I Can See Just Fine
Gr 1-3–Barclay approaches the subject of eyesight and glasses with empathy and humor. Paige insists that she can see “just fine,” but the illustrations show that she has mistaken a skunk for a kitten, can't see the sheet music in orchestra, and has her bedtime book upside down. Children will delight in noticing the details that contradict the child's declarations. When she finally receives her glasses after a visit to the eye doctor, two pictures (one blurry and one crisp) settle the matter in a simple, yet convincing manner. With an attractive, clean layout and big speech bubbles, this story is one that young readers will easily follow as Paige ultimately triumphs with her new glasses.–Nora Clancy, Teachers College Community School, New York Cityα(c) Copyright 2013.  Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc.  No redistribution permitted.