Emma Memma: How are you? by Emma Watkins

Former yellow Wiggles, Emma Watkins has now produced three books about Emma Memma, highlighting all forms of communication, particularly dance, Auslan, movement, mime, gesture, crafts and listening. In this book, the words hello, and how are you are repeated over and over, showing the forms of sign language used to say them. A short clip to accompany the book can be viewed here and will have kids singing and signing to the catchy tune. As they read through the book, they will also learn the signs for great, good and goodbye as they meet and greet a range of animals while they walk.

Emma is instantly recognisable with her big hair, flowers and sparkling dress, while her partner repeats the signed words to her. Kids will love the colour, movement and signs, trying it all out for themselves.

Completing a master’s in Media Arts and Communication at the University of Technology Sydney, Emma’s deep interest in Auslan and signing, led her to further study resulting in a PHD from Macquarie University in the artistic interpretations of signing.

Her expertise has led her to promote Auslan and signing, and raise awareness of the Deaf community.

Three books are available now, while two others will be available later in the year.

Hello, Emma Memma (February, 2023), Enna Memma’s sticker activity book (June, 2023) and Emma Memma: how are you (June, 2023) and watch out for Emma Memma’s alphabet day (October, 2023) Emma Emma’s craft book (October, 2023).

And have your kids practise their Auslan.

Themes: Deafness, Auslan, Sign language, Dance, Singing, Humour.

Fran Knight