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Dr Xargle’s Earth Hounds

Written by Jeanne Willis
Illustrated by Tony Ross

Suitable for: 5-7 years (Key stage 1)

Sponsored by: Leathersellers Company

Available braille grades: Grade 1, Grade 2

Dr Xargle, our friendly alien teacher, is teaching his class about man’s best friend, the Earth Hound. A funny book with great illustrations.

What's inside

A picture book with braille pages and raised tactile images.
Audio descriptions with music and sound effects in your chosen format of either CD or USB.
An ‘Articles for the Blind’ returns label for the free and convenient return of the box.

Touch to see image list

Alien and Dog
2 Dogs, Sausages and Man with shoe
Long nosed alien pet

Subjects

Children's books and activities

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