Paige is just like every other kid. She goes to school. She practices
her violin. She plays outside. The only problem is, she cannot quite see
the chalkboard, her sheet music, or anything else! Despite Paige's
repeated refrain of "I can see just fine," the comical illustrations
portray a different story. Paige's parents decide it's time for her to
visit the eye doctor, despite her protests. But Paige's stubbornness
quickly dissolves as she braves an enthralling eye checkup, enjoys a
playful frame selection, and, most importantly, ends up with perfect
eyesight! Barclay successfully depicts a very real and relevant issue
with lightheartedness and gentle humor. Young readers will relate to
Paige's journey and celebrate her triumph of seeing clearly in the end.
Praise for I Can See Just Fine
It's a useful, non-didactic story for kids in Paige's situation--and
utterly fun, too."
--Publishers Weekly
A gentle way to introduce the topic of eyeglasses with a resistant child
and what to expect in finding a solution.
--Shelf Awareness for Readers
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.
--School Library Journal
This is an easy picture book for beginning readers with full-color
illustrations. The stylized, pleasing illustrations are done well and a
lot of children can relate to the situation.
--Library Media Connection
