My Monster Truck Goes Everywhere with Me: Illustrated in American Sign Language

Kathleen Marcath, Isaac Liang, Pardeep Mehra

Book cover for My Monster Truck Goes Everywhere with Me: Illustrated in American Sign Language
Book cover for My Monster Truck Goes Everywhere with Me: Illustrated in American Sign Language
Book cover for My Monster Truck Goes Everywhere with Me: Illustrated in American Sign Language
Book cover for My Monster Truck Goes Everywhere with Me: Illustrated in American Sign Language

My Monster Truck Goes Everywhere with Me: Illustrated in American Sign Language

My Monster Truck Goes Everywhere with Me: Illustrated in American Sign Language

Kathleen Marcath, Isaac Liang, Pardeep Mehra

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Description

Vroom-vroom! This big-wheeled treasure brings him joy... until it goes missing.

This little boy loves monster trucks and playing at Grandma's house! But after an exhausting day with his big, purple, and loud favorite toy, he's devastated to discover the shiny truck is gone!

Is it hiding somewhere? Did he leave it at Grandma's? Will he ever see his beloved best friend again?

In this delightfully engaging story with stunning illustrations and familiar themes, Kathleen Marcath invites young readers to interact by using American Sign Language along with the characters in the book. And with 32 ASL signs shown in easy-to-understand images, downloadable educational sheets, and a QR code for ASL video lessons, kids will spark their bilingual journey through a colorful and powerful resource.

My Monster Truck Goes Everywhere with Me - Illustrated in American Sign Language is a beautiful children's picture book. If you or your child like overcoming relatable problems, learning new things, and feel-good entertainment, then you'll adore Kathleen Marcath's happy ride.

Buy My Monster Truck Goes Everywhere with Me to zoom into adventure today!

A Kirkus Starred Review and Best Indie Book of 2021!

VALUE - The book also comes with four instructional videos. ASL Picture Books is excited to bring you the best in ASL storytellers with Deaf artists Michelle Osterhout and Diana Campbell. A thrilling narration by radio personality Dennis Neubacher.

VALUE - Each page of My Monster Truck Goes Everywhere with Me is beautifully illustrated with one or more signs that parents and children can learn together. This book is as educational as it is entertaining.

VALUE - ​​​​​​​Download five educational sheets. ASL Alphabet Chart, Basic ASL Education, Fingerspelling, Signers' Space, Classifier CL3, and Sign Selection.










Critical Reviews

Holly Connors of Feathered Quill says that the book "Takes on a daunting task and makes it look easy - to incorporate American Sign Language into a children's book and make it fun and engaging for young children."

"I just purchased two copies of your book. I am an ASL interpreter, and my son Silas has progressive hearing loss. This monster truck book is absolutely wonderful! So many books with sign language are about being Deaf. I really appreciated this bookmaking sign language just a normal part of life." Molly Stuck - ASL Interpreter

I recommend this book! My Monster Truck Goes Everywhere with Me is such a cute story about a boy and his favorite purple monster truck! I read it to my 2nd-grade class, and they were so engaged...My students loved the story and were fascinated with ASL. My students wanted me to read the book over and over again! This book is ideal for a read-aloud for elementary school classes or for families to enjoy at home!!

Here are a few reviews from my 2nd graders:

-I love this book because you can learn sign language as you're reading the story!! It's so cool!

-It is cute and a fun story to read!

-This book makes me think of my little brother because he loves his monster trucks.

-The illustrations are bright and colorful. The characters' facial expressions are fantastic! They almost seem real.

-I really enjoyed it! You should read this book! Penny Samp 2nd Mainstream Grade Teacher

"My Monster Truck Goes Everywhere with Me is a beautifully illustrated bi-lingual story. The author ensures sign language and the correct signage is available throughout the text. The incredible artwork truly captivates the reader, and if you're unfamiliar with American Sign Language, you can learn something new! I absolutely adored this book and will share it with the little ones in my life!" Jasmine Paul, author of A Boy, a Budget, and a Dream.

Publishing Information

Publisher: ASL Picture Books LLC
Pub date: 2020-11-03
Length: 36 pages

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