Accession Number: 2016.13.9
Summary/Description: Rhyming book about the texture and "feel" of objects. Large print, with overlays of contracted (grade 2) braille. Includes Tyvek envelopes, affixed to pages, that can be filled with items (not supplied). Loose note inserted in front of book indicates velcro dots were included for placement on envelope flaps. Recommended ages: 2.5 to 5. Blue vinyl cover over boards; white plastic 3-ring binding; white title block on front cover with raised-line illustration of a hand. APH catalog no. 6-77502-05 (Set 6-77502-00). Copyright 1993. "Adapted for tactile illustrations. Originally published as Giggly-Wiggly Snickety-Snick, copyright 1978, Parents Magazine Press" --t.p. This copy has some objects in the pockets (cloth/metal/wood) and some self-sealing envelopes, which may indicate an APH prototype copy.
Author: Supraner, Robyn
Collection: APH Collection
History/Provenance: Giggly-Wiggly Snickety-Snick appeared as a new product in the APH Products Catalog, 1999-2000,available for individual purchase or as part of a set (Set III) 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: [1998]
Subjects: Books for children Language Tactile learning
Physical Description: 29 p. of print/braille : envelopes on vinyl pages ; 8.25 x 12 in.
