Books About Vision Loss

The Best Vision Loss Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about vision loss? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

The Shortlist

Our 1 Favorite Books About Vision Loss

The Distance between Me and the Cherry Tree
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$1797
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

The Distance between Me and the Cherry Tree

By Paola Peretti, Denise Muir (Translator)

A girl hides her blindness, planning to live in a tree as her world darkens.

224 pages· 39,537 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
4.0 Goodreads · 5,746 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Mafalda, a ten-year-old girl, faces the impending darkness of blindness. As her vision fades, she secretly plans to escape to a cherry tree, inspired by her favorite story. But as her sight diminishes, unexpected clarity emerges. With the support of family and friends, Mafalda learns to see what truly matters. Will she find light in her growing darkness?