Abstract:
The purpose of this research is to study the adaptation process of picture books and the perceptions, attitudes and aesthetics of adapted books. The representative sample is a student of The Bangkok School for The Blind. The demographic of 16 students is 6-8 year-old, partially and totally blind. The 3 picture books used in the study are from the 108 good books : giving an opportunity for preschoolers project and included Alfred, David goes to school and Yak Song Thon. The content of all books is improving positive self-esteem. The results of the study reveal that the adaptation process of pictures and texts in each book is different. The researcher adapts Alfred to tactile picture book by emphasizing main compositions and sets up simple games for Yak Song Thon. In the case of David goes to school, the researcher creates interactive pictures for linking texts and pictures in this book.For the perception of the adapted books, the visually-impaired children pay attention to main compositions in Alfred, but they cant understand the meaning of them. However, they can interpret the theme of this book. Regarding the perception of Yak Song Thon, The samples enjoy with every game, but they cant explain theme and character. And most of the samples understand pictures texts and theme of David goes to school. In addition to The samples attitude, some of them have a negative attitude in David and Giant, leading characters of David goes to school and Yak Song Thon. Moreover, Yak Song Thon is the most satisfying book for the samples.