Parents' Primer: Disabilities
VISION IMPAIRMENT - BLINDNESS
Note: All call numbers are for the Allen County Public Library,
Fort Wayne, Indiana
| AUTHOR |
TITLE |
DATE |
CALL # |
| Alexander, Sally Hobart |
Do You Remember the Color Blue?: And other Questions Kids Ask about
Blindness
Children ask questions of an author who lost her vision at the age
of twenty-four, including "How did you become blind?", "How can you read?" and
"Was it hard to be a parent when you couldn't see your kids?"
|
2000 |
j305.908 ALEXA |
| Carrick, Carol |
Melanie
When her grandfather goes in search of one who can heal her of her
blindness and fails to return, Melanie follows and rescues him from a
hideous troll.
|
1996 |
jE |
| Coates, Jan |
Rainbows in the Dark
Abby meets a guide dog and makes a new friend.
|
2005 |
jE COATE |
| Edwards, Nicola |
My Friend Is Blind
Do you have a friend who is blind? If so, you'll want to know more about blindness, how it affects your friend, and what support you can give.
|
2005 |
J617.7 EDWAR |
| Kroll, Virginia |
Naomi Knows It's Springtime
It's springtime. Naomi knows the season by hearing
its familiar sounds and savoring its tastes and smells. Although
Naomi is blind, she creates a rainbow in her mind, allowing
her to sense the breathtaking, sunbursting feeling of spring.
|
1993 |
jE |
| Landau, Elaine |
Blindness
Part of the series Understanding Illness, this book
explores what it's like to be blind, causes of blindness, ways to prevent
blindness, and separating fact from fiction. |
1994 |
j617.7 |
| Lang, Glenna |
Looking Out for Sarah
Describes a day in the life
of a seeing eye dog, from going with his owner to the grocery
store and post office, to visiting a class of school children,
and playing ball. Also describes their three-hundred mile walk
from Boston and New York. |
2001 |
jE |
| Mathis, Sharon Bell |
Ray Charles
"...readers learn the rags-to-riches story of
Charles' life-from age seven, when he loses his sight completely,
to age 40, when he performs to dazzled audiences world-wide..."-inside
front cover. |
2001 |
jB C3802MA |
| Moon, Nicola |
Lucy's Pictures
A young girl creates a special
picture that her blind grandfather can "see" with his hands. |
1995 |
jE |
| O'Neill, Linda |
Being Blind
Explains what it is like to be blind
and how blind people can use Braille, guide dogs, canes, and
other aids to live independent lives. |
2001 |
j362.41 |
| Schaefer |
Some Kids Are Blind
Colorful photos show children with disabilities interacting with others in positive ways. Up-to-date, sensitive presentations give basic overviews for children who have or know children with disabilities. |
2008 |
J362.4 SCHAE |
| Schulman, Arlene |
T.J.'s Story: A Book About a Boy Who Is Blind
A nine-year-old boy who has been blind from birth describes various aspects of his life, including his reading in Braille, his use of a cane, and the games he plays with his friends. |
1998 |
j362.41 |
If you need help finding these or other Library materials, please
check with anyone in Children's Services. We look forward to seeing
you at the Library!
This list was created by Children's Services Librarians and is maintained by Karol Caparaso.
Comments about this list can be sent to Karol Caparaso at kcaparaso@acpl.info.
General comments and suggestions can be sent to Becky White at bwhite@acpl.info,
or to Mary R. Voors, Manager, Children's Services at mvoors@acpl.info.
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