Luna and the Big Blur: A Story for Children Who Wear Glasses (Perfect Paperback)

~ (Author), Don Morris (Illustrator)

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From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 3?Nearsighted Luna hates wearing glasses, and she hates her name, which she believes her parents chose because they favor tuna fish. One night, she dreams she can see everything perfectly. But when she tries doing without her glasses the next day, she bumps into things and has several near misses. When her father tells her that she is special and that she was actually named after the moon, she immediately cheers up and announces that she doesn't mind wearing glasses anymore. Readers will find it difficult to believe that Luna, who can supposedly see well up close, would actually stir the goldfish instead of a pot of soup or eat cat treats instead of cookies. Also, her complete change of heart is much too abrupt to be credible. In watercolor cartoon drawings with ink cross-hatching, Morris depicts the child wearing yellow frames with red polka dots?her choice, admittedly, but they are so outlandishly big on her face that it is little wonder she hates them. For a more humorous treatment of the subject, try Lane Smith's Glasses?Who Needs 'Em? (Viking, 1991).?Marianne Saccardi, Norwalk Community-Technical College, CT
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Perfect Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Magination Press; 1 edition (December 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1557987777
• ISBN-13: 978-1557987778
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 7.3 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #871,349 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Super duper, July 5, 2000

By	"mwdrtf" (Del Mar, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Luna and the Big Blur: A Story for Children Who Wear Glasses (Hardcover)

Great book, not only for kids with glasses, but any child. Easy to read outloud, and lots of clever ideas.

Must have for any parent!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Wish I'd had this for my daughter, March 14, 2004

By	Arley - See all my reviews

This book hadn't been published when my daughter got her glasses as a pre-schooler. Wish it had been. A great daddy-daughter story especially when her father tenderly explains that while her glasses do make her different, she's also different because of her charm, her wit, and her curiosity. A book that affirms self-discovery, self-acceptance and the value of a sense of humor.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely book!, May 23, 2007

By	G. Capasso - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Luna and the Big Blur: A Story for Children Who Wear Glasses (Hardcover)

I just purchased this book for my 7-year old daughter, and I have to say it was a PERFECT choice. I am so glad that I was able to find something like this for my daughter who just got bi-focals. It's a nice way to open the lines of communication with your child. I have been feeling a little down myself since we found out she needed glasses and this book helped me too! (I got a little emotional). Highly recommend for a school age little girl.