ARLO NEEDS GLASSES, by Barney Saltzberg, Workman Publishing Company; Revised edition, Jan. 2, 2024, Hardcover, $12.99 (ages 4 and up)
A rambunctious dog learns he needs glasses in Arlo Needs Glasses, a picture book by Barney Saltzberg.
Arlo’s a shaggy, free-spirited dog who loves to play catch, until one day he can’t see the ball anymore. He needs glasses!
Follow along with Arlo as he does all the big firsts involved in getting glasses—visit a doctor, get tested on an eye chart, look through the phoropter. And then the fun part—choosing frames! What should Arlo get? Movie star glasses? Superhero glasses? Classic frames that never go out of style? —Synopsis provided by Workman Publishing Company
We’ve been big fans of Barney Saltzberg since Beautiful Oops! made its way into my daughter’s hands. It’s smart and funny and gives kids permission to see their mistakes in positive ways. Arlo Needs Glasses provides the same sort of confidence for those who need glasses.
The book, which was originally published as an interactive novelty book, stands the test of time. Once kids can get past the stereotypes of wearing glasses, they can flourish. I will never forget my daughter’s reaction after putting on her first pair, “I can see!” she exclaimed. It was lifechanging.
Inviting illustrations and simple text make Arlo Needs Glasses a good choice for younger kids, ages 3 to 7.
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