05/02/2026
Have you heard of The Living Paintings Trust?
Handcrafted with love and care by a team of volunteers, their 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 โseeโ through touch. Many celebrities have recorded their books.
Parents, carers and professionals can join the postal library of accessible books for free on behalf of children using the online form or by contacting them.livingpaintingscharity
From nostalgic classics to modern releases, the 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.