Anna Anisimova

The world is a vivid place, even for those who are disabled. The Invisible Elephant is the perfectly ordinary story of a young blind girl. Author Anna Anisimova depicts how touch and sound are critical to functioning without sight.

Illustrator Yulia Sidneva bridges the gap between the experienced world and the imagined world so that readers understand the creativity of the young blind girl. The use of negative space, limited color pallet, and literature encourages readers to experience ambition, curiosity, and creativity.… (more)

This book is a collection of very short stories, less than a page long, when put together makes a longer story about a young girl and her everyday adventures. She doesn't state that she is blind, but as you read through the stories it is easy to deduce she is blind or low-vision. The illustrations accompany the stories well and add charm to the book.

I have a soft spot for books about disabilities that are not sad or inspiration porn. This one gently focuses on the girls experiences and doesn't make herself feel sad, more just how she experiences life. I also like books that are translated since they are harder to find, so a double bonus with this book. I look forward to seeing more books from this imprint bringing books about disabled people and translated.… (more)