Children's Braille Book Club | Oak Lawn Public Library

1) All the way to the top: how one girl's fight for Americans with disabilities changed everything

Author

Pimentel, Annette Bay

Earliest Publication Date

2020

Description

"Diagnosed with cerebral palsy at birth, Jennifer Keelan grew up battling-and overcoming-the limitations others set for her. From a lack of cutaway curbs and bus lifts to being denied enrollment at her neighborhood school, Jennifer was continually blocked from living the life she wanted. But after discovering the world of disability rights activism, she knew she had to use her voice to change things. When Jennifer was just eight years old, she participated...

2) A picture book of Amelia Earhart

Author

Earliest Publication Date

1998

Description

Discusses the life of the pilot who was the first woman to cross the Atlantic by herself in a plane. The first woman to fly across the Atlantic solo, she disappeared mysteriously.

3) A weekend with Wendell

Author

Earliest Publication Date

1986

Description

Sophie does not enjoy energetic, assertive Wendell's weekend visit until the very end, when she learns to assert herself and finds out Wendell can be fun to play with after all.

4) Bearnard's book

Author

Underwood, Deborah

Earliest Publication Date

2019

Description

"When Bearnard gets an invitation to be in a book, it's a dream come true! But as he reads up on what starring in a book might actually entail, he wonders if he's not quite the right bear for the part. With the help of his friend Gertie, Bearnard discovers that to shine in his story, he just needs to be himself."--Publisher's description.

Author

Steig, William, 1907-2003

Earliest Publication Date

1986

Description

Plucky Irene, a dressmaker's daughter, braves a fierce snowstorm to deliver a new gown to the duchess in time for the ball. One track of sound disc has page-turn signals.

6) Bread and jam for Frances

Author

Earliest Publication Date

1964

Description

Frances decides she likes to eat only bread and jam at every meal--until to her surprise--her parents grant her wish.

Author

Howe, James, 1946-

Earliest Publication Date

2010

Description

Despite her size and not having the proper footwear, a determined dinosaur pursues her dream of becoming a ballerina.

8) Castle, how it works

Author

Macaulay, David

Earliest Publication Date

2012

Description

Castle is lavishly reborn in digitally finished drawings rendered with felt-tip markers and colored pencils. Factual and artistic details shine in light of newly researched information. With characteristic zest and wit. Architecture enthusiasts of all ages will marvel at the staggering possibilities of human imagination and ingenuity.

9) Click, clack, moo cows that type

Author

Earliest Publication Date

2000

Description

When Farmer Brown's cows find a typewriter in the barn they start making demands, and go on strike when the farmer refuses to give them what they want. Teaches reading comprehension, word recognition, character identification and vocabulary skills.

10) Click, clack, quack to school!

Author

Earliest Publication Date

2018

Description

"Farmer Brown has been invited to be a guest at the elementary school's Farm Day! The animals excitedly practice their best classroom behavior: standing quietly in line, using their inside voices, and learning how to share. But then they find out that farm animals aren't actually allowed in school (who knew they were considered a health code violation?!). Rules are rules, so Farmer Brown goes to school solo - or so he thinks. . . for while our favorite...

11) Dad and the dinosaur

Author

Choldenko, Gennifer, 1957-

Earliest Publication Date

2017

Description

"A boy keeps a toy dinosaur in his pocket to help him be brave like his dad--but when the dinosaur goes missing, Dad knows just what to do"-- Provided by publisher.

12) Diary of a spider

Author

Earliest Publication Date

2005

Description

A young spider discovers, day by day, that there is a lot to learn about being a spider, including how to spin webs and avoid vacuum cleaners.

13) Diary of a worm

Author

Earliest Publication Date

2003

Description

A young worm discovers, day by day, that there are some very good and some not so good things about being a worm in this great big world.

14) Dodsworth in New York

Author

Egan, Tim, 1957-

Earliest Publication Date

2007

Description

When Dodsworth sets out for adventure, including a stop in New York City before going to Paris, London, and beyond, he does not expect a crazy duck to stow away in his suitcase and lead him on a merry chase.

15) Dragons love tacos

Author

Rubin, Adam, 1983-

Earliest Publication Date

2012

Description

Dragons love tacos. They love chicken tacos, beef tacos, great big tacos, and teeny tiny tacos. So if you want to lure a bunch of dragons to your party, you should definitely serve tacos. Buckets and buckets of tacos. Unfortunately, where there are tacos, there is also salsa. And if a dragon accidentally eats spicy salsa ... oh, boy. You're in red-hot trouble.

16) Earth!: my first 4.54 billion years

Author

McAnulty, Stacy

Earliest Publication Date

2017

Description

The Earth introduces readers to key moments in the planet's life, from its formation over four billion years ago to the present, including the Earth's position in the solar system, its layers, and when plants and animals began to inhabit the planet.

17) Every dog in the neighborhood

Author

Stead, Philip Christian

Earliest Publication Date

2022

Description

Louis and his eccentric Grandmother set out to count every dog in the neighborhood when they find out about city hall's woefully inadequate record keeping.

18) Fly Guy's big family

Author

Earliest Publication Date

2017

Description

Fly Guy misses his family, so Buzz invites them to a surprise party and his mother, father, and thousands of brothers and cousins show up--Fly Guy is delighted but Buzz's parents are not pleased.

19) Frozen: read-along storybook and CD

Author

Glass, Calliope

Earliest Publication Date

2013

Description

Anna goes on an epic journey to find her sister Elsa, who has used her powers to trap the kingdom of Arendelle in a never-ending winter.

20) George and Martha, tons of fun

Author

Marshall, James, 1942-1992

Earliest Publication Date

1980

Description

Five short stories featuring the two best hippo friends, George and Martha.These short stories show what friendship is all about, covering topics such as privacy, vanity, and honesty. Though their friendship is often tested, George and Martha survive with a sense of humor.