Wearing Glasses / Eye patch

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Picture books about Wearing Glasses / Eye patch from the Little Parachutes reviews library

Picture books about wearing glasses or an eye patch, and what to expect when you visit an optician. Sometimes children feel uncomfortable wearing glasses for the first time. They may feel embarrassed about ‘standing out from the crowd’, or they simply do not fully understand why they need to wear them. These positive picture books should reassure them that wearing glasses is cool! We’ve also included books in this collection that casually feature characters who wear glasses or an eye patch, to subtly communicate there is nothing unusual about it.

My Special Eye

A vibrant, positive picture book narrated by Bruno, an active little boy who has a prosthetic eye. Any child could learn a good deal from this picture book about why people have prostheses, how the eye is cared for, and what it means for the wearer. 'My Special Eye' gives a much-needed voice to monocular children.

Off to the Park!

This is not only a fantastic book to engage the imaginations of blind and partially sighted children, it is also a great choice for all children to explore how they use their senses. Adults could use this book to open a discussion about what it feels like to be blind or partially sighted.

Eliot Jones, Midnight Superhero

A great choice for a child who wears glasses (the featured hero is bespectacled). It's also a good way to discuss prejudice and stereotypes with children, and to encourage them to look beyond outward appearance.

The Boy in the Big Blue Glasses

A picture book which acknowledges that getting used to wearing glasses can be a challenge for some children. The boy in the story ultimately grows to accept them.

Bumposaurus

May help young children to understand why wearing glasses is important.

Having Fun! (Just Like Us!)

A board book for babies and toddlers which introduces the concepts of sharing, friendship and fun.

What Can Rabbit See?

The book gives a positive view of wearing glasses.

Read at Home: First Experiences: At the Optician

Useful for preparing children for their first visit to the optician.

Snug!

A comforting board book that includes illustrations of a child wearing glasses and a wheel-chair user.

Crawl!

One of a vibrant series of books (Crawl!, Jump!, Climb! and Run!) that focusses on children's love of movement.

Noo-Noos

A fun bright rhyming text book about comforters.

I Really Absolutely Must Have Glasses

Glasses

This lovely board book could be used to introduce young children to wearing glasses in a positive way. It should help children who need glasses and their families family feel less alone and more comfortable with glasses. It could also be used to help other children learn more about why some children need glasses.