Seeing Fingers: The Story of Louis Braille

Seeing Fingers: The Story Of Louis Braille is a biographical children's book written by Etta DeGering. The book tells the inspiring story of Louis Braille, a blind Frenchman who invented the Braille system of reading and writing for the visually impaired. The book takes the reader on a journey of Louis Braille's life from his childhood to adulthood. The author describes how Louis lost his sight at a young age due to a tragic accident and how he struggled to read and write like his sighted peers. The book then goes on to describe how Louis was determined to find a way to read and write independently and how he eventually developed the Braille system, which revolutionized the way blind people communicate.The book is beautifully illustrated with colorful and engaging illustrations that bring Louis Braille's story to life. It also includes a timeline of his life, a glossary of terms related to blindness, and a list of resources for further reading.Overall, Seeing Fingers: The Story Of Louis Braille is an inspiring and educational book that teaches children about the power of determination and the importance of accessibility for people with disabilities. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Braille and the impact it has had on the lives of blind people around the world.Blind Since Childhood, Braille Developed His System To Help The Blind Read In His Teens, Gained Its Acceptance And Taught The Blind.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work. Read more