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Our tactile, audio and braille books
Over 5,000 blind and visually impaired children in the UK are currently experiencing the transformational benefits of our Touch to See books and resources – both at home and at school.
Handcrafted with love and care by a team of volunteers, our tactile picture books and sensory experiences are designed to bring the visual world of books and learning to life. Special audio descriptions guide their fingers over the raised pictures, helping them build a picture in their minds eye and ‘see’ through touch.
Parents, carers and professionals can join our postal library of accessible books for free on behalf of children using our online form or by contacting us.
Touch to See Picture Books
From nostalgic classics to modern releases, we provide free access to over 200 of the worlds best-loved picture books, especially adapted into accessible tactile, audio and braille versions that blind and visually impaired children can experience through touch and sound.
Tactile books for pre-school aged children
Our youngest borrowers can enjoy classic characters such as Spot and Peppa Pig, taking their first steps in learning about the visual world and developing their tactile skills. Simple hand-painted tactile pictures are accompanied by short audio guides which include animated descriptions, music and sound effects.
Tactile and audio fact books
Created by Living Paintings, our themed tactile ‘boxsets’ contain a range of images to help blind and visually impaired children explore interests, discover new hobbies and understand the visual world around them – in a way that works for them.
Explore our full library
There are thousands of accessible Touch to See picture books and tactile-audio resources in our collection. Explore our full library to see how we can support the blind and visually impaired children in your care.
Stories from our library members
“We owe so much of her learning and her imagination to Living Paintings”- Jenni and Bella’s story
“It gives us confidence to know the boys will have the same opportunities as everybody else” – The Baghurst Family’s story
“Living Paintings books have become a Christmas tradition for us” – Verity and Martha’s story