Touching and Sensing

Recommended Reading List
This is a list of print/braille and large print books available for you to check out that help support the Touching and Sensing skill from Wolfner Library’s Racing to Read curriculum. The books all have tactile elements.
To order any of these titles, contact the library by email, mail or phone. You may also request these titles online through WolfPAC. Identification numbers for print/braille books begin with BR and large print books begin with LP.
Babies (Birth through One)
Animal Kisses by Barney Saltzberg
BR051708
A touch and feel book introducing words which name textures associated with various animals such as scratchy cat, velvety cow, and rubbery fish. Print/Braille board book. 2008.
Baby Animal Kisses: A Touch and Feel Book by Barney Saltzberg
BR053754
Animal babies and their parents kiss. Print/Braille. Board book. Tactile. 2001.
Baby's Very First Touchy-Feely Book by Katrina Fearn
BR051991 (Uncontracted UEB)
High contrast illustrations and touchy-feely patches are specially designed to appeal to the very young. Designed by Katrina Fearn. Print/braille. 2009.
Baby's World: A First Book of Senses by Grosset & Dunlap
LP002454
This board book is filled with multiple interactive elements meant to stimulate the five senses. This book is perfect for babies 6 months or older and comes with textures to touch and feel and flaps to lift. A Sassy book. Tactile book. Board book. 2013
Dinosaur by DK Publishing, Inc.
BR052182
The reader is invited to touch the textured illustrations of various dinosaurs. A DK Touch and Feel book. Print/braille book. Tactile. Board book. 2008
Happy Birthday by Dawn Sirett
LP002795
From a cupcake with sprinkles to party hats and balloons, this book presents things associated with children's birthday parties. A Baby Touch and Feel book. Photos by Dave King. Edited by Shannon Beatty. Board book. Tactile book. 2013.
If I Were a Monkey by Anne Wilkinson
BR052218
Each page depicts monkey characteristics accompanied with sensory stimulating materials for youngsters to explore. An If I Were A...book. Print/Braille. Tactile. Board book. 2008.
Quack! Quack! by Roger Piddy
BR052125 (Uncontracted)
Large areas of textured fabrics for children to touch and feel. Touch and feel words as well as pictures helps babies to develop sensory awareness. Soft to touch flocked words and pictures. A Baby Touch and Feel book. Print/braille book. Tactile. 2004.
That's Not My Squirrel--- by Fiona Watt
BR052267 (Uncontracted)
A mouse searches for its squirrel. Print/Braille tactile board book. Uncontracted braille. 2016.
Touch and Feel: Clothes by DK Publishing, Inc.
BR050671
A Touch and Feel book. Bright pictures and realistic textures to explore. Print/braille board book. For preschoolers. Tactile book. 1998.
Toddlers (Two through Three)
Cuddly Baby by Fiona Watt
BR051741 (Uncontracted)
Babies cuddle various animals and a blanket. Print/Uncontracted Braille tactile board book. 2006.
Dance Bunny Dance by Jellycat
BR052226
A little rabbit has big dreams of becoming a ballerina. Print/Braille. Tactile. Board book. 2008.
Just Like Mommy by Cecilia Johansson
BR051740
Baby animals enjoy playing and try to act like their mothers. Print/Braille tactile board book. 2006.
Little Feet Love by Piggy Toes Press
BR052023
Adorable tiny tootsies walk across fresh green grass, cuddle up to a soft blanket, crunch in fall leaves and more! Print/braille. 2009.
On the Farm by Little Bee Books
BR052279 (Uncontracted UEB)
A touch-and-feel board book featuring baby animals and their mamas. Print/braille tactile board book. Uncontracted braille. 2015.
Playtime Peekaboo! by Dawn Sirett
BR052086 (Uncontracted)
Babies use their imaginations when they play. Illustrated by Victoria Blackie. 2005.
The Touch Me Book by Pat Witte
BR050168
A favorite of parents and children for years, contains fun things to feel, like soft puppies and spongy sponges! Print/braille and Tactile Book. 1992.
Toys by DK Publishing, Inc.
BR052227 (Uncontracted)
A train, a drum, stuffed animals, dolls, and more of baby's favorite playtime things are waiting to be discovered. A DK Touch and Feel book. Print/braille book. Tactile. 2014.
The Very Busy Spider by Eric Carle
BR050291 (UEB)
All the farm animals try to divert a busy little spider from spinning her web. Raised line drawings of the web help the reader follow the progress of the web to its completion. Print/braille tactile board book. 1985.
Preschool (Four through Six)
The Caterpillar by Josephine M. Stratton
BR050266
A visually impaired child discovers something in her backyard. Print/Braille. Tactile. On the Way to Literacy series. 1991.
Feely Bugs: To Touch and Feel by David Carter
BR050366
Fuzzy bugs, feathery bugs, lacy bugs, and leathery bugs are among the tempting textures that kids of all ages will want to identify (and play with.) Print/braille tactile board book. 1995.
Fire Engine by DK Publishing, Inc.
BR052183 (Uncontracted)
Readers can feel different textures to explore items on a fire truck. A DK Touch and Feel book. Print/braille book. Tactile. Board book. Uncontracted braille. 2012
My Fuzzy Safari Babies by Tad Hills
BR053752
Baby animals ask young readers to feel their fur. Print/Braille. Board book. Tactile. 2001.
Pet the Baby Farm Animals by Lucinda McQueen
BR050292
Come pet the furry bunny. Feel the little lamb's wooly fleece. Touch the piglet's fuzzy back. They're all in this book--along with other soft, new baby animals. Come meet them. They're waiting to be petted by tiny hands! Print/Braille, Tactile, Sturdy Book. 1996.
Touch and Feel Farm by DwellStudio
LP002558
Learn about farm animals, a tractor, and a barn in this rhyming texture board book. Tactile book. Board book. 2009.
Wake Up, Little Ones by Piggy Toes Press
BR051980
How do mama and papa farm animals wake up their little ones? Touch and feel the baby animals in this sweet good morning tale and find out. Illustrated by Melanie Mitchell. Designed by Arlene LeFebre. Print/braille. Tactile book. 2009.
Where Is Love, Biscuit? by Alyssa Satin Capucilli
BR051994 (UEB)
Discover all the wonderful places where love can be found in this delightful touch-and-feel adventure! Print/braille. 2009.
Who Do You Love? A Touch and Feel Book by Margaret Wang
BR051734
Several bear families show their love in this story. Print/Braille. Tactile. 2006.