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  8. I made an "apple shelf" in the children's book corner on the first floor of Chuo-toshokan.

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I made an "apple shelf" in the children's book corner on the first floor of Chuo-toshokan.

We collect various types of books that can be easily enjoyed by those who have difficulty reading the type.

Last Updated March 16, 2021

What is "Apple shelf"?

Apple shelf mark

Books of knowledge (Chishiki) that are easy to understand with photos (shashin) and pictures (e), picture books with Braille (ehon), picture books with pictograms (ehon), etc. ),
This is a corner where many people (people) gather books (hon) that can be enjoyed.
Anyone can use it.
Please touch various types of books (hon).

The origin of the name (name) (Yurai)

Apple shelf mark

It is a service that sends books to all children.
I started at the Swedish library.
An apple toy made for children with language disabilities (gengo shogai) is the origin of the name (yurai).
It is used to mark corners and books (hon).

What kind of books do you have?

  • Picture books with Braille (ehon)

 It is a picture book with braille. Depending on the book, you can also touch the picture (e) and enjoy it.

  • Picture book with pictograms

 A pictogram is a sign that expresses a word (word) in a picture (e).
 There are many emergency exits (hijoguchi) and car (car) chairs.
 With a pictogram, it is easier to understand the story.

  • LL (Eru) book

 This is a book of knowledge (Chishiki) that has been easily written in photographs and pictures.
 Instead of using difficult kanji (kanji), it is explained in short sentences (bunsho).
 LL is an abbreviation of Lätt Läst in Swedish (go), meaning "easy and easy to understand".
 Some of them have pictograms.

  • A book with a large print (bon) (large print book (dakatsujibon))

 This is a book that makes the characters large or easy to read for people with weak eyesight.

  • Multimedia DAISY Books

 It is an electronic book that allows you to enjoy reading from your eyes and ears. You can play it on your computer.

You may need a separate PDF reader to open a PDF file.
If you do not have it, you can download it free of charge from Adobe.
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Board of Education Secretariat Chuo-toshokan Service Division

Telephone: 045-262-0050

Telephone: 045-262-0050

Fax: 045-231-8299

Email address: ky-libkocho-s@city.yokohama.lg.jp

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