Jaxson’s Magic Eyes 👁️🖍️🌈🌎✨
5 🌟

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!

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.

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!

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.

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. 🥰🙌🏻👌🏻🫶🏻

Thank you Netgally for this digital review copy. I was immediately interested in this book after reading the description since my dad is also color blind. This book is written by 10 year old Jaxon and is his own personal story. Jaxon is the main character of the book and he loves his magic eyes that let him so many different colors. Until one day at school the kids tease him over his artwork. Jaxon no longer wants to see the world with his magic eyes. This is a great book that highlights accepting yourself as you are.