British Sign Language picture books for early years speech and communication
Books That Speak Your Child’s Language – with BSL
Picture storybooks that support early communication, confidence and connection – for deaf children, late takers, speech delay, glue ear, anxiety, dyslexia, SEND, Early Years – and every little one learning to communicate.
These beautifully illustrated BSL books gently introduce sign language through story telling – supporting children and the grown-ups who love them too. Whether you’re navigating hearing loss, language delay, or just looking for a loving way to connect, these books are made for your family.
With clear signs, captivating illustrations, and everyday themes like animals, transport and the alphabet, they’re a playful way to build language and understanding together.
Unlock the World of BSL for Children
Our BSL Books
Our Rhyme and Sign collection was created with one goal: to help every child feel seen, heard, and understood.
These are not just books for deaf children, or for late talkers, glue ear or SEND. They’re for anyone beginning their journey with British Sign Language. True inclusion means learning together, not separating children by their needs; and then everyone gets to belong.
Whether you’re a parent, carer or educator, you’ll find our BSL books gently support early communication skills, emotional wellbeing, and a lifelong love of learning.
BSL Storybooks for Every Child
Explore our award winning range of picture books designed to support communication, confidence and connection – with British Sign Language woven into every page.
Theme-Based Storybooks
Gentle rhyming stories that introduce topical British Sign Language signs through books that children just love to explore.
Support for New / Early Signers
The perfect way to introduce signing to new Little Signers and all their important grown-ups – parents, carers and educators.
Communication and Connection
Not just stories to read, but moments to share. Our BSL books boost communication confidence and support emerging language skills.
Our Sign Language Story Books
The ‘Rhyme and Sign’ Collection; award winning stories that children love. In English, with British Sign Language keyword signs, to support communication, confidence and connection.
Our Farmyard Friends - a BSL Farm Story
Meet cows, pigs and ponies in this award winning farmyard adventure. A British Sign Language supported story for Little Signers and their grown ups.
#1 in the Rhyme and Sign series
At the Bottom of My Garden - a BSL Minibeast Story
This beautifully illustrated British Sign Language supported story introduces minibeasts + nature signs, helping with vocabulary for the World Around Us.
#2 in the Rhyme and Sign series
Out of My Window - a BSL Transport Story
Explore transport and travel through the eyes of a curious child in this inclusive storybook. Learn signs for Things That Go and support early communication.
#3 in the Rhyme and Sign series
Animal ABC - the BSL Fingerspelling Alphabet
Discover an engaging A–Z of animals inside our award winning signed story! Ideal for early literacy and letter recognition, with both left / right handed signs.
#4 in the Rhyme and Sign series
The Leaves on the Trees - a BSL Autumn Story
A gentle, rhyming journey through autumn, with British Sign Language signs on every page. Perfect for exploring seasons, nature, and the world around us.
#5 in the Rhyme and Sign series
What Our Customers Are Saying
★★★★★
‘What a beautiful book for children. It is informative and educational in a way that children will not notice and just enjoy..’
PA Searle via Amazon
At the Bottom of My Garden
★★★★★
‘What a great book! The illustrations are stunning, the story is great and the pictures to help you sign the story with your little one are genius.‘
Jo via Amazon
Out of My Window
★★★★★
‘We love this book in our house! The language is rich, the illustrations are beautiful and the repetition keeps my little boy hooked right to the very end.’
Fiona King via Amazon
The Leaves on the Trees
★★★★★
‘Fantastic. The children at nursery loved the relative phrases and being able to sign key words.’
Anthea Turner via Amazon
At the Bottom of My Garden
Stories That Speak to Every Child
The Rhyme and Sign Collection
| For… | You’ll Love… |
| Families / Home Settings |
Shared learning, easy to pick up, a gentle start for families new to signing |
| Nurseries / Preschools | Easy circle-time integration, EYFS outcomes, inclusive storytime routines |
| Reception / KS1 | Literacy and language boosters, curriculum alignment, targeted vocabulary support |
| SEND Units / Provisions | Visual access to language, behaviour support, accessible communication |
| EAL-Heavy Settings | Language bridging, dual-coding input, parent engagement opportunities |
| PVI Settings / Childminders | Low-resource setup, flexible use, high impact through repetition and routine |
| Speech & Language Therapy | Multisensory input, fine motor links, cross-context reinforcement |
| Deafness / Glue Ear | BSL-aligned strategies, visual language access, low-pressure listening support |
| Dyslexia | Multisensory language access, memory support, confidence building |
| Literacy Coordinators | Rhyme, rhythm, comprehension support, building story structure |
| Inclusion Leads / SENCOs | Whole-class tools, closing the attainment gap, help with belonging and confidence |
| Libraries | Inclusive storytimes, early literacy support, family and community engagement |
Explore Our BSL Collection
Unlock the potential of sign language for young learners with our award-winning resources. Dive into our collection and bring the joy of BSL into your classroom or home today!