A Picture Book of Louis Braille
By: David A. Adler
Illustrated By: John Wallner, Alexandra Wallner
Stock No: WW3444571
A Picture Book of Louis Braille - By: David A. Adler Illustrated By: John Wallner, Alexandra Wallner

A Picture Book of Louis Braille

By: David A. Adler
Illustrated By: John Wallner, Alexandra Wallner
Holiday House / 2019 / Paperback
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A Picture Book of Louis Braille by David A. Adler, and illustrator, John Wallner, and Alexandra Wallner, tells the story of Louis Braille, a young Frenchman that loses his sight in a tragic accident. Louis has always sought every opportunity to learn, and when he was a teenager, he began experimenting with a new form of writing using raised dots that provided people with visual difficulties all around the world. Backmatter includes a timeline, author's note, and a pages of letters and numbers printed in braille. Paperback, 32 pages. Recommended for ages 7 to 12 years old.

Product Information

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Title: A Picture Book of Louis Braille
By: David A. Adler
Illustrated By: John Wallner, Alexandra Wallner
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 32
Vendor: Holiday House
Publication Date: 2019
Weight: 5 ounces
ISBN: 0823444570
ISBN-13: 9780823444571
Ages: 7-12
Stock No: WW3444571

Publisher's Description

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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.

Author Bio

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David A. Adler is the author of many popular books for children, including biographies, math books, and Judaica. His strong interest in history and biography led to his bestselling Picture Book Biography series. He lives in New York State with his wife and family.

John Wallner has illustrated dozens of books for children, including David A. Adler's Honest Abe Lincoln: Easy-to-Read Stories about Abraham Lincoln, a Bank Street Best Book of the Year. Alexandra Wallner has written and illustrated many biographies for children about remarkable people, including Lucy Maud Montgomery, Grandma Moses, Abigail Adams, and Beatrix Potter. She and her husband live in Mexico and often collaborate on their books.

Alexandra Wallner has written and illustrated many biographies for children about remarkable people, including Lucy Maud Montgomery, Grandma Moses, Abigail Adams, and Beatrix Potter. She and her husband live in Mexico and often collaborate on their books.

Editorial Reviews

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"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

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