Rose Ayling-Ellis

Meet the new cat on the block and meet new friends in this charming picture book by Rose Ayling-Ellis.

A heartwarming World Book Day story from Rose Ayling-Ellis about empathy, friendship and deaf awareness. Uh oh! Where did Casper go?When a noisy storm scares Halo and Rocky, Casper remains calm. But when lightning flashes, Casper dashes off, and the other kittens realise he is deaf! Can Halo and Rocky be brave, find Casper, and learn a new way to communicate with their friend?The Big Bang! is a charming and accessible story for children aged 3-5 that teaches the importance of helping others - especially those with disabilities - fostering emotional intelligence early in life. Inside this inclusive picture book, you'll find:A story of empathy and understanding by award-winning actress, author, and presenter, and Rose Ayling-Ellis MBE. An official World Book Day 2026 book that explores deafness in an age-appropriate way, created to promote reading, awareness and inclusivity. An introduction to British Sign Language (BSL) with a page of useful illustrated signs to learn. Adorable illustrations by bestselling, award-winning author-illustrator, Paddy Donnelly. Perfect for World Book Day, this inspiring story opens up conversations about difference, communication and kindness.

A heartwarming World Book Day story from Rose Ayling-Ellis about empathy, friendship and deaf awareness. Uh oh! Where did Casper go? When a noisy storm scares Halo and Rocky, Casper remains calm. But when lightning flashes, Casper dashes off, and the other kittens realise he is deaf! Can Halo and Rocky be brave, find Casper, and learn a new way to communicate with their friend? The Big Bang! is a charming and accessible story for children aged 3-5 that teaches the importance of helping others - especially those with disabilities - fostering emotional intelligence early in life. Inside this inclusive picture book, you’ll find: A story of empathy and understanding by award-winning actress, author, and presenter, and Rose Ayling-Ellis MBE. An official World Book Day 2026 book that explores deafness in an age-appropriate way, created to promote reading, awareness and inclusivity. An introduction to British Sign Language (BSL) with a page of useful illustrated signs to learn. Adorable illustrations by bestselling, award-winning author-illustrator, Paddy Donnelly. Perfect for World Book Day, this inspiring story opens up conversations about difference, communication and kindness.

Rose Ayling-Ellis combines sweet stories and sign language in this picture book teaching BSL 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 pioneer 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. Whether children need to or want to learn the basics of BSL, or parents are simply trying to teach their children good habits, this is the perfect place to start.

Rose Ayling-Ellis combines sweet stories and sign language in this picture book teaching BSL 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 pioneer 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 to describe different feelings.In Rose Signs How Do You Feel?, Baby Rose and Kitten Casper explore a variety of different feelings, and how to communicate them. Join Rose and Casper on this roller coaster of emotions and learn to sign along the way. Whether children need to or want to learn the basics of BSL, or parents are simply trying to teach their children good habits, this is the perfect place to start.

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 pioneer 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 to describe different feelings.In Rose Signs How Do You Feel?, Baby Rose and Kitten Casper explore a variety of different feelings, and how to communicate them. Join Rose and Casper on this roller coaster of emotions and learn to sign along the way. Whether children need to or want to learn the basics of ASL, or parents are simply trying to teach their children good habits, this is the perfect place to start.

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 pioneer 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. Whether children need to or want to learn the basics of AFSL, or parents are simply trying to teach their children good habits, this is the perfect place to start.

Rose Ayling-Ellis combines sweet stories and sign language in this picture book teaching BSL to young children.Join Rose and Kitten Casper in this bedtime story for 0-5 year olds and learn to sign along the way. Every page shows Baby Rose introducing a new sign to her Kitten Casper, with a simple step-by-step 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 pioneer 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.In Rose signs Good Night!, Rose Ayling-Ellis is the star of the story, sharing her own experiences and very special message with her youngest generation of readers and listeners.Baby Rose and Kitten Casper share and sign their bedtime routine, which is full of fun and healthy habits for little ones developing a love of books. Whether children need to or want to learn the basics of BSL, or parents are simply trying to get their children into good routines, this is the perfect place to start.

Rose Ayling-Ellis combines sweet stories and sign language in this picture book teaching BSL to young children.Join Rose and Kitten Casper in this early morning story for 0-5 year olds and learn to sign along the way. Every page shows Baby Rose introducing a new sign to her Kitten Casper, with a simple step-by-step 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 pioneer 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.In Rose signs Good Morning!, Rose Ayling-Ellis is the star of the story, sharing her own experiences and very special message with her youngest generation of readers and listeners.Baby Rose and Kitten Casper share and sign their morning routine, which is full of fun and healthy habits for little ones developing a love of books. Whether children need to or want to learn the basics of BSL, or parents are simply trying to get their children into good routines, this is the perfect place to start.

Join Rose Ayling-Ellis, her cool cat Halo, and their magical tour guide, Perky the Pigeon on a time-travelling, globetrotting adventure to explore the story of communication as never before. Discover ancient language and decipher secret codes on a journey through time in this book for children aged 7-9. Marvellous Messages will teach you about all the different ways we can send, or receive, a message. With Perky, the expert tour guide, explore the beginnings of language, the first hieroglyphic 'emojis' and even communication in the animal kingdom This communication book for children offers: Content written by award-winning actress Rose Ayling-Ellis a longstanding pioneer for the deaf community.Timelines of five world-changing inventions and how they shaped the evolution of communication.Bright illustrations on every page that take children through time and even into space. Cross continents, traverse time and discover the very special gift of communication. Interwoven throughout the journey are fascinating timelines of inventions that changed the world, from how sign language began in the 1500s to how bees communicate with one another. This is the ideal book for children curious about how language and communication work.

Join Rose Ayling-Ellis, her cool cat Halo, and their magical tour guide, Perky the Pigeon on a time-travelling, globetrotting adventure to explore the story of communication as never before.Discover ancient language and decipher secret codes on a journey through time in this book for children aged 7-9.Marvellous Messages will teach you about all the different ways we can send, or receive, a message. With Perky, the expert tour guide, explore the beginnings of language, the first hieroglyphic 'emojis' and even communication in the animal kingdom!This communication book for children offers: Content written by award-winning actress Rose Ayling-Ellis a longstanding pioneer for the deaf community.Timelines of five world-changing inventions and how they shaped the evolution of communication.Bright illustrations on every page that take children through time and even into space.Cross continents, traverse time and discover the very special gift of communication. Interwoven throughout the journey are fascinating timelines of inventions that changed the world, from how sign language began in the 1500s to how bees communicate with one another. This is the ideal book for children curious about how language and communication work.

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 bedtime story for 0-5 year olds and learn to sign along the way. Every page shows Baby Rose introducing a new sign to her Kitten Casper, with a simple step-by-step 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 pioneer 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.In Rose Signs Good Night , Rose Ayling-Ellis is the star of the story, sharing her own experiences and very special message with her youngest generation of readers and listeners. Baby Rose and Kitten Casper share and sign their bedtime routine, which is full of fun and healthy habits for little ones developing a love of books. Whether children need to or want to learn the basics of ASL, or parents are simply trying to get their children into good routines, this is the perfect place to start.

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 early morning story for 0-5 year olds and learn to sign along the way. Every page shows Baby Rose introducing a new sign to her Kitten Casper, with a simple step-by-step 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 pioneer 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.In Rose Signs Good Morning , Rose Ayling-Ellis is the star of the story, sharing her own experiences and very special message with her youngest generation of readers and listeners. Baby Rose and Kitten Casper share and sign their morning routine, which is full of fun and healthy habits for little ones developing a love of books. Whether children need to or want to learn the basics of ASL, or parents are simply trying to get their children into good routines, this is the perfect place to start.