Specs

Fun, lyrical, and electric, Specs is the follow-up picture book to the beloved Kicks, from award-winning poet Van G. Garrett and New York Times bestselling illustrator Reggie Brown.

This is a love letter to glasses. But not just any glasses. Only the shiniest, flyest, you-est specs you can find—the ones that let you see things in a whole new way!

In this playful and joyful ode to specs of all kinds, young readers follow one girl on her journey of acceptance and join the fun of picking the perfect pair of glasses. 

[A] spec-focused jubilee. - Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

[Readers] will likely revel in this light, upbeat love letter to getting “the right eye candy.” - Booklist

This spectacular book about the importance and beauty of eyeglasses is a perfect pick for any child who wears them.  - School Library Journal

Not every kid needs glasses, but when they read this, they’ll surely want a pair of their own! - Miss Monique, Literacy Advocate and Childcare Expert

From soup to nuts, this piece oozes style. [A] far-out read for the far- (or near-) sighted. - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)