Traditional nursery literature can play a significant role in developing the language skills of preschool blind children. Also the concept of order, an important element in these tales, is presented to them. Both the child and the adult respond to these stories and they may be shared by the child and his sighted siblings and friends. Sources of tales and songs are suggested, as are hints for presenting them and adapting them to real-life situations. The use of recorded materials, both tales and songs, is explored.
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