Luna and the Big Blur: A Story for Children Who Wear Glasses

by Shirley Day, Don Morris (Illustrator)

Luna, a young girl who hates wearing her glasses, learns to appreciate them after spending a day without them. Simultaneous.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens

32 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1995

Reviews

[Deirdre Wilson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Luna and the Big Blur is a story about little girl who was in a family of four. She wore these huge glasses, but no one else in her family wore glasses. Not her mother, father, or her brother. She even picked the glasses herself to match her shirt but she still hated them. Luna, for some reason or another thought she was named after a fish. She tried to disguise herself in various ways so no one would see them. She fell asleep and had a dream that she could see. When she awoke, she tried to function without them but found out that she couldn't see a thing. She was doing everything wrong and finally decided to go to her room to go to bed when she realized it was a dream. She even called herself, "Luna the Tuna and said everywhere she goes so does her glasses." Her dad finally came and explained that she was only different because she was nearsighted, but pointed out other things about her that made her special. She even found out she was named after a moon goddess and everything was much clearer.

I would recommend this for children who feel less beautiful or slightly different because they wear glasses. It can be explained to them the reasons why they have to wear glasses and see others like them as well. It can give a sense of security and boost their self esteem. It is actually a cute lively story with pictures of all the things she did to go along with it.

[Catherine Mattice · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this cute little book! At a time when bullying is running rampant in schools it's important that we teach our children to love themselves - self-confidence is the best defense against bullying. Luna's story is a great reminder for children that even the parts we don't like are okay, and they make us unique and wonderful. Luna's story is one of self-revelation, and kids need to have those moments if they are going to survive bullying now and grow up to be strong contributors to society.

[Caroline Edinger · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful story about a girl struggling with her new identity wearing glasses. Wonderful message.

[Shannon · Rating 3 out of 5]

The end of the story is overly sentimental for my taste, but it could be good for kids who have to wear glasses and aren't happy about it.

[Molly · Rating 2 out of 5]

I was a little dissapointed in the reason she started liking her glasses. It was unrelated and unrealistic and a child in her position would be disappointed. The illustrations are cute and the idea has a great start but keep on trying. Ages 4+

[Kimberly · Rating 2 out of 5]

I feel like I'd be really self conscious about my glasses too if they were polka-dotted and took up 75% of my face.

[Heather · Rating 2 out of 5]

45 months - It's always a bad sign of quality when a kid's book title says who the story is aimed at. Enough said.

[Lorena · Rating 5 out of 5]

The kids at the daycare that I work at love this book and request that I read it all the time. They especially love Luna's awesome glasses!

[Lorena · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cute book!! The kids at the daycare that I work at love this book and request that I read it all the time. They especially love Luna's awesome glasses!

[Heather · Rating 2 out of 5]

An okay book. The illustrations weren't as good as the cover was. Overall just okay.