My Eyes Grew Differently
Discover My Eyes Grew Differently is a beautifully illustrated children’s book about seeing differently, wearing glasses, and finding confidence in what makes us unique.
Arlo has always seen the world his own way, blurry in the distance, yet filled with tiny details most woodland animals never notice. When his friend Lumi points out something Arlo can’t quite see, he begins to discover that his eyes aren’t broken; they simply grew differently.
Written by Dr. Angie Bernardo, this gentle woodland story celebrates curiosity, friendship, and the simple magic of a good pair of glasses. Its reassuring message offers families a warm way to start conversations about vision differences and help children feel more comfortable with glasses.
Part of Harmony & Vision’s Seeing Differently: A Woodland Series, My Eyes Grew Differently reminds young readers that there is more than one way to see the world.
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Meet the Woodland Friends
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![A cute illustration of arlo the squirrel looking at itself in a mirror. Arlo is wearing glasses and is sitting in a cozy room with furniture, decorative items, and a bookshelf with stuffed animals and pictures.]()
Arlo
A little explorer with an eye for tiny details.
Arlo loves noticing the small things others might pass by: the curve of an acorn cap, the delicate lines of a leaf, a tiny insect on its travels. Faraway things can look blurry, but with his glasses, Arlo discovers even more of the Woodland—and learns to appreciate his own way of seeing. -
![Watercolor illustration of a cute owl with large eyes perched on the ground surrounded by green plants and autumn leaves, with trees in the background.]()
Lumi
A thoughtful friend with a view beyond the treetops.
Lumi loves exploring the forest with Arlo, spotting distant birds and the moon rising above the trees. When Arlo shares the tiny wonders he sees up close, she discovers something new, too. Their friendship reminds them that everyone has a perspective worth sharing. -
![An owl wearing glasses and a white shirt, sitting on a small wooden table with a green rug underneath.]()
Dr.Silverman
A gentle guide to seeing differently.
Dr. Silverman is Lumi’s mother and the Woodland’s eye doctor. With a warm welcome and a reassuring explanation, she helps Arlo understand how his eyes work and how glasses can help him see faraway things clearly. Her kindness gives him the confidence to explore the world in his own way.
About the bookA little Woodland adventure about seeing differently, finding confidence, and discovering more together.
Arlo notices tiny details up close but struggles to see across the classroom or beyond the trees. His experience gently introduces children to myopia and gives them words for something they may recognize in themselves.
❋ Understanding MyopiaArlo notices tiny details up close but struggles to see across the classroom or beyond the trees. His experience gently introduces children to myopia and gives them words for something they may recognize in themselves.
❋ Finding Confidence in GlassesWhen Arlo puts on his glasses, distant leaves, branches, and the moon become clear. Glasses help him explore with greater confidence while keeping the curiosity that makes him who he is.
❋ Friendship Through UnderstandingLumi listens, shares what she sees, and helps Arlo find support. Their friendship shows how kindness and curiosity can help us understand someone else’s experience.
❋ Discovering More TogetherArlo notices the smallest wonders, while Lumi spots things far away. By sharing their discoveries, they learn to appreciate each other’s perspectives—and see more of the Woodland together.
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