Rose Signs Please and Thank you

Rose Ayling-Ellis combines sweet stories and sign language in this picture book teaching ASL to young children.

Join Rose and Kitten Casper in this special story for 0-5 year olds and learn to sign along the way. Every page shows Baby Rose introducing a new, essential sign to her Kitten Casper, with a simple step-by-step demonstration for young readers to follow and join in too.

This sign language board book for children offers:

• Content written by award-winning actress Rose Ayling-Ellis, a longstanding activist for the Deaf community.
• A board book series teaching sign language to very beginners in a simple and engaging way.
• Cute illustrations by Margarida Sampaio on every page to engage young children and introduce simple signs like please and thank you.

In Rose Signs Please and Thank You, Baby Rose learns how to ask nicely, and how to say sorry when things don't go quite right. For children learning the basics of BSL, or parents who are simply trying to get their kids into good routines, this is the perfect place to start.

Standard and Primary covers are widely available through general retailers. They often have higher print runs and can be cheaper, especially during sales.

In contrast, Direct Market (DM) and variant covers are primarily sold in comic shops. DM editions tend to have more limited availability and may be more valuable to collectors.

The main differences lie in artwork style, availability, price, and collector appeal. Ultimately, the choice between standard and variant covers depends on personal preference, budget, and individual collecting goals.

Comic book enthusiasts have various formats to choose from when collecting their favorite stories.
Here's a brief overview of the main types:

Omnibus

• Large, hardcover collections
• Usually contain complete runs or extensive story arcs
• Typically 800-1000+ pages
• Higher price point, often €100-€150

Oversized Hardcover (OHC)

• Similar dimensions to omnibus, but thinner
• Collect shorter runs or story arcs
• Usually 300-600 pages
• Priced between €30-€50

Hardcover (HC)

• Standard-sized hardcover books
• Collect 6-12 issues typically
• Similar dimensions to single issues, but with a hard cover
• Priced around €25-€35

Trade Paperback (TP)

• Softcover collections
• Standard comic book size
• Usually collect 4-6 issues
• Most affordable option, typically €15-€25

Other Formats

• Absolute Editions: Oversized, deluxe hardcovers (mainly DC Comics)
• Compendiums: Massive paperback collections
• Graphic Novels (OGN/GN): Original stories not previously released as single issues

The choice between these formats often depends on personal preference, budget, and collecting goals. Omnibus and OHC editions offer larger artwork and more content but at a higher price, while TPs provide a more affordable way to collect complete story arcs