My Name Starts With K

This is the fifth book in a charmingly original series that capitalizes on the inherent interest children have in their names. Colorful, original illustrations and photographs of other words beginning with the same letter encourage reading and challenge children to count, find objects, and expand their vocabulary. The first page of My Name Starts with K shows young readers how to make a K using sign language and introduces them to the entire American Sign Language alphabet. The book features illustrations and photos of all sorts of words that begin with K and the young reader will quickly become aware of the importance of the first letter of his or her name. Word recognition and identification of numerous K words will help beginning readers start the decoding process. The whimsical, original art by Arlie Anderson provides a pleasing warmth and texture that sets this book apart from other children's books.

Larry Hayes is the father of seven and grandfather of 5 children, who has always loved to read to his children. This gave him the inspiration to some day write a book for each of them. The concept to focus on the first letter of their names was born in 1998, after the birth of his twins, Nathanael and Gabriel. Since then, Larry has authored and published four books in the series which will cover the entire alphabet when the project is completed.