I love this book! It’s perfect for everyone who wants to learn ASL. It’s short but it’s a good start to learn. It comes with tips and recommendations for kids. It also comes with QR codes under the signs that has video demonstrations. The illustrations are vibrate and adorable. The story is funny and entertaining.

I definitely recommend this !

Thank you to the author, the publisher, and NetGalley for this e-ARC.

Play! Monkey, Play! by Laura Payne is a joyful, engaging introduction to baby sign language that both little ones and caregivers will love. The bright, vibrant illustrations immediately capture attention and bring Baby Monkey’s playful adventures to life. Each page is thoughtfully designed, making it easy for young readers to stay engaged while learning. What truly sets this book apart is the clever use of QR codes—each one links to clear, helpful demonstrations of the ASL signs, making it incredibly easy for parents and caregivers to follow along and reinforce learning. A fantastic, interactive tool for early communication and bonding. Highly recommended!

A must-have for parents and little ones learning to communicate! #PlayMonkeyPlay #BabySignLanguage #NetGalley

Thanks to Ms Payne, Netgalley and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for an honest review

This book is amazing!
This book guides you step by step to teach your baby sign language, it includes pictures of how to make the signs, illustrations to keep your baby entertained qr codes in case you need more visual help, how to use the book all in the same neat book.
If I have children I will for sure use this book to teach my youngling ( and myself! )
Thanks to netgalley and to the author for providing me this eArc in exchange of an honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC digital copy.

This is delightful!!! I have so much respect to an author who can properly depict ASL to children. This is simply wonderful

What a darling little book aimed at helping young children learn sign language! It covers a fun day in the life of a baby monkey and features images of correlating signs to practice on each page. I personally think all children should learn at least basic sign language and I can see this being a helpful book for learning. Will be recommending for my nephew and niece!

Thank you to NetGalley, Ninewise Publishing, and Laura Payne for the eARC of this children's book!

Animal books are usually a hit with my kids and this was no exception. They enjoyed the fun story and the cute illustrations. My younger toddler (1.5yo) lost interested a little over halfway through the book but it kept my older toddler (3.5yo) entertained the entire time.

What a cool concept!! I love how it shows the signs in the corner. I couldn’t quite figure out how to get the QR code to scan when reading it from my phone, so I’ll have to figure that out later.

Play! Monkey! Play! is an incredibly educational book that teaches basic sign language words and expressions, not only for infants but also for new parents. This book's approach is fantastic, the tips at the start on how to teach ASL and I appreciate that it included QR codes to view each sign in greater detail.

The story was appealing to young readers, and the illustrations were charming.

Thank you to NetGalley and Ninewise Publishing for providing me with an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Play! Monkey! Play! Is a very cute learning tool for both babies and adults to help promote and facilitate early communication through sign language. The book focuses on common first words and pairs them with a QR code to scan and see the correct way to produce the ASL sign. I knew a few signs when my kids were infants, but this would have been a great tool to have to help expand their ability to communicate at an even younger age. A very unique book!

This is a super informative book not just for babies by also for new parents that teaches basic words and expressions in sign language. All of the words that was shown in the book are commonly used and relevant to babies and small children. The illustrations are also super bright and colorful so it’s very engaging to read. On the corner of each page of each bolded word/expression, it has a QR code and a demonstration of how to sign which makes it super easy to learn. As a parent myself, I learned a lot reading this book and wished I had known about this book when I had a newborn! I will definitely recommend this book to all the new parents!

Learning sign language with a baby monkey and its mama was an eye-opening experience. It was educational, learning, and playful, not only for the baby monkey but also for the reader.

This is a great book to teach babies a handful of basic words in sign language, and it's awesome that someone decided to make a book like this one. All of the bolded terms are relevant to little kids' daily lives, and they are likely to be used often, which helps them learn even more. Additionally, the visual guides for every term were awesome! It really leaves no confusion to readers, and it makes teaching babies sign language a breeze. Even further, the guide for parents/caregivers at the beginning is so helpful and it was such a smart idea to have tips for each age range. Lastly, the illustrations were adorable and very colorful; a perfect fit for a baby book. Bravo!!
Only note: On page 14, it appears there is no visual guide, so make sure to add that in!

Very cute. Great way to teach baby sign language for both parents and babies. I liked the artwork in this book as well. The QR codes are a nice touch to be able to have a better visual

This was such a sweet and cute way to introduce little ones to sign language. The QR codes on each page is also helpful to learn the correct hand placement. While my kids already know these signs, it would have been amazing to have for them years ago. I will definitely be telling all my new mom friends about this book!

Thanks to Laura Payne, NetGalley, and Ninewise Publishing for this eARC, in exchange for my honest review.

I love the sign language instructions on each page. Simple sentences make it really easy for the kids to pick up on the signs too. 2 and 3 year olds loved learning the signs with me! And my 6 year old had an easy time actually reading it himself because the sentences on each page were so short and simple.

Laura Payne’s *Play! Monkey, Play!* serves as a captivating and engaging gateway into the world of baby sign language. Aimed at parents and caregivers, this book combines colorful illustrations with lively storytelling to introduce essential signs in an enjoyable and interactive manner.

Through the delightful adventures of a lovable monkey, the book weaves simple signs into various activities, making it easy for babies and toddlers to pick up. Payne’s method transforms learning into a joyful experience, encouraging early communication and deepening the connection between caregivers and their little ones.

For anyone looking to familiarize their child with sign language, *Play! Monkey, Play!* is an excellent resource. It blends education with entertainment, making communication both accessible and fun for young learners.

I started learning ASL when I was in school and I've always encouraged my friends to teach their babies simple sign. It is shown that babies who learn sign language communicate sooner with their parents! This book was so sweet and I loved seeing the simple words with a QR code for parents to use where they can see a video of the word being signed.

Excellent book for teaching kids some sign language. I will be using this in my classroom! It was fun and informative.

I love this book! It’s perfect for everyone who wants to learn ASL. It’s short but it’s a good start to learn. It comes with tips and recommendations for kids. It also comes with QR codes under the signs that has video demonstrations. The illustrations are vibrate and adorable. The story is funny and entertaining.

I definitely recommend this !

Thank you to the author, the publisher, and NetGalley for this e-ARC.

I love this book! It’s perfect for anyone wanting to start learning ASL. It’s short, but packed with helpful tips and fun recommendations for kids. My son loves monkeys, so he was instantly engaged with the story—and the funny moments kept him laughing! The QR codes under each sign are a great feature; we loved watching the video demos together. The illustrations are vibrant and adorable, making it even more fun to follow along.

Big thanks to NetGalley and Laura Payne for the wARC!