Six Dots: A Story Of Young Louis Braille Read Free Books and Download eBooks
An inspiring picture-book biography of Louis Braille—a blind boy so determined to read that he invented his own alphabet. Louis Braille was just five years old when he lost his sight. He was a clever boy, determined to live like everyone else, and what he wanted more than anything was to be able to read. Even at the school for the blind in Paris, there were no books for him. And so he invented his own alphabet—a whole new system for writing that could be read by touch. A system so ingenious that it is still used by the blind community today. Award-winning writer Jen Bryant tells Braille’s inspiring story with a lively and accessible text, filled with the sounds, the smells, and the touch of Louis’s world. Boris Kulikov’s inspired paintings help readers to understand what Louis lost, and what he was determined to gain back through books. An author’s note and additional resources at the end of the book complement the simple story and offer more information for parents and teachers. Praise for Six Dots: "An inspiring look at a child inventor whose drive and intelligence changed to world—for the blind and sighted alike."—Kirkus Reviews"Even in a crowded field, Bryant’s tightly focused work, cast in the fictionalized voice of Braille himself, is particularly distinguished."—Bulletin, starred review"This picture book biography strikes a perfect balance between the seriousness of Braille’s life and the exuberance he projected out into the world." — School Library Journal, starred review
Hardcover: 40 pages
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers (September 6, 2016)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0449813371
ISBN-13: 978-0449813379
Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 0.3 x 11.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 14.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #8,460 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #4 in Books > Children's Books > Growing Up & Facts of Life > Health > Physical Disabilities #15 in Books > Children's Books > Biographies > Science & Technology #28 in Books > Children's Books > Biographies > Historical
Age Range: 4 - 8 years
Grade Level: Preschool - 3
This story captivated my 7-year-old. It did a fantastic job of sharing an important person in history in a very engaging, relatable way. My girls absolutely loved hearing about how a young person could invent something that changed the world for people with visual impairments. I highly recommend this for every school library!I received a complimentary copy of this book and am sharing my honest opinions, as always.
Having been completely ignorant to the story of Louis Braille before reading this picture book, I must say that his story is remarkable. The amount of persistence it must have taken from someone so young to defy expectations and remain determined with so little support is truly inspiring. Kulikov's illustrations are beautifully done; I especially enjoyed his take on how Braille experienced the world once his vision was lost.
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