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Charlie’s Eyeglasses is about a small boy with big hopes of being noticed by a girl he likes. This is an atypical topic for the picture book age range, and may insight outbursts from immature readers when they realize he “like likes” a girl. Older audiences may wonder why he is so quick to change his appearance for someone who does not even notice his efforts, which would be a good conversation starter. I like that this journey leads him to find out he does need glasses, gets the help he needs, and sees more clearly that he has better options out there. Overall, this quirky tale has a deep message about finding someone who sees you. It is a picture book but would appeal to older audiences as well.