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

Last Updated: Oct 22, 2023 11:15 AM

Kansas School for the Deaf

You will find ASL translated stories in a list below. These are not captioned or voiced. These videos can be found in the Deaf Media collection. If a print book is available, the catalog record link is in the description. Most books are in the PZ call number range.

Bremen-town musicians
Call Number: PZ8.B3573 Bre 1999
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
Caps for sale
Call Number: PZ7.S6334 Caps 1999
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.
A Christmas carol
Call Number: PR4572 .C68 1999
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.
Clifford's puppy days
Call Number: PZ7.B7633 Clif 1999
Sign narrated by Chuck Baird. Recounts the antics of big, lovable Clifford when he was a very small puppy. Level A.
The doorbell rang by Pat Hutchins
Call Number: PZ7.H96165 Door 1999
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.
Fish is fish by Leo Lionni
Call Number: PZ10.3.L6465 Fish1 1998
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
The gift of the Magi by O. Henry
Call Number: PZ7.P834 Gift 1998
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
How my parents learned to eat
Call Number: PZ7.F8975 How 1999
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.

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Jam by Margaret Mahy
Call Number: PZ7.M2773 Jam 1999
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.
The lady and the spider
Call Number: PZ10.3.M456 Lady 1999
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.
Liang and the magic paintbrush by Demi
Call Number: PZ8.1.D38 Liang 1999
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.
Lily and the wooden bowl by Alan Schroeder
Call Number: PZ8.S3125 Lily 1999
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.
Min-yo and the moon dragon by Elizabeth Hillman
Call Number: PZ7.H5596 Min 1998
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.
Miss Nelson is missing by Harry Allard
Call Number: PZ7.A413 Miss 1998
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.
Nicolas, where have you been? by Leo Lionni
Call Number: PZ7.L6634 Nic 1999
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
No jumping on the bed! by Tedd Arnold
Call Number: PZ7.A7379 No 1999
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.

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Old Henry by Joan Blos
Call Number: PZ8.3.B5984 Old 1999
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.
The orphan boy by Tolowa Mollel
Call Number: PZ8.1.M73 Orph 1999
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.
Our new puppy by Isabelle Harper
Call Number: PZ7.H23133 Our 1999
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.
The rag coat
Call Number: PZ7.M63979 Rag 1999
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.
The rainbow fish by Marcus Pfister
Call Number: PZ7.P448558 Rain 1999
Sign narrated by Ken Clark. The most beautiful fish in the entire ocean discovers the real value of personal beauty and friendship.
Rose Blanche by Roberto Innocenti
Call Number: PZ7.I586 Rose 1999
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.
Sidney Rella and the glass sneaker by Bernice Myers
Call Number: PZ7.M9817 Sid 1999
Sign narrated by Chuck Baird. Sidney Rella becomes a football player with a little help from his fairy godfather. Level D.