FICTION

Carla’s Glasses

by Debbie Herman (text) & illus. by ­Sheila Bailey
Flashlight. (Carla). Sept. 2024. 32p. Tr $18.95. ISBN 9781947277717.
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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.
Reviewed by Kadie Seitz , Jul 01, 2024

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