All the books

In 2024, the Typhlo & Tactus international jury analyzed 69 designs from 17 participating countries for 2 days 1/2.

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Ach, ty kapsy ! (Oh, those pockets !) - Tereza Viktorová - Czech Republic

Strong points:

  • It’s a simple, effective, fun book.
  • Different objects in the pockets give an interesting surprise effect.
  • It’s original to fit anything into the different pockets.
  • This book is instructive (don’t leave things in pockets).
  • It’s a book about recycling.
  • The interest of having a zip to manipulate.
  • The adaptation of the pockets is practical.
  • This book is aimed at different audiences.
  • The value of these pockets for emptying pockets
    for mums as at home.

Points to improve:

  • It’s a shame, there’s only one instruction.

The jury’s opinion

Jak zachránit vědce ? (How to save the scientist ?) - Michaela Šámalová - Czech Republic

Strong points:

  • Book of riddles
  • Perfect
  • Original tactile handling
  • Topical subject
  • Story for grown-ups
  • Brings joy.
  • Encourages collaboration and sharing.
  • Excitement is the key to understanding.
  • The idea and the story are interesting.
  • Braille is preferred without transcription.
  • Unique, medicinal system is not moralExperience with children
    who are used to understanding Braille.

Proposition: add a dish, a table, an alphabet braille.

Points to improve:

  • Requires more contrast.
  • It’s a trunk with complex handling.
  • The keys are a little small.
  • The bars are too tight to touch the mouse.
  • Rather complicated to work around.

The jury’s opinion

Kas sa kuuled, kuidas lehed räägivad ? (Can you hear how the leaves speak ?) - Terje Kaljumäe, Kristi Eichelmann & Hanna-Maria Kupper - Estonia

Mutionu Pidu (Mr Mole's Party) - Alide Dahlberg, Annely Ruusmann & Maarit Jätsa - Estonia

Kolm mängu (Three Games) - Maris Willadsen - Estonia

Strong points:

  • Relevant book for small children,
    waiting for the next volume
  • Nice technique
  • Clear tactile contrasts
  • Contrastes tactiles clairs
  • Limited outline makes it easy to read
  • Very, very well done
  • Fun to find the same and the opposite
  • The pull tabs are useful for recomposing the image.
  • Good book for very young children

Point to improve:

  • A bit short for a game book

The jury’s opinion