How Arthur the Aardvark made glasses cool for kids
Author: Cherish03,14,2022Views: 5107
When you think of Arthur the Aardvark, you may think of his signature yellow sweater, his pokey ears and his big round eyeglasses. For many, his image invokes a sense of nostalgia. For others, it's a feeling of gratitude for having a strong role model growing up.
But for children with vision conditions and visual impairments, Arthur was more than just a beloved cartoon character. He was an inspiration, a teacher and a confidant when it came to dealing with childhood issues, including everything from arguments with siblings to insecurities about appearance.
Though the book-turned-TV-series recently came to an end after a 25-season run on PBS, its valuable lessons will continue to have a positive influence on kids everywhere.
One such lesson? It’s OK to need and wear glasses. They help you read the board in class and see the ball in the gym. And you can look great wearing them! (The list goes on.)
Generations of viewers and readers have both Arthur and his creator, author Marc Brown, to thank for this and many more powerful messages.
Here’s why Arthur has been so impactful:
