Six dots a story of young louis braille6/25/2023 ![]() Told from the perspective of young Louis, the story emphasizes now his different to other children, but his sameness: his curiosity, his mistakes, and his determination are what make him relatable to young readers, suggesting that whatever the obstacles one faces in life are, we all have the tools we need to surmount them. Six Dots is not only a story about braille – it is also a story about reading, and about the power of education and the support and love of family. Not to be deterred, Louis – with the help of a loving family – overcomes the obstacles before him, and opens up the world of knowledge to other blind children everywhere. The books tells the story of Louis Braille as a young boy, clever and inquisitive but tragically blinded when an accident leads to infection and robs him of sight before the age of five. However, how many of us know the history that inspired it? In Six Dots, Jen Bryant and Boris Kulikov use a magical combination of words, braille, and images to open up to the story of braille to young sighted readers. We all know what braille is, and most of us know why it is important. ![]() What to Expect: History, Biography, Braille. The Children’s Book Review | JSix Dots: A Story of Young Louis Braille ![]()
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