Please order using our 2010 UK Price List and Order Form.

Our UK Bag Books prices are heavily subsidised through UK fundraising and typically reflect around a third of our actual production costs. For non-UK prices and orders, please e-mail us office@bagbooks.org

Our multi-sensory books are hand-made to order so please allow up to 18 weeks for delivery. We are able to issue pro-forma invoices should this help with budgets.

All our Multi-Sensory Books are suitable for people with Severe Learning Disabilities (SLD) or Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD) unless otherwise stated.

Desmond | Gran's Visit | Maria's Ball | The Bookseller | The Little Princess | The Party | The Hot Air Balloon | The Match | The First Day | It's cold INSIDE! | Jason's Wish | Last Bus Home | A Little Bit of Magic | The Invitation | Crackers | Hook, Line & Sinker | Jack's New Trousers | I'm Too Busy | The New Boy | Charmaine's Bonfire Adventure | Uninvited Guests | The Haircut | Mend One, Make One | Sea Rescue | A Door For Zak | The Holiday Begins | C.J The Library Cat | Please Be Quiet | The School Trip | The Workshop | Kofi and the Magic Shaker | Easter Surprise | Snapped | The Big Story | Yolande's Swim | Andre's Night Out | Matilda | Car Crash

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Desmond remains in bed oblivious to the alarm and Mum's increasing annoyance. However a small accident involving Dad's cold tea has the desired effect!

Contents: woollen doll beneath sewn bedcover / bell / balloon stuffed with cotton wool / carpet / fur and siren / plant spray / bicycle horn.

Available in Child or Adult versions.

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A typical scene in any family home. Gran sends a letter to tell of her impending visit and the story depicts the speedy clean up of the house and the anxiety that it will not be ready in time!

Contents: letter box / cartridge paper / hardboard square, polishing sponge, polish / carpet brush / bag of 6 yellow dusters / plywood square / tweed material, perfume.

A story for Children.

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Maria's Ball tells the story of Maria who is asked not to kick her ball in the house and of course finds it irresistible to do so - with disastrous results!

Contents: rubber ball / plastic carpet protector / sealed tin of marbles / cardboard disc with hole, mounted on cork / wire netting / 4 nails in a block of wood, small hammer attached by cord.

A story for Children.

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The Bookseller is a charming tale of a man with a little grey donkey and cart who offers his lovely book to a number of people but nobody has enough money to buy it until the last person is asked. (Only suitable for telling to a group).

Contents: bag of pennies / empty tin / 2 bottle tops on cord / survival blanket / bubble wrap sheet / nylon net securely covering polystyrene chips.

A story for Children.

Suitable for people with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD).

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Contents: lace net / malibu nylon fur / perfumed cotton wool balls / whistle / card square with centred hole / card square with hole and nylon fur inside / rope.

A story for Children.

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Gita arrives home from school both excited and impatient about the party that evening and proceeds to irritate the whole family until the dancing begins!

Contents: aluminium surface and chapati rolling pin / string of bells / rangoli / party dress / synthetic hair and hairbrush / cassette tape of Gujurati music / sticks for dancing / storyboards in Gujurati, Hindi, Punjabi and English.

A story for Children.

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A poem about opening the curtains and seeing this strange object in the sky, complete with basket and people in hats. It descends into a circus ring and the listeners are covered in coloured material.

Contents: Curtains on wire over mirrored square / bright PVC balloon shape / small basket / hat / sawdust ring / coloured material square.

A story for Children.

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Trevor is invited by his friend to attend the Big Match but he cannot find his football scarf. During the search several other items are uncovered until finally the scarf is discovered, and they reach the pitch just in time for the first goal.

Contents: 7 tickets / large spoon & plastic cloth / knitting & keys / bag & towel / cushion & paintbrush / scarf of country / goal net / whistle.

A story for Teenagers and Adults.

Available in England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland or Republic of Ireland team colours.

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Ben is in the library for the first day of his work experience. All goes well until he takes his lunch break and neglects to clear his talking book at the Issue Desk!

Contents: pleated skirt and top / library ticket, red torch / book covers, date stamp / sponges in wrapping foil and polythene bag / cassette box / alarm / visual barrier.

A story for Teenagers..

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Phoebe and Karim are camping with their school. Everyone retires for the night but the discovery of a frog in Phoebe's sleeping bag soon has the whole tent screaming!

Contents: camp fire aroma / tape of camp fire song / tent flap, Velcro / tin mug, toothbrush / quilted material with zip / plastic frog /torch / metal spoon, frying pan / plastic "spaghetti".

A story for Teenagers and Adults.

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Every year Jason wishes for a puppy for his birthday, but living in a flat, it is impossible. His birthday approaches and Dad confirms that there will be no puppy. Then Mum wins the Lottery!

Contents: Small piece mock fur / razor (no blade!), sandpaper / stick / rubber glove / plastic grass / musical birthday card / bicycle bell / large spotted nylon fur / small nylon fur and "tail" / cardboard box and dog food tin.

A story for Teenagers.

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Lisa is nervous as she walks from the bus to her home and is horrified when a hand lands on her shoulder!

Contents: mini fan / heeled shoe / woollen hat / small lights and battery / cellophane in bag / jacket material / moon shape / gravel in box / chime bars.

A story for Teenagers and Adults.

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Alice and Josiah have great fun with their Aunt in the park when suddenly Josiah trips over and lies very still.Fortunately he is not hurt but has spied a tiny hedgehog which joins them for tea.

Contents: gate latch / hinged wood with handle / two chains / spinning coloured circle / foam rubber / half a scrubbing brush and two plastic eyes / baby food tin and spoon / plastic plate.

A story for Children.

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The Fairy Queen invites everyone to her Summer Ball but little Bella is anxious that her mother cannot fly that far. Fortunately the good witch has a solution...

Contents: plant pot liner / plastic megaphone / fairy wings and vibrating toothbrush handle / spotted handkerchief / witch's hat / silver bells cluster / knotted lengths of: nylon fur & satin & sequinned material / trumpet / metre square organza material / castanets.

A story for Children.

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Emily saves and saves for the monkey in the toy shop but by Christmas she still does not have enough. However, the shopkeeper reduces him in the sale to just the right amount.

Contents: bell with pull / rain maker / padded mock fur and sound / foam sword / hinged wood / money box / crochet square / price tag / tambourine.

A story for Children.

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Emma and Serena go fishing for supper but with no success. Fortunately the fishmonger saves the day but there is no deceiving Dad!

Contents: Elastic loop / pvc covered foam pad / weight / swimfeeder and fish food / handle on elastic / fishing reel / coffee pot / silver padded fish / purse / fish smell / bag.

A story for Teenagers and Adults.

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Jack admires the trendy jeans but they will not fit over his pad, so family and school support him as he learns to use the toilet and stay dry.

Contents: picture of jeans beneath plastic ‘window’ / a pad / track suit material and spray / cloth / lino tile / battery operated musical device / toilet chart / bicycle pump / top of jeans / mirror / toilet signs for men and women.

A story for Teenagers.

Designed in partnership with PromoCon (Promoting Continence and Product Awareness) and aiming to encourage and sustain toilet training.

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Lucy will not stop playing to give herself time to eat good things and use the toilet. On the day when the dinosaurs display comes to the museum, she cannot go because she has to visit the doctor.

Contents: knitted sleeve / 2 toy dinosaurs / plastic mug / material square / doll size duvet / toy stethoscope / toilet seat shape / packet of balloons / battery operated doorbell.

A story for Children.

Designed in partnership with PromoCon (Promoting Continence and Product Awareness) and aiming to encourage and sustain toilet training.

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When the embarrassed new boy discovers that the most popular boy has the same bed-wetting problem as himself, his burden is aired and shared and he can relax and enjoy the camping trip.

Contents: metal bars for cattle grid / chicken seed / 2 small cars and ‘rave’ music! / potato peeler and firewood / plate and spoon / packet drinking chocolate / bubble wrap / tent material square / 2 guy ropes / thick plastic sheet / flat tin and beater / thin plastic sheets / inflatable pillow.

A story for Teenagers.

Designed in partnership with PromoCon (Promoting Continence and Product Awareness) and aiming to air the problem of bed-wetting.

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Charmaine and Winston arrive at the community bonfire and start to help by putting foil on the potatoes and guarding the sausages. However, a passing dog has his own idea about the sausages.

Contents: owl sound / hat / quiet rattling tin / thick "crackling" plastic / fabric "sausages" / louder rattling tin / plastic hedge / striped socks / streamer stick.

A story for Children.

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Mum leaves the house with strict instructions not to make a mess but friends call in and things go from bad to worse.

Contents: door knocker / water pistol / latex jelly & plate / soap / towel / small pillow / rubber sole & heel tips / two pieces of wood / feather duster.

A story for Children.

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Chris goes to his regular hairdresser but a new trainee cuts his hair. When he looks in the mirror the result is not quite as he expected.

Contents: nylon fur overlapping fabric / plastic teeth / gown / towel / scissors / massager / wig and mirror / magazine in cylindrical shape / hair gel / clothes brush.

A story for Teenagers and Adults.

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A drip from the ceiling leads to Jo investigating the water tank in the loft. He stumbles over family treasures on the way but finally locates the leak only to make more damage when his foot slips off the joist.

Contents: music button / plastic beaker with lid / wooden ladder / African bell / sparkly material / battery light / ratchet sound & spanner / tin of stones/ carpet & rubber / cushion.

A story for Teenagers and Adults.

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Once a year Sam and Rosie visit their Uncle who lives by the sea but this time was different, there is someone in trouble and the lifeboat is needed.

Contents: 4 sprung wheels / rock pool aroma / fine sandpaper / hinged wood / sun visor / inflatable cushion / decorated card / bucket and spade / siren / 2 plastic squares / red padded heart.

A story for Children.

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Just as Rachael and Dan finally get to bed, Zak the cat wants to go out! Buying a cat flap was easy but Dan also has to cope with a puncture!

Contents: small "mattress" / cat sound / shawl / organza and holographic paper / curtain blind over blue Fablon / plastic bowl and wooden spoon / handlebars and bell / "pooh" cushion / rubber strip with hole and Velcro patch / bicycle pump / cat flap.

A story for Adults.

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It is raining again but Maggie and Bob are excited, they are off to Spain. Then everything runs so smoothly that they cannot believe that the flight is over and they are there!

Contents: box of gravel / horn / tea towel / hinged metal with handle / 2 castors on wood with handle / Passport / seat belt / fleece blanket / "pop" sound maker / sparkly rubber ball on stick / foot shape with heel and toe tips / Flamenco music tape.

A story for Teenagers and Adults.

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When the owner of the toy shop dies, where is his little cat to go? Luckily the glimmer of light from the children's library directs him to safety.

Contents: nylon fur / fabric with pompoms / 3 book covers / collar & bell / padded fabric with 3 beads and sandpaper / torch / lino / squeaky toy / blanket / waistcoat buttons / "Tremble Pet" toy.

A story for Children.

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Sasha has two new gerbils that live in a cage in her bedroom. When she wants to sleep, they want to play but in the morning the tables are turned!

Contents: 2 soft toy gerbils / exercise wheel / wire cake stand / water bottle and marble / fabric square / textured plastic / gerbil bedding / recorder.

A story for Children.

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Nick is taking his class to London by train. As the school bus arrives, Michael starts to unpack his bag but all is well, his packed lunch is there and that is the most important part of his school trip!

Contents: Rucksack with gloves, tissues, boxer shorts and plastic box / reversing sound / "town" symbol / metal base and 2 metal flaps / cap / fabric flowers and aroma / horn / eye pointer mechanism / padded fabric / sealed box of lentils / kite fabric mounted on wood / coffee / beanbag / handkerchief.

A story for Teenagers.

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The grandfather has the hutch all ready for when Johnny arrives with Walter his new rabbit, but when their backs are turned Walter decides to explore further afield.

Contents: sealed PVC shopping bag / pot scourer, pegs, mirror, scrubbing brush / wood and wooden knocker / unsharpened pencil / nylon fur / bag of hay / hutch door / plastic square and sanding block / musical movement / tin box / copper pipe / ridged plastic and stick.

A story for Children, Teenagers and Adults.

Suitable for children with SLD or Teenagers and Adults with SLD or PMLD.

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An African story in traditional style:
Kofi is sitting under a coconut tree trying to keep cool, when he is approached by a strange looking spider who offers a magical solution to the heat.

Contents: Africa map shape and padded fleece cushion / Kente shirtfront / African sandal and sand / foil circle and cricket sound / coconut / spider / eyes and rubber smile / latex ball / xylophone / pom pom / African shaker and cassette / 3 hanging birds / palm leaf fan / balloon pump.

A story for Children.

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The Easter egg hunt was laid in the garden all ready for Georgia and Ben's arrival but somebody got there first!

Contents: press bell pad / bell rope / basket / flower pot / leaves / bark / padded foil / circular "tree trunk" / yellow malibu fur and chick sound / plastic balls on stick / tan malibu fur on stick / flip hand / foil covered rugby ball.

A story for Children.

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When the bear and the moose discover MAN in the forest, they creep to investigate but they are not as quiet as they intended and it looks as though they are in big trouble!

Contents: Hinged wood with castanet tips / padded moose nose / autumn wood aroma / camouflage net / nylon fabric and squeezy object / bag containing metal poles / bear paw / rustling bag / 3 rubber "tent pegs" / ridged wood and scraper / sand bag / plastic square / clapperboard.

A story for Children.

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What happens when a newspaper gets a "scoop story"? From journalist to newsagent, to reader - the news!

Contents: voice changer / revving horn / grey fabric / vertical spiral / water container / thunder drum / headscarf / mobile / photograph album / beard / plastic rectangle and pencil / paper roll and holder / newspaper / bowler hat / mallet and dowel pegs.

A story for Teenagers and Adults.

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Every morning before school,Yolande and her Dad take their little boat out fishing and while Dad waits for the fish, Yolande goes swimming. But one day a scary dark shadow passes overhead!

Contents: Fablon and sandpaper / length of round wood / netting / mask / splashing feet / fish shape and rotating craft balls / black fabric / hinged jaws / blue inflated cushion with turtle silhouette / mug and pastry brush / knife, fork and plates.

A story for Children.

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Andre has been moved to a new house and his birthday evening is looking miserable without old friends, but a hammering at the door soon changes that!

Contents: football picture and rubber gloves / wooden cladding and mop / window blind / door knocker / rustling silver cushion / T-shirt / scarf and smell / 2 plastic glasses on elastic / hand rail and bell sound / hand stamp / clock face and beater / dance music / leatherette cushion.

A story for Teenagers and Adults.

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Matilda is a sensitive child with horrible parents and an odious headmistress, but she discovers she has an extraordinary power and can make big trouble for the monstrous grown-ups in her life. A multi-sensory adaptation of Roald Dahl's well known book.

Contents: lumpy latex / speedometer face and fan / hinged teeth / pork pie hat / string of white wood lengths / purple wig / mirror / hand and sleeve / sink plunger and silver ‘splash’ / fibre optics / wobbly beaker / padded green fabric with lizard / red pvc fabric and zip / plastic mug / corrugated plastic and scrubbing brush / sparkly 'J' / cigar on cane / slate and mock chalk / spectacles / hinged wooden figure / fabric square.

A story for Children.

Suitable for people with Moderate Learning Disabilities (MLD) and SLD.

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Sam and Katie are out for a drive in Sam's sports car when they see a car crash. They do what they can to help and call for an ambulance.

Contents: Sponge / Red Metal Plate / Horse Magnet / Eye patch / Crash sound / Tree poles / Engine oil smell / 999 call / Mobile phone / Exhaust page / Ambulance Lights / Ambulance Siren / Latex gloves / Paramedic bag / Stiffneck Collar / Spinal board & Orange Blocks.

A story for Teenagers and Adults..