Katie Meets Carl

Book Features:
• Ages 4-8, Grades PreK-2, Guided Reading Level E, Lexile
• 24 pages, 8 inches x 8 inches
• Simple, easy-to-read pages with full-color illustrations
• Includes words to know and comprehension questions
• Reading/teaching tips included

Fun With Katie: In Katie Meets Carl, preschoolers—second graders use their hands to learn American Sign Language alongside Katie to talk to the new boy in her class!

Celebrating Uniqueness: Katie has Down syndrome; Carl, the new boy in her class, is Deaf. Follow along as Katie uses sign language (and learns new ASL signs!) to talk to Carl and build a new friendship!

Build Reading Skills: This engaging 24-page children’s book will help your child improve comprehension and build confidence with guided reading tips and comprehension questions.

Leveled Books: Part of the Katie Can series, the early reading level text and full-color illustrations make this children’s book an engaging story that teaches kids about diversity, inclusivity, and making new friends.

Why Rourke Educational Media: Since 1980, Rourke Publishing Company has specialized in publishing engaging and diverse non-fiction and fiction books for children in a wide range of subjects that support reading success on a level that has no limits.

Katie has Down syndrome. Carl, the new boy in her class, is Deaf. Katie knows some sign language but learns more so she can talk to Carl. In Katie Can: Katie Meets Carl, you'll follow along with Katie as she learns how to talk to Carl by using her hands.

Katie has Down syndrome. Carl, the new boy in her class, is Deaf. Katie learns how to talk to Carl by using her hands.