On the Way to Literacy, The Gumdrop Tree
by American Printing House for the Blind
Last verified June 15, 2026 · classified May 23, 2026
What it is
Summary
AI-generated from vendor-published content · May 23, 2026
A braille storybook designed for young children who are blind or have significant vision loss, featuring the story of a gumdrop tree alongside raised-line tactile drawings that let kids explore the illustrations by touch. It's part of APH's 'On the Way to Literacy' series, which builds early literacy foundations — print concepts, book handling, story comprehension — for children who will be braille readers. This is a complete, self-contained book; no technology or accessories needed. Worth noting: this title was discontinued in June 2022, so availability is limited to remaining inventory or used copies through lending libraries and state resource centers.
Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
- AT Act lending
- Out of pocket
- School district
What Setup Looks Like
- Out of the box
Open the book and read aloud with the child while guiding their hands across the raised-line illustrations and braille text. - With professional help
A teacher of the visually impaired (TVI) can integrate this into a structured early literacy curriculum and assess the child's emerging tactile discrimination skills.
Getting it
Try Before You Buy
Devices like this are often available to borrow through your state's AT Act program — typically free or low-cost — so you can try it before buying or pursuing funding.
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Sources & fine print
Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from American Printing House for the Blind — view on vendor site; last verified June 15, 2026.
Classification & description AI-generated from vendor-published content on May 23, 2026 · confidence: high. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.