Books with author CJ Smith

In a future where growing your own food is against the law, three young friends risk their safety by studying the illegal subject of gardening. The children’s mentor, an elderly acquaintance named Ana, entices the children with her description of the food she knew as a child—food unlike the square, processed, packaged food they have always known. Constantly watching, however, is GRIM, the government agency that controls the nation’s food source and keeps in check all potential troublemakers. Will the children succeed in their quest to learn about gardening, and find a place of food freedom? And can they, only children, help change the world? Seed Savers:Treasure (Book 1 in the Seed Savers Series) is the 2013 YA Runner-up at the Green Book Festival. Book 2, Lily, is available now. Book 3, Heirloom, coming this fall.

37 signs and pictures in flashcard format with written descriptions, one animal per page, clear and simple.A handy mobile reference for kindle, tablet or smart phone, (also Mac and PCs) using the free Kindle reader apps. With built-in functions you can make notes, highlight a word to link to dictionary, Wikipedia and even translation. For optimum viewing, use device in landscape orientation. Includes: Basic Handshape Key and Fingerspelling Alphabet.Signs for: animal, badger, bird, budgie, cat, chicken, cow, deer, dog, donkey, duck, fish, fox, frog, goat, goose, guinea pig, hamster, hare, hedgehog, horse, lizard, mouse, owl, parrot, pig, rabbit, sheep, snake, squirrel, swan, tortoise, turkey.Ideal for families and learners with•Deafness•Down Syndrome•Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)•Dyslexia•Learning disability•Additional speech, language and communication needs•English as a second language •And to benefit children’s development through Baby SigningRecent research in the UK by the National Literacy Trust and Pearson shows that tablets and touch-screen technology are an important way to engage new readers from key groups of young children where literacy is a concern and can be more effective in engaging children aged 3 to 5 with reading than books. Great care has been taken in developing the sign graphics and pictures to give meaningful representation in a simplistic and minimalist way without added distractions. The faces of the characters have appeal to all ages.Within the field of Special Educational Needs (SEN) the use of BSL signs to support spoken language, known as Sign Supported English (SSE), is now widely accepted. There is also growing support for the use of sign language with all children, from babies onwards, because the visual and kinaesthetic elements can offer alternative channels for language and communication development that can greatly benefit learners. This application is designed to include all who sign. Some signs have more than one version and the commonly used variations are included but, as with learning any language, the best way to learn is by face to face contact.The Let’s Sign resources are designed to support this.

Also available as A6 printed Flashcards - this version specially adapted to be suitable for use on Kindle. Colourful and informative educational British Sign Language (BSL) resources. Part of the LET'S SIGN Series for learners of all ages and abilities. 50 Flashcards of the most useful signs for items found in the home - fun to use and look at together. Fingerspelling Alphabet also included. Ideal for those learning BSL Level 1 and also for those learning Sign Supported English (SSE) in which signs accompany speech. SSE is increasingly used to aid language development and communication for children and adults with Special Educational Needs (SEN).For early years, families and carers; also ideal for older learners and residential settings. Signs include alarm (alarm clock/house alarm), bath/towel, bathroom, bed, bedroom, bin, bedclothes, blinds, carpet, chair, clock, computer, cooker, cupboard, curtains, cushion, door, drawer, fire/fireplace, freezer, fridge, furniture, hall, home, hook, kitchen, light/lamp, living room, microwave, mirror, picture, pillow, plug, radiator, radio, room, shelf, shower, sink/basin, sofa, stairs, table, taps, television, toilet, toilet roll, wardrobe, washer, window.For use with all educational sign systems based on BSL in the field of deafness, special needs and for signing with hearing babies and children.

For learning on the go - a useful mobile application containing the Let’s Sign BSL sign graphics with added descriptions, this Kindle version complements the National Deaf Children’s Society (NDCS) the Me2 project: Deaf-friendly swimming (see www.ndcs.org.uk/me2).Plus additional signs, fingerspelling alphabet and background information designed to encourage families and those working with children who are deaf or who have additional communication and language needs, to get involved.For all who use BSL and signs to support communication.

48 of the most useful FIRST SIGNS for babies and young children.Now available in ebook format ideal for smart phone and tablet using free Kindle reader apps. Turn phone or tablet into a learning device with our BSL Kindle collection.Large image of the sign and word on one side and fingerspelt word and simple description of movements on the following page.These FLASHCARDS are part of the 'LET'S SIGN EARLY YEARS Series' - a collection of British Sign Language (BSL) resources for babies and pre-school children, deaf or hearing. Developed by Deaf and hearing co-workers in response to the need for more and better BSL materials for schools and in the home.For use with all educational sign systems based on BSL - in the field of deafness, learning disability and for signing with hearing babies and children.Colourful and appealing to adults and children alike. Also available in print 4" x 6" laminated card set.Signs included: all gone, bath, bed/sleep, bird, book, bottle, car, careful, cat, change, clean, cold, cuddle, daddy, dog, doll/baby, don’t touch, don’t want, drink, duck, eat/food, enough, friend, grandad, help, home, hot, hurt/pain, jump/bounce, light, love, milk, more, mummy, music, nana, nappy, nursery, park/swings, play, poorly, potty, sit/chair, sorry, stop, teddy, thanks/please, want.The Fingerspelling Alphabet is also included.If you can’t find a sign you want, please see our book of 275 signs for Early Years, in print and Kindle "Let's Sign Early Years, BSL Building Blocks Child & Carer Guide" and if you still can’t find what you need, please let us know, as we plan a Set 2 of the Flashcards.Supported by the Let's Sign BSL Series of dictionaries, guides, posters, stickers, flashcards and downloads - see Cath Smith's author page.

SYNOPSIS:Ask anyone who knows Nettie Parker and they’ll say that she’s an amazing, mystical woman…what else would you call someone who receives supernatural signs sent just to them? And being able to live longer than anyone else? That alone is pretty amazing! Nettie’s been through many hardships in her life, and she’s learned first-hand that prejudice can be a multi-headed dragon. But her courage and determination show others that differences in skin color or in physical abilities don’t matter. In fact, as Nettie and her fighter-pilot husband both get caught up in World War II, survival becomes what matters most—not just for them, but also for the eight Jewish refugee children she comes to care for. Now Nettie faces her toughest struggle yet: uncovering the mystery of her supernatural signs and the purpose of her unusually long life. Do the strange statues that suddenly appear in her backyard point to any clues? Halley, Nettie’s young friend, plays detective as she re-visits Nettie’s past, a journey that takes the reader from South Carolina to England and back again. Can Halley put all the pieces together and solve the puzzle? Nettie Parker’s Backyard is a work of historical fiction. The book holds the readers’ interest with just the right amount of mystery and magic, also weaving important lessons against bullying and intolerance toward race, religion and the physically challenged into the story. The novel has wide appeal and contains something with which every 4th-6th grader can identify. THOUGHTS FROM THE AUTHOR:The idea for Nettie Parker's Backyard came to me in a very vivid dream, and whereas most of my dreams go unremembered, this one was definitely unique. Its powerful detail and message ended with a revelation that has affected my own personal beliefs, further compelling me to write the book. My research took me down some fascinating avenues as I discovered such things as the Gullah language in the Sea Islands, the Kindertransport, sand fly fever, and the role African-American soldiers played in WWII. Nettie's character was based on that of my granddaughters; thus, some of her best virtues are those of trust, love, and friendship. I have been a teacher and para-educator for over 30 years, most of which were spent in classrooms where students were just beginning to think for themselves and about themselves. The book is written for ages 9-12, the time when youth questions everything. Adolescence is starting and many children feel insecure about themselves, their relationships with peers, or even their own families and homelife. These insecurities manifest themselves in various behaviors; some children withdraw into themselves, while some overcompensate for their fears by bullying others. I have witnessed that when bullying begins, even if innocently meant with only an off-handed word or two, prejudice often follows not far behind. I wrote this novel hoping to illustrate to children that bullying and intolerance toward race, religion, or the physically challenged have no place in our world today. Certainly, with tools such as the internet, facebook, twitter, etc., the world is becoming smaller in many ways. We must all learn to accept one another and appreciate our differences, rather than let them separate us. I further believe that more must be done to inhibit bullying; not doing so only enables the passing of prejudice from one generation to the next.

35 pages in fixed page landscape format to ensure that the relevant text remains with the sign illustrations. Part of a series to promote essential early learning skills. We hope that you enjoy counting with your child through this well-loved Nursery Rhyme and learning the signs that accompany it. Double-tap the sign graphics for pop-up text describing the movements as each sign is first introduced.Contains British Sign Language (BSL) signs, used here as Sign Supported English (SSE) to match the words, rhythms and sound patterns of the rhyme. Designed to support communication and language development in the field of deafness, special educational needs (SEN), baby signing and for all who may have additional speech and language needs.Our materials are supported by the Let’s Sign BSL Series of books, guides, dictionaries, posters, flashcards, reward stickers and graphics for creating individualised materials. We are developing this range in .mobi format for instant download and use on Kindle, pc, iphone and ipad. We welcome your suggestions and feedback. Contact: www.DeafBooks.co.uk - info@deafbooks.co.uk

Bella-Boo is going on her next adventure! Bella-Boo is nervous on her first day of Puppy school, come see her spend her first day at Puppy School. A cute book to read and enjoy together with your little one.Bella-Boo is a small boarder collie puppy who loves to get into mischief and adventure, her tales are written for a younger audience and are a great treat for bedtimes. This book is volume 4 of the Bella-Boo book series.