From the Publisher
Awards and praise for Carla's Glasses: Storytelling World Award 2005 Honor Book An Accelerated Reader title "This uplifting, reassuring story is about warm friendship and about being seen—literally—and accepted for who you are. Carla’s a supportive, creative pal, and this story should boost the esteem of kids nervous about getting their first pair of glasses."—Kirkus Reviews "An ending that will delight readers young and old." —Children's Literature "This book will be to the brown bag lunch what Dr. Seuss was to ham and eggs. —Sheila Bailey's irrepressible illustrations are completely engaging and the perfect complement to the text. This book is a gem." —MyShelf
School Library Journal
07/01/2024
Gr 1–2—Carla likes standing out, unlike her friend Buster, who prefers blending in. When she finds out that eye health screenings are happening in her class next week, she's excited about the possibility of getting some fun glasses to stand out even more. Unfortunately, it's Buster who needs glasses—not Carla. Even when Carla helps him pick out some nice frames, he still dreads going to school and standing out. So Carla hatches a plan to help him gain confidence in his new specs. Both Carla and Buster are light-skinned with blue eyes, though their teacher appears to have darker skin, as do several of their classmates. Bailey's watercolor and digital illustrations are colorful and expressive, and include lots of details for children to pore over. VERDICT A solid choice for most collections, this book details an important rite of passage for many children, and could be especially useful for parents helping their child navigate wearing glasses for the first time.—Kadie Seitz
