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"Apple shelves" in the children's book corner on the first floor of Chuo-toshokan

We collect various types of books that can be enjoyed by those who have difficulty reading type (Katsuji).

Last Updated March 16, 2021

What is "apple shelves"?

Apple shelf mark

Books (hon), picture books with Braille (tenji), picture books with Braille (tenji), picture books with pictograms (ehon), etc.
This is a corner that collects books that many people can easily enjoy.
It can be used by anyone.
Please touch various types of books (hon).

The origin of the name (name)

Apple shelf mark

This is a service that allows you to send books to all children.
I started at the Swedish library in Sweden.
An apple toy made for children with language impairment is the origin of the name.
It is used for corners and books (hon).

What kind of books do you have?

  • Picture book with Braille (tenji)

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

  • Picture book with pictogram

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

  • (LL) book

 It is a book of knowledge (chishiki) written in an easy-to-understand manner with photos and pictures.
 It is explained in short sentences without using difficult kanji (kanji) and explained in short sentences.
 LL is an abbreviation for Lätt Läst Läst, meaning "easy and easy to understand".
 Some of them have pictograms.

  • Books with large print (large print book) (large print book)

 This book is a book that has a large font size or a font that is easy to read for people with weak vision.

  • Multimedia DAISY (Daiji Tosho)

 This is an electronic book that allows you to enjoy reading from your eyes and ears. It can be played on a computer.

In order to open PDF files, you may need a separate PDF reader.
If you do not have it, you can download it free of charge from Adobe.
Get Adobe Acrobat Reader DCTo download Adobe Acrobat Reader DC

For inquiries to this page

Board of Education Secretariat Chuo-toshokan Service Division

Phone: 045-262-0050

Phone: 045-262-0050

Fax: 045-231-8299

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

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