Famous Fenton Has a Farm - Sign Language for Farm Animals

Famous Fenton Has a Farm by Dawn Babb Prochovnic Illustrated by Stephanie Bauer

Overview: A rhyming book similar to "Old McDonald Had a Farm" with sign languag translations of the animals in Famous Fenton's farm. 

Target Audience: Anyone who enjoys the old classic, animals and learning something new. 

Reading Level (according to amazon.com):

Age range: 4 and up

Overall Rating 25/28:

-I rated the book 2/4 in relatability because although many students like animals, there wasn't a real story being told in the book. It was a re-make of Old McDonald Had a Farm which is a song many students know. I still feel like its a good book because it teaches students sign language, from the alphabet to farm animals.

-I rated the book 3/4 in critical thinking because like stated previously, there is no real story being told but it still allows for students to think about others who may be deaf and have not heard the Old McDonald Had a Farm song and can create a good conversation about disabilities.

Literary Elements:

-Rhyming

-Onomatopoeia

-Setting

 Prochovnic, D. B., & Bauer, S. (2010). Famous Fenton Has a Farm: Sign Language for Farm Animals. Edina, MN: Magic Wagon.