INTRODUCING

Ada and the Helpers

"Be bold! Be brave! Let you be you... and let's help others, too!"

That's Ada's motto.

Ada is a dancing, deaf fox with cochlear implants who loves to help others. On her way to dance in a talent show one day, she meets three other creatures who are each facing a physical challenge or disability of their own. She decides to help each of her new friends to see past their challenges and discover their natural, God-given strengths. But can they help her in return? Ada's a bit nervous about the talent show!

Will she be able to hear the music clearly?

Will everyone laugh at her?

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Front cover of Ada and the Helpers shows an illustration of Ada the fox in purple tutu and gray cochlear implants around her pointy ears with forest scene behind her.

Educational Benefits

Learn the ABCs in ASL

A corner of the Ada and the Helpers children's book showing an illustration of a mole helping Ada the fox up. MOLE is spelled out using the manual alphabet.

With each page turn, a new word is revealed using the American Sign Language alphabet—14 words using all 26 letters!

closeup of an illustration showing a snake with the ling sound ssssss from Ada and the Helpers

Ada the fox meets three creatures that introduce 3 of the 6 Ling Sounds used to test the ability to hear different frequencies.

3D mockup of the ASL alphabet chart inside the dust jacket from Ada and the Helpers children's book

The dust jacket can be reversed to display an ASL alphabet chart over two feet tall, perfect for a child's bedroom or classroom!

Preview The Book

Take a peek at the first few pages

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    The Original Trailer

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    The book interpreted in ASL

    Watch a dramatized interpretation

    Meet the Contributors

    Author & Illustrator

    Travis D. Peterson

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    The book and more

    Ada and the Helpers

    Front cover of Ada and the Helpers shows an illustration of Ada the fox in purple tutu and gray cochlear implants around her pointy ears with forest scene behind her.

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    These custom ASL alphabet flashcards match the manual signs in the book—a great way to continue learning!

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    Ada's motto is such a positive one that you'll definitely get comments while carrying this organic cotton tote.

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    This paper puppet theater allows your kids to reinact the story of Ada and friends and create new tales!

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