Glamorous Glasses

Gr 1-3–An endearing story of friendship and growing pains. Joanie and Bobbie are cousins and best friends. When Joanie needs to get glasses, Bobbie is right by her side, and a little envious of her cousin’s new fashion accessory. Joanie is not quite as excited by the idea of specs; in fact, she feels downright different. Bobbie tries everything to get her own pair of glasses, but to no avail.  One day, while out shopping, Bobbie comes up with a great scheme–she and Joanie can switch glamorous purse for glamorous glasses. Unfortunately, as expected, a bit of chaos ensues, resulting in the revelation that Joanie’s glasses really do serve a purpose. In the sweet ending the girls find a fabulous purse and some lensless glasses at a yard sale. The cartoonlike illustrations are exuberant, helping to keep the story moving.–Jasmine L. Precopio, Fox Chapel Area School District, Pittsburgh, PA