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Some children will never see the Gruffalo. But you can bring him to life in their imagination.

For most children reading is a magical experience. Ruth, for example, isn't so lucky - less than seven per cent of books published each year are made into accessible formats for blind and partially sighted people.

We offer support to people of all ages and RNIB Talking Books bring the joy of the written word to those who can't read normal books for themselves.

Please donate today - you could give the magic of Talking Books to blind and partially sighted children.

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Talking Book users tell their story and describe the difference RNIB has made to their lives.

How RNIB helps

Talking Books give joy to thousands of readersAll about Talking Books

Everything you ever wanted to know about Talking Books from how it works to its intriguing history! Understand more about our pioneering work and why we need your help to ensure it can continue.

The Gruffalo's Child, Text Copyright © Julia Donaldson 2004. Illustrations Copyright © Axel Scheffler 2004. Published by Macmillan Children's Books, a division of Macmillan Publishers Ltd.


Last updated: 31 December 2012

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Help a life to blossom


Kevin lost his sight overnight. Take a look at how RNIB helped Kevin to continue to live his life to the full and rediscover his love of gardening.


Please donate today and you can help people like Kevin to keep on doing the things they love the most.

Meet Ruth


"I love listening to every sound. It's like I'm there in my head. I can't wait for the next one." Ruth, aged 10.

Ruth sometimes feels cut off from the world. Find out how Talking Books help.

Talking Books are just part of the storyAll about our vital work

We focus all our efforts to deliver practical and imaginative services and solutions to the everyday challenges of living with sight loss.