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This year Vision Australia teamed up with Bunning's in Cannington Western Australia, to not only celebrate Book Week but also create awareness for different ways in which books can be enjoyed and read.

Four pictures from the event. Left to right: Picture of Bunnings staff and kids. Picture of kids and seeing eye dog instructor crouching with Seeing Eye Dogs. Picture of staff member and kids with Seeing Eye Dogs. Picture of a child and staff member with Seeing Eye dog in front of Vision Australia banner.

It happens every year - The Children's Book Council of Australia hold Children's Book Week (17 - 24 August 2018), a week dedicated to highlighting the importance of reading.

But what if you read books differently?

Vision Australia Perth Regional Business Manager, Donna Fahie says the Book Week event is a great opportunity to create awareness, especially in young children about different ways to experience books and reading.

Vision Australia client Narelle Spaans, read stories written in Braille from the Vision Australia FEELIX Library kits.

Vision Australia Seeing Eye Dog Instructor Kay Whiteley, had Labrador puppies there to talk to the kids about Seeing Eye Dogs.

We had our own story, Sam the Seeing Eye Dog which tells the story of life as a Seeing Eye Dog.

As well as some popular children's stories as audio books from the Vision Australia Library.

Donna says "There are a range of ways in which kids can enjoy reading or being read to and this is a great way to show the sighted community that people who are blind or have low vision are also able to enjoy and read books too.

"We hope that this creates a fun and informative environment for the kids, as we really look to educate kids that although people may have differences, it doesn't affect their ability to enjoy the same things that they might, it's about creating an environment that is inclusive for all.

"It's great that businesses like Bunnings in Cannington have the initiative and awareness to do more with Book Week than just dress up and we are thrilled to be a part of it."