Books About Blindness · 45 titles considered

The Best Blindness Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about blindness? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

The Cay
Dog Driven
Zeb Bolt and the Ember Scroll
The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Blindness

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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2016

As Brave As You

By Jason Reynolds

Two brothers' quest for bravery unravels secrets and challenges their beliefs.

Coretta Scott King Award (2017)
410 pages· 76,056 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 8,521 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 11–15 · 1969

The Cay

By Theodore Taylor · Book #1 in the The Cay series

Stranded at sea, a boy must rely on an unlikely ally to survive and see beyond prejudice.

160 pages· 26,482 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
3.8/5 Goodreads · 38,837 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

This Way, Charlie

A blind horse and a gruff goat forge an unlikely friendship tested by life's storms.

40 pages· 998 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.5/5 Goodreads · 986 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2006

The Million Dollar Putt

A blind boy enters a million-dollar golf tournament. Can he and his quirky neighbor win?

176 pages· 30,990 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 546 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2019

Dog Driven

A musher races through the wilderness, hiding her impaired vision.

240 pages· 43,484 words· Est. 5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 911 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2003

Who Was Helen Keller?

The story of a young girl who overcomes her deafness and blindness to achieve greatness

107 pages· 8,794 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 3,195 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2000

The Hickory Chair

A blind boy discovers a heartfelt gift from his late grandmother.

32 pages· 1,143 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 162 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2017

Polly and Her Duck Costume

A blind goat finds love and confidence in a duck costume.

32 pages
4.5/5 Goodreads · 188 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021

Zeb Bolt and the Ember Scroll

An orphan must trust magic and allies to defeat an evil harpy threatening the world.

320 pages
4.4/5 Goodreads · 275 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 13–17 · 2019

Have You Seen Luis Velez?

A boy and an elderly woman bond over a mysterious disappearance, discovering kindness amidst fear.

320 pages
4.4/5 Goodreads · 42,503 ratings
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Blindness Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about blindness for preschool and elementary-age readers.

Two Bobbies

Ages 4–8 · 2008

Two pets survive Hurricane Katrina, bound by an unbreakable bond. Can they find a new home together?

Six Dots

Ages 4–8 · 2016

A blind boy creates a revolutionary reading system.

My Three Best Friends and Me, Zulay

Ages 4–8 · 2015

A blind girl aims to run a race on Field Day, defying expectations.

Looking Out for Sarah

Ages 4–8 · 2001

A guide dog helps a blind musician navigate daily life, revealing the power of perseverance and friendship.

Through Grandpa's Eyes

Ages 4–8 · 1971

A boy learns to see the world through his blind grandfather's eyes.

Lola and I

Ages 5–9 · 2015

A seeing-eye dog helps a woman find joy after losing her sight.

Lucky Me

Ages 8–12 · 2023

Bruno discovers the true meaning of luck through friendship and family bonds.

Aggie Gets Lost

Ages 4–8 · 2011

A boy's dog goes missing during a game of fetch. Can he find her before it's too late?

The Right Dog for the Job

Ages 8–12 · 2004

A Golden Retriever faces a new challenge: can he become a guide dog after service dog training?

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Blindness Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about blindness for developing and independent readers.

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The Sound of Colors

Ages 6–9 · 2001

A woman seeks healing on subway rides with her dog.

Million-Dollar Throw

Ages 10–13 · 2009

A young quarterback must make a million-dollar pass to save his family from financial ruin.

A Blind Guide to Normal

Ages 8–12 · 2016

Ryder faces unexpected challenges at a new school, where humor might not be enough to fit in.

Who Was Louis Braille?

Ages 8–11 · 2014

A young boy becomes blind after an accident and goes on to invent a system of reading and writing for the blind

A Blind Guide to Stinkville

Ages 8–12 · 2015

Alice must prove her blindness doesn't define her in a new town.

Count All Her Bones

Ages 12–18 · 2017

A blind girl is recaptured by her kidnapper's henchmen. Can she escape again, and is her ally truly on her side?

Lucy's "Perfect" Summer

Ages 8–12 · 2009

A summer of soccer and struggles tests Lucy's resilience and beliefs after family tragedy.

Helen Keller

Ages 7–10 · 1969

Discover how a determined spirit overcame silence and darkness.

Lucy Out of Bounds
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Lucy Out of Bounds

Ages 8–12 · 2008

A tomboy faces betrayal, a wildcat threat, and a town's plans to sell her beloved soccer field.

Helen Keller

Ages 8–12 · 1969

A young girl overcomes blindness and deafness to change the world.

Miss Spitfire

Ages 10–12 · 2007

A fierce teacher battles to unlock a silent world.

Girl, Stolen

Ages 12–18 · 2010

A blind teen must outsmart her kidnappers to survive.

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