A Picture Book of Louis Braille (Picture Book Biography) (Paperback)

~ (Author), John C. Wallner (Illustrator), Alexandra Wallner (Illustrator)

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 1-3?An appealing introduction to the Frenchman who invented the raised-dot alphabet/code now used around the world by blind and visually impaired readers. The text is simple yet informative, tracing Braille's life from the childhood accident that caused him to lose his sight through his career at the National Institute for Blind Children in Paris. Adler sprinkles in interesting facts about early 19th-century France that help readers better grasp Braille's world. The development of the alphabet/code is a major component of the book and is explained in an understandable manner. Primitive alphabet systems for the blind are discussed along with Braille's determination to replace them with his less cumbersome one. Readers can feel the alphabet and numbers from 1-10 at the back of the book. Softly colored illustrations in line and watercolor add visual clues for younger children. An excellent resource.?Maura Bresnahan, Topsfield Town Library, MA
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

From Booklist

Gr. 2^-4. Part of Adler's Picture Book Biography series, this tells the story of Louis Braille in a straightforward style and with many line-and-watercolor illustrations. A final page includes the braille raised-dot signs of the alphabet and numerals. Russell Freedman's fine biography Out of Darkness: The Story of Louis Braille is the first choice for reading aloud and for middle-grade readers, but Adler's account will arouse the interest of younger children and make them want to find out more. Hazel Rochman --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Paperback: 30 pages
• Publisher: Holiday House (September 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0823414132
• ISBN-13: 978-0823414130
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 8 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #477,996 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars provides a respectable understanding for visual impairment, May 14, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: A Picture Book of Louis Braille (Picture Book Biography) (Hardcover)

This illustrated children's book gives children an idea of how Braille was first invented. A story of Louis Braille is told, and it shows his triumphs. The book itself doesn't use braille, but a sample alphabet is given in the back to show children who have no experience with it what it's like. For educators, this book would be an asset to the elementary classroom because young children need to be informed and aware of blindness as an exceptionality.

3.0 out of 5 stars Includes a "braille" page, March 24, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: A Picture Book of Louis Braille (Picture Book Biography) (Hardcover)

3/24/04 author David A Adler biography of Louis Braille is written and illustrated in a way that it will appeal more to children around 6 or 7 ,due to the illustrations(the illustrations are very warm and very colorful and a little less reflective of realism).. The book also concludes with "an important dates" page as well as a full "braille page" with embossed dots.