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Debbie Herman is the author of Carla's Glasses, Carla's Sandwich, and other books for children. She's a full-time writer and editor, and a former elementary school teacher with an M.A. in Special Education. Like Carla, Debbie is a fan of funky frames. Visit her at debbieherman.com. Sheila Bailey is the illustrator of Carla's Glasses, Carla's Sandwich, and many other children's books. She is a firefighter on Sauvie Island near Portland, OR, where she lives with her daughter. Sheila's 19 pairs of reading glasses are strewn all over her home. Once she forgot to bring her reading glasses to a fire call and had to write up the incident report in huge letters because she could not see what she was doing.
"Awards and praise for Carla's Glasses: Storytelling World Award 2005 Honor Book An Accelerated Reader title ""This uplifting, reassuring story is about warm friendship and about being seen--literally--and accepted for who you are. Carla's a supportive, creative pal, and this story should boost the esteem of kids nervous about getting their first pair of glasses.""-- Kirkus Reviews ""An ending that will delight readers young and old."" -- Children's Literature ""This book will be to the brown bag lunch what Dr. Seuss was to ham and eggs. --Sheila Bailey's irrepressible illustrations are completely engaging and the perfect complement to the text. This book is a gem."" --MyShelf ""...this warm and entertaining picture book is about the difference between being a person who wants to stand out, and one who hopes to blend in... Debbie Herman is sensitive to the way children feel, but doesn't overwhelm them with overbearing empathy."" -- Emily Schneider, blogger on Imaginary Elevators ""Bailey's watercolor and digital illustrations are colorful and expressive, and include lots of details for children to pore over.... could be especially useful for parents helping their child navigate wearing glasses for the first time."" -- Kadie Seitz, writer for the School Library Journal ""I love that it makes 'being different' and 'wearing glasses' cool! I love that it is a story about kindness and acceptance and about how to be a good friend.... this book teaches children how to be that friend."" -- Christa McGrath, Editor, Edwards Book Club Reviews"
