Sam doesn't like his new glasses. They make his ears hurt. His parents say he looks handsome in them. But Sam just wants to look like himself. His teacher doesn't recognize him; she says he must be a new superhero. But Sam doesn't want to be a superhero. He just wants to be himself. At least his best friend George recognizes him and thinks he looks okay. Sam does everything he can to lose his glasses but they keep being found. And then things get even worse, and Sam has to cope with googly-eyed turtles and giant penguins! Eventually, with a bit of confidence and a lot of humour, Sam finds out that wearing glasses isn't so bad - and people still like him just the way he is after all.
Two of our granddaughters, who live in town, ages almost 5 and almost 7, enjoyed this book. They both like wearing Super Girl underwear and other clothing with that S mark on it. They've even worn capes and "flown" around the house saving the world. So this book fit right into what they like.
Reading the book to them also gave me the opportunity to talk about not making fun of other kids who might seem different. I think if the time ever comes when they might need glasses one day, it'll help them to have the concepts of this book in the back of their minds. Because it was presented in such a fun way, I'm sure that would happen.
In addition to the positive messages, Marjorie Crosby-Fairall's artwork is beautiful.
Note - At the present time, the book is available on Amazon UK where it notes that orders can be sent to the US. Available in July, 2019
Amazon Link:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Boy-Big-Blue-Glasses/dp/1925335992?SubscriptionId=1QZMGW0RRJC2PX87HDR2&tag=salranexp0d-21&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=1925335992
