A Picture Book of Louis Braille

A Picture Book of Louis Braille

Written by David A. Adler
Illustrated by John & Alexandra Wallner

Grade:: 1-3
ISBN-13:: 978-0823444571
Publisher:: Holiday House (2019)

Though blinded at age three, Louis never stopped wanting to learn about the world around him. He longed to read books, but there was no way for a blind child to read at this time. When he was taught sonography – the system of writing dots and dashes for sounds - he realized its potential for the blind, and worked tirelessly to perfect a system of raised letters that would be easy to read and write. This is a beautifully illustrated telling of a great, persevering man's story that you children will love.

Associated Virtues

Perseverance

Lives of Virtue

Louis BrailleAfter losing his sight as a toddler, Louis Braille longed for what others could do, especially reading. He did not let his disability hold him back. Instead, he persevered to find a sollution and invented a tactile writing system that has allowed the visually imparied to read and gain knowledge for two centuries.