Children's Stories and Literature Retold in ASL: Kansas School for the Deaf

Sign narrated by Chuck Baird. The Grimm tale in which an old donkey, dog, cat and rooster, no longer wanted by their masters, set out for Bremen to become musicians. Level C. https://albert.rit.edu/record=b3186852~S3

Signed narrated by Kathy Marsh. A story about a peddler of caps who awakes from a nap to discover that all his caps have been stolen by monkeys. Level B.

Sign narrated by Chuck Baird. Based on the book by Charles Dickens. https://albert.rit.edu/record=b3316282~S3
Three spirits visit Ebenezer Scrooge on Christmas Eve to help him discover the true meaning of the season.

Sign narrated by Chuck Baird. Recounts the antics of big, lovable Clifford when he was a very small puppy. Level A.

Sign narrated by Sally Luton. Each time the doorbell rings, there are more people who have come to share Ma's wonderful cookies. Level C.

Sign narrated by Chuck Baird. When his friend, the tadpole, becomes a frog and leaves the pond to explore the world, the little fish decides that maybe he doesn't have to remain in the pond either. Level B. https://albert.rit.edu/record=b1645308~S3

Signed narrated by Nancy Eades. A husband and wife sacrifice treasured possessions so that they may buy each other Christmas presents. Level E. https://albert.rit.edu/record=b3063967~S3

Sign narrated by Chuck Baird. An American sailor courts a Japanese girl and each tries, in secret, to learn the other's way of eating. Level F.

Sign narrated by Chuck Baird. While Mrs. Castle works as an atomic scientist, Mr. Castle takes care of the house and children so efficiently that he soon finds himself with nothing to do until the backyard plum tree gives him an idea. Level C.

Sign narrated by Chuck Baird. A spider who lives in a head of lettuce is saved when the lady who finds her puts her back into the garden. Level D.

Sign narrated by Nancy Eades. A poor boy who longs to paint is given a magic brush that brings to life whatever he pictures. Level D.

Sign narrated by Nancy Eades. A young girl who wears a wooden bowl over her face to hide her beauty overcomes a variety of trials and eventually finds love, riches, and happiness. Level E.

Sign narrated by Earleene Hicks. A princess in a coat of a thousand furs hides her identity from a king who falls in love with her.

Sign narrated by Kathy Marsh. The kids in Room 207 take advantage of their teacher's good nature until she disappears and they are faced with a vile substitute. Level C.

Sign narrated by Chuck Baird. Mishap turns to adventure as a young mouse learns that all birds aren't the enemies he thought they were. Level C. https://albert.rit.edu/record=b2137132~S3

Sign narrated by Chuck Baird. Walter lives near the top floor of a tall apartment building, where one night his habit of jumping on his bed leads to a tumultuous fall through floor after floor, collecting occupants all the way down. Level C.

Sign narrated by Chuck Baird. Henry's neighbors are scandalized that he ignores them and lets his property get run down, until they drive him away and find themselves missing him. Level E.

Sign narrated by Chuck Baird. Though delighted that an orphan boy has come into his life, an old man becomes insatiably curious about the boy's mysterious powers. Level E.

Sign narrated by Chuck Baird. When the puppy Floyd joins the family, Eliza and Isabelle see how Rosie the family dog reacts and learn what it is like having and being a younger sibling. Level A.

Sign narrated by Nancy Eades. Level D. Minna proudly wears her new coat made of clothing scraps to school, where the other children laugh at her until she tells them the stories behind the scraps.

Sign narrated by Ken Clark. The most beautiful fish in the entire ocean discovers the real value of personal beauty and friendship.

Sign narrated by Nancy Eades. During World War II, a young German girl's curiosity leads her to discover something far more terrible than the day-to-day hardships and privations that she and her neighbors have experienced. Level F.

Sign narrated by Chuck Baird. Sidney Rella becomes a football player with a little help from his fairy godfather. Level D.