Braille Books 1999-2000

National Library Service for the
Blind and Physically Handicapped

Library of Congress
Washington 2001

Grade 1 Braille

Adventures  BR 12209
retold by Tana Reiff 
1 volume
Five tales of adventure representing different countries.
Includes "Tom Thumb" from England, "Sinbad the Sailor" from
the Middle East, and "The Quest for the Golden Fleece" from
Greece. Grade 1 braille. 1993.

The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child  BR
12099
by Francisco Jimenez 
1 volume
Twelve interconnected short stories about the hardships of
an illegal migrant family told by the son, Panchito. "Under
the Wire" recounts how the family leaves Mexico and crawls
under barbed wire into California. Picking crops to earn
money is the top priority, with schooling squeezed in when
possible, as related in "The Circuit." Grade 1 braille.
1997.

Control Your Money  BR 11647
by Laubach Literacy International 
1 volume
A simple guide to gaining control over finances. Learn how
to manage money, recover from past mistakes, and plan for
the future. Grade 1 braille. 1997.

Fables  BR 12331
retold by Tana Reiff 
1 volume
Sixteen of Aesop's fables, originating in early Greece.
These stories, which present a moral or lesson, include the
well-known tale of "The Boy Who Cried 'Wolf,'" which teaches
that if you often tell lies, no one will believe you when
you tell the truth. Grade 1 braille. 1991.

Get That Job!  BR 11591
by Jurg Oppliger 
1 volume
Guide for those seeking employment includes tips on
determining job skills, writing resumes, finding position
openings, and having a successful interview. Grade 1
braille. 1997.

Legends  BR 12180
retold by Tana Reiff 
1 volume
Nine famous legends from around the world retold in simple
language. Begins with a West African tale about Anansi, the
spider. Includes stories from Mexico, England, Canada,
Persia, Switzerland, and Ireland. Grade 1 braille. 1991.

Love Stories  BR 12231
retold by Tana Reiff 
1 volume
Six love stories that originated in different cultures but
have been retold in various forms around the world over the
centuries. Includes "Cupid and Psyche" from ancient Rome,
"Rhodopis and the Golden Shoes" (similar to "Cinderella")
from Egypt, and "Beauty and the Beast" from France. Grade 1
braille. 1993.

Tales of Wonder  BR 12232
retold by Tana Reiff 
1 volume
"A tale of wonder is like a good dream--it's not real, but
it's fun." Reiff's words introduce these ten tales from
Russia, Japan, Norway, Venezuela, Vietnam, India, and
elsewhere. Some teach a lesson about the risks of wanting
too much. Others portray real-life activities, and some are
just fun. Grade 1 braille. 1993.

Tall Tales   BR 12545
retold by Tana Reiff 
1 volume
Seven tall tales from America, Ireland, Burma, and Syria.
Includes the legendary Paul Bunyan and Pecos Bill. The Irish
tale "Oona and the Giants" tells how the wife of one giant
outwits another giant. Grade 1 braille. 1993.