What's new in Auslan, Australian Sign Language, Products

So What's New in Sign Resources?

~ New Year 2007 ~

Photo below (use with permission) from "Look At Me",
Deaf awareness book launched this catalogue!

Happy New Year Everyone!

I am so excited about the coming year, so many wonderfully things are happening....where to start?

New Year Catalogue

The New Year Catalogue is out now! As always a number of new products have been added (over 20 in total) and a number are on Special. These have been outlined below for you :)

We have also change the dates Catalogue will be issued this year. As our long term customers will know we have been issuing a new catalogue seasonally for some years. Each with a minimum of 10 new products. We now have over 140 products for you to choose from, and represent over 18 seperate authors/product producers. A fact which never ceases to amaze me.

This year cataglogues will come out on 31 January, 31 May and 30 September and with each we will be providing and email newsletter. If you would like to recieve a printed copy of the catelogue, please drop us an email. Alternatively, visit our website (www.bilby.net/sign) which includes page preveiws and much more information than we could ever fit into the catalogue.

Our website is secure

Site security and search features
The website has recieved an overhaul over the summer and has new search features and extra security. You can now search by "key word" or under the headings "for babies/toddlers", for "4-14 year olds", or for "Advanced / Adult signers". The shopping features have also been updated and made even more secure, with site security being provided by Webcentral, one of the top seven internet service providers in the world.

The Dusty Devil - NOMINATED FOR EARLY READER OF THE YEAR!
The first ever children's picture book with Auslan images

The first ever children's picture book with Auslan images

We are very proud to be able to announce that The Dusty Devil has been nominated for early reader of the year, with the Children's Book Council.

The Dusty Devil is the first Australian Picture book with auslan images, this delightful story, written by Marie Kerwin, about a mischievous whirlwind on Mr Browns farm. Each page contains the english text and Auslan signs. Perfect for hearing and Deaf children and parents who are learning sign language! .....more

If you have any questions, or would like to add an item to our wish list, please do not hesitate to contact me

Take care, and happy signing
Lee Bilby

What's New or On Special?

As always the Bilby team have been busily reveiwing and creating new products for you all; which I would like to draw your attention to now.....

Auslan Children's Picture Book, Volume 1
This is the first in a series of Auslan Dictionaries especially for children!

It includes 260 signs, on over 70 pages and has been especially designed to be used by pre-reading or low literacy children and those sudying Auslan as their LOTE subject at Primary school.

Price : $35

Look At Me - Deaf Awareness Coffee Table Book
Each page of this delightful Deaf Awareness book features a short universal message about deafness, Deaf people, culture and community; accompanied by a striking image by Deaf photographer Steve Wellman.

The perfect addition to every waiting room and coffee table!

Price : $40

Baby Sign Booklet
This Baby sign booklet is designed to be a quick and easy starting point for parents of newly diagnosed children. It includes 50 simple Auslan Signs, based on the every day needs of a baby and toddler.
Price : ONLY $6!

Nursery Rhymes in Auslan
The first of our Nursery Rhyme series are out now in poster form, with a book due out later this year!.

The four titles currently available are :
Baa Baa Black Sheep
Rub A Dub Dub
Hey Diddle Diddle
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

Each has been individually illustrated and include easy to understand line art illustrations of the auslan signs.

They are available in 3 sizes (A3 for $10, A4 for $5, or A5 mini for $3.50)
OR get the set!
A4 Laminated set of 4 : $15 A3 Laminated set of 4 : $30

Baby Sign Information Pack
This pack has been designed for newly diagnosed parents and those considering baby sign. It includes :

the Baby Sign booklet,
a "New To Sign" information sheet,
A5 copies of the Auslan Nursery Rhyme Posters : Hey Diddle Diddle and Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.

Price : $15

K is for Kangaroo - A beautiful Hard back book for children
'K is For Kangaroo' is an Australian picture book with incredible illustrations of Australian criters and icons. There is one page dedicated to each letter of the alphabet, and each includes the Auslan (Australian Sign Language) image for the letter.

Especially popular with Australian childcare centers and pre-Schools!

Price : $30

Workplace Emergency Signs (Auslan)
In an emergency you do not have time for mis-communication!

Use this poster as part of your emergency procedure and make your building safer for everyone.

Available in 3 sizes, from $3.50

First Medical Signs (Auslan)
By special request from Doctors, nurses and school first aid and sick personal, here is a poster including the essential Medical signs.

Available in 3 sizes, from $3.50

Alphabet Posters
By popular demand the old Alphabet Poster has received a face lift and some new 'lower case' letters.

Perfect for every childcare, kinder, preschool and home interested in Auslan.
Size : A3 - 30cm X 42cm (LAMINATED) NOW ONLY : $5

Note: This poster is also available in A4 for $5 AND A5-Mini CARD for $3.50

The Dusty Devil ~ NOMINATED FOR EARLY READER OF THE YEAR!
The first Australian Picture book with auslan images, this delightful story, written by Marie Kerwin, about a mischievous whirlwind on Mr Browns farm. Each page contains the english text and Auslan signs. Perfect for hearing and Deaf children and parents who are learning sign language!

Price : $25

Sign With the Wiggles
We have two Wiggles DVDs (Hoop Dee Doo It's A Wiggly Party, and Racing To The Rainbow).
Both included an Auslan (Australian Sign Language) translators, who appear in the corners of the screen, and subtitles. (see the site for screen captures)

Price (each) : $28
OR BUY BOTH for only : $50

Baby Hands Set
Get both the Australian Baby Hands book (RRP $34), which explains the research behind baby sign, and helps parents introduces sign language to their baby/toddler; and the flip card set (RRP $15) together and save!

Price (set) : $40

Sign and Singalong Series (Pack of 4 Board Books)
This set includes all four board books from the Sign and Singalong Series : Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, Incey Wincey Spider, Teddy Bear Teddy Bear, and Baa Baa Black Sheep
Price (for set of 4) : $50

ALL 5 OF THE TALKING HANDS (Auslan courses at home) DVDs

These courses have been especially developed by the Royal Deaf Society of SA to help you learn Auslan in the comfort of your own home.

ONLY AVAILABLE THROUGH BILBY PUBLISHING!

Each course normally cost $85, but this Summer you can get all 5 courses for only $340!

Visual Story DVD + Teachers Activity and Curriculum Kit
This kit includes the DVD "Grandma Leaps the Antarctic" and the 21 page teachers kit for the story "Where Did My Birthday Leap To?".

The teachers kit includes activities and teachers notes for lower Primary School students under the curriculum areas Maths and numeracy, SOSE - Celebrations, Art and Craft, PE and AUSLAN (LOTE). Together they help introduce the concepts of "Leap Year", fractions, celebrations and traditions as well as introducing Auslan, under these themes.

Price : ONLY $45!

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