Jacob's Eye Patch - by Beth Kobliner & Jacob Shaw (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Being different can be hard. This funny, heartwarming storyNwritten by the bestselling author of "Get a Financial Life" with her son Jacob, and illustrated by award-winning picture book artist FeifferNencourages young readers to embrace the thing that makes them unique.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>Being different can be hard. <p/>This funny, spirited story--written by bestselling author of <i>Get a Financial Life</i> Beth Kobliner Shaw with her son Jacob, and illustrated by award-winning picture book artist Jules Feiffer--encourages young readers to embrace the thing that makes them unique...</b> <p/>Jacob is in a hurry--a really big hurry--to get to the store to buy a special toy. There's only one left, and if he doesn't get to it soon, he'll never forgive his mom and dad for making him late. Strangers often stop Jacob's parents on the street to ask about him. See, Jacob is unusual: He has an eye patch. Jacob knows people like to ask questions, but do they have to ask <i>right now</i>? <p/>Luckily, Jacob gets to the store in time, and he meets a new friend who has something different, too. In the end, Jacob's journey makes him more aware of other people's feelings. <i>Jacob's Eye Patch</i> is the go-to book for talking about differences that kids can enjoy and parents can turn to for guidance. <p/>Everyone has something different! What's your something? Share your child's story at JacobsEyePatch.com.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>Amblyopia and strabismus--commonly known as 'lazy eye' and 'crossed-eye' respectively--are common eye conditions in children, and eye patching offers a simple and effective treatment option. It's not always easy for children who may feel embarrassed when wearing a patch or frustrated by the questions it prompts in others, but <b>Jacob's story can help</b>.--DAVID W. PARKE II, MD, CEO, American Academy of Ophthalmology<br><br><b>"A winning picture book."</b>-- "ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY"<br><br><b>A charming, funny, and inspiring book</b> about how being a little bit different is no big deal.--DAN GREENBURG "bestselling author of The Zack Files series"<br><br><b>A valuable, unique perspective</b> on what it is like to be a child and parent patching.--THOMAS ROGERS "Executive Director, Children's Eye Foundation"<br><br><b>Funny story. I like his glasses.</b>--EILIDH RUSSO "age 3, eye patch wearer"<br><br><b>I admire Jacob's courage and strength.</b> As a child, I used to always be embarrassed or insecure about my eyes. Now, I am living my dream of playing in the NFL and wouldn't change anything I went through. Keep inspiring and keep being YOU.--MATT LEINART "NFL quarterback, Heisman Trophy winner"<br><br><b>With enormous charm and delightful drawings</b>, this book reminds us of two crucial truths: It is really hard to be different from other kids in any way, and even well-meaning parents can be incredibly annoying!--MICHAEL THOMPSON, PHD "New York Times bestselling author of Raising Cain: Protecting the Emotional Life of Boys"<br><br><i>Jacob's Eye Patch</i> is <b>so insightful</b>. It's a reminder of how frustrated kids feel to be dependent on others.--DAVID A. ADLER "author of the bestselling Cam Jansen mystery series"<br><br>Finally, a book that addresses the stigma that many kids must feel, handled in a gentle way that they'll appreciate and enjoy. <b>Hooray for Jacob, the eye patch-wearing hero!</b>--CHRIS VAN DUSEN "illustrator of the New York Times bestselling Mercy Watson series"<br><br>Readers learn that <b>everyone has something</b> that makes others curious, but that people don't always want to discuss it.--KELLI FITZPATRICK "READER'S DIGEST"<br><br>This book <b>will provide tremendous help</b> to children who wear an eye patch.--CHRISTIE L. MORSE, MD "Executive VP, American Association for Pediatric Ophthamology and Strabismus"<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Beth Kobliner Shaw</b> is Jacob's mom. She's also the author of the <i>New York Times </i>bestseller <i>Get a Financial Life: Personal Finance in Your Twenties and Thirties</i>, and a member of the President's Advisory Council on Financial Capability. <p/>Jacob Shaw</b> is a nine-year-old boy. He has worn an eye patch since he was five days old. When he turns ten, he won't need to wear it anymore. <p/>Jules Feiffer</b> has won a number of prizes for his cartoons, plays, and screenplays, including the Pulitzer Prize for editorial cartooning. Among the books he's illustrated for children are <i>The Phantom Tollbooth</i>, <i>Some Things Are Scary</i>, and in collaboration with his daughter Kate, <i>Henry the Dog with No Tail</i>, and <i>No Go Sleep</i>. He is the author and illustrator of <i>Bark, George</i>, <i>I Lost My Bear</i>, <i>Meanwhile</i>, and <i>The Man in the Ceiling</i>.
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