American Sign language books for kids with Storybook Reading Time
Originally shared in August 2022.
Along with our English and Spanish storybooks, explore Unicorn Jazz stories presented with American Sign Language (ASL).Why Choose American Sign Language (ASL) as a Second Language?
American Sign Language is a language with its own grammar, distinct from English. It uses hand movements and facial expression and is used by many deaf and hard-of-hearing people, as well as some hearing people. Learn more in the NIDCD introduction to ASL.Story Time with Unicorn Jazz & Friends – in ASL!
Storytime gives families a shared activity to enjoy and discuss. You can pause to look at the illustrations, talk about a character, or revisit a favorite part together. The original article brings together the following Unicorn Jazz story videos with narration and signing:-
ASL Storytime with Unicorn Jazz – Book 1
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Unicorn Jazz: Bee-ing Happy – ASL Reading
The original Bee-ing Happy ASL video was unavailable when checked on October 26, 2026.