I mentioned in my last post that there’s a photo contest for the new book, Arlo Needs Glasses, and I promised to provide a review. The contest runs through July 31, so be sure to check that post out – it also has the very cute trailer for the book, featuring the author’s dog, ArloContinue reading “Book review: Arlo Needs Glasses”
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Book review: Pearl and Wagner: Four Eyes
Pearl and Wagner: Four Eyes, by Kate McMullan, with wonderful watercolor pictures by R. W. Alley, tells the story of a young mouse who gets glasses, but it’s also about how friends can stand up for each other, and help each other feel better about themselves. The Pearl and Wagner series are books targeted at 5-8Continue reading “Book review: Pearl and Wagner: Four Eyes”
Book review and giveaway: Princesses Wear Glasses
UPDATE: “Princesses Wear Glasses” is now available from Amazon. It’s bundled with the cape and crown that were included in this giveaway. The book I’m reviewing, Princesses Wear Glasses, by Kristin Ellsworth, is not available in bookstores or libraries (yet – update, it’s available now). It is also sold in conjunction with the Peeps EyewearContinue reading “Book review and giveaway: Princesses Wear Glasses”
Princess Peepers Update!
The sequel to Princess Peepers is out! Princess Peepers Picks a Pet is just a delightful, charming, and witty as the first (I will save the details for another post) In honor of this new book, author Pam Calvert is hosting a contest / give-away for this Grand Prize Princess Prize Pack on her blog. ManyContinue reading “Princess Peepers Update!”
Hoppity Frog Has Two Clever Eyes Book Review
Elliana and I were asked if we would review the book Hoppity Frog Has Two Clever Eyes, by Hazel Kay, illustrations by Joseph Kay, a product of http://www.kayfunpatch.com. It is a cute little rhyming book geared for pre-school and kindergarten age children that tells the story of when a little frog named Hoppity gets glasses and begins patching. Hoppity can’t win at playingContinue reading “Hoppity Frog Has Two Clever Eyes Book Review”
book review: Fancy Nancy Spectacular Spectacles
I read a review of the new book, Fancy Nancy Spectacular Spectacles by Jane O’Connor on Amblyopia Kids a few weeks ago. Based on that review, and Zoe’s love of her Fancy Nancy shoes, I figured I should get a copy for her. We got the book on Friday, and we’ve read it at leastContinue reading “book review: Fancy Nancy Spectacular Spectacles”
Princess Peepers Book Review
“Remember, Princess Peepers wants to let you know that you’ll always be a royal princess inside and out, no matter what! Just be true to yourself! “ It is this kind of message that Pam Calvert, author of Princess Peepers write on her website that makes my heart all warm and tingly. The book PrincessContinue reading “Princess Peepers Book Review”
Book review: Randy Kazandy where are your glasses?
Annie and her daughter Aubrie sent us this review of the book Randy Kazandy, Where Are Your Glasses? By Rhonda Fischer, Art By Kim Sponaugle -Ann Z Aubrie and I thoroughly enjoyed this book! The pages were filled with colorful images & each page had glasses on it. Some of the glasses were hidden &Continue reading “Book review: Randy Kazandy where are your glasses?”
What Can Pinky See – Book Review
If you have a toddler or pre-school child in glasses, the book, “What Can Pinky See? (Lift-The-Flap Book).” “What Can Pinky See” is a must have. I bought it at a garage sale last month and couldn’t be happier with our find! We REALLY like it! The story begins with an introduction to Pinky. TheContinue reading “What Can Pinky See – Book Review”
Fixing My Gaze give-away!
Update at the end I mentioned in my review of Fixing My Gaze, that I had two copies of the book to give-away, so here’s the details. If you’re not sure what the book is about, Fixing My Gaze, by Susan Barry, is an autobiographical account about the author’s experiences growing up and living mostContinue reading “Fixing My Gaze give-away!”
Book Review: Fixing My Gaze by Susan Barry
Fixing My Gaze: a scientist’s journey into seeing in three dimensions (find it at a library | buy it from Amazon.com), is an autobiographical account by Susan Barry about her experiences growing up and living most of her life stereoblind, and then later in life regaining her stereovision through vision therapy. While that may soundContinue reading “Book Review: Fixing My Gaze by Susan Barry”
Book review for “I Wish I Had Glasses…”
There is nothing more rewarding than snuggling up with your child and a good book! It is important to have books in your home that reflect your family values and show diversity. Unfortunately, there are not a lot of children’s books about getting glasses, wearing glasses, even showing kids in glasses. I wanted to buildContinue reading “Book review for “I Wish I Had Glasses…””
For Little Eyes 