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Full History - 2021 - 03 - 20 - ID#m9dnoh
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The Gruffalo: Scent kit brings story to life for visually impaired (bbc.co.uk)
submitted by SoundsUrgent
Emms246 8 points 2y ago
This is really cool. When I had an operation to correct my lazy eye, my eyes were crying blood. My sister was so stressed but wanted me to stay calm so she asked me if I wanted her to read a book. She took out the gruffalo and started reading whist I sat there with my eyes closed, every now and again opening them to look at the pictures. Occasionally she'd get a part wrong and I would correct her! I loved the book as a kid.

Sorry I know that story wasn't really related, thanks for letting me reminisce!
biglybiglytremendous 5 points 2y ago
I had always wondered if there was a market for this, as I have wanted to prepare scent kits for books for ages. I taught a special topics course in literary studies on scent and fragrance in literature, and I think a corresponding positivist approach to literal scent in literature would be amazing.

I am so happy to see that this is something people can enjoy. I hope more people begin to fill this niche with many, many books.
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