Some Kids Are Blind: A 4D Book

By Lola M. Schaefer

Some people are blind. What does that mean? Using simple, engaging text and full-color photos, readers learn what blindness is, how it can be caused, and what daily life is like for someone who can't see.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Capstone Young Readers
• Release date: May 1, 2019
• ISBN: 9781496650269

Lola M. Schaefer

Lola M. Schaefer is an educator, writer, and gardener, and the author of many acclaimed books for children about math, art, science, technology, animals, and nature. She uses shovels, hoes, rakes, and scissors when she works in her garden. Lola M. Schaefer grew up in Indiana, and now lives in northern Georgia.

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Reviews for Some Kids Are Blind

[zulain-3 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This book will be very helpful for children that are naturally curious about the differences in themselves and other people that are blind. This book explains that children who are blind often seem to attract attention and that it is ok. This book also explains why children have to learned to use their sense of touch and hearing to compensate for their loss of sight and the devices of guide dogs and canes to help in their everyday lives. This book gives lots of understanding to curious children and its a great easy way of explaining.Age range: 4 - 8 Year

[dbond-1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Some Kids Are Blind is an informational beginner reader book by Lola M. Schaefer. This early intervention level 10 reader explains what being blind means, why a person may be blind, and gives insight into their everyday lives. This book would be a great edition to any library, and would be a good independent reading choice for children. It explains that children who are blind are just like them. They like to have fun and in no way does blindness hinder their ability to communicate with their friends. Blind children can still ride a bike and read special books in Braille. Some children may be caught off guard when they come into contact with someone who can’t see; something that is second nature to them. This book will help them to understand that while those that are blind may need to approach things a different way, they can do all the same things seeing people can do.

[fran01_1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

5yrs.-8yrs."This book describes and illustrates the special needs of children who are blind their challenges and adaptations. The photographs support early readers in understanding the text. The repetition of words and phrases helps early readers learn new words. This book also introduces early readers to subject-specific vocabulary words, which are defined in the Glossary."(Book Summary)