Chicken Spots

Chicken Spots is an engaging children's story about friendship, communication, and confidence.

Lily is a bright and capable deaf child who loves to dance and communicate with her friends using sign language. When a misunderstanding happens between Lily and her best friend Ella, she briefly worries that she is doing something wrong. Through patience, observation, and better communication, the truth becomes clear, friendships are strengthened, and everyone learns the importance of listening, understanding, and trusting one another.

The story celebrates inclusion and shows that deafness is not a barrier to success. Lily's confidence shines as she performs on stage independently and uses her strong observation skills to help others.

Created by former Teacher of the Deaf and qualified sign language interpreter Mandy Brown, the book gently introduces children to British Sign Language (BSL) through signs woven naturally into the story. It encourages communication, empathy, and respect for different ways of expressing ideas.

Perfect for families, schools, and early years settings, the book supports language development, inclusion, and positive relationships.

The book also includes:

• A helpful A-Z sign dictionary

• Practice signs for home and classroom use

• A fingerspelling chart

• QR codes linking to demonstration videos

This uplifting story reminds children that communication builds understanding - and that every child can shine.