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.

Jaxon's Magic Eyes: Color Blindness from My View is a charming and heartfelt children’s book that offers a refreshingly inclusive perspective on a topic not often explored in picture books—color blindness. Through the eyes of young Jaxon, readers are gently guided into a world where colors don’t always match common expectations, prompting curiosity, empathy, and greater understanding.

The story begins with a question most children (and adults) assume has a simple answer: “Everyone knows the sky is blue and the grass is green, right?” But Jaxon sees things a little differently. When the grass sometimes appears orange or other colors seem off, Jaxon doesn’t feel confused—he feels unique. His journey to understanding color blindness is framed not as a limitation, but as a different way of experiencing the world.

What makes this book stand out is its tone. It’s friendly and approachable, never clinical or overly explanatory. The narrative doesn’t shy away from the realities of being different, but it wraps those realities in warmth, encouragement, and acceptance. This makes it an ideal read for both children who have color blindness and those learning to understand differences in others.

Illustrations likely play a key role in this story (even if unseen in this review), helping to visualize how Jaxon perceives the world. The title Magic Eyes beautifully captures the idea that there’s wonder in every way of seeing—an empowering message for any child who feels set apart.

Overall, Jaxon’s Magic Eyes is a compassionate, educational, and inspiring read that deserves a place in every classroom and home library. It’s more than a book about color blindness—it’s a celebration of how we all see the world a little differently.

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. 🥰🙌🏻👌🏻🫶🏻