Jaxon’s Magic Eyes

A young boy learns to love the unique way he sees things in Corey’s picture book.

Jaxon, a young white boy, loves colors. He especially loves “the purple sky, the orange grass, or the pink, sparkly sidewalks” that make up his world. When Jaxon starts third grade and is asked to draw a picture of his summer vacation, he is excited to share his colorful world. However, he is mocked mercilessly by his classmates for getting his “colors wrong.” Determined to “fix” his shortcomings, Jaxon begs his parents for special glasses designed to correct his color blindness. When they arrive and Jaxon tries them on, he’s excited to see colors like everyone else. However, he soon realizes something: Seeing the pale blue of the sky and the grey of the sidewalk instead of the purple and sparkly pink that he’s used to is kind of boring. Written by a fifth grader with color blindness, this picture book celebrates how differences can enrich life and how color blindness can be viewed as a unique perspective, akin to having “magic eyes,” that makes the world far more vibrant. Full-color, textured illustrations by Rodis enhance the experience, showcasing the colors Jaxon sees in stark contrast to the hues most other people perceive. Young readers will enjoy Jaxon’s story and find inspiration to embrace their own unique traits.

An affirming picture book that will inspire young readers of all abilities to appreciate all ways of seeing.