you and High Five! Vol. 2. Perf. Bill Ennis, Mary Beth Miller, Freda Norman, and Pat Graybill. Videocassette. Sign Media, 1998. ? mins. Color/Signed/Voiced. (3rd floor, PZ8.F3 1998 v.2).
The following stories appear: The Golden Goose (classic and Deaf versions) pef. by Bill Ennis; The 3 Little Pigs pef. by Mary Beth Miller; Rapunzel and The Ugly Duckling pef. by Freda Norman; and Rumpelstiltskin pef. by Pat Graybill.

*Fairy Tale Classics: from Four for you and High Five! Vol. 3. Perf. Pat Graybill, Lou Fant, Mary Beth Miller, and Freda Norman. Videocassette. Sign Media, 1998. ? mins. Color/Signed/Voiced. (3rd floor, PZ8.F3 1998 v.3).
The following stories appear: The Bremen Town Musicians (classic and Deaf versions) and The 3 Billy Goats Gruff pef. by Pat Graybill; The 3 Bears pef. by Lou Fant; Hansel and Gretel pef. by Mary Beth Miller; and Jack and the Beanstalk pef. by Freda Norman. .

The Tracks and the Wise Stones. CD-ROM. Color/Signed/Voiced. . Beaumont, TX: Lamar University, 2002. American Sign Language, Spanish and English
The CD-ROM presents two Mexican-American folktales. "The Tracks" signed by Charles Katz tells the story of a bus full of children that died at a railroad crossing in San Antonio, TX. It is rumored that if a car is parked or stalls on the railroad tracks that the spirits of the children who died will push the car off the tracks. "The Wise Stones" signed by Cynthia J. Plue tells of three sisters who inherit farmland from their father. The eldest can only grow stones because of her anger at having to work hard. Six games follow each folk tale. The games are designed to reinforce vocabulary and reading comprehension skills

Kansas School for the Deaf Storyreading Videos---Deaf adults retell children's stories in ASL.

Bremen-Town Musicians. Videocassette. Kansas School for the Deaf, 1999. Color/Signed (3rd floor, PZ8.B3573 Bre 1999
The Grimm tale in which an old donkey, dog, cat and rooster, no longer wanted by their masters, set out for Bremen to become musicians. Storyeller: Chuck Baird

Caps for Sale. Videocassette.Kansas School for the Deaf, 1999. Color/Signed. (3rd floor, PZ7.S6334 Caps 1999).
Based on the book by Esphyr Slobodkina. A story about a peddler of caps who awakes from a nap to discover that all his caps have been stolen by monkeys. Storyteller: Kathy Marsh.

A Christmas Carol. Videocassette.Kansas School for the Deaf, 1999. Color/Signed. (3rd floor, PR4572 .C68 1999).
Based on the book by Charles Dickens. Three spirits visit Ebenezer Scrooge on Christmas Eve to help him discover the true meaning of the season. Storyteller: Chuck Baird.

Clifford's Puppy Days. Videocassette.Kansas School for the Deaf, 1999. Color/Signed. (3rd floor, PZ7.B7633 Clif 1999).
Based on the book by Norman Bridwell. Recounts the antics of big, lovable Clifford when he was a very small puppy. Storyteller: Chuck Baird.

The Doorbell Rang. Videocassette.Kansas School for the Deaf, 1999. Color/Signed. (3rd floor, PZ7.H96165 Door 1999).
Based on the book of the same title by Pat Hutchins. Each time the doorbell rings, there are more people who have come to share Ma's wonderful cookies. Storyteller: Sally Luton.

Fish is Fish. Videocassette.Kansas School for the Deaf, 1999. Color/Signed. (3rd floor, PZ10.3.L6465 Fish1 1998).
Based on the book of the same title by Leo Lionni. When his friend, the tadpole, becomes a frog and leaves the pond to explore the world, the little fish decides that maybe he doesn't have to remain in the pond either.

The Gift of the Magi. Videocassette. Kansas School for the Deaf, 1999. Color/Signed. (3rd floor,PZ7.P834 Gift 1998).
Based on the book of the same title by O. Henry. A husband and wife sacrifice treasured possessions so that they may buy each other Christmas presents. Storyteller: Nancy Eades.

How my Parents Learned to Eat. Videocassette. Kansas School for the Deaf, 1999. Color/Signed. (3rd floor, PZ7.F8975 How 1999).
Based on the book of the same title by Ina Friedman. An American sailor courts a Japanese girl and each tries, in secret, to learn the other's way of eating. Storyteller: Chuck Baird.

Jam. Videocassette. Kansas School for the Deaf, 1999. Color/Signed. (3rd floor, PZ7.M2773 Jam 1999).
Based on the book of the same title by Margaret Mahy. While Mrs. Castle works as an atomic scientist, Mr. Castle takes care of the house and children so efficiently that he soon finds himself with nothing to do until the backyard plum tree gives him an idea. Storyteller: Chuck Baird.

The Lady and the Spider. Videocassette. Kansas School for the Deaf, 1999. Color/Signed. (3rd floor, PZ10.3.M456 Lady 1999).
A spider who lives in a head of lettuce is saved when the lady who finds her puts her back into the garden. Storyteller: Chuck Baird.

Liang and the Magic Paintbrush. Videocassette. Kansas School for the Deaf, 1999. Color/Signed. (3rd floor, PZ8.1.D38 Liang 1999).
Based on the book of the same title by Demi. A poor boy who longs to paint is given a magic brush that brings to life whatever he pictures. Storyteller: Nancy Eades.

Lily and the Wooden Bowl. Videocassette. Kansas School for the Deaf, 1999. Color/Signed. (3rd floor, PZ8.S3125 Lily 1999).
Based on the book of the same title by Alan Schroeder. A young girl who wears a wooden bowl over her face to hide her beauty overcomes a variety of trials and eventually finds love, riches, and happiness. Storyteller: Nancy Eades.

Love you Forever. Videocassette. Kansas School for the Deaf, 1999. Color/Signed. (3rd floor, PZ7.M927 Love 19).
Based on the book of the same title by Robert Munsch. Storyteller: Patty Leiker.

Min-yo and the Moon Dragon. Videocassette. Kansas School for the Deaf, 1999. Color/Signed. (3rd floor, PZ7.H5596 Min 1998).
Based on the book of the same title by Elizabeth Hillman. A princess in a coat of a thousand furs hides her identity from a king who falls in love with her. Storyteller: Earleene Hicks

Miss Nelson is Missing. Videocassette. Kansas School for the Deaf, 1999. Color/Signed. (3rd floor, PZ7.A413 Miss 1998).
Based on the book of the same title by Harry Allard. The kids in Room 207 take advantage of their teacher's good nature until she disappears and they are faced with a vile substitute. Storyteller: Kathy Marsh.

Nicholas, Where Have you Been? Videocassette. Kansas School for the Deaf, 1999. Color/Signed. (3rd floor, PZ7.L6634 Nic 1999).
Based on the book of the same title by Leo Lionni. Mishap turns to adventure as a young mouse learns that all birds aren't the enemies he thought they were. Storyteller: Chuck Baird.

No Jumping on the Bed! Videocassette. Kansas School for the Deaf, 1999. Color/Signed. (3rd floor, PZ7.A7379 No 1999).
Based on the book of the same title by Tedd Arnold. Walter lives near the top floor of a tall apartment building, where one night his habit of jumping on his bed leads to a tumultuous fall through floor after floor, collecting occupants all the way down. Storyteller: Chuck Baird.

Old Henry. Videocassette. Kansas School for the Deaf, 1999. Color/Signed. (3rd floor, PZ8.3.B5984 Old 1999).
Based on the book of the same title by Joan Blos. Henry's neighbors are scandalized that he ignores them and lets his property get run down, until they drive him away and find themselves missing him. Storyteller: Chuck Baird.

The Orphan Boy. Videocassette. Kansas School for the Deaf, 1999. Color/Signed. (3rd floor, PZ8.1.M73 Orph 1999).
Based on the book of the same title by Tolowa Mollel. Though delighted that an orphan boy has come into his life, an old man becomes insatiably curious about the boy's mysterious powers. Storyteller: Chuck Baird.

Our New Puppy. Videocassette. Kansas School for the Deaf, 1999. Color/Signed. (3rd floor, PZ7.H23133 Our 1999).
Based on the book with the same title by Isabelle Harper. When the puppy Floyd joins the family, Eliza and Isabelle see how Rosie the family dog reacts and learn what it is like having and being a younger sibling. Storyteller: Chuck Baird.

Paul Bunyan. Videocassette. Kansas School for the Deaf, 1999. Color/Signed. (3rd floor, PZ8.1.K3 Paul 1999).
Based on the book by Steven Kellogg. Recounts the life of the extraordinary lumberjack whose unusual size and strength brought him many fantastic adventures. Storyteller: Chuck Baird.

The Rag Coat. Videocassette. Kansas School for the Deaf, 1999. Color/Signed. (3rd floor, PZ7.M63979 Rag 1999).
Based on the book of the same title by Lauren Mills. Minna proudly wears her new coat made of clothing scraps to school, where the other children laugh at her until she tells them the stories behind the scraps. Storyteller: Nancy Eades.

The Rainbow Fish. Videocassette. Kansas School for the Deaf, 1999. Color/Signed. (3rd floor, PZ7.P448558 Rain 1999).
Based on the book by Marcus Pfister. The most beautiful fish in the entire ocean discovers the real value of personal beauty and friendship. Storyteller: Ken Clark.

Rose Blanche. Videocassette. Kansas School for the Deaf, 1999. Color/Signed. (3rd floor, PZ7.I586 Rose 1999).
Based on the book of the same title by Roberto Innocenti. During World War II, a young German girl's curiosity leads her to discover something far more terrible than the day-to-day hardships and privations that she and her neighbors have experienced. Storyteller: Nancy Eades.

Sidney Rella and the Glass Sneaker. Videocassette. Kansas School for the Deaf, 1999. Color/Signed. (3rd floor, PZ7.M9817 Sid 1999).
Based on the book of the same title by Bernice Myers. Sidney Rella becomes a football player with a little help from his fairy godfather. Storyteller: Chuck Baird.

NYC Dept of Education, District 75 Special Education

The Hungry Caterpillar. Perf. Anthony Naturale. DVD. NYCDOE, 2004. 15 mins. Color/Signed/Voiced/Captioned. (3rd floor, PZ7.C21476 Ve 2004).
Presentation of Eric Carle's "The very hungry caterpillar" in sign language with music and English captions. This is followed by "Word work," a presentation of many words from the story in sign, voice and text

Hands-On Stories : Access to Literature Project. Perf. Anthony Naturale. DVD. NYCDOE, 2004. 45 mins. Color/Signed/Voiced/Captioned. (3rd floor, PZ5 .H36 2004).
Presentation of three children's stories, "If You Give a Pig a Pancake," "Hello Toes! Hello Feet!", and "Silly Sally," in sign language with music and English captions.

Signs Between the Lines. Perf. Anthony Naturale. DVD. NYCDOE, 2004.60 mins. Color/Signed/Voiced/Captioned. (3rd floor, PZ5 .S54 2005).
Presentation of five children's stories, "The very hungry caterpillar," "The very busy spider," "Frederick," "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie," and "Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me," in sign language with music and English captions.

Reading to Deaf Children
**Reading to Deaf Children : Learning from Deaf Adults. Videocassette.Washington, DC : Gallaudet University, 1997. 59 mins. Signed/Voiced/Color/Captioned. (4th floor, HV2469.R4 R4 1997).
Booklet written by David R. Schleper. Fifteen principles are outlined as a guide for parents and teachers who want to share the pleasure of reading with deaf children.

Read it Again and Again. Videocassette. Gallaudet University, 1998. 40 mins. Color/Signed/Voiced/Captioned. (4th floor, HV2469.R4 R38 1998). Also available at ETC.
Booklet written by David R. Schleper. Six easy steps for teachers and librarians to use when conducting classroom shared reading sessions

Storytelling Techniques

Beyond Strategies: Book Sharing the Deaf Way: A DVD for Early Childhood Teachers, Child Care Providers, and Future Teachers Serving Young Deaf Children. DVD. Washington, D.C.: Gallaudet University, Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center, 2006. Color/Signed/Voiced/Captioned. (4th floor, HV2443 .E78 2006).

C4 : Classifiers in Storytelling. CD. Signs of Development, 2003. Color/Signed/Captioned. (4th floor, HV2474.H47 2003.
Manny Hernandez focuses on incorporating more classifiers into your ASL storytelling as well as your interpretations of stories into and from ASL. Introduction -- Importance of classifiers -- Storytelling techniques -- Combining classifiers -- More classifiers -- Wrap up.

Transliterating vs. Interpreting Children's Stories. DVD. M and M Multi-Media Productions, 2002. 30 mins. Color/Signed/Voiced. (4th floor, HV2474 .L66 2002).
Shows the difference between transliterating and interpreting for the deaf. Prepares viewer for interpreting exam

Visual Vernacular: Storytelling in ASL. CD. Signs of Development, 2003. Color/Signed/Captioned. (4th floor, HV2474.R545 2003).
Tom Riggs explores five features of visual vernacular in storytelling: long shot and close up, fast and slow motion, zooming in and out, panaoramic view, and role shifting. Combines text and video clips to demonstrate each feature. Introduction -- What is visual vernacular? -- Long shots & close ups -- Slow & fast motion -- Zooming -- Panoramic view -- Role shifting -- The lumberjack story -- Tales from the "green book" -- Activities -- Thank you