[blindkid] question about books

Carly B barnesraiser at gmail.com
Tue Oct 18 03:30:30 UTC 2011


I wanted to make a suggestion on their website, but I couldn't find anywhere
to do that, so if any one here knows someone there: there is another binding
option that is similiar to the comb binding: it's a plastic spiral binding.
I wonder if they would consider acquiring a machine that could create that.
The spiral binding can take a lot of abuse, and can be folded back. Years
ago I used to create training materials and we used that binding because
unlike metal spiral, it doesn't bend or pull out, it's very durable and
relatively inexpensive. Because, the reality is, kids can be hard on books,
and it's likely that they are going to get bent all different ways. A
durable binding would add so much value and life to their books. I hope they
would consider it.

Thanks again for everything!

:) Carolynn

On Mon, Oct 17, 2011 at 8:35 PM, Brandy W <branlw at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> Seedlings will happily help with any problems. I don't have this problem,
> but remember they aren't meant to be folded back but rather left out flat.
> Happy reading!
>
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>  Thanks, Brandy, and everyone for your suggestions! I'm ordering some books
>> from our state Braille library, and the Brailler at the State Academy is
>> going to emboss some books for us as well.
>>
>> I dont' know about the rest of you, but the books I've gotten from
>> Seedlings
>> just fall out of the comb binding. I'll check into the other publishers
>> mentioned, though.
>>
>> Thanks again! My son is determined to win this year's Braille Readers are
>> Leaders for his age category! ;)
>>
>> :) Carolynn
>>
>> On Mon, Oct 17, 2011 at 8:19 AM, Brandy W <branlw at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>>
>>  Hi, Here are some books that may interest your son: Henry and mudge, (
>>> beginning chapter books about the adventures of a boy and his dog.) any
>>> Arthur books including the Arthur chapter books, Ramona or henry books,
>>> Magic tree House, Fluffy, (on the easier side, but if Clifford is up his
>>> interest he will probably be able to read them easily.) Nate the Great
>>> books, Flat Stanley, and I'll try to think of others for you. I can think
>>> of
>>> a ton for girls, but am drawing a blank on this level. If I think of more
>>> I'll write in again.
>>>
>>> Do you get books from the American action fund, www.seedlings.org,
>>> National Braille press, or
>>> Temple Beth El Braille Bindery Volunteers? These are free or low cost
>>> books
>>> in Braille. You can also sign up to get books on loan from the state
>>> libraries, or by download from Bard.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Good luck on your reading adventures!
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Bran
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> "When we treat children's play as seriously as it deserves, we are
>>> helping
>>> them feel the joy that's to be found in the creative spirit. It's the
>>> things
>>> we play with and the people who help us play that make a great difference
>>> in
>>> our lives."
>>> - Fred Rogers
>>>
>>> Brandy Wojcik
>>> Discovery Toys Educational Consultant and Team Leader
>>> www.playtoachieve.com
>>> (512) 689-5045
>>>
>>> Looking for team members nation wide!
>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Carly B" <barnesraiser at gmail.com>
>>> To: "NFBnet Blind Kid Mailing List,(for parents of blind children)" <
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>>> Sent: Sunday, October 16, 2011 5:34 PM
>>> Subject: [blindkid] question about books
>>>
>>>
>>>  Hi! I just enrolled my 9yo third grade son into the Braille Readers are
>>>
>>>> Leaders NFB contest. We are preparing to have a strong start! :) This
>>>> will
>>>> be our first time. Does anyone have any book recommendations for him? He
>>>> loves Curious George, Clifford the Big Red Dog, and others, but I'd like
>>>> to
>>>> challenge him a bit more. He loves anything related to technology. Does
>>>> anyone know of a book, or better yet, a book series that a boy his age
>>>> might
>>>> enjoy? I've got two older sons as well, but their reading preferences
>>>> were
>>>> different enough that knowing what was out there for one of them didn't
>>>> necessarily translate to anything of interest for the other.
>>>>
>>>> Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
>>>>
>>>> Thanks in advance,
>>>>
>>>> :) Carolynn aka "Brian's mom"
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