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

Wed Nov 11 16:13:58 UTC 2009

Jim and Jana:

You don't play fair.  I want all of it except the wine, and you may me have 
to choose.  I love seeing things for children that weren't available when I 
was small, or when Brent was small.

Susan Ford

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "James Moynihan" <jamesmoynihan at kc.rr.com>
To: "NFB of Missouri Mailing List" <nfbmo at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 2:55 PM
Subject: [Nfbmo] Fw: NBP-Announce: Holiday Gift Ideas from NBP

> fyi
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> Cordially,
>
> Jim Moynihan
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Tony Grima" <agrima at nbp.org>
> To: <nbp at nbp.org>
> 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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