The Rose Signs Series

By Rose Ayling-Ellis

Gentle board books introduce everyday BSL signs through Rose’s routines, manners, feelings and bedtime.

engaging · educational · charming

What is The Rose Signs series by Rose Ayling-Ellis about?

Created and published in 2025, Rose Signs is a gentle series of four board books introducing young children to everyday British Sign Language (BSL). Baby Rose and her kitten, Casper, guide readers from morning greetings through polite words, feelings and finally bedtime, with each book adding simple signs through brief, reassuring scenes and clear demonstrations. Designed for babies and pre-schoolers, the series may appeal especially to deaf and hearing children, families learning BSL together, and children curious about different ways to communicate. Its themes are familiar and comforting, with no significant content warnings beyond the small emotional vocabulary explored in the feelings title.

Genres

Feelings/Wellbeing Non-fiction

About the author

Rose Ayling-Ellis is a talented British actress best known for her role as Frankie in EastEnders. She loves telling stories and inspiring others through her work. Rose is also passionate about dance, and wowed audiences when she won Strictly Come Dancing. She enjoys showing that you can achieve your dreams with determination and creativity.

All the books in The Rose Signs series

Rose Signs How Do You Feel?

by Rose Ayling-Ellis

Baby Rose and Casper unlock secret feelings with surprising silent signs

Rose Signs Good Night!

by Rose Ayling-Ellis

Can Baby Rose and Casper’s bedtime routine reveal a whole new way to communicate?

Rose Signs Good Morning!

by Rose Ayling-Ellis

Baby Rose and Casper discover that ordinary mornings can speak volumes with BSL signs.

Rose Signs Please and Thank You

by Rose Ayling-Ellis

Baby Rose and Casper discover that tiny hand movements can unlock big changes in everyday manners.

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