A Picture Book of Louis Braille
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A Picture Book of Louis Braille

by David A. Adler
Illustrator(s): John Wallner and Alexandra Wallner
Paperback | Pages: 32
Size: 9-3/4 X 8 |
ISBN: 9780823444571
Publication Date: December 10, 2019
Age: 4-8 | Guided Reading Level: M
Themes: 19th Century, Biography, Disabilities & Illness
Recommendations: A,BL,E,SLJ,TE,WC

About the Book

As a child, Louis Braille lost his sight in a tragic accident—but he was determined not to let that limit him. 

The young Frenchman sought every opportunity to learn, and by the time he was a teenager, began experimenting with a new form of writing.  Today, his system of raised dots is used by people with visual difficulties across the world. 

Backmatter includes a timeline and author's note, as well as a page of letters and numerals in braille printing.

For almost thirty years, David Adler’s Picture Book Biography series has profiled famous people who changed the world. Colorful, kid-friendly illustrations combine with Adler’s “expert mixtures of facts and personality” (Booklist) to introduce young readers to history through compelling biographies of presidents, heroes, inventors, explorers, and adventurers.


These books are ideal for first and second graders interested in history, or who need reliable sources for school book reports.
★★★THE REVIEWS ARE IN!★★★
"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. . . . Adler’s account will arouse the interest of younger children and make them want to find out more."—Booklist