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Electronic braille (Uncontracted), Braille (Uncontracted)
Friendship stories, General fiction
Human-transcribed braille
Every summer morning, Ellie and her Nonna go to the beach. They swim and build sandcastles, and while Nonna reads,…
Ellie watches the other children play. One day Ellie builds up the courage to approach an older girl playing on her own in a beached rowboat. Piper has a gift, an imagination so great that she whisks Ellie off on grand adventures, going high in the air, deep below the ocean and everywhere in between in their little blue boat, their magic boat. When Piper has to leave, Ellie discovers she has her own vivid imagination.
Printbraille
Friendship stories, General fiction
Human-transcribed braille
Every summer morning, Ellie and her Nonna go to the beach. They swim and build sandcastles, and while Nonna reads,…
Ellie watches the other children play. One day Ellie builds up the courage to approach an older girl playing on her own in a beached rowboat. Piper has a gift, an imagination so great that she whisks Ellie off on grand adventures, going high in the air, deep below the ocean and everywhere in between in their little blue boat, their magic boat. When Piper has to leave, Ellie discovers she has her own vivid imagination.Available copies:
4
Printbraille
Animal stories, General fiction
Human-transcribed braille
Gorgeous cut-paper art illuminates this sweet, heartfelt picture book about how special being little can be. For fans of Finding…
Wild and Little Fox in the Forest.A little girl is always missing out on the wonderful things her family gets to see and do, just because she is the youngest and smallest. She misses seeing shooting stars because she goes to bed too early; she can't pick the first apple of autumn because she's too short; and, this morning, everyone else got to see a deer . . . except her. She goes into her backyard in search of the deer, a sugar cube tucked in her pocket. She sees a flick of brown in the orchard -- is that the deer? No, it's just the neighbor's friendly dog (Shhhhh, Nala!). Is that it by the pond? No, that's just a bird, playing in the water. Just when she's about to give up, she spots a fawn, beautiful, quiet and small . . . just like her. The Secret Fawn beautifully captures the power of nature to inspire children and shows how connecting with animals can help kids who feel left out or overlooked.Available copies:
3
DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip)
General fiction, Friendship stories
Human-narrated audio
Every summer morning, Ellie and her Nonna go to the beach. They swim and build sandcastles, and while Nonna reads,…
Ellie watches the other children play. One day Ellie builds up the courage to approach an older girl playing on her own in a beached rowboat. Piper has a gift, an imagination so great that she whisks Ellie off on grand adventures, going high in the air, deep below the ocean and everywhere in between in their little blue boat, their magic boat. When Piper has to leave, Ellie discovers she has her own vivid imagination
DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip)
Music biography, Music, General non-fiction
Human-narrated audio
A gorgeous and empowering picture book biography about Evelyn Glennie, a deaf woman, who became the first full-time solo percussionist…
in the world. "No. You can't," people said. But Evelyn knew she could. She had found her own way to listen. From the moment Evelyn Glennie heard her first note, music held her heart. She played the piano by ear at age eight, and the clarinet by age ten. But soon, the nerves in her ears began to deteriorate, and Evelyn was told that, as a deaf girl, she could never be a musician. What sounds Evelyn couldn’t hear with her ears, though, she could feel resonate through her body as if she, herself, were a drum. And the music she created was extraordinary. Evelyn Glennie had learned how to listen in a new way. And soon, the world was listening too. "Radiant." — Publishers Weekly "Perfect for elementary school readers . . . Excellent." — SLJ “An intriguing, loving biography.” — Kirkus “Lyrical . . . Expressive . . . Vibrant.” — Booklist
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Music, Music biography, General non-fiction
Human-transcribed braille
A gorgeous and empowering picture book biography about Evelyn Glennie, a deaf woman, who became the first full-time solo percussionist…
in the world."No. You can't," people said. But Evelyn knew she could. She had found her own way to listen. From the moment Evelyn Glennie heard her first note, music held her heart. She played the piano by ear at age eight, and the clarinet by age ten. But soon, the nerves in her ears began to deteriorate, and Evelyn was told that, as a deaf girl, she could never be a musician. What sounds Evelyn couldn’thear with her ears, though, she could feel resonate through her body as if she, herself, were a drum. And the music she created was extraordinary. Evelyn Glennie had learned how to listen in a new way. And soon, the world was listening too."Radiant." —Publishers Weekly"Perfect for elementary school readers . . . Excellent." —SLJ"Beautiful." —A Mighty Girl “Lyrical . . . Expressive . . . Vibrant.” —Booklist“An intriguing, loving biography.” —Kirkus"Engaging [and] vibrant." —The Horn Book"Fantastic." —Book RiotAvailable copies:
1
Braille (Contracted), Electronic braille (Contracted)
General fiction
Human-transcribed braille
A series of events, some seemingly insignificant, lead to a young girl attending a life-changing concert. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 2019
Braille (Contracted), Electronic braille (Contracted)
Animal stories, Family stories, General fiction, Adventure stories, Disabilities fiction
Human-transcribed braille
Twelve-year-old Iris and her grandmother, who are both deaf, drive from Texas to Alaska armed with Iris's plan to help…
Blue 55, a whale unable to communicate with other whales. For grades 4-7. 2019
DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip)
History, Music, Social issues, Biography, Travel and geography, Music biography, Criticism
Human-narrated audio
When a children's orchestra in Cateura, Paraguay, grows to have more students than instruments, music teacher Favio Chávez works with…
a brilliant local carpenter to create instruments out of garbage from the local landfill. For grades K-3
DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip)
Friendship stories, General fiction
Human-narrated audio
With all the endless, creative fun a child can have with a rock, the best thing one can do with…
one is to share it with a friend. Includes facts about rocks and rock collecting. For preschool to grade 2
DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip)
Friendship stories, Adventure stories, Animal stories
Human-narrated audio
From the award-winning author of The Every comes an endearing story of a dog who unwittingly becomes a hero to…
a park full of animals. Johannes, a free dog, lives in an urban park by the sea. His job is to be the Eyes—to see everything that happens within the park and report back to the park&’s elders, three ancient Bison. His friends—a seagull, a raccoon, a squirrel, and a pelican—work with him as the Assistant Eyes, observing the humans and other animals who share the park and making sure the Equilibrium is in balance. But changes are afoot. More humans, including Trouble Travelers, arrive in the park. A new building, containing mysterious and hypnotic rectangles, goes up. And then there are the goats—an actual boatload of goats—who appear, along with a shocking revelation that changes Johannes&’s view of the world. A story about friendship, beauty, liberation, and running very, very fast, The Eyes & the Impossible will make listeners of all ages see the world around them in a wholly new way
Electronic braille (Uncontracted), Braille (Uncontracted)
Canadian non-fiction
Human-transcribed braille
" Il y a les parents, bavards impénitents. Il y a une sœur férue d'Antiquité grecque et romaine. Et il…
y a un petit garçon qui n'arrive pas à trouver sa place dans sa famille, à placer le moindre mot lors des repas, qui se sent à l'étroit quand il joue dans leur petit appartement, au-dessus du voisin irascible. Mais il fabule bientôt une escapade, et très vite elle devient réalité. Il découvre le deuxième étage de l'océan et l'escalier invisible pour s'y rendre. Sauf que ne l'attendent pas là que des merveilles : un monstre à dix ou douze têtes monte la garde. "
Braille (Contracted), Electronic braille (Contracted)
General fictionCanadian non-fiction
Human-transcribed braille
" Il y a les parents, bavards impénitents. Il y a une sœur férue d'Antiquité grecque et romaine. Et il…
y a un petit garçon qui n'arrive pas à trouver sa place dans sa famille, à placer le moindre mot lors des repas, qui se sent à l'étroit quand il joue dans leur petit appartement, au-dessus du voisin irascible. Mais il fabule bientôt une escapade, et très vite elle devient réalité. Il découvre le deuxième étage de l'océan et l'escalier invisible pour s'y rendre. Sauf que ne l'attendent pas là que des merveilles : un monstre à dix ou douze têtes monte la garde. "
DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip)
Humourous fiction, Friendship stories
Human-narrated audio
"When a tiny wave grows bigger and bigger, what's a fish to do?" -- Provided by publisher
DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip)
Animal stories
Human-narrated audio
Pete the Cat helps the Wright brothers build their first flying machine in this historical fiction Level 1 I Can…
Read from New York Times bestselling creators Kimberly and James Dean. When Pete the Cat learns that the Wright brothers' flying machine can't fly without the wind, he has an idea. What if it didn't need wind to fly? Together, the cats invent the perfect solution. Pete may even get the chance to fly! This early reader includes an author's note about the real life Wright brothers and the true story of the first flight. Find out in this Level 1 I Can Read book from the creators of Pete the Cat, Kimberly and James Dean. Pete the Cat and the Wright Brothers is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own
Braille (Contracted), Electronic braille (Contracted)
Adventure stories, Fantasy
Human-transcribed braille
"A high-seas adventure set in a Thai-inspired fantasy world. This is the story of a young woman's struggle to unburden…
herself of the past and chart her own destiny in a world of secrets. As assistant to Mangkon's most celebrated mapmaker, twelve-year-old Sai plays the part of a well-bred young lady with a glittering future. In reality, her father is a conman, and in a kingdom where the status of one's ancestors dictates their social position, the truth could ruin her. Sai seizes the chance to join an expedition to chart the southern seas, but she isn't the only one aboard with secrets. When Sai learns that the ship might be heading for the fabled Sunderlands--a land of dragons, dangers, and riches beyond imagining--she must weigh the cost of her dreams. Vivid, suspenseful, and thought-provoking, this tale of identity and integrity is as intricate as the maps of old." -- Provided by publisher
Printbraille
Canadian fiction, Multi-cultural fiction, Sports fiction, Alphabet, number and picture books, Award winning fiction
Human-transcribed braille
"Let's go! Experience the magic of skating on wild ice. Two children wake up to hear the lake singing, then…
the wind begins wailing ... or is it a wolf? They bundle up and venture out into the cold, carrying their skates. On the snow-covered shore, they spot tracks made by fox, deer, hare, mink, otter ... and the wolf! In the bay, the ice is thick and smooth. They lace up their skates, step onto the ice, stroking and gliding, and the great lake sings again. In her signature poetic style, Jean E. Pendziwol describes the exhilarating experience of skating on the wild ice of Lake Superior, including the haunting singing that occurs as the ice expands and contracts. Accompanied by Todd Stewart's breathtaking illustrations, this book will make us all long to skate wild!"Available copies:
2
Braille (Contracted), Electronic braille (Contracted), DAISY Audio (Direct to Player), DAISY Audio (Zip), DAISY text (Direct to player), DAISY text (Zip), Word (Zip), ePub (Zip)
Family stories, General fiction
Synthetic audio, Automated braille
The recipient of six starred reviews and the APALA Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature!Named a Best Book of 2018 by…
the Wall Street Journal, NPR, Smithsonian, Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal, Booklist, the Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, BookRiot, the New York Public Library, the Chicago Public Library-and many more!When a young boy visits his grandfather, their lack of a common language leads to confusion, frustration, and silence. But as they sit down to draw together, something magical happens-with a shared love of art and storytelling, the two form a bond that goes beyond words.With spare, direct text by Minh Lê and luminous illustrations by Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat, this stirring picturebook about reaching across barriers will be cherished for years to come.A Junior Library Guild selection!
Braille (Contracted), Electronic braille (Contracted), DAISY Audio (Direct to Player), DAISY Audio (Zip), DAISY text (Direct to player), DAISY text (Zip), Word (Zip), ePub (Zip)
Music biography, Music, Travel and geography
Synthetic audio, Automated braille
An exuberantly illustrated true story about innovation, community, and the power of music.In Cateura, Paraguay, a town built on a…
landfill, music teacher Favio Chavez longed to help the families living and working amid the hills of trash. How could he help them find hope for the future? Favio started giving music lessons to Cateura&’s children, but soon he encountered a serious problem. He had more students than instruments!But Favio had a strange and wonderful idea: what if this recyclers&’ town had its own recycled orchestra? Favio and Colá, a brilliant local carpenter, began to experiment with transforming garbage into wonder. Old glue canisters became violins; paint cans became violas; drainpipes became flutes and saxophones. With repurposed instruments in their hands, the children of Cateura could fill their community—and the world—with the sounds of a better tomorrow.Based on an incredible true story, Building an Orchestra of Hope offers an unforgettable picture of human dignity reclaimed from unexpected sources. Carmen Oliver&’s inviting words and Luisa Uribe&’s dynamic illustrations create a stirring tribute to creativity, resilience, and the transformative nature of hope.
Braille (Contracted), Electronic braille (Contracted), DAISY Audio (Direct to Player), DAISY Audio (Zip), DAISY text (Direct to player), DAISY text (Zip), Word (Zip), ePub (Zip)
Animal stories
Synthetic audio, Automated braille
Gorgeous cut-paper art illuminates this sweet, heartfelt picture book about how special being little can be. For fans of Finding…
Wild and Little Fox in the Forest.A little girl is always missing out on the wonderful things her family gets to see and do, just because she is the youngest and smallest. She misses seeing shooting stars because she goes to bed too early; she can't pick the first apple of autumn because she's too short; and, this morning, everyone else got to see a deer . . . except her. She goes into her backyard in search of the deer, a sugar cube tucked in her pocket. She sees a flick of brown in the orchard -- is that the deer? No, it's just the neighbor's friendly dog (Shhhhh, Nala!). Is that it by the pond? No, that's just a bird, playing in the water. Just when she's about to give up, she spots a fawn, beautiful, quiet and small . . . just like her. The Secret Fawn beautifully captures the power of nature to inspire children and shows how connecting with animals can help kids who feel left out or overlooked.