[Nfbmo] Fw: NBP-Announce: Holiday Gift Ideas from NBP

Tue Nov 10 20:55:53 UTC 2009

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Cordially,

Jim Moynihan
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From: "Tony Grima" <agrima at nbp.org>
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Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 1:03 PM
Subject: NBP-Announce: Holiday Gift Ideas from NBP


> Gift Giving Ideas from National Braille Press
>
> Books make great gifts, and NBP has selections from $5 - $45
> to make your shopping that much easier!
>
> NEW! 2010 Winnie the Pooh Calendar
> Our popular 12" x 12" wall calendar boasts large reproductions of Ernest
> Shepard's illustrations on recycled paper, along with snippets of A.A.
> Milne's signature stories about Pooh and his merry friends. The braille
> is included on clear plastic labels that go right over the print pages,
> and a sheet of 120 stickers of Pooh characters help mark special
> occasions. Order very soon - the calendar always sells out.
> Print/braille calendar, $13.99
> http://www.nbp.org/ic/nbp/2010POOH.html
>
> NEW Noah's Ark to Touch
> Two years in the making, National Braille Press is pleased to bring the
> story, the man, and his menagerie of animals to life in three ways: (1)
> a print/braille book by five-time Caldecott Award-winner Jerry Pinkney;
> (2) 12 delightful tactiles by tactile artist Ann Cunningham; and (3) 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.
> Print/braille picture book, print and braille Fun Facts About Noah's
> Ark, and 12 delightful tactiles, $28
> http://www.nbp.org/ic/nbp/NOAH.html
>
> NEW! Moveable Giraffe!
> To complement Noah's Ark, we found a PERFECT wooden giraffe that
> swivels, pivots and rotates whichever way little hands move it! Secured
> with durable, elastic bungee, this patient giraffe will hold your
> youngster's attention while promoting tactile, cognitive and motor skill
> development. Meets all toy safety codes. Dimensions: 10.5" x 7" x 1.5".
> Recommended ages: 1 and up, only $9.99
> http://www.nbp.org/ic/nbp/GIRAFFE.html
>
> "Quotable" Magnets - free shipping
> What can you buy these days for $5 that is both personal and long
> lasting? Decorative magnets-the same ones you buy at Barnes & Noble, and
> at the same price-enhanced with beautiful braille. Check out all our
> magnets here:
> http://www.nbp.org/ic/nbp/MAG-KELLER.html
>
> Braille Keychains
> These unique gold-plated coin key chains measure 1.5" in diameter. On
> one side, the words "Louis Braille 1809" appear in braille, and the
> reverse side shows a picture of hands reading braille with the words
> "Braille Open Doors" in print. Designed by Paul and Bernie Dressell, $5,
> plus shipping
> http://www.nbp.org/ic/nbp/LB-KEY.html
>
> Braille Caravan
> Join the Braille Caravan, an educational toy from Creative Adaptations
> for Learning. Each block of the caravan represents a braille cell with
> six black pegs that you can push up or down to manually form dots 1-6.
> Build words, numbers, or sentences to hone reading, writing, and
> spelling skills. Each set includes 30 blocks, a carrying bag, an
> Activity Guide, and a braille symbols chart. Give the gift of literacy,
> $34 (special holiday price of $30 only through December 15th).
> http://www.nbp.org/ic/nbp/CARAVAN.html
>
> The Gift of Wine
> Many people give wine as a gift, but how about a bottle of wine plus a
> copy of Wine Basics for Dummies! This one-volume book teaches you how to
> select, store and serve a great bottle of wine; how to navigate a wine
> list; and how to match wine with food. Braille (1 vol.), PortaBook CD or
> download, $9
> http://www.nbp.org/ic/nbp/WINE.html
>
> Edible Gifts
> Buy a copy of Baking Illustrated: Cookies & Brownies to give away - or,
> make some goodies from the book and give those away! You can't lose. The
> master bakers of America's Test Kitchen have painstakingly tested all 33
> recipes to make the most perfect, fool-proof recipes for sugar cookies,
> peanut butter cookies, chocolate chip cookies, triple-chocolate
> brownies, blondies, congo bars, and more. Braille (1 vol.), PortaBook CD
> or download, $6.95
> http://www.nbp.org/ic/nbp/BAKE8.html
>
> Just a Snowy Day
> This interactive board book by Mercer Mayer is filled with amazing
> touch-and-feel pages that include smooth new rubber boots, a fuzzy
> pompom on a winter hat, and a nice, snuggly blanket. What makes this
> book stand apart are the additional interactive pages - a
> scratch-and-sniff mug of hot cocoa, a shower curtain to open, a sled to
> pull, and a wheel to make the snow fall outside. Print/braille board
> book for ages 4-6 in uncontracted braille, $8.99
> http://www.nbp.org/ic/nbp/BB-SNOWY.html
>
> Favorite Christmas Carols
> We've compiled the lyrics to 33 favorite carols - makes a great gift!
> One small braille booklet, PortaBook CD or download, $8.00. See the song
> list at:
> http://www.nbp.org/ic/nbp/XMAS.html
>
> Give the Gift of Braille
> Mike Mellor's award-winning biography of Louis Braille - the only one to
> include his surviving letters and images from his life in France - makes
> a very special gift for any braille-lover on your gift list. It's
> available in three formats: Hardcover illustrated print edition, $35
> (plus shipping); braille (4 vol.), or PortaBook CD, $25
> http://www.nbp.org/ic/nbp/LB.html
>
> Louis's Bicentennial Year
> These attractive 4.25" x 5" note cards feature our eye-catching icon of
> Louis Braille designed in celebration of his 200th birthday. The inside
> is blank for you to jot a note (in print or braille!), and the back of
> the card is intended to inform the sighted public about Louis's
> accomplishments. Ten note cards & envelopes in a sturdy box make a nice
> gift for a teacher, $7.99 plus shipping
> http://www.nbp.org/ic/nbp/LB-NOTE.html
>
> Limited Edition Louis
> If you really want to bestow a one-of-a-kind gift, consider this limited
> edition tactile image of Louis Braille in profile. His curly locks, high
> French collar, and strong facial features were fashioned after the bust
> created in his likeness. Each 11" x l9" ivory-colored cast resin tactile
> plaque is signed and numbered by artist Ann Cunningham. Only 200 will
> ever be made. People want to touch it! Limited edition tactile Louis,
> $45 plus shipping
> http://www.nbp.org/ic/nbp/LB-TACTILE.html
>
> To Order
> Order via mail, web, phone, or fax. We take major credit cards or checks
> in US funds. There is a $5 processing fee if you are an agency and need
> an invoice; no charge for prepaid orders.
>
> Braille and PortaBooks (eBraille on CD) ship FREE MATTER. For orders
> that require postage, please call our Customer Service department
> (800-548-7323 ext. 520) to find out the shipping fee for your particular
> order. Better yet, place your order online, and we'll automatically
> charge you the correct shipping.
>
> National Braille Press
> 88 St. Stephen Street
> Boston, MA 02115
> Toll-free: 800.548.7323
> 617.266.6160 extension 520
> Fax 617.437.0456
> www.braille.com
>
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