32 pages. Houghton Mifflin, 1976.
Toby is a nearsighted mouse who loves baseball. Afraid of being called "Sissy" or "Four Eyes" if he's seen wearing his glasses, he won't wear them in front of his teammates, and instead they tease him about his poor playing. When he eventually plays with his glasses, he wins the championship game for his team. His teammates ask him why he never wore his glasses before, and finally appreciate him. Children will understand that if you can't see, but should be able to, it doesn't matter how you look - it just isn't worth it.
Ages: 3-8
Cultural Context: non-human
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