Glamorous Glasses
Bobbie and Joanie are best friends and best cousins, and they do everything together. So when Joanie has to get glasses, Bobbie figures she’ll get them, too—especially once she discovers the fabulous frames on display at the eyeglasses store. Meanwhile, Joanie has the opposite reaction. Glasses...
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Bobbie and Joanie are best friends and best cousins, and they do everything together. So when Joanie has to get glasses, Bobbie figures she’ll get them, too—especially once she discovers the fabulous frames on display at the eyeglasses store. Meanwhile, Joanie has the opposite reaction. Glasses make her feel different and look different. And they’re uncomfortable. So the ever-resourceful Bobbie comes up with a perfect plan to make both of them happy. Illustrations full of rich, comical details enhance this story about friendship and a classic childhood experience.
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Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9781590788783 (1590788788)
Publish date: September 1st 2012
Publisher: Boyds Mills Press
Pages no: 40
Edition language: English
I always wanted glasses as a kid (and braces), but alas my parents couldn't really afford trips to the Optometrist and, probably more importantly, I didn't really need them. So, I can totally relate to this book. Now days I'm glad I don't need glasses, but if I'd read this book as a kid I still woul...
Good story for children apprehensive about getting their first pair of glasses.
Two cousins who are best friends are also glamorous girls. One needs glasses and doesn't want them; the other wants them and doesn't need them. Cute and playful illustrations hit all the right notes.