A Picture Book of Louis Braille [Paperback]

As a child, Louis Braille lost his sight in a tragic accident—but he was determined not to let that limit him. 

The young Frenchman sought every opportunity to learn, and by the time he was a teenager, began experimenting with a new form of writing.  Today, his system of raised dots is used by people with visual difficulties across the world. 

Backmatter includes a timeline and author's note, as well as a page of letters and numerals in braille printing.

For almost thirty years, David Adler’s Picture Book Biography series has profiled famous people who changed the world. Colorful, kid-friendly illustrations combine with Adler’s “expert mixtures of facts and personality” (Booklist) to introduce young readers to history through compelling biographies of presidents, heroes, inventors, explorers, and adventurers.


These books are ideal for first and second graders interested in history, or who need reliable sources for school book reports. Part of Adler’s Picture Book Biography series, this tells the story of Louis Braille in a straightforward style and with many line-and-watercolor illustrations. . . . Adler’s account will arouse the interest of younger children and make them want to find out more. —BooklistDavid A. Adler is the author of many popular books for children, including biographies, math books, and Judaica. His strong interest in history and biography led to his bestselling Picture Book Biography series. He lives in New York State with his wife and family.

John Wallner has illustrated dozens of books for children, including David A. Adler's Honest Abe Lincoln: Easy-to-Read Stories about Abraham Lincoln, a Bank Street Best Book of the Year. Alexandra Wallner has writtenl)