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Monday, July 16, 2012

Arlo needs Glasses



No more fetch for Arlo – he needs glasses! Oh no can you imagine a dog wearing glasses. Well I can we do whatever we can for our pets after all they are part of our family. Now a book authored by Barney Saltzbergs helps kids understand the amazing power of glasses using a familiar friend. 

Did you realize that one out of every five school age children need to wear eyeglasses. I was one of those children and can remember the humility of wearing glasses because I thought I was alone in a world of people who could see and did not need glasses. Saltzbergs allows children to see through actions inside the pages of a book that they are not alone but are very lucky indeed. Saltzberg has authored over 40 popular children's books and now through his creative forces is sharing the joys of wearing glasses. The adventures of Arlo, a dog just like any other dog who loves to play catch suddenly cant see the ball anymore and needs to wear glasses. Arlo needs Glasses (workman, July 1, 2012) follows the line of books such as Beautiful Oops! Peekaboo Kiss,  Good Egg. 

Since our little Princess's mom and nana both wear glasses we are not sure if she will have to or not. I love this book that shares the adventures of a dog needing glasses because many kids love dogs and can relate to the book. I also love the colorful pictures and the fact that there are many hard paper pairs of eyeglasses that are included in the book. The adventures through the pages of the book will take the reader through the process of reading an eye chart, looking through a fold out phoropter (thats a big word even for me) If you do not know what this is it is the machine that helps doctors exam your eyes and look for the perfect pair of eye glasses. Love the ending as well as Arlo becomes an all star catcher in the neighborhood and learns to enjoy reading as well.


Arlo Needs Glasses by Barney Saltzberg
Workman Publishing – July 1, 2012
Hardback – $15.95
Ages 3+ - ISBN 9780761168799


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8 comments:

  1. Arlo Needs Glasses sounds like an adorable book. My kiddos and I love books staring dogs!

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    1. my grand-kids love books about animals too , thanks for visiting

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  2. I love buying my niece books like these and I guess I learned something new today: phoropter, never heard that word before.

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    1. its good that we learn something new , keeps our mind sharp and aware You must be a good aunt I love buying books for my own children, grand-children and like you my nieces and nephews thanks for visiting

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  3. This book for kids "Arlo Needs Glasses" sounds like a great book for kids who need glasses or just for others to understand the reason for those that wear them. These kind of books are amazing for kids.Thanks for sharing this awesome book.

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    1. you are welcome we found this book about the time my grand-daughter started pre-school where a young boy had glasses. When she was in kindergarten she had to wear glasses as well.
      thanks for coming to see us

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  4. Checking out some good books to give as a present to my goddaughter and I guess this will be a perfect one. Sure she would enjoy reading this.

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    1. perfect book for kids getting ready to go back to school
      thanks for visiting

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