I Can See Just Fine

Paige is just like every other kid. She goes to school. She practices her violin. She plays outside. The only problem is, she cannot quite see the chalkboard, her sheet music, or anything else! Despite Paige's repeated refrain of "I can see just fine," the comical illustrations portray a different story. Paige's parents decide it's time for her to visit the eye doctor, despite her protests. But Paige's stubbornness quickly dissolves as she braves an enthralling eye checkup, enjoys a playful frame selection, and, most importantly, ends up with perfect eyesight! Barclay successfully depicts a very real and relevant issue with lightheartedness and gentle humor. Young readers will relate to Paige's journey and celebrate her triumph of seeing clearly in the end.

Praise for I Can See Just Fine
It's a useful, non-didactic story for kids in Paige's situation--and utterly fun, too."
--Publishers Weekly

A gentle way to introduce the topic of eyeglasses with a resistant child and what to expect in finding a solution.
--Shelf Awareness for Readers

With an attractive, clean layout and big speech bubbles, this story is one that young readers will easily follow as Paige ultimately triumphs with her new glasses.
--School Library Journal

This is an easy picture book for beginning readers with full-color illustrations. The stylized, pleasing illustrations are done well and a lot of children can relate to the situation.
--Library Media Connection


Author: Eric Barclay
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Published: 08/06/2013
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 8.60h x 9.50w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9781419708015
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2.4
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 160528 / I Can See Just Fine


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 06/10/2013
Kirkus Reviews 07/15/2013
Shelf Awareness 08/09/2013
School Library Journal 09/01/2013 pg. 112
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2014 - Recommended, Satisfactory

About the Author
Eric Barclay has been illustrating and designing for the advertising world for more than a decade, working with clients such as American Express, Disneyland Paris, Nokia, Sprint, Hyatt Hotels, and Westin Kids Club. He currently illustrates for American Greetings and Hallmark. He lives in Dallas, Texas, with his wife and their two daughters.