Elmer
Book
Join Elmer, the multi-colour patchwork elephant, on his very first adventure. A firm favourite with children of all ages, Elmer is an elephant who loves to play practical jokes. Elmer the patchwork elephant is ashamed of being different from the other...
Elmer’s Walk
Book
Elmer is enjoying his walk: smelling the flowers, watching the clouds, listening to the waterfall. But each time he points out one of these lovely things to the other animals, they all say they don’t have time to stop. They’re far too busy....
Elmer’s Walk, a gentle celebration of mindfulness
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A wonderful celebration of mindfulness for young and old to share, Elmer’s Walk is the latest in author and illustrator David McKee’s much-loved Elmer series. This time round, the charming Patchwork Elephant takes a walk around his beautiful...
Tactile, braille and audio picture books for a starry night-time
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Check out our top tactile picture books for blind and partially sighted children each one with a night-time theme. Perfect for snuggling up with when it's cold and dark...
The Smeds and The Smoos brought to life with Martin Freeman
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A tale of friendship and cultural diversity, The Smeds and the Smoos is the latest instalment from the brilliant storytelling duo of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. We are delighted to bring this book to life for blind and partially sighted children...
Living Paintings’ books make a reader out of Matilda
Success story
Matilda has oculocutaneous albinism and is visually impaired. Her mum, Laura, found it difficult to get Matilda engaged with picture books, no matter how she tried. But now with Living Paintings’ Touch to See books, the whole family can enjoy reading...
Growing up with Living Paintings – Freddy’s story
Success story
Freddy joined the Living Paintings library when he was 5 years old. He was born with very limited eyesight and has an eye condition called Leber’s Congenital Amaurosis (LCA) which affects his retinas. Freddy’s mum shares how Living Paintings Touch...
Finding out about world culture for 2-7 years
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We’ve put together a range of reading ideas which provide great starting points for discussions and activities on the theme of world culture. We have a wonderful collection of picture books about African wild animals. All children love Elmer the famous...