Carla's Glasses

It's so uncommon to find a book that perfectly captures both exuberance and empathy as well as Carla's Glasses does! And especially in so few pages, and in a way that's perfect for readers of all ages. Carla is one of those rare but delightful grade schoolers who loves standing out. When her teacher......more

Carla loves to be unique, to stand out. Her friend Buster only wants to blend in and not be noticed. When the teacher announces that there will be a visitor to the school who will conduct eye exams, Carla is excite, hoping to need glasses. She imagines all kinds of fun glass frames that will make he......more

Blurb: Carla’s Glasses, by Debbie Herman, Shelia Bailey, and Flashlight Press, follows Carla, an outgoing girl who loves being different! When she finds out she doesn’t need glasses, but her friend Buster does, she’s sad she won’t stick out. However, when she learns her friend Buster is sad about ha......more

I really enjoyed this book! It was about a outgoing girl named Carla who really wanted a pair of real glasses! She wanted to stand out in class! She made a bunch of different pairs to see which shape looked the best on her. Meanwhile, her friend Buster was the complete opposite. He wanted to blend i......more

For all those kids who dread the annual eye exam, this book describes the process in detail to allay any fears. And for those kids who do need glasses, Carla has a surefire way to help them find just the right style, have a lot of fun picking out the frames, and deal with the anxiety of standing out......more