Books by Menena Cottin
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review 1: I love an innovative, different book. Makes a good effort to show rather than just tell what it's like to be blind. My daughter was fascinated. Though the Braille and textures are subtle, it gets the point across. I immediately wanted to tie a blindfold over my daughter's eyes an...
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review 1: Cottin, M., & Faria, R. (2006). The Black book of colors. CA: Groundwood Books. ChoiceNew York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Book of the Year/ *Kristen McKulski-Booklist Source: CLCD The words of this book allow the reader to taste, smell, hear, and feel all the colors of the...
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review 1: This is such a unique book in that it is written in Braille! The English text is written on the bottom, too. I love the illustrations because every page is back, but has raised images that are paired with the text. Even for students who aren't blind, this would be a wonderful boo...
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review 1: I'm drawn to this book due to its unconventional nature and unique format that demands it's reader to be thrust into the realm it creates. The reader is begged to embark on a journey unlike their own to gain an insight and appreciation for those whom they embody's perspective ot...
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review 1: If you are looking for a completely different experience when reading a picture book, then the Black Book of Colors is for you! This winner of the Best Illustrated Children's Book Award is illustrated with raised pictures on black paper. There is not a color or visible line (ot...