Flip-Over Concept Books: PARTS OF A WHOLE
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
This is a tactile concept book designed to teach young children the idea of 'parts of a whole' — for example, that a face has eyes, a nose, and a mouth, or that a wheel is part of a bicycle. The flip-over format lets children physically manipulate the pages to build and explore these concepts through touch, making it accessible to children who are blind or have low vision without requiring adult mediation for every step. It's a self-contained learning tool — no batteries, apps, or additional materials needed — suited for early intervention classrooms, vision teachers (TVIs), or home use with young children who are blind or visually impaired. The trade-off is that the vocabulary and content targets are quite early developmental stages, so children who have already grasped basic part-whole concepts will quickly move past what this book offers.
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 use the tactile pages directly — no setup required. - With professional help
A Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) or early intervention specialist can integrate this into tactile literacy goals and select appropriate concept sequences for the child's developmental level.
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.