Accession Number: 2016.13.4
Summary/Description: Rhyming storybook about sticky gobs of gum of all shapes, sizes and colors. Interlined text of large print and contracted (grade 2) braille. Illustrations are in colorful print with clear thermoformed overlays. Tactile designs by Tom Poppe. Recommended ages: 2.5 to 5. On cover: Gobs of Gum. Yellow vinyl cover over boards; white plastic 3-ring binding; white title block on front cover with raised-line illustration. APH catalog no. 6-77500-08 (Set 6-77500-00). Copyright 1991.
Author: Wright, Suzette
Collection: APH Collection
History/Provenance: Gobs and Gobs of Gum appeared as a new product in the APH Instructional Aids, Tools, and Supplies, Interim Catalog, Summer, 1994, along with nine other titles available for individual purchase or as part of a set (Set I) of the On the Way to Literacy series of tactile storybooks for young children. First sales of the book were in 1993 (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: [1993]
Subjects: Books for children Language Tactile learning
Physical Description: 12 p. of print/braille : col. ill. ; tactile graphics (thermoform) ; 8.5 x 12 in.
