My Dawg Koa - Kelly Brakenhoff

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Biographie:
Kelly Brakenhoff is the author of 17 books and a seasoned ASL interpreter. She splits her writing energy between two series: cozy mysteries set on a college campus and children's books featuring Duke the Deaf Dog.In 2025, two of her children's books were selected for the CBC Favorites Award Lists, honored by teachers and librarians nationwide for excellence in children's literature. Parents, kids, and educators love the Duke the Deaf Dog books and activity guides because they introduce ASL and the Deaf community through engaging stories.And if you enjoy a smart female sleuth, want to learn more about Deaf culture, or have lived in a place where livestock outnumber people, the Cassandra Sato Mystery series will have you connecting the dots faster than a group project thrown together the night before it's due.A proud mom to four adults, head of the dog-snuggling department, and grandma to a growing brood of perfectly behaved grandkids, Kelly and her husband call Nebraska home....

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Deaf friends Duke and Koa are the same, but they are also different. Duke the Deaf Dog learns about similarities and differences between friends and families. A fun, engaging way to teach children that best friends share common interests. Their houses may look different, and their parents may have different rules and expectations, but Duke finds one thing families share no matter what: LOVE. You'll love the Duke the Deaf Dog ASL Series if: ? You want your young child to learn American Sign Language while reading a fun storybook. ? You're an educator or special education professional looking for diversity resources for your classroom. ? You know a child who is deaf or hard of hearing. American Sign Language resources included with every purchase: ? Learn 11 ASL signs within the story. ? Learn Visual Language Tips for Parents and Educators. ? Watch the ASL vocabulary words, and the complete story signed on video using the link provided in the book. Complete lesson plans and worksheets that complement the Duke stories are available separately as downloadable PDFs...