Suggested Further Reading
Summary: All of the books listed here are available on loan from the NCBI library service, or alternatively, purchase a copy from Amazon.
When It's Hard to See
An excellent and simple introduction to people who have different kinds of vision impairment with full colour pictures and diagrams. They talk about their experiences and you can find out about their families and homes, schools and work, and their likes and dislikes.
Author: Condon, J.
Publisher: Franklin Watts
Publication Date: 2002
ED367: Clear Print (Paperback) 34 Pages
ISBN: 0749645326
Take a Good Look
Mary cannot see very well, but she is fed up with not being allowed to go anywhere by herself. She sets off to the shop alone, but she stumbles into a nightmare when a robbery goes wrong and she is kidnapped and held hostage. This is a heartwarming tale about a determined little girl who is shortsighted and wants to do things for herself until it all goes wrong!
Author: Wilson, J.
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication Date: 2001
ED325: Clear Print (Paperback) 96 Pages
ISBN: 0141309423
Suitable for children aged 7–11 years
Listen for the Bus
David is a young blind and partially deaf boy about to start primary school. Patricia McMahon describes his classroom experiences as well as life after school with his caring parents. David’s blindness is never treated as a disability; rather, readers learn the accommodations made in school to include David in classroom activities. Through the book’s direct text and abundant photos, readers are alerted to the many things David can do while they are sensitised to his inability to see and difficulty in hearing.
Author: McMahon, P.
Publisher: Boyds Mill Press
Publication Date: 1995
ED277: Clear Print (Hardback) 48 Pages
ISBN: 1563973685
Suitable for children aged 4–8 years
Private and Confidential
When Laura's Australian pen friend goes blind she decides to learn Braille so that she can send him a get-well-soon card. They are soon corresponding in Braille, making their letters private and confidential. This book shows children that disability should not be a barrier to friendship.
Author: Ripley, M.
Publisher: Frances Lincoln
Publication Date: 2003
ED404: Clear Print (Hardback) 32 Pages
ISBN: 0711220972
My Friend is Blind
'My Friend ...' is a series of factual books for children which focus on promoting a positive attitude towards disability through understanding and awareness. This title recounts the story of two friends, Hannah and Sharon. Hannah is blind and we find out from Sharon about Hannah's everyday life and how she lives with her sight problems at home, at school and out and about.
Author: Edwards, N.
Publisher: Belitha Press
Publication Date: 2004
ED453: Clear Print (Hardback) 40 Pages
ISBN: 1844580989
Suitable for children aged 6–11 years
Going on a School Trip: Meet Georgia Who is Blind
The real-life story of Georgia, who cannot see very well, and her friend Kamilla as they have fun picking strawberries on their school trip. Part of the 'Friends' series of books.
Author: Church, D.
Publisher: Franklin Watts
Publication Date: 2003
ED452: Clear Print (Booklet) 28 Pages
ISBN: 074965586
Suitable for children aged 6–11 years
