I am my Daddy's eyes is an uplifting story about a young child who serves as the visual guide for their visually impaired father. This tale explores the child's courage, resilience, and the deep, loving bond between parent and child. Enhanced by enchanting illustrations, it's a testament to the power of love and the human spirit. This book encourages understanding and empathy, making it a treasured addition to any family's or classroom's bookshelf.
I am my Daddy's eyes is an uplifting story about a young child who serves as the visual guide for their visually impaired father. This tale explores the child's courage, resilience, and the deep, loving bond between parent and child. Enhanced by enchanting illustrations, it's a testament to the power of love and the human spirit. This book encourages understanding and empathy, making it a treasured addition to any family's or classroom's bookshelf.
I Am My Daddy's Eyes is a touching story that highlights the deep bond and love between a father who recently lost his sight and his caring daughter.
The little girl's father wasn't born blind, but his vision was failing because, as they informed their concerned daughter, his eyes were sick and the doctor couldn't fix them. The dad told his daughter she could be his eyes now. It was a big responsibility, but the little girl didn't mind helping because she loved her daddy.
Learning how to navigate the world can be hard. Messes will happen. Things will break. Mismatched clothes are inevitable. The child was there to lend a hand because, as the girl stated again, she loved her daddy. Even though the dad has lost his sight, he can still protect his daughter from danger and cheer for her as she scores a goal. The dad does need assistance with everyday activities, but having the help creates a deeper bond. There were many touching moments in I Am My Daddy's Eyes. I loved watching the father-daughter duo cooking the burgers on the grill and the messy breakfast scenes. The dad's beach attire was cute, and so were the father/daughter matching outfits. I loved watching the darling child help her dad without complaint or frustration. She understood his limitations and was ready to help him, always with a smile.
I Am My Daddy's Eyes is a beautiful story, but I found my gaze seeking out bear Toby before I started the dialogue on each page. Toby didn't have any speaking lines, but his actions spoke volumes. He cried with the family, mimicked the dad's condition, attended all the family events, and even mowed the grass. The stuffed bear pushing the mower as the father/daughter planted flowers was one of my favorite illustrated pages. As cute as Toby and the other animals were, the artist's drawings of people's faces didn't wow me. I was more impressed with the animals and their comical expressions. They stood out on every page, such as the mouse lying on a lawn chair near a sewer drain, as another lazes about on a pool float.
I recommend reading I Am My Daddy's Eyes to children three years and up. Ask kids to spot Toby on each page and try their hand at the fun activities. The challenges will make you appreciate your eyes and how difficult some actions can be for the visually impaired.