1 / 4What the Jackdaw Saw: Inclusive Rhyming Picture Book
What the Jackdaw Saw is an inclusive rhyming picture book about friendship, sign language and deaf awareness. Its story follows a jackdaw inviting animal friends to a party, with illustrated British Sign Language signs and a QR code described as linking to an audio reading and a BSL story video.
At a glance
- Rhyming story introduces friendship, difference and deaf awareness through an animal party invitation.
- Includes an illustrated page of British Sign Language signs to learn.
- The listing describes a QR code linking to an audio reading with sound effects and a BSL story video.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- The story and sign illustrations bring disability and signing into a picture-book format for young children.
- A QR code is described as providing links to both an audio reading and a BSL video.
Technical specifications
10 specifications| Publisher | Macmillan Children's Books |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 20 Aug. 2026 |
| Edition | New Edit/Cover - With QR code for audio |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 32 pages |
| Reading age | 2 - 6 years |
| ISBN-10 | 103741165X |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1037411656 |
| Dimensions | 21.7 x 0.4 x 27.4 cm |
|---|---|
| Weight listed | 100 g |
Who is it for?
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback describes the book as a fun read and appreciates its story, with a customer noting its introduction to disability and signing. That response is relevant for families seeking an engaging way to approach deaf awareness, though customer comments do not establish how every child will respond.
Positive themes
- Customers describe it as a fun read and appreciate the story.
- A customer highlights its introduction to disability and signing.
Frequently asked questions
What is What the Jackdaw Saw about?
It follows a jackdaw inviting animal friends to a party and uses the story to introduce friendship, difference and sign language.
Does the book include British Sign Language?
The listing says it includes a page of illustrated British Sign Language signs to learn and a QR code linking to a BSL story video.
What does the QR code provide?
The listing describes links to an audio reading by Justin Fletcher with sound effects and a video of the story in British Sign Language.
What age is the book listed for?
The stated reading age is 2 - 6 years.
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