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CHY5692

Thank You for viewing our first E-book for children.
This book has been brought to you as part of the
St. Michael's House Annual National Fundraising Campaign - Bring a Book, Buy a Book.

Each of the following pages provide a link to an interactive video telling a short story or performance of a well known nursery rhyme.
Members of our Home Teaching Department have sourced popular content and put their own creative spin on to engage children. Our storytellers use Lámh throughout to make this book inclusive.

We hope that parents find this E-Book to be a great resource for entertaining their little ones and revisit each page time and time again.
Enjoy!

* Please note that each story is linked to the youtube social platform.
Stories are aimed at children aged 6 months - 6 years but can be enjoyed by all

Lámh signs © used with kind permission. Lámh is the manual sign system used by children and adults with intellectual disability and communication needs in Ireland. You can find out more about Lámh signs at www.lamh.org.  

CONTENTS

Chapter 1: Bear has a Boo Boo - Short Story

Chapter 2: Hello Song - Song

Chapter 3: Sleepy Me - Short Story

Chapter 4: Songs for Toddlers - Nursery Rhymes

Chapter 5: The Very Hungry Caterpillar - Short Story

Chapter 6: Dear Zoo - Short Story

Chapter 7: Little Peter Rabbit - Song

Chapter 8: Bings Paint Day - Short Story

Chapter 9: Open, Shut Them - Song

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Chapter 1: Story

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BEAR HAS A BOO BOO

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This interactive book has repetitive phrasing and body part pictures to keep children engaged. It’s simple language and use of early developing sounds makes it easy for little ones to participate.
 
You can grab a teddy bear and have your child put on real plasters along the way!
 

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Reference: Teachers Pay Teachers
Storyteller: Maria Quinn 
Lámh www.lamh.org 

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Chapter 1: Story

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BEAR HAS A BOO BOO

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Chapter 2: Song

Hello Song

This Hello song is perfect for small groups or circle time. Music can help promote a positive atmosphere for children and this is especially helpful at the beginning of the day or start of a therapy session. The repetitive phrasing also reiterates how to greet people.
 

Singer: Sylvia Seagles
Lámh www.lamh.org 

Chapter 2: Song

Hello Song

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Chapter 3: Story

Sleepy Me

With only a few words per page, this story sets out the familiar preparations for winding down, accompanied by soporific repetitions of the word "sleepy": 
A perfect story for reading at bedtime.
 

Reference: Marnie McGee - Author
Storyteller: Maria Quinn
Lámh www.lamh.org 

Chapter 3: Story

Sleepy Me

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Chapter 4: Song

Songs For Toddlers

Nursery rhymes are a fun way to help develop language, communication and literacy skills from an early age. Here you will find some of the most popular nursery rhymes being sang, incorporating lámh signs.
Roll´em Roll´em. Incy Wincy Spider. If you are happy. Mummy more. Sing a rainbow. Baby shark. Time to say goodbye.

Reference: Singing Hands
Storyteller: Sylvia Seagles
Lámh www.lamh.org