[nabs-l] NBP's Annual Holiday Sale!

[Tony Grima]

Jump on the holidays - save time and money - with National Braille
Press's annual holiday kids' book sale!

Order 3 books from the list below, get the fourth one FREE!
Order 2 books from the list below, get the third one for half-price!

Sale expires December 31, 2009

Order soon - these books are in limited supply, and last year we sold
out very quickly!

Telephone orders are highly encouraged. 
Call and charge it: toll-free (800) 548-7323 or (617) 266-6160 ext 520. 
Or order by mail - send payment to:
NBP, 88 St. Stephen Street, Boston, MA 02115-4302

Books included in the sale:

Curious George Takes a Train, by Margret and H.A. Rey, $5.00
Curious George heads to the train station to take a trip, causes some
trouble, and still saves the day! Ages 4-8

If I Ran for President, by Catherine Stier, $6.99
In this fun, funny, and informative book, six diverse children take
turns explaining the election process as if they were running for
president.  Ages 4-8

Just So Thankful, by Mercer Mayer, $5.00 
The new rich kid in town has everything Little Critter wants. Soon
Little Critter realizes that he has something money cannot buy-a  family
who loves and adores him. Ages 4-8

Froggy Goes to Bed, by Jonathan London, $5.99
Even when Froggy goes to bed, it's a high-action adventure: nothing is
ever easy or efficient, and everything has its own set of goofy sound
effects: "flop flop flop," "splash splash splash," and "munch scrunch
munch." Ages 2-6

Seven Silly Eaters, by Mary Ann Hoberman, $7.00
A pitch-perfect book about a family of fussy eaters and the beleaguered
mom who tries to please - with an ending that is both hilarious and
satisfying. Ages 4-8

Dad, Jackie, and Me, by Myron Uhlberg, $16.95
A boy and his deaf father bond over their excitement about Robinson's
rookie season in 1947. A lovely book for dads and sons to read
together-or for anyone who loves sports! Ages 4-8

The Night Worker, by Kate Banks, $6.95
Alex's dad brings him to work to show him the bustling and magical world
of the city at night. At the heart of the story is Alex's pride in his
father's life, and his father's equal desire to share his world with his
son. A great book about a father-son relationship. Ages 4-8 

A Picture Book of Florence Nightingale, by David A. Adler, $6.95
One of our favorite authors of biographies for children, here vividly
presents the life of an unconventional, strong-minded woman who
transformed her profession and set the standards for modern nursing.
Ages 6-10

Dear Deer: A Book of Homophones, by Gene Baretta, $16.95
While any early reader or writer can get tripped up by homophones-words
that sound the same but are spelled differently and have different
meanings-they can be especially tricky for young braille users. Here,
Gene Barretta uses homophones in simple, silly sentences to clearly
demonstrate their meaning and usage. Ages 4-9

Helen Keller: The World in Her Heart, by Les Cline-Ransome, $16.99
Told from Helen's point of view, the book takes readers from her dislike
of the demanding new teacher, to her revelatory moment by the water
pump, and finally to the realization that "Teacher" loves her. Ages 4-8

The Berenstain Bears and the Truth, by Stan & Jan Berenstain, $5.00
When Brother and Sister Bear accidentally break Mama's favorite lamp,
their little lie grows bigger and bigger, until it becomes the biggest
whopper ever told in Bear Country! Ages 4-8

Weslandia, by Paul Fleischman, $6.99
Independent Wesley discovers a new plant and spends his summer creating
a new civilization around it, finding it provides food, building
material, a new counting system, even mosquito repellant! Kids young and
old will love the once-outcast Wesley and his Crusoe-style triumphs.
Ages 4-8

Where Does the Garbage Go? by Paul Showers, $5.99
Follow that garbage truck! Clearly written for young children, this book
shows how we deal with the problem of too much trash and how to be a
part of the solution. Reading this descriptive book is like taking a
class trip to the local trash and recycling center! Ages 4-9

CALDECOTT WINNERS

Fly High, Fly Low, by Don Freeman, $7.99
In this warm, Caldecott-winning classic, Sid the pigeon and lovely dove
Midge find love in San Francisco. But when Sid gets separated from
Midge, he despreately searches for his family until an old friend
reunites them. Ages 9-12

Little Red Riding Hood, by Jerry Pinkney, $16.99 
Five-time Caldecott Honor winning artist Jerry Pinkney introduces two
favorite children's characters to a new generation: the sly, scary wolf
and the sweet little girl in her famous red hood. Ages 4-8

"I CAN READ" BOOKS!

Aggie and Ben, by Lori Ries, $5.95
Three short chapters trace a day in the life of Ben and his new puppy,
Aggie. A welcome addition to any collection for emerging readers. In
both uncontracted and contracted braille. Ages 4-8

Little Bear's Visit, by Else Holmelund Minarik, $5.00
Four short chapters detail Little Bear's visit and the gentle stories
his grandparents tell him. A classic! Ages 5-9

Hi! Fly Guy, by Ted Arnold, $5.00
A boy bumps into a fly that is intelligent enough to say his name (his
name is Buzz) - and so begins a very funny friendship. In both
contracted and uncontracted braille. Ages 5-9

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Other Gift Ideas
Note: These items are NOT part of the special book offer!

Noah's Ark

Set includes: Print/braille picture book, print and braille "Fun Facts
About Noah's Ark," 12 delightful tactiles, all for $28

Stories about a great flood appear in ancient legends all over the
world. The biblical account, told in the Book of Genesis 6-9, tells of a
righteous man, Noah, who builds a large vessel to save his family and a
representation of the world's animals.

National Braille Press is pleased to bring the story, the man, and his
menagerie of animals to life in three ways: a print/ braille book by
five-time Caldecott Award-winner Jerry Pinkney that tells the story of
Noah; twelve delightful tactiles by tactile artist Ann Cunningham; as
well as a booklet called Fun Facts About Noah's Ark that tells you
things about turtles, penguins, giraffes, elephants, and dragonflies you
never knew!

This three-part set is meant to bring hours of conversation and learning
to the whole family or classroom.  Don't wait to order: Noah's Ark makes
a one-of-a-kind gift! 


And don't forget the Braille Caravan!

Join the Braille Caravan - an amazing tactile toy from Creative
Adaptations for Learning. Made in the USA, each block of the caravan
represents a braille cell fashioned in goldenrod non-toxic plastic, with
six contrasting black pegs that glide up or down to form dots 1-6. Use
your finger, stylus, or pencil to push the peg forward from the
underside of the block, just as you would with a slate and stylus. Flip
the block over and read what you wrote. Blocks connect to form a caravan
of words, numbers, or sentences - build, challenge, and hone tactile
reading, writing, and spelling skills. 

Braille Caravan includes 30 blocks in a carrying bag, an Activity Guide,
and an English Braille Symbols Chart, for only $34!

Order any of our books online at
http://www.nbp.org/ic/nbp/publications/index.html .