Valerie, have you and Doug ever looked at the Wallace Tripp nursery rhyme books? I've wondered about getting them for the collection, but I think so much would be lost if the illustrations weren't described well, and I'm not sure how to capture them in words. The illustrations are all sort of a wink at what the rhyme is saying. I don't know how I'd even go about describing them so that a blind reader could capture that flavor. I'd love your take on it, if you've ever seen the books, given how experienced and devoted you and Doug are to getting great quality children's books into the collection with image descriptions.
Judy s. On 11/17/2013 6:03 PM, Valerie Maples wrote:
Cindy;I am so sorry if I misunderstood your comment, "It seems to me, from the caption, that one can imagine…” And I thought someone might then insert the words caption. This is where real life dialogue is so much easier than email. Smiles. And you are correct, if an explanation would be redundant or superfluous, I do not include a picture description, merely indicate there was a picture/sketch/illustration, or whatever title is most fitting.It’s wonderful that we have such great volunteers dedicated to making the best possible books!Valerie
