Jaxson’s Magic Eyes 👁️🖍️🌈🌎✨
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To start off this review, I am a board certified pediatric visual rehabilitation therapist. I have my own visual dysfunctions that limit my everyday functions, and I have worked with countless patients to improve upon their visual functions and have helped them reach their goals.

I LOVED this book! I think that while it is inclusive and can make readers who also have a color vision deficiency feel seen, it also has the potential to raise awareness and educate those who have typical vision. I really appreciated the end of the book when Jaxon decided that he just wanted to see the world through his own lenses- that was really touching.

This last part is a really small detail that somebody in the field of vision care likely wouldn’t pick up on, but I really liked that the style of art that this book is illustrated in mimicked and resembles the Ishihara color vision test- this was a really nice touch for those who know and understand.

Since color vision deficiencies are typically only in the case of male patients, I think that this will be a really great book for all of the young men out there who have a similar way of seeing the world! Great job Jaxon!

Jaxon's Magic Eyes is delightful! Told from the perspective of Jaxon, himself, we get to learn how being colorblind makes the world a more magical place for Jaxon. There is always a need for more books that promote differences and inclusion, especially from the perspectives of the children themselves. This is a must have for school libraries and children's sections of any public library!

Lovely book. I will Read it to my class. It is an inclusive book dealing with feeling different. The illustrations are bright and exciting too.
Thank you for the chance to read it.

A whimsical look at Jaxon's world, and a challenge to us all to consider the meaning of "disability," especially when, as with Jaxon, it unlocks a superpower. Well worth purchasing for its story and for its message of acceptance, both of ourselves and of others.

I love anything that is own voices and can't wait to add this to our collection! Great message and we loved reading it together :)

This was the first picture book I have ever read about a child with color blindness. This would be an important book to have it my classroom library to help create a more inclusive environment. It was short, but gave a good perspective of a young boy’s personal experience.

A nephew of mine came by, who was reciently diagnosed as colorblind, and when I went to find him a book to red to him, this one poppd up in my recommendations. It was adorable. Such a heartwarming tale of a differently abled child (who is color blind) who is given accomodation, but realizes that he likes the world as he sees it better. A lovely story about how you are perfect just the way you are and the freedom in accepting yourself!

Awesome book! Initially, I didn't know what this book was going to be about. However, I am happily surprised with what I read! I first want to applaud the author for speaking from personal experience, as it makes this book so much more meaningful. Additionally, I know for certain that this book is going to be so, so special to kids that can relate to Jaxon's story. I also think that this book is important for ALL kids because it will help build understanding and empathy within young readers, which is always great. Lastly, I thought that it was amazing how the illustrator helped convey how Jaxon saw the world at different points in the story using a variety of different colors, as it really made for an immersive story. Bravo!!

This book is adorable. Although color blindness has gotten more attention throughout the years, many young kids don’t get an understanding of it until they’re older. While a quick explanation of what color blindness is could do the job, having this book to show someone’s experience is a much better tool. The artwork is beautiful, and did a phenomenal job illustrating the vibrant world Jaxon sees. I imagine this will be very helpful for kids who are colorblind themselves to reframe it from ‘is there something wrong with me?’ to ‘my world might be more special than I realize.’

The story is centered around a boy who is color blind, and struggles with fitting into the mold..He’s able to learn how to be his own and create his own space. Further, it helps show that it’s truly okay to be different. I loved the story so much. Thank you NetGalley for the ARC!

This was a very quick but important little book. I'd recommend to all ages but especially preschoolers.

My thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for the ARC

The magical illustrative style of Jaxon’s Magic Eye lent itself directly to the lesson being taught to little ones. While Jaxon might see things differently than the reader, we can share in just how wonderful that can be! The paint strokes throughout add such whimsy to Jaxon’s world.

Jaxon’s Magic Eyes is the story of a young colorblind boy, and serves as an easily digestible conversation starter about a topic that might not seem so easy for adults to tackle: bullying, and being kind to someone different from you. This is a great story on both points. Young kids with color blindness will love to see the themselves represented in such a loving way. Children of all types can walk away with the knowledge that there’s no need to change themselves, and fitting in isn’t always the greatest gift. Our differences are what makes the world so vibrant.

Jaxon's Magic Eyes: Color Blindness from My View is a charming and heartfelt children’s book that offers a refreshingly inclusive perspective on a topic not often explored in picture books—color blindness. Through the eyes of young Jaxon, readers are gently guided into a world where colors don’t always match common expectations, prompting curiosity, empathy, and greater understanding.

The story begins with a question most children (and adults) assume has a simple answer: “Everyone knows the sky is blue and the grass is green, right?” But Jaxon sees things a little differently. When the grass sometimes appears orange or other colors seem off, Jaxon doesn’t feel confused—he feels unique. His journey to understanding color blindness is framed not as a limitation, but as a different way of experiencing the world.

What makes this book stand out is its tone. It’s friendly and approachable, never clinical or overly explanatory. The narrative doesn’t shy away from the realities of being different, but it wraps those realities in warmth, encouragement, and acceptance. This makes it an ideal read for both children who have color blindness and those learning to understand differences in others.

Illustrations likely play a key role in this story (even if unseen in this review), helping to visualize how Jaxon perceives the world. The title Magic Eyes beautifully captures the idea that there’s wonder in every way of seeing—an empowering message for any child who feels set apart.

Overall, Jaxon’s Magic Eyes is a compassionate, educational, and inspiring read that deserves a place in every classroom and home library. It’s more than a book about color blindness—it’s a celebration of how we all see the world a little differently.

An incredibly sweet and beautifully illustrated children’s book teaching about visual differences. A lovely and inclusive story that should be in schools everywhere. I’m incredibly impressed that the author is only 10 years old! That’s amazing, and I love that he’s been brave enough to publish his book at such a young age - something that I at 34 and an aspiring writer am yet to do. Way to go! Please keep sharing your beautiful stories with the world. 🥰🙌🏻👌🏻🫶🏻