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A sweet and wonderful book introducing sign language! The illustrations are bright and simple. The QR and images help understand and follow the sign language correctly!
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was such a sweet and cute way to introduce little ones to sign language. The QR codes on each page is also helpful to learn the correct hand placement. While my kids already know these signs, it would have been amazing to have for them years ago. I will definitely be telling all my new mom friends about this book!
Thanks to Laura Payne, NetGalley, and Ninewise Publishing for this eARC, in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley and Ninewise Publishing for providing this eARC in exchange for an honest review.
The book turns the study of sign language into an exciting adventure for young children.
It is perfect for parents and educators, thanks to colorful illustrations and a lively narrative that make the learning process simple and engaging.
The book includes QR codes with videos showing how to correctly sign the words in ASL, which is very helpful for learning the signs.
At the beginning of the book, there is a helpful guide for parents with tips on age-appropriate teaching. This makes it an excellent resource for anyone wanting to introduce their children to sign language.

A wonderful book for learning sign language. It helps master a few words and includes QR codes that link to a website with detailed videos showing how to correctly sign the words in ASL. The book also features bright illustrations that further demonstrate each word being learned.
Thank you to NetGalley and Ninewise Publishing for providing this eARC in exchange for an honest review.

A nice book that contains a QR code and a demonstration of an ASL sign on each page. and it has a narrative that the young ones will find fun and engaging.

Thank you for the ARC. Monkeys are my favorite animal so we loved this book. What a clever way to learn sign language. The QR codes were very helpful to help reiterate the correct way to sign. Loved the illustrations.

I love the sign language instructions on each page. Simple sentences make it really easy for the kids to pick up on the signs too. 2 and 3 year olds loved learning the signs with me! And my 6 year old had an easy time actually reading it himself because the sentences on each page were so short and simple.

Laura Payne’s *Play! Monkey, Play!* serves as a captivating and engaging gateway into the world of baby sign language. Aimed at parents and caregivers, this book combines colorful illustrations with lively storytelling to introduce essential signs in an enjoyable and interactive manner.
Through the delightful adventures of a lovable monkey, the book weaves simple signs into various activities, making it easy for babies and toddlers to pick up. Payne’s method transforms learning into a joyful experience, encouraging early communication and deepening the connection between caregivers and their little ones.
For anyone looking to familiarize their child with sign language, *Play! Monkey, Play!* is an excellent resource. It blends education with entertainment, making communication both accessible and fun for young learners.

I love that there is a guide for parents at the beginning of the book on how to teach ASL, and tips for different ages.
The inclusion of pictures and QR codes are so helpful for learning the signs.
Illustrations are cute and it’s a great length for kids

This book was very cute. The illustrations were adorable and the story told was a relatable story for little ones. I enjoyed the tips page in the beginning to help correctly implement the lessons.
This book does require the use of technology to understand the movement for each ASL word. A QR code is provided for each word.
Thanks to Laura Payne, NetGalley and Ninewise publishing for the ARC. All opinions are my own.

I started learning ASL when I was in school and I've always encouraged my friends to teach their babies simple sign. It is shown that babies who learn sign language communicate sooner with their parents! This book was so sweet and I loved seeing the simple words with a QR code for parents to use where they can see a video of the word being signed.