{"product_id":"9780593523964","title":"Whale Eyes","description":"\u003cb\u003e★ 5 STARRED REVIEWS ★\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ \u003c\/b\u003e“Lively, interactive...\u003cb\u003etruly eye-opening.\u003c\/b\u003e\" —\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ \u003c\/b\u003e“\u003cb\u003eA sincere reflection on childhood\u003c\/b\u003e...growing up in a world not built with him in mind.\" —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ \u003c\/b\u003e“\u003cb\u003eA superb middle grade memoir \u003c\/b\u003ethat champions empathy and understanding on every level.” —\u003ci\u003eBookPage\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ \u003c\/b\u003e“\u003cb\u003eGame-changing curriculum add for any teacher” \u003c\/b\u003e—\u003ci\u003eThe Bulletin for the Center of Children’s Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ \u003c\/b\u003e“A moving memoir…this is \u003cb\u003ean important book for all readers.\u003c\/b\u003e” \u003ci\u003e—School Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom Emmy Award–winning documentary filmmaker James Robinson comes a breathtaking illustrated memoir for readers ages 10 and up—inspired by the viral, Emmy-nominated short film \u003ci\u003eWhale Eyes\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTold through an experimental mix of intimate anecdotes and interactive visuals, this book immerses readers in James’s experiences growing up with strabismus, allowing them to see the world through one eye at a time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReaders will get lost as they chase words. They’ll stare into this book while taking a vision test. They’ll hold it upside down as they practice “pretend-reading”…and they’ll follow an unlikely trail toward discovering the power of words. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith poignant illustrations by Eisner Award–nominated artist Brian Rea, James’s story equips readers of all ages with the tools to confront their discomfort with disability and turn confused, blank stares into powerful connections.","brand":"Robinson, James","offers":[{"title":"Penguin Young Readers Group |  Paperback \/ softback | Trade paperback (US) |  2026-03-17","offer_id":47338581852415,"sku":"9780593523964","price":13.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0329\/9075\/7001\/files\/BNCImageAPI_276c9b5b-0654-4827-b8c6-ddd3ba9ae381.jpg?v=1759940603","url":"https:\/\/riverbookshop.com\/products\/9780593523964","provider":"River Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}