You know you want your child to grow up with a love of books. You want your child to be a good reader who really cherishes the books and reads often. If your child is going to be a braille reader, you may be thinking that this is a real roadblock, that your child won’t have the same access to books as her sighted peers will. That is absolutely false.
There are actually a number of different sources of braille books available and they are just waiting to be discovered by your young reader. Surprisingly, these books are a lot easier to find than you might think. These books are so helpful both to blind youngsters and their sighted peers. These are 5 of the best available braille books out there.
1) Black Book Of Colors
This unconventional children’s book allows blind readers to experience the richness of color without sight, but rather through the touch of raised lines and the vivid descriptions of colors.
This book teaches children about koala bears, zebras, elephants, lions, and more. Not only does it combine large print and braille, but the animal pictures are also tactile.
3) Fun Foods With Bess And Friends
This is an innovative children’s book containing large print, braille, and scratch-and-sniff graphics for the ultimate multi-sensory experience. Fun Foods With Bess And Friends introduces children to ten popular foods, ranging from pizza to peaches.
4) Harry Potter
No list of best children’s books is ever complete without the inclusion of the Harry Potter series. This captivating series, authored by J.K. Rowling, details the life of a young wizard. While Harry Potter has been enjoyed by readers of all ages, it is written at a vocabulary level most appropriate for children ages 9-12.
5) The Very Hungry Caterpillar: Touch & Feel Picture Book
An inclusive take on a storybook classic, The Very Hungry Caterpillar was creatively designed using 34 different textured materials. This book tells the story of metamorphoses in a manner that is sweet and easy for young children to understand.
Sources: Everyday Sight.