Reviewed by Claire Stuckey
Like many children Sam does not want glasses: they
make his ears hurt. But with the loving support of his extended family he
becomes a handsome superhero. He just
wants to be Sam. Will anyone recognise him? His friend George knows him, but he
believes his glasses have changed him. Sam now finds lots of ways to hide his
new glasses, but those pesky adults keep finding them. Sam feels he has lost his identity.
On the day George is off school, Sam struggles casting
off his blue glasses as everyone becomes silly animal shapes. Mimicking and
laughing at the images in front of him Sam starts the whole class laughing and
they have fun together. Sam has returned. When George returns to school, the class
all join in their imaginary games, Sam is satisfied and happy that they all
know him once more.
With so many children needing visual aids, this book
explores not only the feelings of children but how others respond. It relays
both a positive message but shares the fears that a young child might
experience including reacting to change. Susanne Gervay has captured this
sensitive topic in a wonderful accessible story.
The illustrations by Marjorie
Crosby-Fairall carefully depict Sam's emotional journey. A great book to start
discussion on change, difference as well as glasses. This title would be
suitable for older preschoolers to early primary (ages 4 to 8 years).
The
Feelix Library and Braille House are transcribing the book into Braille which denotes
the value to this special picture book.
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