susan wright: In 2016, USA changed the way we write braille and this book is 99% still accurate. The alphabet and the numbers stayed the same. The new code is called Unified English Braille (UEB). Page 20 of the book explains the old way of capitalizing three of more words in a row. Everything else is correct. I LOVE this book and I've bought and given away over four copies. It's fun, colorful and it does a great job of explaining the basics of braille.
United States on Aug 15, 2022
Rose: A very clear book, but very small and very basic.
United Kingdom on Jul 09, 2022
Tami reupert: Please read what I wrote about the cards these all come together the books the cards I said everything in it and it's just hard to learn Braille when your fingertips don't want to work because their arthritis and it's hard to teach somebody Braille also
United States on Nov 28, 2021
Jennifer G: I am learning Braille in order to help my grandson with schoolwork. This book breaks down Braille In easy segments. The puzzles and exercises are fun. What a great way to learn
United States on Oct 07, 2021
Janice: good for beginners, lots of activities.
would be nice if it provided actual braille words in the book, and recommendations on where we can learn more
United Kingdom on May 18, 2016
Syracuse: I know this book says Braille for the Sighted.
However, I thought that one would be reading the visible letters as one felt the dots.
That would be a real learning experience of Braille.
But there are no raised dots in this book except on the back page.
So all of the "learning activities" are simply LOOKING at the dots in a pattern.
There is no actual experience of feeling the raised to experience, practice and actually learn the language.
I was extremely disappointed in this book. I don't think the description makes it clear what it really is.
If you want to learn ABOUT Braille, at a simplistic level, this book will serve your purpose.
However, if you want to actually learn to read Braille, buy a different book.
I will.
United States on Aug 21, 2013
focada: Thought this would be a bit more like a student text than a child's book. Very basic explanation of alphabet plus some exercises. It is ok as a starting point but if you really want to learn braille and not just know some information about it you would need a bigger textbook/handbook.
United Kingdom on Dec 26, 2012
Nicholas Jenkin: I have it on good authority that this book fits the bill for anyone who is new to the concept of learning braille whilst having some ability to see still. It is well laid out, easy to read and understand; the colourful nature of the book is also something to appreciate. It includes puzzles to complete with the answers displayed at the back of the book. It has the alphabet in braille embossed on the rear cover and pictures to explain the examples that are given in the text. It appears that this book introduces the reader to braille and suggests further reading.
United Kingdom on Apr 04, 2012
Francisco: The book introduces Braille at Grade 1. It has a few exercises, which do get you to learn and practise what it's teaching you. Within the two dozen or so pages it has, I learnt a lot. However, whilst it includes letters, numbers and capitals, it does not teach punctuation. For me, the most annoying thing about the book was its style: The target audience seems to be middle school pupils.
In short it is useful for Grade 1 Braille learning but it doesn't teach you everything in Grade 1 and its style could be a little off-putting to adults.
United Kingdom on Apr 12, 2007
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| Total Reviews | 15 reviews | 88 reviews | 68 reviews |
| Paperback | 32 pages | 81 pages | 32 pages |
| Grade level | 2 - 4 | ||
| ISBN-10 | 0931993954 | 3982142830 | 1951287037 |
| Item Weight | 4 ounces | 7.5 ounces | 1.6 ounces |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2/5 stars of 361 ratings | 4.6/5 stars of 2,170 ratings | 4.7/5 stars of 3,091 ratings |
| Language | English | English | English |
| Publisher | Garlic Press; Braille ed. edition | VLB | Diane Alber Art LLC |
| Reading age | 7 - 9 years | 3 - 7 years, from customers | 3 - 7 years, from customers |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0931993954 | 978-3982142838 | 978-1951287030 |
| Dimensions | 6.63 x 0.1 x 9 inches | 8.5 x 0.2 x 8.5 inches | 8.5 x 0.08 x 8.5 inches |
United States on Oct 11, 2022