For the 2007-2008 school year, the Sir James Whitney School’s School Advisory Committee purchased to following materials and established a parent lending library.
The following materials can be borrowed by families whose children attend this school. Please contact the School Library Technician, Beth Phieffer to inquire.
Call Number |
Title |
Author |
Subject |
| 362.4 |
Deaf Like Me |
Spradley, Thomas S.
Spradley, James P. |
- Children, Deaf
- Means of Communication
- Family Relationships
|
| 419.7 |
1,000 Signs of Life |
Editors of Gallaudet University Press |
- American Sign Language for everyday conversation
|
| 419 |
Language In Hand |
Stokoe, William C. |
- sign language, history
- american sign language
|
| 371.91 |
Alone in the Mainstream |
Oliva, Gina A. |
- Deaf Women – U.S. – biography
- Deaf Education – U.S.
|
| 649.15 |
Kid-Friendly Parenting with Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children |
Medwid, Daria
Weston, Denise Chapman |
- Parents of Handicapped Children
- Family Relationships
- Children Deaf – Hearing Impaired
- Child Rearing
- Creative Activities
|
362.4 |
A Hug Just Isn’t Enough |
Ferris, Caren |
- Children, Deaf
- family Relationships
- family experiences – goals
|
| 362.4 |
Choices In Deafness/A Parents Guide |
Schwartz, Sue ed. |
- deaf – U.S. – means of communications – case studies
|
| 362.4 |
Quiet Journey/Understanding the Rights of Deaf Children |
Cripps, Joanne S. |
- Deaf Children
- Children’s rights
|
| 305.9 |
The Other Side of Silence |
Neisser, Arden |
- Deaf – social conditions – U.S.
- Deaf – means of communication
|
| 362.4 |
At Home among Strangers |
Schen, Jerome d. |
- Deaf – U.S. – social conditions
|
| 362.4 |
Starting Point |
The Canadian Hearing Society |
- Resource for parents of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children
|
| F |
River of Hands /Deaf Heritage Stories |
Canadian Cultural Society of the Deaf |
- Deaf – Juvenile Fiction
- Writings of the Deaf
|
| DVD |
Through Deaf Eyes |
Produced by Laurence Hott |
- 200 years of deaf life in America
- Short Films by Deaf Filmmakers
|
| VHS Video |
Read With Me Video Set 8 |
Schick, Brenda |
- Elizaeth and Larry
- signed in ASL
|
| VHS Video |
Read with Me Set 3 |
Schick, Brenda |
- How the Grinch Stole Christmas
|
| DVD V.1 |
My First Signs |
Signing Time |
- teaches signs for your child’s very first words
|
| DVD V.2 |
Playtime Signs |
Signing Time |
- teaches signs for manners and playtime
|
| DVD V.3 |
Everyday Signs |
Signing Time |
- teaches signs for favourite foods and everyday life
|
| DVD V.4 |
Family Feelings and Fun |
Signing Time |
- teaches signs for family members, feelings & things outside
|
| DVD V.5 |
ABC Signs |
Signing Time |
- teaches alphabet in sign language and words corresponding to each letter
|
| DVD V.6 |
My Favourite Things |
Signing Time |
- teaches signs for the colors of the rainbow, fruits & veggies
|
| DVD V.7 |
Leah’s Farm |
Signing Time |
- teaches signs for farm animals and pets
|
| DVD V.8 |
The Great Outdoors |
Signing Time |
- signs for woodland animals, bugs and things in nature
|
| DVD V.9 |
The Zoo Train |
Signing Time |
- signs for zoo animals and ocean creatures
|
| DVD V.10 |
My Day |
Signing Time |
- signs about everything in your daily routine
|
| DVD V.11 |
My Neighborhood |
Signing Time |
- signs for playground, vehicles and around town
|
| DVD V.12 |
Time to Eat |
Signing Time |
- signs about cooking, eating and favourite foods
|
| DVD V.13 |
Welcome to School |
Signing Time |
- signs about people, objects and classroom activities
|