About the book

The story

The book is about Bob, a blind boy, who is sitting in his garden when he suddenly hears the voice of Roundy, a friendly alien from the planet Verdian, a place of peace and beauty. Despite their differences, Bob and Roundy decide to explore the world together. Bob shares his knowledge of Earth, while Roundy acts as his “eyes” and explains new things. Together, they form a complementary team and embark on new adventures.

The book

The book Roundy was created from illustrations developed by Dedicon. Through collaboration with various partners and their feedback, the story was further refined. The final result is a unique and inclusive reading experience, blending tactile creations and educational input. The swell paper book is available for free to download and print for personal use: Roundy swell paper book pdf

Reading Roundy

Text for readers

The story text which accompanies the tactile images can be viewed and downloaded as a pdf file in several languages through the buttons to the right:

Tips for reading

Some tips on how to read an use Roundy with children with a visual impairment have been written in English. These can be downloades as a pdf file: