Laptime and Lullabies: Storybooks
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 set of two tactile picture books designed for children from birth to age three who are blind or have low vision, featuring pages with raised textures alongside both braille and print text so sighted caregivers and children can experience the same book together. The books focus on pre-literacy foundations — learning to explore objects by touch, responding to a reader's voice, and building the kind of environmental curiosity that underlies reading readiness. Each book is a complete, physical object; no additional devices are needed. Because braille picture books for this age range are genuinely scarce, this set fills a real gap — but at $359, cost may be a barrier for families who can't access library loan programs or APH quota funding through their state's school for the blind.
Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
- AT Act lending
- Out of pocket
- School district
What Setup Looks Like
- Out of the box
- Open and use the books directly — no setup required.
- Adult reads print text aloud while guiding the child's hands to explore the raised tactile elements on each page.
- With professional help
- A teacher of students with visual impairments (TVI) or early intervention specialist can coach caregivers on techniques for shared tactile reading and pre-braille hand exploration.
- Families of children birth–3 may access support through Early Intervention services, which often include vision specialists at no direct cost.
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.
Where to Get It
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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.