Just Like My Dad

Suitable for: 0-5 years, 5-7 years (Key stage 1)

Available braille grades: Grade 1, Grade 2

Have you ever wanted to be just like your dad? Well here’s a story about just that. This is a tale for anyone who has ever idolized their father – even if they are moody, lazy and good at pretending to be busy – and all about the relationships between fathers and children.

Listen to an audio clip

Would you like to meet the little lion cub? Feel all over the picture with the fingers of both your hands. (Pause) He is sitting sideways towards the binding but has turned his head so that he is looking straight at us. (Pause) Did you stroke his textured fur? (Pause) He is a baby, about six months old. Have you ever stroked a cat? Our cub is about the same size and just as cuddly. Find the tufts of fur on top of his head. (Pause) Then his two round, fluffy ears. (Pause) Can you find his tiny little eyes? They are full of mischief. (Pause) And what about his huge flat nose? It is the colour of strawberry pink ice cream. (

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.