Movement, Gesture and Sign

Mary Lee

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Movement, Gesture and Sign

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

An Interactive Approach to Sign Communication for Children who are Visually Impaired with Additional Disabilities

by Mary Lee

Illustrated by Apula Greenhill

Reading Level 3 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Have you ever wondered how children who can’t see use their hands to talk? Imagine a world where every movement and gesture becomes a special language all its own. What secrets could these signs unlock for friendship and understanding?

Themes

Disability RepresentationSpecial EducationCommunicationFamilyInclusion

Quick Assessment

This book offers a thoughtful and practical approach to communication for young children who are visually impaired and have additional disabilities. Developed by experts, it introduces an adapted sign system to support early development and interaction. Suitable for early readers aged 5-8, it sensitively addresses challenges faced by children with special needs.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Content Flags

Disability: social aspects Special Education Children with Special Needs
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

54 pages
ISBN
9781858780689
Pages
54
Publisher
AFB Press
Published
January 1995
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

HandicappedSpecial EducationPhysically HandicappedDisability: Social AspectsTeaching of Visually Impaired PersonsChildren With Special NeedsFamily & RelationshipsSociologyFamily/Marriage