Accession Number: 2016.13.7
Summary/Description: Storybook about a young girl named Geraldine and her treasured, well-worn blanket. Interlined text of large print and contracted (grade 2) braille. Illustrations in colorful print with clear plastic overlays, some thermoformed and some with fabric attached. Recommended ages: 2.5 to 5. Adapted for tactile illustration. Originally published as Geraldine's Blanket, copyright 1984, Greenwillow Books. Yellow vinyl cover over boards; white plastic 3-ring binding; white title block on front cover with raised-line illustration. APH catalog no. 6-77501-02 (Set 6-77501-00).
Author: Keller, Holly
Collection: APH Collection
History/Provenance: Geraldine's Blanket appeared as a new product in the APH Catalog of Instructional Aids, Tools, and Supplies, 1994-1995, available for individual purchase or as part of a set (Set II) of the On the Way to Literacy series of tactile storybooks for young children. First sales of the book were in 1998 (information from APH Inventory Control). Book was transferred to the APH Museum from the APH Research Department.
Publisher: American Printing House for the Blind
Publisher Place: Louisville, KY
Publish Date: [1995]
Subjects: Books for children Language Tactile learning
Physical Description: 9 p. of print/braille : col. ill. and tactile graphics (thermoform and cloth) on 9 unnumbered pages ; 8.25 x 11.75 in.
