Official Review: Princesses Don't Wear Glasses

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Re: Official Review: Princesses Don't Wear Glasses

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The first paragraph of your review is the story of my childhood. I started wearing glasses from the of 3. I grew up going to school feeling very insecure because of them. And trust me, kids can be quite cruel to people with glasses or any other non-standard "features." Not sure I'll want to read this book, as probably will give me a case of PTSD :)
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The book is really good for young girls who might not like glasses .age range 5-13
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The story appears really refreshing and a typical fun read for adults as well! It's very real because children tend to connect such aspects of their lives with their personal sense of security.

Thanks for the lovely review!
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Great review :) I never needed glasses as a kid but there were some at my school that did, and I think this book would have been a good addition to the school library.
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I love that authors write books that cover real topics and help children understand, accept, and deal with the given situation. Glasses are super fashionable, I've definitely have had trouble choosing and have felt unsure myself but when you can see all of the details it doesn't matter anymore.
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This is a comprehensive review of a children's book. I like your style of writing. A Good review. Thanks
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Thanks everyone for the nice feedback! The premise of the book is very relatable, as kids can feel insecure about the slightest changes in their appearance.
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kislany wrote: 05 Mar 2018, 11:14 The first paragraph of your review is the story of my childhood. I started wearing glasses from the of 3. I grew up going to school feeling very insecure because of them. And trust me, kids can be quite cruel to people with glasses or any other non-standard "features." Not sure I'll want to read this book, as probably will give me a case of PTSD :)
I'm sorry that you were bullied by other kids for wearing glasses as a child. Sadly, children can be cruel to others who look different in any way. Nowadays, I think it has become more common for kids to wear glasses and there is a wider variety of fashionable glasses to pick from. Hopefully, both of these things have made kids feel more confident wearing glasses if they need them.
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It is so nice to see an author take the time to write a story that teaches little ones about something that might be a mystery to them. From a child’s perspective, glasses probably seem odd, so to have a book take out some of that unknown is of great value. Glasses can then be seen as a tool for enhancing life versus an ugly piece of hardware. In my day, there was much stigma over glasses and braces, but I see times have changed a little bit. Glasses are now a fashion statement to some. This books sounds like a delight, and I enjoyed reading your review.
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cpru68 wrote: 09 Apr 2018, 11:21 It is so nice to see an author take the time to write a story that teaches little ones about something that might be a mystery to them. From a child’s perspective, glasses probably seem odd, so to have a book take out some of that unknown is of great value. Glasses can then be seen as a tool for enhancing life versus an ugly piece of hardware. In my day, there was much stigma over glasses and braces, but I see times have changed a little bit. Glasses are now a fashion statement to some. This books sounds like a delight, and I enjoyed reading your review.
Thanks for the kind words. It's so true how glasses are a fashion trend now vs. years ago. It's always nice when a book can bolster a child's self-esteem, in addition to being entertaining.
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I agree with you, @cpru68. It is kind and considerate of the author to pay attention and write to teach lessons about these kinds of problems that may seem mundane or very little importance to majority. I very much appreciated the thought of writing such story that can bring big impact and great result for those who are facing the same dilemma.
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Post by Blackbeauty500 »

Reading this book about Princesses Don't Wear Glasses
When I was age 15 I needed glasses eye doctor's and glasses wasn't available to me back then. But now I do wear glasses and they help me to see better, so all children who needs glasses should wear them. Because it's available and helpful for your eyes. No one wants to see a blind princess so why take risks. If I knew a child princess I would tell them to have custom made with diamonds and pearls and gold then she would be a real and beautifull princess. Love the book author and story very interesting. I would also let my grandkids read this book.
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Great book for kids to hear on how to be kind to those that are different. I will be adding this to my shelves.
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Post by kfwilson6 »

As an adult I can still sympathize with this. I have had corrective lenses since I was 2 so I don't remember the first instance of wearing glasses but every time I have to buy a new pair of glasses it is a serious challenge. It is much harder than buying clothes and I'm grateful for contact lenses!

I do wonder how relevant this really is though. I do remember getting braces and it was almost cool to have them because you could pick from all sorts of colors and everyone in high school had them anyway.
I even know a bunch of people who make wearing glasses a fashion statement. Maybe the author takes this tactic. Glasses and braces are just another way to accessorize ladies :)
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