Baby signing time! Vol. 4, Let's be friends Vol. 4, Let's be friends.

PreS-Created for children ranging in age from three months to three years and their parents, these volumes continue the series of lively musical introductions to American Sign Language (ASL). Basic signs are introduced individually with kid-friendly explanations, and then repeated in song. The well-chosen signs correspond to words already familiar to preschoolers. Diverse children are shown repeating the signs, playing, and laughing. Host Rachel Coleman gives a top-notch vocal performance and keeps voiewers engaged with her inviting facial expressions and signing. The songs are catchy and purposely repetitive, giving viewers ample time to practice each word as a fun, relaxed activity. Several words are taught in each song, but always introduced alone and followed by musical intervals. Two fine additions to a series that sets the standard for preschool ASL introduction. Previews are available at signingtime.com.-Richelle Roth, Boone County Public Library, KY (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.