Stanley Harold Collins

A much smaller book than I expected, but more than enough to convey the elements of the braille code to an interested, sighted learner. Of particular note are the puzzles and games in the back, which hint at a more didactic approach. Make no mistake, though; this is not a textbook, and anyone hoping to learn braille will need to find additional resources or outside instruction to reach a point of true competence.

My copy also came with a braille copy of the book. I expect that it will be a show more good resource for me in actually learning braille. I do not believe this book comes standard, however, so find out if it does before you buy. show less

This would be a good basic book to learn the basic signs of sign language. If your a teacher or day care provider and have a student that could be hard of hearing I recommend this book. I had already taught my eight years old daughter who is able to hear, sign language reduced the amount of frustration in trying to communicate verbally in loud places since I am partically deaf. My sister uses the book at the hospital she works at. It contains easy to understand phrases that we use everyday show more with small children. show less

I expected this to have the more popular Mother Goose poems, such as Jack and Jill, Old Mother Hubbard, or Little Miss Muffet. Instead it contained 'Thirty Days Has September' (which I did not know was considered Mother Goose), the little known 'The Crooked Sixpence', and the rather morbid 'Solomon Grundy'. One, Two, Buckle My Shoe', and 'Mother Goose' are the only other poems in the book.

What ages would I recommend it too? – Four and up.

Length? – Several day’s read.

Characters? – No.

Setting? – Real World - Fun with Braille.

Written approximately? – 1998.

Does the story leave questions in the readers mind? – Ready to read more.

Any issues the author (or a more recent publisher) should cover? Yes. Useful links to more information, including contracted Braille.

Short storyline: A fun study of Braille, through letters, numbers, capitals, and games!

Notes for the reader: show more A perfect way to begin the study of Braille for a low vision person who is a visual learner, and quickly losing their vision. A great way to practice holding the letters in the mind as they are read, much as a blind person must do. Words read one letter at time sometimes make no sense what so ever! show less